Pedra Bonita Tours and Activities

The Pedra Bonita trail is one of the most beautiful in the city! nothing better than enjoying it, which is perfect for beginners, with a tour guide specialized in trails and natural attractions and with professional photos that will make your experience something unforgettable and go viral on instagram!

Fly in the most beautiful scenery of the city, fly over the forest, the mountains and the sea. We are a team selected with the best pilots of the Club Sao Conrado, competitors racing championships and always in search of evolution in the sport. We use the most modern photographic equipment on the market and also the best flight equipment. We are prepared to help make this dream come true with the safety and comfort you deserve.

Come fly over one of the most beautiful landscapes of Rio de Janeiro on board a hang glider or paraglider. The takeoff is on the Ramp of Pedra Bonita, inside the National Park of Tijuca. During the flight, we flew over Floresta da Tijuca and landed on the beach of Sao Conrado.

Explore Rio de Janeiro on this all-day customizable private tour with a guide. Whether you want to see the city’s popular attractions or places off the beaten path, your guide will be able to recommend the best spots, as well as ways to beat the crowds. The itinerary is based on your interests and is completely flexible. The tour includes pickup and drop-off from your Rio accommodations or from the cruise port or airport.

Come fly over one of the most beautiful landscapes of Rio de Janeiro on board a hang glider or paraglider. The takeoff is on the Ramp of Pedra Bonita, inside the National Park of Tijuca. During the flight, we flew over Floresta da Tijuca and landed on the beach of Sao Conrado.

Be free to choose you itinerary! We know that there is nothing better than taking a tour freely, with availability of time and going to the places you want, without following a certain established itinerary, which may be has places that do not get your attention. Well, this tour gives you that possibility On this tour, we can visit what you most want and have interest or curiosity, because you are the one who create the tour. The Tour Guide that will go along with you will tell you the stories, details and particularities of the places that are visited, and will give you suggestions of places to visit, as well as tips to make your stay in the city really enjoyable. The car and the guide will be at your disposal throughout the tour, so you can take the most advantage of your experience in the city and take a wonderful memory of Rio de Janeiro! Note: You can choose doing this tour in the morning or in the afternoon, depends on the availability Do you join this experience? Let´s go!

HiltonFlyRio has been flying since the late 80s. With more then 30 years of Hang Gliding experience in RJ and other regions of Brazil. More than 21,000 customers served, totaling more than 2,500 flight hours between lesson and Tandem Introductory hang gliding. 100% safe All standards of periodic maintenance of the equipment are followed rigorously to each flight, to the safety of all. 30 years experience This is one of our greatest differentials in Hang Gliding practice or training for candidates to go hang gliding in an instructional tandem flight. Priceless... The feeling of flying, feel the breeze on your face, see the forests, the sea, the mountains, a glimpse of the horizon in total freedom … it’s amazing !!! Weather conditions Rain does not necessarily mean the end of your hang-gliding adventure! Lightning or particularly strong winds may be a problem. Otherwise, cloudy and rainy days won’t stop us! Even then we will go ahead with our tandem flights adventure!

Experience the beauty of Rio de Janerio's tropical Tijuca Forest on a guided drive. Delve into one of the planet's largest urban forests on a driving tour that includes visits to Vista Chinesa for incredible mountaintop views and Santa Marta favela, a maze of colorful stacked homes with more than 8000 residents. This half-day tour offers an immersive look into Rio's favela culture and an alternative view of this bustling city.

Paragliding above Rio de Janeiro offers a bird’s-eye view of the city and Guanabara Bay. This must-do activity takes solo passengers on a tandem flight with a trained paragliding guide who navigates the skies from Pedra Bonita. Relax and savor the vista over Rio; HD video and photos are included with your experience.

