Rio de Janeiro: 35 Minutes Doors Off Helicopter Tour Christ
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- 35 to 40 minutes (approx.)
- Flight time: 35 minutes
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Soar over Rio de Janeiro in an exhilarating doorless helicopter ride with just a few passengers. Feel the thrill as you fly with your feet out, capturing stunning views of Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, Christ the Redeemer, and Sugarloaf Mountain. This adventure offers unbeatable panoramic views of the city and skilled pilots ensure safety while you soar above Rio’s iconic landmarks.
- Admire Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf from above
- Fly with your feet out for a thrilling aerial experience
- Capture beautiful photos of Rio’s iconic beaches
- Enjoy a safe, thrilling ride with experienced, certified pilots
What's Included
- • Headsets and all required safety equipment are provided.
- • Complimentary coffee and drinking water
- • Complimentary Wi-Fi
- • Doors-off helicopter flight over Rio de Janeiro
- • Access to our exclusive heliport facilities
- • Indoor and outdoor lounge areas
- • 360° video recording (can be added during booking or before your flight)
- • Hotel transfers (available as an add-on when booking or up to 24 hours before the experience)
- • Food and beverages from the on-site bar
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- R. Dom Bosco, 644 - Vargem Grande, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22785, Brazil
Meeting Point Your experience begins at Helicentro do Pontal in Recreio dos Bandeirantes, Rio de Janeiro. Located next to Recreio Shopping and behind Notre Dame School. Search for “Helicentro do Pontal” in your GPS or navigation app for easy directions.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Praia Do Recreio (Pass By)
Barra da Tijuca Beach (Pass By)
Praia Da Joatinga (Pass By)
Pedra da Gavea (Pass By)
Praia de Sao Conrado (Pass By)
Morro Dois Irmaos (Pass By)
Praia do Leblon (Pass By)
Ipanema Beach (Pass By)
Praia do Arpoador (Pass By)
Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon (Pass By)
Jockey Club (Pass By)
Jardim Botanico (Pass By)
Floresta da Tijuca (Pass By)
Santuario Cristo Redentor (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Total weight per passenger: 120 kg
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Open shoes are not allowed
- Wearing a skirt is not allowed
- Luggage (backpacks, bags, etc.) is not allowed on the flight - we have a place to store it.
- It is highly recommended that hair be tied back.
- All flights are subject to air traffic control clearance.
- The times chosen are illustrative, in order to inform us of your time of interest for the flight. We will contact you seeking to confirm the appointment for the desired time, if it is not available we will inform you of the times in availability.
- In reservations for only 1 passenger or 2 passengers It’s a SHARED Flight. For 1 passenger we fit on another flight with 2 more passengers already scheduled, so if these two other passengers request a change or cancellation of the tour, we will change the time of your flight to the closest available time, in case that happens we will notify you with the as much in advance as possible and a minimum of 5 hours. For 2 passenger we can add more 1 or 2 passenger in the flight. The flight will still happen if we don’t add any passenger.
- As our proposal is always to offer an unforgettable day combined with a safe flight, it can be canceled at any time if the weather conditions are not favorable. In this case, we will reschedule the flight according to the customer's availability.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 3 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Tiffany_T
The door less helicopter tour over Rio de was, without question, one of the most exhilarating and awe-inspiring experiences of my life. From the very first lift-off to the final descent, everything about this tour was flawless.
Soaring high above the sparkling Atlantic Ocean without doors on the helicopter, the warm breeze rushing in, and the city’s iconic beauty unfolding beneath us — it felt like a dream. Flying right past the majestic Christ the Redeemer, close enough to see the serene expression on his face, was something I’ll never forget. The pilot circled slowly, giving us a perfect, unobstructed view of the statue towering over the city — it felt sacred, surreal, and powerful all at once.
And then there’s Sugarloaf Mountain, rising like a sentinel from the sea. As we curved around it with nothing but air between us and the earth below, the perspective was simply mind-blowing. The views stretched from the vibrant neighborhoods of Rio to the golden curves of Copacabana and Ipanema beaches — the colors, the contrast, the sheer drama of the landscape was overwhelming in the best way.
The staff and crew were outstanding — professional, safety-conscious, and also incredibly warm and friendly. They made us feel at ease and totally prepared, even with the adrenaline of flying doorless.
But the true magic? It’s that feeling of freedom — legs dangling out of a helicopter, ocean breeze in your face, the whole city at your feet. It’s Rio like you’ve never seen it before — wild, elegant, and alive.
If you’re looking for something truly extraordinary in Rio de Janeiro, this open-door helicopter tour is it. It’s not just a tour — it’s a once-in-a-lifetime moment that will leave you breathless, humbled, and completely in love with this incredible city.
10/10 — Worth every second, every penny, every heartbeat.
