Vacation rentals in Rio de Janeiro

We meet at the landing location at Praia de São Conrado, where we sign in for the flight at the Hang Gliding Association's office. After the registration, we drive up to Pedra Bonita Ramp at an altitude of 520 meters/1,700 feet, from where we take-off for an exciting flight over São Conrado, with wonderful views of Rio de Janeiro. After landing, we celebrate the experience with a cocontut's water or a cold beer or a Caipirinha or a tasty Açaí (a typical Brazilian frozen/smoothie made of Açaí palm fruit, served as a smoothie). From the moment we meet, it takes around one hour and thirty minutes to finish if everything is okay with the weather and the wind. Some times it takes longer if we have to wait for good and safe conditons to take-off and/or fly. As there is only one take-off point for all hang gliding and paragliding pilots and instructors in Rio, it can take longer if it is very busy on the day we are going to fly. As we depend on the weather and on the wind, try to book the experience for your first days in Rio. This way, if the weather or the wind are not good on the day of your reservation, we can reschedule for another day. Other things to note Light clothes such as t-shirts, shorts or pants and SNEAKERS. Passport number for registration before the flight. Only the number. Necessary to RUN FAST few steps on the ramp, without stopping. EASY!

We will meet at Jacarepaguá Airport in Barra da Tijuca and take a helicopter flight above the Wonderful City. We will fly over the beaches of Barra da Tijuca, São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Arpoador. We will access Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon and climb to Christ the Redeemer. It will be an unforgettable ride. Other things to note Bring a lot of joy and enthusiasm for an incredible and unforgettable ride. Avoid heavy foods and do not forget your ID.

In small groups up to 10 people, we will make a walking tour in Lapa - most bohemian neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro - will begin in Cinelandia telling a bit about the history of the square, the Municipal Theater, the Nacional Library etc. We will walk towards Lapa through the beautiful Teatro Riachuelo, stop in front of Cecilia Meireles room and talk a little bit about the work and life of this famous poetess, then we will go to Selarón steps, built by artist Jorge Selarón, famous for containing over 200 steps with more than 2,000 tiles from over 60 countries . Let's go up the stairs and learn about the life of its constructor. Continuing we will make a stop in front of the famous Arcos da Lapa for photos and finish our tour entering the modern Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro.

We will surf the beach that presents the best surfing condition for your level of experience, ability and physical fitness, usually the Macumba Beach is a great option since it presents the best condition for surfing in the West Zone of Rio de Janeiro by be the beach that best receives the most varied ripples. Before or after the surf session, we will make a trail that may surprise you !. Our experience can last for 4 hours or more and will be divided between the subway ride to the beach, equipment preparation and surfing session, trail and pause to enjoy the best açaí in the city and replenish the energies. Certainly after this lesson you will be knowing a little more about the sea, its currents, origin and formation of waves, history and culture surf in general. Note: The order of activities can be modified by first doing the trail and then surfing. Other things to note Come restful, well feed and willing. You can be a beginner or advanced level.. Please write informing: * weight and height for neoprene availability; * your surfing experience

come learn how to dance samba in a pleasant class. i will explain to you about the carnival and after we 'll do a samba class during 2 hours. At the end, we can take picture with carnival costume. Other things to note important to be able to practice a physical activity.