The flight from Niterói's Parque da Cidade offers the most beautiful view of Rio de Janeiro (see real photos of the flights).

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You will be welcomed by a team of highly experienced instructors accredited by the Brazilian Confederation of Hang Gliding (CBVL), which is recognised by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI). You can also book us, as part of a separate package, for a paraglider or hang glider flight in São Conrado, in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Don't forget to check out the hundreds of photos we've posted here.

Meeting point: the takeoff ramp area in Parque da Cidade (City Park) in Niterói. Guests will be directed to the designated area to fill out the takeoff authorisation form and to pay the mandatory insurance, which is already included in the price. Afterwards, the customer will be escorted to the take-off ramp based on the prevailing wind conditions. The flight will take place facing the city of Rio de Janeiro, with a landing on Charitas Beach, or facing the Oceânica region, with views of the Atlantic Ocean and landings on the shore of Piratininga Lagoon or on Piratininga Beach, depending on wind strength. After these activities, the customer will receive the footage of the flight and will be dropped off or brought back to the original meeting point free of charge.

From the time customers arrive until they are dismissed, the experience lasts approximately 1.5 hours. The flight itself has a maximum duration of 15 minutes, depending on wind strength, and may last up to 30 minutes on suitable and safe special occasions.