🧲Which One Is Right for You: Hang Gliding or Paragliding?

Paragliding or hang gliding in Rio de Janeiro? Discover the real differences between these two epic adventures and find out which experience is perfect for you. Fly from Pedra Bonita to the beach and feel the freedom of Rio’s skies.

POV from Takeoff Ramp on Pedra Bonita

That’s the big question at the takeoff ramp. Both start from the iconic Pedra Bonita and land on the same beach. Both deliver epic views and total freedom—but the key difference for you is the flying position: lying down or sitting up.

Paragliding: The Armchair in the Sky

Think of paragliding as the “comfort” option—with plenty of speed and smooth maneuverability. It’s a flexible, modern, and powerful wing that gives you a sense of serenity and control.

The Feeling: You sit comfortably in a harness seat, securely attached, floating through the air as if sitting in an armchair with a 360-degree panoramic view. Your arms and legs move freely while you glide effortlessly.

Takeoff: A few energetic steps or light jogging on the grassy ramp, and the paraglider rises gracefully into the air.

Best For: Low-wind (yellow or green flags) days, suitable for anyone up to 100 kg with no physical restrictions.

Tandem Paragliding Experience in Rio

Hang Gliding: The Fast, Rigid-Wing Flight

Hang gliding is the “adrenaline” choice—faster, more dynamic, and powered by the strength of a rigid wing.

The Feeling: You fly horizontally, lying face down, suspended from your back, feeling the rush of speed and the pressure of the wind as if you’re piloting a wing—or a fighter jet.

Takeoff: A short sprint from a wooden and metal ramp that quickly transitions into powerful lift and pure flight.

Best For: Higher-performance (green flag) days, suited for flyers up to 65 kg with no impediments.

Tandem Hanggliding Experience

Infographic: To be safe. Undertanding the best way to enjoy your first free flight.

Golden Rules to Fly

The Verdict

Both are outstanding! So let's minimize the risks. Whether you seek a calm, scenic experience or a high-energy thrill, tandem paragliding and hang gliding over Rio de Janeiro’s beaches are unforgettable adventures that stay with you for life.

Golden Rule

Only you know how much your inner child has always dreamed of flying and becoming a real-life superhero.

Your Inner Child is Flying

Dare to do it—freedom truly waits for you in the skies above Rio. Explore how it all works and learn why we’re obsessed with reading the wind and its color-coded flags (green, yellow, red).

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