Pepino Beach (Praia do Pepino) Attractions & Things to do

The original Paragliding experience over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Operated by a WXC World Champion, National Champion, National team member and multi Record holder and his team of friendly, safe and fully certified instructors.

The unique experience of flying a Paraglider, launching of the Tijuca Forest National Park, surrounded by tropical Atlantic Forest, unique views of the Atlantic ocean and many landmarks of Rio such as Rocinha, Vidigal, Pedra da Gavea, Sugar Loaf, Christ the Redeemer and more, finishing with a smooth landing on the white sands of beautiful São Conrado beach.
Duration: 2 hours.

This tour is perfect for travelers who do not have enough time to take land tours to get to know our whole city. We have the best rates on Viator and Tripadvisor. Our 60 minutes panoramic flights will take you to the most important sites and tourist attractions , such as: Barra beach, São Conrado beach, Leblon beach, Copacabana beach, Ipanema Beach, Maracanã Stadium, the Sugar Loaf and Christ the Redeemer, Downtown rio, guanabara bay and the Tijuca Forest National Park. We have highly qualified mechanics and pilots, with international qualification. Do not miss the chance to fly over Rio with a reliable company that offers the most competitive rates on the market. And why our rates are better? We are located about 30 minutes from Ipanema, at the Jacarepagua airport on the west area of Rio city.

Important info: There is a weight limit of 120 kilos per passenger. Anyone over the limit will not be allowed to fly for security reasons.


Duration: 1 hour.

Soar over the stunning scenery of Rio de Janeiro while tandem hang gliding or paragliding. Venture to the top of Pedra Bonita in the Tijuca National Forest and take off for a 8 to 16 minute flight over Rio's unique jungle meets city landscape. Land safely on the white-sands of São Conrado Pepino Beach.
Duration: 3 hours.

Pedra Bonita Hiking Tour

The Pedra Bonita mountain is located in the Tijuca National Park in São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro.

Considered one of the highest mountains of the city, the huge rock with its 696 meters of altitude has a privileged location.

There is also a Hang Gliding ramp, where hang gliders and para gliders take off and land on Pepino’s

Beach, which is considered one of the most beautiful flights in the world. The view from there is amazing, a huge plateau in front of the famous Pedra da Gávea, views from South and West Beaches and natural landscapes.

On the way we’ll visit the famous Chinese View, located at Alto da Boa Vista!

If you are traveling alone let us know that we can include you in an existing group.
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes.

This tour is perfect for travelers who wish to see our beautiful landscape, mountains, beaches and architecture from a privileged angle. We have the best rates on Viator and Tripadvisor. Our 30 minutes panoramic flights will take you to the most important sites and tourist attractions , such as: Barra beach, São Conrado beach, Leblon beach, Copacabana beach, Ipanema Beach, Maracanã Stadium, Sugar Loaf ,Christ the Redeemer and the Tijuca Forest National Park. Our helicopters follow all the international safety standards. We have highly qualified mechanics and pilots, with international qualification. Do not miss the chance to fly over Rio with a reliable company that offers the most competitive rates on the market.

Please note that pilots have different language skills and it is not mandatory that they have to speak a second language other than Portuguese during the flight. However they all point out and name the places that they are passing by.


Duration: 30 minutes.

Visit the Botanic Garden which was created in 1817 by King John VI of Portugal. Dedicated to the culture of exotic plants, the unique park features a variety of rare and exotic species brought from all over the world. Among the rarest are the Imperial Palm Trees, huge water lilies (Victorias-Regias), and Brazilian Red Wood trees (Pau Brasil), which are an endangered species in the Atlantic Forest. In its famous greenhouse, more than 500 species of delicate orchids are carefully tended to. We will then make a visit to the Tijuca Atlantic Forest, the largest urban forest in the world, stopping at the Chinese View Belvedere which features a magnificent view of Ipanema and Copacabana beaches, the Guanabara Bay and the Sugar Loaf Mountain. The access by car to the Chinese viewpoint is closed on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

On the way back to the hotel, we stop at the Pepino Beach to watch the hang gliders.
Duration: 4 hours.

