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Due to the constantly fluctuating exchange rate for foreign currency in Rio, we are only giving quotes for individual activities at the time of your inquiry. Please email from the Contact Us page to receive a quote.
At MaximRio, you will experience some of the best and most accessible kite boarding in Brazil. The beauty of Rio’s natural setting, ideal wind conditions with a great swell come together to create the ultimate kite surfing adventure in one of the world’s most dramatic urban kite destinations. Both beginner and advanced riders will enjoy a variety of kite conditions making Rio a perfect place to learn kite surfing. Advanced riders will find phenomenal wave riding in Rio, Cabo Frio, and Buzios. Freestyle riders looking for strong winds and butter flat water will be fully satisfied with guided excursions to Araruama Lake, a flat water haven less than two hours drive from Rio.
Here is what you can expect from your kite vacation in and beyond Rio:
The Wind
In Rio, the wind typically blows port tack cross-shore at varying strengths (14 to 25 knots) throughout the year. The windy season is from August to March, but the strongest wind arrives between October and lasts till February. Rio boasts and average of 5 kitable days per week with consistent conditions. On those non-windy days, you can take advantage of the world class conditions ideal for scuba diving, perfect waves for surfing or flat water for stand-up paddle boarding in some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. The lively resort of Buzios and the Araruama Lagoon (a flat-water sand bar heaven) are good options for off-season kiting and are located less than 2 hours drive away from Rio on smooth and scenic roads. MaximRio can provide transportation to and from Buzios and Araruama and have test centers and schools in both locations. With an average of 270+ kitable days per year in and around Rio, your kite surfing vacation will be amongst the best trips you ever took.
Water and Air Temperature
The seasons in the Southern Hemisphere are exactly opposite of what you might experience in Europe or the United States. The Rio summers are from August to April with temperatures ranging from 27C (80F) to 38C (100F). The water temperatures range from 18C (65F) to about 24C (75F), so no wetsuits are needed in and around Rio for majority of the year!
Waves and Conditions
Rio experiences varying wind and wave conditions. The sea may resemble a Caribbean blue lagoon one day (perfect for Stand-up Paddle boarding SUP) and the very next day the wind may pick up to 20 knots and the sea changes to a Hawaiian-style ocean, with double overhead and very powerful waves providing incredible wave riding! The world class-Barra da Tijuca break provides a perfect playground for 9M to 12m kites.
Launch Area and Kite spots
The main kitesurfing area consists of a long wide beach with unlimited set up space and demarcated area for launching and landing your kite. The only obstacles are beautiful people, however once the big waves and strong winds hit, the beach empty's out and the coastline offers incredible 10-kilometer (6.2 mile) down-winders. As you kitesurf along the beach you feel as if the sun is only a few miles away, while you ride for miles in a endless session that will last you a lifetime of memories. Once your muscles are fully fatigued and you cannot kite further our Kite Instructor will ensure that you quickly return to the launch area. Once back or at countless kiosks along the beach you will enjoy a cold refreshing cerveja or an cold Acaii while snacking on a fresh made chicken sandwich.
If you prefer freestyle you will enjoy MaximRio’s guided excursions to Araruama Lake where you will find some of the flattest water in the world making it a true paradise for freestyle in a waist deep salt water lagoon. Even in 35 knot wind, the water behind the unique natural-shaped sand bar of Araruama Lake is perfectly flat, providing the ultimate playground for freestyle kite-boarding. A picturesque and idyllic place every kiteboarder dreams of and only a few experience. Some of world’s best professional kite-boarders are often found riding at Araruama Lake, a place which typically provides strong thermal wind making sure you get log some serious hours on your small kites! Because this flatwater gem has not yet been brought to the attention of the public kiting community, usually there are only a handful of kiters out on any given day.
Kitesurfing Lessons
MaximRio offers professional International Kiteboarding Organization (IKO) certified instructors that speak English to provide both beginner and advanced lessons throughout the year. The IKO training program offers you the safest and most comprehensive lessons available. Our Instructors emphasize safety but don’t lose sight of the fun and will teach you the skills you need to know from basic kite setup and technique to riding up wind to throwing the latest freestyle trick all while having the time of your life! Below is an example of what you can expect to learn.
Module 1 Basic Kiting Skills & Awareness:
Day 1, Kite set up, wind assesment, learn where to fly the kite "wind window" learn how to rig, launch , fly, steer a trainer kite on dry land, followed by intruduction, safety and training on (small kite). For beginners we recommend a 7 night stay, this will allow enough time for your to properly grasp all aspects of kiting.
Module 2 Basic Skills Evolution and Upwind Introduction:
Day 2 Larger kite, basic body drags, board skills, learns how to ride board and stay upwind under boat supervision, progressing, doing body drags and water starts with full equipment. This is followed by 1-2 days of boat assisted starts. Most beginners will be getting up and riding by the end of day 3.
Module 3 Guided Kite Excursions in and around Rio:
If conditions permit, you’ll be able to put your skills to the test, stepping up to a larger kite and continuing what you have learned in Module 2 improveing your riding stance and ability to ride further distances. Topics covered in this module include: rigging and tuning, assisted and self-launching/landing, relaunching from the water and performance tips including edging and multi-directional riding. With the benefit of our expert IKO certefied kite instructors you will be riding waves and boasting big air in no time!
Rental Gear
You don’t have to bring down your kitesurfing gear if you don’t want to. MaximRio keeps current year kites, boards and harnesses that are all available for rent and that are in excellent shape. You will need to pass a quick skill level test to be sure you do not need classes first if renting gear. If you bring your own gear we will store it at the launch area right on the beach if you would like us to. No need to carry your gear up to the apartment and back down to the beach. You will enjoy the use of the launch area facilities which include fresh water showers, compressed air, shaded seating area, board racks, short grass area to rig up, music and fresh food and ice cold beer for when the post session stories begin.
If The Wind Does Not Blow At All
Mother nature does not always cooperate even with the best laid plans. Rio is an amazing town no matter what you do. MaximRio will ensure you have other great options to choose from on those days when the weather just won't cooperate. You can surf, stand up paddle board, scuba dive, hang glide, paraglide, take courses in Brazilian jiu Jitsu, take Yoga classes and then relax while getting a massage.
We can take you on a hike through the lush forests or you can take it easy lying on the beach and gaze at the magnificent beauties that go by. On rainy days, there are movie theatres and many art galleries to choose from. Maracana, the world’s largest soccer stadium has a seating capacity of 200,000 and is where Pele scored his 1,000th goal in 1969. The atmosphere at the stadium during a game is electric.
In addition to the incredible kitesurfing of Rio de Janeiro, there is so much more to do and see in and around the city itself. With MaximRio, you just have to let us know what you want to see and do during your vacation, be it ending up in a spectacular nightclub or starting out early with a yoga session and massage. You will have the option of guided access to all of these amazing places and activities with your MaximRio host. And as always with MaximRio, you will travel in pure style, as we assure your comfort and safety.
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