Tandem Paragliding Flight in Florianópolis (No Filming)

The tandem paragliding flight in Florianópolis takes place over beaches on the island's north side — usually Praia Brava and Santinho — with one passenger flying alongside a certified instructor. In the air, the experience lasts 10 to 15 minutes; counting preparation and travel to the take-off point, the full program takes about 2 hours. Flights go out in the afternoon, when winds tend to turn favorable from around 1pm, and the exact take-off spot is decided by the team on the day, based on wind direction. Minimum age is 14, and maximum weight ranges between 110kg and 120kg, depending on the day's conditions. This option does not include filming.

The north side of Santa Catarina Island brings together beaches like Brava, Santinho and Ingleses, facing the open ocean and more exposed to wind than the beaches inside Baía Norte or near the city center. That exposure — dunes, headlands and no natural windbreaks — creates the air currents that make free flight possible, turning the area into Florianópolis' reference point for paragliding and powered paragliding.

From the air, the landscape shifts scale: the shoreline stretches between rocky headlands, dunes show up as pale strips against the green of the restinga vegetation, and the sea opens into shades running from green to deep blue, depending on depth and light. Late in the afternoon, with the sun lower, that same water reflects golden tones — one of the reasons the afternoon slot is the preferred time to fly.

Contact and meeting point — After purchase, you need to reach out via WhatsApp (+55 48 99858-393) to arrange the day's meeting point — it changes with wind direction, and could be Praia Brava, Santinho, or another spot on the north side chosen by the team.

Take-off and flight — On site, the certified instructor handles preparation and adjusts the safety gear. The tandem flight — one passenger plus one instructor — lasts 10 to 15 minutes in the air, flying over the stretch of beach set for that day.

Landing and wrap-up — Counting preparation, travel and the flight itself, the full experience takes about 2 hours from meeting up to saying goodbye. Not recommended for pregnant women; contraindicated for anyone with heart conditions or other serious illnesses.

Quick summary: 

•  Duration: 15 minutes in the air / about 2h for the full experience

•  Difficulty: moderate

•  Minimum age: 14 (with a liability waiver signed by a parent)

•  Maximum weight: between 110kg and 120kg, depending on wind conditions

•  Included: training, accident insurance

•  Not included: transport, breakfast, lunch, filming

•  Note: exact flight location set on the day, based on wind

Ideal for: 

•  Anyone who's never flown paragliding and wants to try it with a certified instructor, no prior experience needed

•  Couples or friends who already have someone filming from the ground and don't need the paid video

•  Anyone after a dose of controlled adrenaline on a free afternoon on the island's north side

•  Visitors with a flexible schedule, since the exact flight time depends on real wind conditions

Why it's worth it: The key here is the certified instructor guiding the flight from start to finish, with take-off chosen on the day based on actual wind direction — not a fixed showcase time slot. Flying over Praia Brava and Santinho in the late afternoon, with accident insurance included, is the most direct way to see the island's north side from an angle that only exists up there.

Expert's take: 

“I'm not a fan of heights, and I still went up for the tandem flight to understand what we were selling. What convinced me was watching the instructor wait for the right wind instead of forcing the schedule — that matters a lot when safety is on the line. For anyone who wants the adrenaline without needing the video to prove they did it, this no-filming version delivers exactly what it promises.”

— Berenice, founder of Acalanta