Rio de Janeiro Helicopter Tour – Scenic Flights Over Landmarks
Recommended by 97% of travelers
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- 35 minutes (approx.)
- Flight time: 35 minutes
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
See Rio de Janeiro's landscapes from a new perspective as you soar above landmarks like Christ the Redeemer, Ipanema Beach, and more. Whether you’re visiting the city or are a local, experience the city in a new way without lage crowds and lines. Learn about the city in your native tongue-live guides are available in several languages.
- Take aerial photos of Rio de Janeiro’s famous attractions
- Get a broad overview of the city’s highlights in roughly under 1 hour
- Choose from several flights throughout the day for flexibility
- Refresh yourself with complimentary coffee or filtered water
What's Included
- 30 minutes tour
- Bottled waterFiltered water
- Coffee and/or TeaOnly coffee
- Everything not mentioned in the “Includes” tab
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- R. Dom Bosco, 644 - Vargem Grande, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22785, Brazil
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Reserva Beach (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)
Copacabana Beach (Pass By)
Praia Vermelha (Pass By)
Sugarloaf Mountain (Pass By)
Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon (Pass By)
Jockey Club (Pass By)
Botanical Garden (Pass By)
Floresta da Tijuca (Pass By)
Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Total weight per passenger: 254 lbs
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- We reserve the right to fill empty seats on flights with only one or two passengers.
- All flights are subject to air traffic control clearance.
- 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.
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 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
Anita_O
“This helicopter tour in Rio de Janeiro is an absolute must-do! The views are simply breathtaking and seeing the city from above is an unforgettable experience. The staff were fantastic—professional, friendly, and made everything run smoothly. It was truly one of the best excursions I’ve ever done. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Rio!” 🚁🌅
Reviews
4.9
based on 612 reviews
Anita_O, Mar 2026
“This helicopter tour in Rio de Janeiro is an absolute must-do! The views are simply breathtaking and seeing the city from above is an unforgettable experience. The staff were fantastic—professional, friendly, and made everything run smoothly. It was truly one of the best excursions I’ve ever done. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Rio!” 🚁🌅
Nicolau_F, Dec 2025
Having been to Rio many times and seeing all the tourist locations which themselves have beautiful views of the city none can compare to the views you get by helicopter. Absolutely breathtaking and worth every penny.
Alberto_D, Dec 2025
amazing amazing and amazing! it is a must! the views, the vibe, the energy and well organised. well done. big thank you to Roberta she managed to put me in the front seart
Shenna_W, Nov 2025
Hands down one of the best companies we have dealt with during our travels. We were late due to traffic and they made accommodations so that we could still fly. We felt welcomed and invited. The entire team from ground crew to the managers and the pilot all went above and beyond. We had an epic flight around all the promised landmarks. It was a great way to begin our trip and get a lay of the land tour.
The reception crew welcomed us with coffee and a brief explanation of what to expect. Then we proceeded to the flight line where the ground crew and pilot took care of our safety and communication. After liftoff it was a blissful view of the chaos of Rio and the surrounding area. The tour was informative and fun. Throughout the rest of our trip we could repeatedly say “Oh we saw that from the helicopter.”. We are pretty sure that the rest of our tour group was jealous of our time in the sky.
The company is top notch. The employees there make you feel safe and pampered and allow you to relax and enjoy the flight.
Mariam_M, Oct 2025
I really think the helicopter activity is the number one must in Rio de Janeiro ! Absolutely gorgeous and amazing !
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much! 🚁✨
We couldn’t agree more — seeing Rio from above is truly magical! We’re thrilled that you enjoyed this unforgettable experience with us. Hope to welcome you again soon for another amazing flight over the Cidade Maravilhosa! 😄☀️
Steven_L, Sep 2025
It is a great 30 minute flight around Rio. The highlight was the view of Christ the Redeemer Highly recommend
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words 🚁🙂! We’re delighted to know you enjoyed the 30-minute flight and that the highlight was seeing Christ the Redeemer from above — truly one of the most unforgettable views of Rio. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back soon for another amazing experience 🌅✨.
Gavin_D, Aug 2025
This is an absolute must if you’re in Rio, would recommend the doors off experience if you can!
The staff were so polite (especially Wagner) and they made us feel very comfortable.
The helicopter was amazing and the views were incredible.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your amazing feedback 🚁🙂! We’re thrilled to know you consider our experience a must-do in Rio. The doors-off flight is truly unforgettable, and we’re glad you enjoyed it to the fullest. Our team — especially Wagner — will be very happy to hear your kind words. The helicopter ride combined with Rio’s breathtaking views makes every flight unique, and we hope to welcome you back soon for another incredible adventure 🌅✨.
Maya_D, Jun 2025
This experience was AMAZING and so worth the money! I booked the 5pm which was the sunset flight and the views were absolutely beautiful. I opted for the open doors helicopter and even got to stick my feet out the side! The helicopter tour was along the beach and about 30 minutes including a special focus on the Christ the Redeemer! If you do the open doors flight be sure to bring a jacket. The staff was also very very helpful and accommodating with me over WhatsApp message when needed!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your amazing feedback 🚁🙂! We’re thrilled that you enjoyed the sunset flight — one of the most magical times to see Rio from above. The open doors experience truly makes the city feel alive beneath your feet, and we’re so glad you got to enjoy that unforgettable perspective of Christ the Redeemer and the stunning coastline.
Great tip about bringing a jacket — the breeze can be strong up there! Our team will be very happy to know that their support via WhatsApp helped make your experience smooth and enjoyable. We hope to welcome you back soon for another breathtaking adventure over Rio 🌅✨.