Reviews
4.9
based on 151 reviews
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Kristina_V, May 2026
I enjoyed it so much! It was the first time I bought a tour without doors. It was breathtaking! The flight itself and the view, of course! I would do that again with no doubt.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🚁✨
We’re absolutely thrilled to know how much you enjoyed your experience with us! Knowing that this was your first doors-off helicopter flight and that it was such a breathtaking and unforgettable experience makes us incredibly happy 🤩💙
There’s truly something magical about seeing Rio from the sky with that incredible open-air feeling — it’s an experience like no other 🌅🚁✨
Thank you for trusting us with this special adventure, and it means so much to hear that you would do it all over again without hesitation 🙏😊
We would be absolutely delighted to welcome you back for another unforgettable flight over Rio someday! 🇧🇷🚁💫
Natasha_J, Apr 2026
They cancelled less than 3 hours before our flight and no options available to reschedule. Terrible customer service and no reply about the cancellation. We planned our whole trip around this tour and very disappointed with the lack of reply and willingness to put it right.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We sincerely apologize for your experience and for the inconvenience caused 😔🚁
We are truly very sorry for the frustration and disappointment caused by the late cancellation of your flight. We completely understand how upsetting this must have been, especially after planning your trip around this experience.
Please accept our deepest apologies for the lack of communication, as this is not the level of service we aim to provide. Your feedback is extremely important to us, and situations like this serve as a valuable learning experience for our company, helping us improve our processes and communication so this does not happen again 🙏
We genuinely regret not meeting your expectations and hope that, in the future, we may have the opportunity to restore your trust and provide you with the experience you deserved.
Thank you for your feedback and for bringing this to our attention.
Daniel_V, Mar 2026
The company is well organized. Great communication! The 1.5 drive from Copacabana at rush hour was long. Safety standards were observed at every point. And the views!!!!! Amazing!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your great review! 🙂🚁
We are very happy to hear that you appreciated our organization and communication, as well as our strict safety standards, which are always our top priority ✨
Traffic in Rio can indeed be challenging, especially during rush hour, but we’re glad you made the journey and that it was rewarded with those amazing views from above 🤩🌴
Thank you again for flying with us — it was a pleasure to have you, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future for another unforgettable experience over Rio! 🚁✨
Erin_S, Jan 2026
This is AWESOME, the best way to take in Christ the Redeemer without the crowds. Also a good way to spot the best beaches
Patricia_M, Jan 2026
10/10. Don’t read too many reviews, just go and let yourself be surprised by the experience. One of my favourite travel experiences.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for this fantastic review! 🙂🚁
We absolutely loved your message — “don’t read too many reviews, just go and let yourself be surprised” is such a great way to describe this experience! 🤩✨
We’re truly honored to know that this became one of your favorite travel experiences — that means so much to our entire team and motivates us to keep delivering unforgettable moments every day 🙏🌅
Thank you again for choosing to fly with us and for your 10/10 recommendation! We hope to welcome you back again someday for another amazing adventure over Rio 🚁🌴✨
Prisco_M, Jan 2026
Flying over Rio de Janeiro by helicopter was hands down one of the most incredible experiences of my life. Seeing the city from above is something words can barely describe, the views of the coastline, the mountains, and the city itself were simply breathtaking.
Everything felt professional and safe from start to finish. The pilot was friendly, calm, and clearly very experienced, which made the whole experience even better. Taking off and soaring above such an iconic city gave me chills, it’s a totally different perspective of Rio that you just can’t get from the ground.
If you’re in Rio and considering this experience, do it without hesitation. It’s worth every second and every cent. I would 100% do it again and recommend it to anyone looking for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Wow! Thank you so much for this incredible and heartfelt review! 🙂🚁
We are truly honored to know that flying over Rio de Janeiro with us became one of the most incredible experiences of your life — that means the world to our entire team 🤩🌊✨
Seeing the coastline, mountains, and city from above really offers a perspective that words can hardly describe, and we’re so happy you were able to feel that unique emotion while soaring over such an iconic city 🌴🏖️
It’s also wonderful to hear that you felt safe and confident throughout the entire experience. Our pilots and crew work hard to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and safety, so your recognition of that truly means a lot to us 🙏
Your recommendation — encouraging others to do it without hesitation — is one of the greatest compliments we could receive. Knowing that you would 100% do it again makes us incredibly proud of the experience we deliver 🚁🌅
Thank you once again for trusting us with this special moment. We would absolutely love to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure over Rio in the future! ✨
Jeffrey_T, Dec 2025
Hanging out of the helicopter at two points, once over the ocean just off the coastline and again near Christ the Redeemer, was absolutely exhilarating. Seeing the statue and the city from this perspective is something you can’t get any other way.
Flying along the coastline was a highlight, with the ocean on one side and the city on the other. The views were incredible and the whole experience felt safe, professional, and very well run.
