Rio de Janeiro Helicopter Tour
Description
What could be better than a sightseeing tour of Rio de Janeiro from the air? From the vantage point of a helicopter, you'll have unforgettable views of this beautiful city, nestled against a backdrop of granite peaks like Sugar Loaf Mountain rising from Guanabara Bay. On this 9-10 minute helicopter tour with a professional pilot, you’ll take some of the most spectacular photos of Rio imaginable, including Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado Mountain, overlooking Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon Beaches and the Atlantic Ocean.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Fly from the Lagoon above Rio’s best green and blue areas
Fly over Leblon beach, with a privileged view of Allah's Garden and Dois Irmãos Hill
See the famous Ipanema Beach
You will also fly over the Arpoador Rock while contemplating the traditional Copacabana beach.
See the Tijuca Rainforest and take a lap around the Christ Redeemer Statue, before flying back down to the Lagoon.
You’ll see the threes from the charming Botanical Garden, founded by Former King João VI (then Regent Prince)
See one Rio's postcards and enjoy it from a great perspective
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please stay at the hotel lobby 10 minutes before pick up time.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
Reviews(41)
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.
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.
Dear Rich. thank you for your feedback! We are glad that you had a great tour and took fantastic pictures! You can count with us in your future travels. kind regards
Very nice!!! See the river above!!! Passages from Christ the Redeemer without words... The value is half salty, but passes card and divides the paid ... Very well worth it...
Prezada isabelfN8942AS, Obrigado pela sua avaliação! Ficamos felizes que você tenha gostado do passeio. Esperamos ver você em outras visitas. Obrigado.
We made a 30-minute drive that took us from the airport to the sugar loaf or Christ the Redeemer we surrounded within walking distance.Seeing Rio’s beaches from the air is a sight. Seeing the favelas is absolutely extraordinary.
Estimado(a) JMRLaiz, Gracias por su evaluación, Nos alegra que haya disfrutado de su vuelo con nosotros. Esperamos verle nuevamente en otros viajes. Gracias, saludos,
Twice I do and never disappointed. It is sublime and allows you to see a lot in a short time.
Dear cricou74, Thank you for your review! We apologize we don't have a french representative to reply to your comment in your native language. We are glad you had such a great time with us during your tour. We hope to see you again for a 3rd and why not, a 4th time in the future! Thank you. Pedro Malta on behalf of Diogo M.
Thank you for the welcome I had on the helicopter ride on the banks of Rio de Janeiro, I was very well served, very friendly staff and quiet ride!
Prezado Sergio M, Muito Obrigado pela sua avaliação! Ficamos felizes que você tenha sido bem atendido e que o passeio foi tranquilo. Esperamos vê-lo na sua próxima visita. Obrigado. Pedro Malta em nome de Diogo M.
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!!!
<p>This tour was an amazing experience, would definitely recommend it</p>
<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>
<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>
