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Rio de Janeiro Helicopter Tour: Breathtaking Aerial Sightseeing with Unforgettable City Views
4.1
41 Ratings
Rio de Janeiro
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Rio de Janeiro from a helicopter on this 9-10 minute tour. Capture stunning photos of iconic landmarks like Sugar Loaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer while enjoying unforgettable city views.
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Rio de Janeiro from a helicopter on this 9-10 minute tour. Capture stunning photos of iconic landmarks like Sugar Loaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer while enjoying unforgettable city views.
Duration:
10 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon - Fly from the Lagoon above Rio’s best green and blue areas
- Leblon Beach - Fly over Leblon beach, with a privileged view of Allah’s Garden and Dois Irmãos Hill
- Ipanema Beach - See the famous Ipanema Beach
- Pedra do Arpoador - You will also fly over the Arpoador Rock while contemplating the traditional…
- Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon - Fly from the Lagoon above Rio’s best green and blue areas
- Leblon Beach - Fly over Leblon beach, with a privileged view of Allah’s Garden and Dois Irmãos Hill
- Ipanema Beach - See the famous Ipanema Beach
- Pedra do Arpoador - You will also fly over the Arpoador Rock while contemplating the traditional Copacabana beach.
- Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer - See the Tijuca Rainforest and take a lap around the Christ Redeemer Statue, before flying back down to the Lagoon.
- Botanical Garden - You’ll see the threes from the charming Botanical Garden, founded by Former King João VI (then Regent Prince)
- Sugarloaf Mountain - See one Rio’s postcards and enjoy it from a great perspective
What's Included
- Thrilling 9-10 minute helicopter flight.
- Convenient roundtrip shared transfer to key hotels.
- Expert guidance from a professional tour guide.
- Thrilling 9-10 minute helicopter flight.
- Convenient roundtrip shared transfer to key hotels.
- Expert guidance from a professional tour guide.
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Can there be anything more exciting than an aerial tour of Rio de Janeiro? Observing this striking city from a helicopter, with stunning panoramas that you’ll remember forever, becomes even more picturesque with a backdrop of stunning granite peaks like Sugar Loaf Mountain protruding from Guanabara Bay. You will embark on a 9-10 minute helicopter course…
Can there be anything more exciting than an aerial tour of Rio de Janeiro? Observing this striking city from a helicopter, with stunning panoramas that you’ll remember forever, becomes even more picturesque with a backdrop of stunning granite peaks like Sugar Loaf Mountain protruding from Guanabara Bay. You will embark on a 9-10 minute helicopter course guided by a professional pilot, capturing breathtaking photographs of Rio, which include Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado Mountain, with an overview of Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon Beaches as well as the Atlantic Ocean.
- NOTE: a window seat is not guaranteed
- This tour requires a minimum number of 03 (three) passengers to operate. There is a possibility that the tour may be canceled after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be provided the option to take the tour on an alternative date, be refunded in full or buy a second ticket.
- The flight is first come first served.
- It is recommended you call us to check if weather conditions are preventing the helicopter from flying
- Infants up to 02 years usually do not pay. However, if the pilot determines that for security reasons the child should occupy the seat, then the value for this seat will be charged.
- The specific departure time for this tour will be determined upon reconfirmation.
Location
Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon
Avenida Epitacio Pessoa,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.1
(41 Ratings)
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Richj65
Jun 20, 2021
Amazing views - I would recommend this to anyone traveling to Rio de Janeiro. This was not my first helicopter tour but because there is so much to see here it was the best. The flight is between 30 or 40 minutes with stunning views so make sure your phone is fully charged. If the weather is clear this is a must do.
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Elizabeth_w
Dec 1, 2018
Amazing!!! - This trip was amazing! The view from the helicopter of monte Christo as well as the city was more than we could have imagined! Didn’t have to fight any crowds and we were treated like royalty the whole time! I highly recommend!!!
