Hang Gliding Tour from Rio de Janeiro

Sightseeing  :  Brazil  :  State Of Rio De Janeiro  :  Rio De Janeiro  :  Adrenaline & Extreme

Enjoy this hang gliding or paragliding tandem flight delta wing tour. Take off from Pedra Bonita Tijuca Forest and land on the São Conrado Pepino Beach in Rio de Janeiro Brazil.Hang glide or paraglide tandem flight with delta wing accompanied by pioneer instructor. Take off from Pedra Bonita Tijuca Forest 1,700 ft high and land on the São Conrado Pepino Beach Rio de Janeiro Brazil. The minimum age is 16 years old, and can fly only if accompanied by parent or legal guardian. Take these flights daily from 8am to 4pm. Depending on weather conditions, you will spend anywhere from 8 to 15 minutes in the air. For a fee, and your convenience, a transfer will be provided from any location in Rio. You are allowed up to three companions no extra cost. Transfer prices depend on your location and can be paid only in cash. During the flight it will be allowed to carry small personal items that will be placed in the appropriate place. During the flight two GoPro cameras will be used. Experience or prior knowledge is not required but simple physical fitness to run on an inclined wooden ramp 8m (26ft) long is. The delta wing is equipped with a safety parachute and is inspected regularly according to the manufacturers standards. Wear comfortable clothing and avoid slippery shoes and sandals. Before the flight the student can only eat soft foods and not consume alcohol. Glasses and contact lenses are allowed. Pregnant women cannot fly. A pilot may cancel the flight at any time based on their technical knowledge and weather conditions. Rio de Janeiro has exceptional climatic conditions for the practice of free flight during the four seasons. Cloudy days can provide spectacular flights, as long as they do not affect the safety or visibility. It is important to the pilot the day before the flight to find out the most recommended hours for the flight. There is different weight limit for hang gliding and paragliding, and this limit varies according to weather conditions and evaluation criteria of each pilot.