In short
- Meet at CSCVL headquarters on São Conrado Beach.
- Your instructor drives you up the mountain (15 minutes).
- Independent arrivals face steep walks and narrow roads.
In this article
Reaching the launch site at 520 meters is a built-in part of your flight package. The access road is narrow and uses a queuing system, so traveling with your instructor is the standard method.
Where do I meet my instructor?
You will meet your pilot at the Clube São Conrado de Voo Livre (CSCVL) headquarters on the beach.
All flights begin at this beachfront staging area. Here, you pay the mandatory R$ 120 club tax, present your ID, and sign a liability waiver before heading to the mountain.
How do we get to the top?
Your flight agency provides transport from the beach up to the ramp.
The drive takes roughly 15 minutes. The route goes up Estrada da Pedra Bonita. The cost of this transfer is included in your tandem flight price, which starts from R$ 750.
Can I take an Uber or taxi to the ramp?
Yes, rideshare apps and taxis can drop you off at the start of the access road.
A ride from Copacabana takes 30 to 40 minutes and costs between R$ 30 and R$ 60. Tell your driver to head to 'Acesso à Rampa de Voo Livre da Pedra Bonita'.
Unless you pay the driver to wait in the vehicle queue, you must complete a steep 10 to 15-minute walk to reach the actual summit.
Do flight operators offer hotel pickups?
Some operators provide hotel pickups from the South Zone for an additional fee.
If you stay in neighborhoods like Copacabana or Ipanema, check with your provider. Otherwise, you must arrange your own transport to the beach club in São Conrado.
Which transport method is best?
Taking an Uber to the beach club and riding with your instructor is the easiest option.
Driving directly to the ramp yourself means navigating narrow roads and limited parking. CSCVL Headquarters serves as the main hub for all visitors.
How do I reach the ramp if I am just hiking?
Take a taxi to the Pedra Bonita trailhead parking area and walk up.
The access road gets busy during high season when up to 200 tandem flights launch daily. Expect delays if arriving in a private vehicle.
Questions travellers ask
How much does it cost to hang glide at Pedra Bonita?
Tandem flights average between R$ 750 and R$ 1,200 depending on wing type and payment method. You must also pay a mandatory R$ 120 CSCVL club fee per passenger.
Where do you land after flying from Pedra Bonita?
Landings take place at Praia do Pepino, which is the section of São Conrado Beach directly below the mountain.
What is the CSCVL club fee for passengers?
The mandatory club registration fee is R$ 120 per passenger. You pay this at the headquarters on the beach before your flight.