We offer paragliding and hang gliding instruction free flight. And to take you safely to the heights, all pilots of the Best Fly Rio Voo Livre team have level IX qualification duly registered with the Brazilian Free Flight Confederation, ensuring total safety and quality in the services provided, our team is made up of highly qualified instructors. qualified to make your moment unique and unforgettable. For 20 years, we have been passionately dedicated to making dreams come true through the art of free flying, providing the best sensations and experiences. We use new, imported and revised equipment, according to the rules and procedures of the Free Flight Club to which we are associated. There is a rigorous pre-take-off inspection process, which makes the flight even safer. To make your moment even more unforgettable, we invested in the latest digital technology, using our GoPro7 technology and Theta S 360 degree camera on our flights.

This activity will blow your mind ! Flying like a bird over the sea and the forest is priceless ! This is a must do thing, while staying in Rio de Janeiro. Do not miss the chance to have the greatest experience of your life ! And to prove to your friends and family that you did it, we offer you a video and pictures ! And one important thing: Do not try to save a few dollars by hiring the cheapest flights online. High qualified pilots with over 20 years of experience earn much more than fresh pilots who have just started to do tandem flights. Pay a bit more and fly safe ! We have no record of accidents since we started in 1999. Go safe.... go with us !

Hike to the summit of Pedra Bonita, a rocky viewpoint with a magnificent look at Rio de Janeiro and Guanabara Bay. This moderate 4-hour hiking tour through the Tijuca Forest takes you along the Agulhinha Gavea trail to the granite peak. Snap photos of Pedra da Gávea, São Conrado and the hang gliders taking off from the top. Upgrade to venture with your own personal guide on a private tour that includes round-trip hotel transport.

This is the only activity in Rio de Janeiro that includes the best of Tijuca Forest ending with a beautiful scenic hang gliding or paragliding flight. The thrill of seeing wild animals such as monkeys, sloth, toucans and the adrenaline of seeing the whole river from above! This experience is simply unforgettable! The tour will be completely private with an accredited professional guide and proper transportation with air conditioning. The flight will be made by one of our partners, registered with the Rio de Janeiro Free Flight Association, with all current credentials, revised equipment and passenger insurance. You will also have the right images from one of the pilot's cameras so you can remember every day this sensational flight of the beautiful stone ramp and surroundings. Waste no time! make your reservation now!

We have this adventure for you to experience and feel how wonderful this emotion, which is to fly free on a hang glider or paraglider, over the wonderful city. Double gliding or paragliding instruction flight to energize your life and make it much more interesting. Come live this adventure that transforms people and understand the inexplicable emotion that is flying. The hang glider flight needs no explanation, but the paragliding flight is equally fantastic, it can provide great excitement in a different position and allowing even longer flights.

This is a super recommended experience for those who love adventure, outdoor activities, culture and nature! We are going to drive trough Estrada das Canoas, a beautiful road inside the Tijuca's Forest that has some amazing views and we, of course, are going to stop and admire one of those as we drive on board of a classic Land Rover Defender to the beginning of the Pedra Bonita trail. The trail to the top of Pedra Bonita is of low intensity and lasts around 30 minutes, during our hike I will tell you some curiosities about the Forest history and it's fauna and flora. Once at the top you will have an amazing 360° view of our mountains and beaches! I go there all the time and just can't get used to it, so be ready to be astonished by the beauty of the place! ​ After the hike we will return to the Estrada das Canoas road and visit the other two stops of this hiking tour: The Emperor's Table, the place where the royal family used to have lunch, and The Chinese View, a cabin in the Asian style with a breathtaking view to the Rodrigo de Freitas Laggon, Christ and much more! In addition to your good memories, you will also bring back home beautiful photos with professional camera. So...are you ready to fall in love with Rio?

Discover and experience the best of Rio de Janeiro City on unforgettable private photography tours. Rio Photo Tours is a wonderful opportunity for amateurs and professionals photographers or enthusiasts to meet the city and discover non-touristic areas, new points of view and capture amazing photos from one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Each tour is tailored according to the specialty or the preferences of the client. It doesn't matter what kind of photography you want, or which kind of experience you seek, we are going to make it happen. Our guide is a professional photographer that will show Rio from an original approach out of traditional tours, offering an unforgettable experience. Make a deep dive into the Carioca's culture. Come and see cultural events, live music and a lot of attractions that a regular tourist can't find on traditional city guides. *We provide Car with Driver, for more safety and fast logistics.