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J_close
Mar 8, 2017
This tour was an amazing experience... - <p>This tour was an amazing experience, would definitely recommend it</p>
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Carolyn
Dec 27, 2015
A bucket-list and once in a lifetime... - <p>A bucket-list and once in a lifetime experience. Expensive but worth it, excellent!</p>
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Julie
Nov 24, 2015
OMG this was the highlight of my... - <p>OMG this was the highlight of my visit to Rio, this was awesome! I sat in the front of the helicopter - it was so cool, Im terrified of heights and just couldnt believe my luck, it was an absolutely thrilling experience. The day before I went to the Sugar Load and Redeemer and the weather was very cloud and no visibility and the next day was the heli ride and was in for a treat as the cloud cleared. Thanks guys this was fabulous.</p>
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Kevin
Sep 10, 2015
The local company did a good job of... - <p>The local company did a good job of communicating with me but unfortunately there were not enough people booked for the day that I wanted to do the flight. The company did offer alternative dates, but I either had other activities or it was after my departure from Rio. However, I was able to book a helicopter tour with a different company after I arrived in Rio and I highly recommend doing a flight. The views from Sugarloaf and Corcovado are amazing, but the view from the helicopter was the best. Make sure it is the twelve minute flight that flies over the beaches and Corcovado.</p>
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Steve
Jan 19, 2016
Weather played a big part in this... - <p>Weather played a big part in this tour as it was windy. we waited and rightfully so because safety is key and of the utmost importance and we understand that and finally got to take our flight.<br/>
Good news is it was a clear day for some wonderful views and pictures...however, the tour flight time and route was shortened and we flew to the Christ statue, did one circle to the left then one to the right allowing both sides of the helicopter to view equally and flew straight back...no sites of the beaches other that from far away nor sugarloaf other than off in the distance. We talked with the lady at the counter when we returned our guide was not helpful and she noted there wouldn't be any discounts or refunds and that was the best they could do. Again, it is worth doing but know there are chances it is not what you think you are signing up for...or PAYING for.</p>
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Book373
Dec 30, 2015
I enjoy helicopter ride's to the... - <p>I enjoy helicopter ride's to the fullest and this was my third so far in my travels. This one was ok, we toured around the Christ Redeemer statue and that was cool. But that was it. A few of us thought maybe we were going to Copacabana beach area, nope nothing. The flight seemed very quick as well! I wasn't as happy because I was stuck in the middle in the rear and I barely got any photos and that's never fun! The tour is cool, just make sure you get one of the three window seats or you'll be upset like me-lol!</p>
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Craig_b
Jan 4, 2023
Awful experience - Choose another tour. We were forced to pay for 3 people even though we paid as a couple. We were given the option to wait for a third person (with no guarantee one would show up). Clearly as tourists we couldn’t wait for a 3rd person and paid for an extra ride. I am a laid back professional and have never written a bad review but this was about as fraudulent as it comes. Please choose another tour company. Note Viator never provided a reason as to why there was a minimum charge for 3 and told me that it was for safety reasons even though the couples present all flew with only two people and paid this extra charge.
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Brian
Jan 25, 2017
The magnificence of Rio is well... - <p>The magnificence of Rio is well worth seeing from the air and we were looking forward to the flight but this was a disappointment from the beginning to end. We would certainly recommend using another helicopter provider because the choppers used by the flying company do not have intercom facilities or headphones so that the pilot cannot communicate with the passengers. This meant that we had to rely on our eyes and because there is so much to see, I missed half the flight around Christ, the Redeemer. Moreover, the flight was scheduled for 11 minutes but we landed after 8 minutes and 30 seconds my wife filmed the entire flight on her iPhone, missing almost a quarter of the scheduled flight. This can be considered to be almost a rip-off by the chopper company. We complained to the person who picked us up at the hotel but he shrugged his shoulders and suggested that we should complain to Viator. We insisted that he should complain to the helicopter company before leaving the airstrip because by the time Viator made a decision we would be back in the UK and it was highly unlikely that they would compensate us by flying us back to Rio for another 11 minute fight. As we informed the person who took us to the airstrip, we did not have a chance of a second bite of the cherry so whatever compensation we receive was of little comfort for not doing a proper helicopter flight around Rio. The guy did not complain to the helicopter company and instead just kept walking towards the massive coach that brought us to the airstrip in order to take us back to our hotel. This flight was going to be one of the highlights of our trip around Brazil but instead it turned out to be our biggest disappointment.</p>
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