Where to Go Hang Gliding: the 10 Best Flights Worldwide

1.Hang Gliding Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 760 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $229Our pick

Soar from Pedra Bonita over Rio, with expert pilots, famous views, beach landing, safety tips, costs, and weather advice.

“It was an incredible experience. The drivers that picked us up was great but I wasn’t picked up from my hotel, I had to get an Uber to them so additional money. My instructor was nice and safe but I wish he had reassured me more as I was a bit scared, he didn’t show much emotion. I had to find him as there was no communication, unlike other instructors, they offered their clients water and updated them every time. But over, nice guy! Also we had to wait about 3 hours for the fog to clear and the wind to shift the right way on the day (this is…”

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2.Hang Gliding Tandem Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 426 reviews · 2h 30m · from $301

Soar above Rio from Pedra Bonita, with beach landing, expert pilots, GoPro video, and views of Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf.

“Beto was a great instructor and made me feel at ease! Such an enjoyable experience and with stunning views”

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3.Hang Gliding or Paragliding Flights

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 132 reviews · 1 hour · from $381

Review of Rio’s Pedra Bonita hang gliding and paragliding flight, with safety tips, pricing, views, logistics, and honest advice.

“Felt totally safe from start to finish. Well organised and clearly explained safety brief”

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4.Beginner Hang Gliding Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $149Best value

Learn what to expect from a $149 beginner hang gliding lesson at Jockey’s Ridge, including training flights, fitness tips, weather rules, and value.

“The instructors were a lot fun while also very attentive and knowledgeable. Drake made me and my husband very comfortable even though I was very nervous.”

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5.Hang Gliding or Paragliding Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 2 hours · from $261

Review of Rio’s 2-hour hang gliding or paragliding flight from Pedra Bonita, with costs, views, safety, timing, and booking advice.

“Paulo was an cool and experienced Tandemguide, was very friendly and kind. me and my friend did the first time paragliding, and we felt save, it was wonderfull! "just keep running :)”

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6.Birdlike Hang Gliding Lucerne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $342

Soar from Mt Stanserhorn above Lake Lucerne on a thrilling tandem hang-gliding flight with expert pilots and Alpine views.

“My 20-year-old daughter and her friend loved this experience! It was the highlight of her summer! I would definitely recommend this. Worth every penny! The videos are amazing.”

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7.Hang gliding in Valle de Bravo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $208

Review of Valle de Bravo hang gliding near Mexico City, with pricing, flight details, meeting point, weather rules, and booking advice.

“The actual flying. "Potro" has a lot of experience doing his job, he gave me a lot of confidence. Definitely recommended.”

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8.Tandem Hang Gliding Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 2 hours · from $208

Review of Queenstown tandem hang gliding from Coronet Peak, with mountain views, safety details, price advice, packing tips, and who should book.

“Den var helt i top. jeg forventede at skille flyve over Queenstown, men blev glædeligt overrasket over at vi skulle køre ud til er negrt højere bjerg og derved fik en længere flyvetur. Jeg er vildt begejstret 😄😄”

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9.Tandem Hang Gliding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $222

Soar from Coronet Peak over Queenstown with SkyTrek Tandems. See lakes and mountains, enjoy central pickup, and get a calm, well-run flight.

“My partner and I went hang gliding during our honeymoon and had a wonderful experience. The whole process was really smooth from check-in to take-off. We were meant to feel at ease the whole time, and the pictures turned out great and were transferred to our phone on the spot!”

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10.Grandy Tandem Hang Gliding 2000′ – Outer Banks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $199

Review of Grandy Tandem Hang Gliding near the Outer Banks, with flight details, price, age and weight rules, weather tips, and booking advice.

“We had such a wonderful tandem hang gliding experience! It was truly a beautiful day, and we felt like we were flying like birds. The morning weather caused a short delay, but that was out of anyone’s control and well worth the wait. Overall, an unforgettable experience that we’re so glad we did!”

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