Rio de Janeiro Hang Gliding Experience
The original hang gliding experience over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Operated by, WXC World Champion, National Champion, National team member and multi Record holder Konrad Heilmann and his team of friendly, safe and fully certified instructors.
The unique experience of flying a Hang Glider, 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, Sugar Loaf, Christ the Redeemer and more, finishing with a smooth landing on the white sands of beautiful São Conrado beach.
Options
Hang Gliding with 360° camera
360° Camera imagery
What's included in Rio de Janeiro Hang Gliding Experience
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Experience flying a Hang Glider, tandem with the official Rio Hang Gliding team leaded by Hang Gliding champion, national team member & Record Holder Konrad Heilmann. 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, Sugar Loaf, Christ the Redeemer and more, finishing with a smooth landing on the white sands of beautiful São Conrado beach.
Inclusions
- Gopro front camera video recording
- Hang Gliding Club fee/insurance 110 Brazilian Reais, aprox 20,00 USD (+10% for card payments)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off, transfer service can be requested, cost varies according to location.
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For products in which Hotel transfers aren't included but can be arranged, cost varies by location, please contact us after booking if you would like to request the service.
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- If you plan taking the 360° camera option, it's recommended to install the "insta 360" app from the App store/Play Store before you come, this will help expediting imagery transfer times after your flight.
- Pictures and videos are usually downloaded to your phone so please make sure to have at least 3GB available for the standard imagery and another 7GB if you're planning on taking the 360° camera option.
- For safety reasons and aircraft capacity persons of or above 100kg/220lb can't be accepted for Hang Gliding, but paragliding might still be an alternative. On certain days, depending on wind and weather or mobility restrictions, even persons slightly below mentioned weight might be redirected to Paragliding for their own safety.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- We pick up for free in the São Conrado neighbohood in front of the Hortifrutti Grocery store, please contact us before heading over to confirm wind conditions.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Before you head over please contact us to make sure the weather conditions are proper to fly, remember sun or overcast conditions don't determine if it's good or not, wind direction and intensity are the decisive factors and our staff is always monitoring conditions to give you the latest update. +5521 99843 9006 voice text or whatsapp. • It's very easy to come to us, the easiest is to take an UBER to Estrada do Joa 136 and we will come pick you up there right in front of the Hortifrutti Grocery store. In case you need to get in touch with us the best is per Whatsapp, the number is +5521 99843 9006, you can also use any public phone on the corner of the street and dial 9090 99843 9006 it's a free call and you will get connected after the recording and beep tones. • The listed price does not include approximate $15.00 per person usage and insurance fee, at the time of tour check-in. This is required by the local Hang Gliding Club and is not within our control. • Minimum age is 16 years, under 18 must be accompanied by legal guardian. • Consider about 2-hours from pick up to drop off from meeting point or 4h if hotel transfers are used, these times can vary depending on traffic and weather factors. • Your picture and video files can be copied to your phone or burned to a DVD. If you rather have it copied to your own data storage device, please, feel free to bring your own device such as, memory cards, USB flash or Hard Drives at your convenience. • For pick up arrangements or any further questions, please contact - Rio Hang Gliding - [email protected] or +5521 99843 9006 voice text or whatsapp. Email is not recommended for last minute contact.