Pedra Bonita Hiking Tour The Pedra Bonita mountain is located in the Tijuca National Park in São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro. Considered one of the highest mountains of the city, the huge rock with its 696 meters of altitude has a privileged location. There is also a Hang Gliding ramp, where hang gliders and para gliders take off and land on Pepino’s Beach, which is considered one of the most beautiful flights in the world. The view from there is amazing, a huge plateau in front of the famous Pedra da Gávea, views from South and West Beaches and natural landscapes. On the way we’ll visit the famous Chinese View, located at Alto da Boa Vista! If you are traveling alone let us know that we can include you in an existing group.

Enjoy hiking in Tijuca National Park with your own personal guide and finish with a refreshing dip under a waterfall. Hike up to Pedra Bonita for sweeping views of Rio de Janeiro including the beaches and surrounding Tijuca Forest. See the Christ the Redeemer statue and more from the Chinese Pavilion before arriving at Horto Waterfall. This 6-hour private tour includes round-trip hotel transport.

What makes this trip unforgetable is that we use a 4 x4 convertible jeep, which is awesome for 360 degree views of the forest and also gives the tour the appeal of adventure. Visiting the forest in a jeep and doing a hike to the top of a mountain in the same forest, gives you the ideal dimension of the national park`s size , as well as its true beauty.

♦ Stop at the free flight ramp with a panoramic view of São Conrado, opportunity to enjoy hang gliding and paragliding flights! ♦ Exclusive visitation point, Agulhinha da Gávea trail!

Pedra Bonita Hike + Tijuca Forest Tour For those who like hiking, Pedra Bonita, located inside the Tijuca Forest National Park, will widelight you with the view from the top of the mountain! The best known and most cost-effective hike (physical x visual effort) in Rio is the Pedra Bonita trail, which does not require much of the hikers and offers a surreally wonderful view: Barra da Tijuca on one side, Pedra da Gávea in the middle and the South Zone with Christ the Redeemer and Guanabara Bay on the other side. We will also have a driving tour by the Tijuca Forest, visiting the main attractions of it. - Pick-up at your place (in the south or central zone). - Pedra Bonita: about 45 minutes hike up, and another 35 minutes hike down. - Chinese View: from this chinese pagoda you will see a view with a different perspective of the city. - Taunay Waterfall: the biggest waterfall of Rio. - Drop-off at your place or in a restaurant (in the south or central zone).

This tour is designed for people who are traveling alone and want the company of a professional guide. As a native of Rio de Janeiro I have extensive knowledge of the city. If you want a guide to help you, I can maximize your trip. Pick from the list or tell me your interests - I know the places where you would love to go. I can take you to places you would never go by yourself. I will meet you at your location and we start from there. You can use Uber or I will recommend a driver.

Discover and experience the best of Rio de Janeiro City on unforgettable private photography tours. Rio Photo Tours is a wonderful opportunity for amateurs and professionals photographers or enthusiasts to meet the city and discover non-touristic areas, new points of view and capture amazing photos from one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Each tour is tailored according to the specialty or the preferences of the client. It doesn't matter what kind of photography you want, or which kind of experience you seek, we are going to make it happen. Our guide is a professional photographer that will show Rio from an original approach out of traditional tours, offering an unforgettable experience. Make a deep dive into the Carioca's culture. Come and see cultural events, live music and a lot of attractions that a regular tourist can't find on traditional city guides. *We provide Car with Driver, for more safety and fast logistics.

The formation that is called Pedra Bonita is a mountain with maximum altitude that reaches 696 meters, a very high place. It is covered with forests and from up there you can also see the Pedra da Gávea, which looks like a face carved in the stone (many legends about that face). From the top of Pedra Bonita you will see: Cristo Redentor, Ipanema, Leblon, Arpoador, Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, Morro dois Irmãos, São Conrado Beach, Barra da Tijuca Beaches, Rocinha, Vidigal, besides being very close to the famous Pedra da Gávea.