Rio de Janeiro’s dramatic mountains, white-sand beaches, and iconic landmarks are even more impressive when viewed from the air. With this tour, take to the skies for a thrilling 30-minute helicopter ride and enjoy spectacular views over the city. Fly over famous beaches that may include Ipanema, Copacabana, and Leblon; spot landmarks such as Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain, and soar over the scenic coastline of Barra da Tijuca. Note: flight route may change depending on the day's visibility.

Spectacular aerial views: see Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf
Explore Rio’s neighborhoods with an extended 30-minute flight
Hassle-free pickup and drop-off at your Rio hotel
Intimate small-group tour: just four passengers on board

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Helicopter ride

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

Hotel Rio Othon Palace
Av. Atlântica, 3264 - 5º andar - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22070-001, Brazil
If you do not provide us the pickup location at the time of booking and you do not inform us about it later, we will assume you will meet us at the Meeting Point at the Front Desk of the Rio Othon Palace (Avenida Atlântica, 3264 - Copacabana).

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

Opening hours

6/16/2020 - 3/5/2025
Monday - Sunday : 08:00 AM - 03:00 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

Pickup is available from most hotels in the areas of Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, with Meeting Points in Botafogo, Flamengo, Catete and Centro. Contact us to adjust the pickup time.

What To Expect

Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer (Pass By)

Sugarloaf Mountain (Pass By)

Barra da Tijuca (Pass By)

Additional Info

Total weight per passenger: 265 lbs
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Minimum of 02 people required. Otherwise, the tour may be reschedule or cancel it with refund.
Must inform in advance in case of reduced mobility.
Must inform in advance in case of children. Children younger than 4 are subject to availability.
Flight duration: approx. 30min.

Transfer time to and from helipad: 1h30.
Maximum of 4 people per Helicopter. In case of large group, many helicopters will be used at the same time.
The itinerary changes daily according to visibility.
Subject to maximum weight and height per client.
For insurance purposes, copy of ID is mandatory.
Contact us to confirm the pickup time according to hotel location.
We may fly over different places depending on the visibility of the day.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

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Left speechless !

Rory_W, Apr 2024

If I could give this experience 7 stars, I would ! We were a party of 12 and we were looked after brilliantly. The views of Rio with the time we had were just spectacular. Thank you so much to the team that looked after us and the go pro video was an additional bonus. Don’t hesitate, this is a must do!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hello! Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your party had such a wonderful experience with us. It's our priority to ensure all our clients feel well taken care of, and we're delighted that you enjoyed the spectacular views of Rio. We'll be sure to pass on your compliments to our team, and we're glad you appreciated the GoPro video as an extra touch. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we can't wait to welcome you back for more unforgettable experiences! Best regards, Rio Carioca Tour Team

It was AWESOME flight

Ernesta_M, Nov 2022

Our pilot was most amazing I have flown with. She was knowledgable and so cool. Felt in safe hands, seen beautiful Rio from above. This was one thing I truly enjoyed and would do again in few years time.

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Hi! Thank you very much for your comment. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your tour. We work hard to offer the best to our customers! Have a nice day and come back often! It will be a pleasure to serve you

superbe vol !

FRANCK_T, Jan 2024

Un moment inoubliable avec un pilote au top ! Malgré une météo capricieuse, le pilote a fait le maximum pour nous donner satisfaction. Prise en charge et retour à l’hôtel et vol de manière individuelle : on recommande à 200%

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Hello! We're very happy to read your message! Thank you very much for choosing Rio Carioca Tours!

Beeindruckend - von oben sieht die Welt anders aus

Kornelia_K, Mar 2023

Beeindruckendes Erlebnis. Wir wurden am Hotel abgeholt und waren dann 4 Gäste mit Fahrer im PKW. War etwas eng mit fremden Menschen. Dafür wurden wir mit einem grandiosen Flug entschädigt. Wir sind wirklich fast 30 Minuten geflogen und waren mit der Pilotin nur zu dritt im Heli. Der Blick von oben auf Rio ist einfach übewältigend.

Maravillosa

Mara_F, Sep 2022

Un paseo MARAVILLOSO vale 100% la pena… lo recomiendo mucho, sin duda un día volveré a Río, nos recogieron muy puntuales en el hotel y tanto el chofer como el piloto del helicóptero muy amable

Response from Host, Sep 2022

¡Hola! Muchas gracias por tu comentario. ¡Estamos muy contentos de saber que disfrutó de su recorrido . Buscamos siempre ofrecer lo mejor a nuestros clientes. ¡Esperamos que vuelvas pronto!

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