Unique experience that will be done by a professional; photos and footage included; transport until the beginning of the activity included.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

This tour is ideal for those who wish to have a different perspective of Rio. Our 60 minutes panoramic flights will take you to the most important sites and tourist attractions , such as: Barra beach, São Conrado , Leblon, Copacabana, Ipanema, Maracanã Stadium, the Sugar Loaf and Christ the Redeemer, Downtown Rio,Niteroi city, Guanabara bay and the Tijuca Forest Our helicopters follow all the international safety standards. We have highly qualified mechanics and pilots, with international qualification. Do not miss the chance to fly over Rio with a reliable company that offers the most competitive rates on the market. And why our rates are better? We are located about 30 minutes from Ipanema, at the Jacarepagua airport on the west area of Rio city.
Please note that pilots have different language skills and it is not mandatory that they have to speak a second language other than Portuguese during the flight. However they all point out and name the places that they are passing by.


Duration: 1 hour.

This tour is perfect for travelers who wish to spend as little as possible and still be able to see important land marks such as Christ Statue as well as our beautiful landscape, mountains, beaches and architecture from a privileged angle. We have the best rates on Viator and TripAdvisor.

Our 30 minutes panoramic flight will take you to the most important sites and tourist attractions , such as: Barra beach, São Conrado beach, Leblon beach, Ipanema Beach, and the Vidigal Slum and Lagoa. Our helicopters follow all the international safety standards. We have highly qualified mechanics and pilots, with international qualification. Do not miss the chance to fly over Rio with a reliable company that offers the most competitive rates on the market.

Please note that pilots have different language skills and it is not mandatory that they have to speak a second language other than Portuguese during the flight. However they all point out and name the places that they are passing by.

Duration: 20 minutes.

This tour is perfect for travelers who wish to see our beautiful landscape, mountains, beaches and architecture from a privileged angle. We have the best rates on Viator and Tripadvisor.

Our 30 minutes panoramic flights will take you to the most important sites and tourist attractions , such as: Barra beach, São Conrado beach, Leblon beach, Copacabana beach, Ipanema Beach, Maracanã Stadium,Sugar Loaf ,Christ the Redeemer and the Tijuca Forest National Park.

Our helicopters follow all the international safety standards. We have highly qualified mechanics and pilots, with international qualification. Do not miss the chance to fly over Rio with a reliable company that offers the most competitive rates on the market.

Please note that pilots have different language skills and it is not mandatory that they have to speak a second language other than Portuguese during the flight. However they all point out and name the places that they are passing by. They have to focus on the flight .


Duration: 30 minutes.

What if you could have Rio de Janeiro at your feet, seen from above? Paragliding is an exciting and unforgettable experience. With stunning views of the beaches, mountains and postcards such as Pedra da Gávea and Christ the Redeemer. The feeling of freedom provided by flying is indescribable. The gentle breeze hitting your face, the feeling of being safely suspended in the air and the thrill of soaring over the wonderful city make this adventure unique. You will live this experience with pilot/instructor Ighor Ferreira, a professional accredited by the CBVL (Brazilian gliding confederation) and with more than 5 thousand flights and more than 20 students trained. The flight lasts an average of 10 minutes, which includes transport to the famous São Conrado Pedra Bonita ramp, high definition video with Gopro and even the possibility of having your flight recorded by a 360 camera.
Duration: 2 hours.

This is an incredible tour where you will discover the best beaches and attractions of the Tijuca National Park with stunning views in addition to historical facts. We adapt the itinerary to the client's profile, weather conditions and schedule.
Duration: 6 hours.

Paragliding is one of the most magical experiences in life. Flights are recorded in HD and with 360-degree images. The client will see Rio de Janeiro from a different angle. During the flight, the customer will have an aerial view of the forest, Christ the Redeemer, Pedra da Gávea, Pedra Bonita, Favela da Rocinha and the beaches of São Conrado and Barra da Tijuca. We make humanity's oldest dream, flying, possible. Imagine paragliding over Rio. The ocean in front of you and the wind beneath your wings. Paragliding is a unique activity, something to be proud of. You will touch the ground with the memories of a lifetime. Flying is a transformative experience.


Duration: 2 hours.