Rio de Janeiro Parapente Flight Team Veteran
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We are BOMVOO.rio, the most traditional and veteran Paragliding School in Brazil!!! _______________________________________________________________ I, TAVINHO, have been a mountaineering guide since 1979 In 1989, I created the first paragliding school in Brazil. My academic and HR background allows me to work on your skills so that the experience is much more than “a fun paragliding trip”. _______________________________________________________________ I, AUGUSTO, am a paraglider free flight instructor with 28 years of experience. 20 years dedicated specifically to tandem flights. I have several specialization courses in first aid and flight safety. ________________________________________________________________ Our work philosophy: "Provoking emotion in each person, based on the breadth and capacity of human development, leading the experience of free flying into transformation and a milestone in life!"
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under 14 years of age are not allowed to fly
- IMPORTANT: Experiment happens only with proper wind condition. If this is not possible, we will postpone it to another possible date or refund it in full.
- For safety reasons the weight limit is 90 kg
Reviews(28)
This was the best thing I did for my birthday while in Rio!! The operator was so nice and made me feel comfortable with the process. He even sung me happy birthday after we landed. I encourage anyone to book this amazing experience.
Ashley, we are so happy to hear that this made your birthday in Rio special! Thank you so much for choosing to spend part of your day with us and for trusting our team. It's great to know that you felt comfortable throughout the experience—that's exactly our goal. And I will definitely tell our instructor that your “Happy Birthday” made the moment even more memorable. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again on your next trip to Rio! Best regards
I had an amazing flight with Luiz as my paragliding pilot. His enthusiasm and joy sharing a sport he is passionate about is obvious. I felt safe and the launch process was thoroughly explained beforehand. I recommend this company for this experience. Just do it!
Dear Jettstar, Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to know you enjoyed your flight with Luiz — his passion for flying is truly contagious, and we're glad it made your adventure even more special. Your safety and enjoyment are always our top priorities, and it's great to hear that you felt well taken care of from start to finish. Thanks again for the recommendation — it means a lot to us! Wishing you many more amazing experiences wherever you go. And if you ever come back to Rio, we'll be here ready to fly again! Warm regards, Augusto Prates Bomvoo.rio Team 🪂🌞🌊
It was an awesome experience! Augusto was great and helped me get comfortabel and explained everything in good english. He is a nice Guy with a good energy who makes you feel ad eas. I really enjoyed this Adventure and love the 360 you can buy extra.
Dear Linda, thank you very much for your comment. It was a great pleasure to fly with you. The energy was so good that the flight was incredible and long. You are a very determined and fun person. I appreciate having met you. I will always be at your disposal and you can be sure that you have a friend in Rio de Janeiro. The Team thanks you (Augusto Prates)
This was a once in a lifetime experience. Everybody needs to paraglide at some point in their lives. Augusto is a great pilot and the communication from start to finish was superb. Highly highly recommend.
Fabrice, thank you very much for your comment. You can be sure that none of this would be possible if you weren't a special person with high energy. You were very determined and managed to push yourself beyond your limits. We'll always be there for you. The team is grateful to have had the experience with you. Thank you (Augusto Prates)
For starters it was impossible to get in contact with the operators then once I did they changed our times off take off 3 times (very unprofessional) then once we got there everything seemed to be fine till we got in this tiny car packed to the fullest , once we got on the mountain my girlfriends instructor was very friendly & nice guy mine on the other hand no so much very rude & irritated he literally paraglided without me leaving me on a mountain by myself with no communication, I then had to contact the company & waited 2 hours on this mountain by myself while my girlfriend was stranded on the beach by herself while I waited for a new instructor to come. Then the company finally sent me a new person then we took off a 2 hour event turned to 4 1/2 hours waisting alot of my time ruining my itinerary. I was not happy at all then they lied saying they fired my original instructor when I seen him back on the mountain as I was preparing to jump horrible company & experience would not book or recommend these guys what so ever !!!!!!
Dear Ty Burton, We respect your feedback, but it is important to clarify a few points: Every time you contacted us, we responded immediately via WhatsApp, and we have all messages archived for record-keeping purposes. Regarding our transportation to the takeoff ramp, please note that we do not carry luggage, but rather flight equipment, which is transported along with the instructors and clients. The vehicles used are specifically designated for this short and quick route, which takes approximately 15 minutes. At the ramp, multiple companies operate paragliding flights, and there is a designated order for takeoff that we must respect. Additionally, we are required to follow strict safety protocols and conduct proper training before takeoff. As we are currently in high season, the takeoff area is very busy with many people and tourists. Regarding the instructor, we sincerely apologize; he is no longer providing services for our company and was replaced immediately. As for your girlfriend, she was not left unattended at the landing area. The instructor who flew with her provided full assistance until your arrival. The flight club has all the necessary infrastructure to accommodate clients from all companies. Finally, we completed the flight with you, and to compensate for any inconvenience, we provided you and your girlfriend with videos recorded on the Insta 360-degree camera, which is not included in the standard booking package. We are truly sorry for any discomfort you experienced, and we assure you that this does not reflect our company’s standards, as evidenced by our excellent reviews on Viator, of which we are proud members. In any case, we are always at your disposal. Best regards
Magical experience to see Rio from the sky! It was safe, fun and the guides were amazing. I recommend this to everyone!
Hi Flemming! Your courage and determination were incredible. You were perfect throughout the whole experience, you took off and flew very well. Thank you for your comment and rest assured that the whole team will always be there for you. It was a pleasure to have flown with you. Thank you (Augusto Prates)
The views were great! Very calm and peaceful! Augusto and his partner were very helpful and helped us be comfortable with the whole experience. We got some great videos too which was included. Would highly recommend using their services.
Hi, Jatzia! Thank you for your review. The whole experience was great. It was a memorable day and you showed all your courage. We'll always be there for you. Thank you very much (Augusto Prates)
The views were amazing! If you're going to paraglide definitely do it in RIO. The team was so professional and made the whole experience smooth, comfortable and fun! They took videos and photos of the entire experience! Obrigado BOMVOO for a wonderful experience during our trip!
Our team thanks you for your comments and we are always at your disposal. Remember that you have true friends here in Rio.
Easily the highlight of my trip. Augusto was such a friendly and informative instructor. He communicated every step along the way and ensured our safety during this activity. 10/10 would recommend to anyone visiting Rio!
Hi, Emily, thanks for your comment. Our team is grateful for the opportunity to have had the experience with you. It was an unforgettable morning for everyone and you were amazing throughout the flight process. Congratulations! Don't forget that you have new friends here in Rio de Janeiro. Thank you (Augusto Prates Bomvoo.rio Team)
Tavinho and Christophe are excellent pilots! Their explanations what to do were v clear, they were charming & the whole experience was professional, exciting & fun A brilliant way to see Rio’s cityscape from high, riding the currents with the vultures!
Dear Riccardo, our team thanks you for your comment. We were very happy to welcome you and to have shared the skies of Rio de Janeiro with you. You were very brave to go beyond your limits. You can be sure that you have true friends in Rio de Janeiro. We will always be at your disposal. Cheers Bomvoo.rio Team (Tavinho and Christopher)
