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Rio de Janeiro Hang Gliding Experience
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2 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: German, Portuguese, English, Spanish
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Gopro HD video from one angle
- Hang Gliding Club fee/insurance 100 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.
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
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.
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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.
Additional Info
- 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
- 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.
Operated by Konrad Heilmann - Rio Hang Gliding
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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