Rio de Janeiro Trip Overview
HiltonFlyRio has been flying since the late 80s. With more then 30 years of Hang Gliding experience in RJ and other regions of Brazil. More than 21,000 customers served, totaling more than 2,500 flight hours between lesson and Tandem Introductory hang gliding.
100% safe
All standards of periodic maintenance of the equipment are followed rigorously to each flight, to the safety of all.
30 years experience
This is one of our greatest differentials in Hang Gliding practice or training for candidates to go hang gliding in an instructional tandem flight.
Priceless…
The feeling of flying, feel the breeze on your face, see the forests, the sea, the mountains, a glimpse of the horizon in total freedom … it’s amazing !!!
Weather conditions
Rain does not necessarily mean the end of your hang-gliding adventure! Lightning or particularly strong winds may be a problem. Otherwise, cloudy and rainy days won’t stop us! Even then we will go ahead with our tandem flights adventure!
Additional Info
Duration: 7 minutes
Starts: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Adrenaline & Extreme
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What to Expect When Visiting Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
HiltonFlyRio has been flying since the late 80s. With more then 30 years of Hang Gliding experience in RJ and other regions of Brazil. More than 21,000 customers served, totaling more than 2,500 flight hours between lesson and Tandem Introductory hang gliding.
100% safe
All standards of periodic maintenance of the equipment are followed rigorously to each flight, to the safety of all.
30 years experience
This is one of our greatest differentials in Hang Gliding practice or training for candidates to go hang gliding in an instructional tandem flight.
Priceless…
The feeling of flying, feel the breeze on your face, see the forests, the sea, the mountains, a glimpse of the horizon in total freedom … it’s amazing !!!
Weather conditions
Rain does not necessarily mean the end of your hang-gliding adventure! Lightning or particularly strong winds may be a problem. Otherwise, cloudy and rainy days won’t stop us! Even then we will go ahead with our tandem flights adventure!
Itinerary
Tandem Hang Gliding
You’ll take off from a hill-top (1700 FEET / 520 METERS) in Floresta da Tijuca national park, high above Rio. You’ll fly gently down over forests, mansions and the beach and land on a sandy beach between Ipanema and Barra da Tijuca with a certified instructors by CBVL (Brazilian Confederation of Hang Gliding).
Flight Stages
The take of launch is made from Pedra Bonita’s Ramp, with previous training under the guidance of the instructor for good platform ramp output and a perfect Tandem Flight. Once the Tandem Flight process starts, it last between 6 and 9 minutes, depending on the wind conditions. The landing is done on the sands of Pepino Beach, São Conrado – RJ.
Stop At:
• Pedra Bonita, Estrada da Cascatinha Tijuca National Park, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20531-590 Brazil