Highly recommend if you’re looking for a unique and memorable way to see Rio.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for this incredible review! 🙂🚁
We’re thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed the exhilarating moments flying near the coastline and around Christ the Redeemer — those are truly some of the most unforgettable highlights of the experience 🤩🌊
Seeing the ocean on one side and the city on the other really creates a unique perspective of Rio that simply can’t be matched from the ground, and we’re so happy you were able to enjoy those breathtaking views ✨🏖️
It also means a lot to us that you felt the experience was safe, professional, and well organized, as safety and quality are always our top priorities 🙏
Thank you for your strong recommendation! We hope to welcome you back again one day for another unique and memorable flight over Rio 🚁🌅
Stefanie_A, Dec 2025
This is an incredible once in a lifetime experience! Definitely glad I chose to do the open door helicopter tour
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🙂🚁
We’re truly happy to hear that you had an incredible once-in-a-lifetime experience with us — that’s exactly what we hope every guest feels after their flight 🤩✨
Great choice with the doors-off helicopter tour! It really is the most thrilling way to experience Rio, with those unforgettable open views and unique perspectives of the city 🌊🏖️
Thank you again for choosing to fly with us, and we hope to welcome you back for another amazing adventure over Rio someday! 🚁🌅
Daniel_M, Jul 2025
This was the most impressive thing I've ever seen. If you visit Rio this is definitely something you need to see.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your amazing words 🚁🙂! We’re thrilled to hear that this was the most impressive experience you’ve ever had. Visiting Rio from the sky is truly unforgettable, and we’re delighted that you enjoyed it. We hope to welcome you back soon for another breathtaking flight 🌅✨.
Tiffany_T, Jun 2025
The door less helicopter tour over Rio de was, without question, one of the most exhilarating and awe-inspiring experiences of my life. From the very first lift-off to the final descent, everything about this tour was flawless.
Soaring high above the sparkling Atlantic Ocean without doors on the helicopter, the warm breeze rushing in, and the city’s iconic beauty unfolding beneath us — it felt like a dream. Flying right past the majestic Christ the Redeemer, close enough to see the serene expression on his face, was something I’ll never forget. The pilot circled slowly, giving us a perfect, unobstructed view of the statue towering over the city — it felt sacred, surreal, and powerful all at once.
And then there’s Sugarloaf Mountain, rising like a sentinel from the sea. As we curved around it with nothing but air between us and the earth below, the perspective was simply mind-blowing. The views stretched from the vibrant neighborhoods of Rio to the golden curves of Copacabana and Ipanema beaches — the colors, the contrast, the sheer drama of the landscape was overwhelming in the best way.
The staff and crew were outstanding — professional, safety-conscious, and also incredibly warm and friendly. They made us feel at ease and totally prepared, even with the adrenaline of flying doorless.
But the true magic? It’s that feeling of freedom — legs dangling out of a helicopter, ocean breeze in your face, the whole city at your feet. It’s Rio like you’ve never seen it before — wild, elegant, and alive.
If you’re looking for something truly extraordinary in Rio de Janeiro, this open-door helicopter tour is it. It’s not just a tour — it’s a once-in-a-lifetime moment that will leave you breathless, humbled, and completely in love with this incredible city.
10/10 — Worth every second, every penny, every heartbeat.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Wow — thank you so much for this truly breathtaking review 🚁🙂! Reading your words was like reliving the experience from takeoff to landing. We’re thrilled to know that flying doors-off over Rio gave you such unforgettable memories — from the majestic Christ the Redeemer to the dramatic Sugarloaf Mountain and the golden beaches below.
Our entire team — from ground staff to the pilot — will be delighted to hear your kind recognition of their professionalism, safety, and warmth. We always strive to combine adventure with comfort, and your feedback shows us we’re on the right path.
That feeling of freedom you described, with the ocean breeze on your face and the city at your feet, is exactly why we love sharing Rio from above. It’s a magical perspective that even leaves us in awe every day.
Your words mean the world to us, and we can’t thank you enough for your recommendation. We hope to welcome you back one day for another once-in-a-lifetime adventure over this incredible city 🌅✨.
Elizabeth_C, Apr 2025
Fantastic experience! Absolutely recommend this!! Was lucky to get the front seat in the helicopter: the views were incredible!
Lucy_A, Mar 2025
Amazing experience, I was smiling like a Cheshire Cat the whole time, views were insane, what a way to see Rio. I would do it again in a heartbeat. One if the best things I did
Ayomide_S, Mar 2025
Absolutely amazing. First time in a chopper and the best way to experience Rio. Would highly recommend
Chavel_A, Dec 2024
What an awesome birthday experience. Rio2Fly made this such seamless experience and calmed whatever nervous I had.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Hello, thank you very much for your review, this is what motivates us every day to offer excellent service to our customers! Whenever you need us, we will be available!! Fly safely, fly RIO2FLY! @voerio2fly 🚁🚁
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