Dominic_J, Jun 2025
Incredible helicopter ride. Recommend to anyone visiting Rio. Friendly staff too which is always a bonus.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words 🚁🙂! We’re delighted that you enjoyed the helicopter ride and that you recommend it to others visiting Rio. Our team will also be very happy to know that their friendliness made your experience even more special. We hope to welcome you back soon for another unforgettable flight over this beautiful city 🌅✨.
ShahnazRoshan, May 2025
Fantastic! Very experienced and professional, highly recommended! Rio2Fly is a great company who took the utmost care.
George_R, Mar 2025
It's 60 minutes from Rio, but it's great trip through the neighborhoods.
Looks like Miami :)) only better.
The helicopter ride is fantastic.
You can do a twin engine with doors or a single engine without doors.
Adriana_S, Jan 2025
Beautiful helicopter, scenery, informative pilot, clean and friendly facility. We stayed in Barra so it wasn’t too far for us but it may be a little bit further for anyone staying closer to touristy astecas but it was worth it because you fly down up the coastline and that’s part of what makes it worthwhile.
Mona_K, Jan 2025
This experience was way too overpriced, especially since you can book helicopter tours for a quarter of the price once you're in Rio. I figured the hefty price tag would at least reflect a private experience, but it is a shared experience with strangers.. to make matters worse, the pilot asked [in english] where everyone was from, we were a group of 2 english speakers from NY, and 2 Brazilians who told him they also spoke english [fluently might I add], and the pilot continued to give an entire tour and spoke only in Portuguese to the Brazilians which made us feel very excluded the entire time. This company hustles you in and out as quickly as possible to maximize profits and customer turnout, even resorting to yelling at you to hurry and get in and out of the helicopter rapidly. That being said, you don't even have enough time to take a proper photo in front of the helicopter to remember the $600 you just wasted. The tour felt very short, especially since driving to the location is more than an hour from the Copacabana area. I would not recommend booking this company for a helicopter tour in Brazil as we saw many options available being offered everywhere, including hotels that are muuuuuchhhh cheaper and probably the same or a better experience.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Hello, thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're sorry that the tour didn't fully meet your expectations, and we'd like to clarify a few important points.
Regarding the type of flight, we would like to point out that in our product descriptions, on the booking platforms, we always clearly state whether the flight is shared or exclusive. As you have opted for a shared flight, this means that you will be flying with other passengers. If you would prefer an exclusive flight, we also offer that option on the booking platforms.
Regarding value, we are proud to be recognized for offering the best value on the market, with the longest flight time at the most competitive price.
As for taking photos, our team is always available and willing to help our passengers take unforgettable photos in front of the helicopter, always respecting the logistics of boarding and disembarking to ensure the safety and efficiency of the process.
Thank you for your feedback, it is very important to us, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again on a future visit to offer an experience even more in line with your expectations.
Sincerely,
Rio2Fly Team
Ike_K, Dec 2024
It was a great experience and enjoyed it a lot. Glad we were able to experience the helicopter ride!
Response from Host, Dec 2024
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 🚁🚁
Tin_D, Dec 2024
Great service and amazing experience! While it was cloudy during our tour, the flight was very stable and safe. Our pilot tried several times to go around the Christ the Redeemer so that we can see it more clearly.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
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 🚁🚁
Barbara_S, Nov 2024
Great flight over Rio. Had an amazing knowledgeable pilot. The staff on the ground were very accommodating and offered beverages and shades spaces to relax before and after the tour.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
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 🚁🚁
Connor_S, Oct 2024
Really easy to get out there via uber! We got in the air fairly quickly after flying, great timeline in the air. Always felt safe. Would definitely go again!
Response from Host, Nov 2024
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 🚁🚁
Eduardo_P, Oct 2024
The views were amazing and the operator was flexible with scheduling, but we still ended up a bit disappointed. While every other group was getting their own helicopter, we got lumped into the back of one with another couple. The windows were small, not what you’d expect from photos and videos. Overall, not bad but lesson learned: be sure to ask in advance what kind of helicopter you’ll get and if it will be private.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Hello, how are you? Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We deeply regret that your experience did not meet your expectations and we understand your disappointment at not being able to see attractions such as Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain.
We would like to kindly explain that in Rio de Janeiro, as it is a city with high mountains, it is quite common for Christ and Sugar Loaf to be visible for a moment and then covered by clouds. Unfortunately, this is beyond our control, and our intention is never to mislead our customers.
Regarding in-flight communication, all our pilots must maintain full and constant attention with the control tower and other pilots to ensure the safety and integrity of the flight, something that is our number one priority. Because of this, it is not always possible for the pilot to interact with passengers at all times, but it is done to ensure that the flight runs safely.
We are happy that the service provided by our reception team was great, and we thank you for recognizing our team's efforts. Your feedback is very important to us, as it helps us to improve the experience of all our passengers.
We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again and provide you with a more positive experience. Thank you for your understanding.
Sincerely,
Rio2Fly Team
Jamie_D, Sep 2024
A very enjoyable experience. The helicopter was small, only holding three passengers, which is great. Everyone gets a window seat. You see the main sites all in one trip. The trip is well organised, safe and professional. Highly recommended.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Olá, muito obrigado pela sua avaliação, é isso que nos motiva todos os dias a oferecer um excelente atendimento aos nossos clientes! Sempre que você precisar de nós estaremos a disposição!! Voe com segurança, voe RIO2FLY! @voerio2fly 🚁🚁
Shawn_E, Jul 2024
What a phenomenal experience. It was so easy and they were so accommodating. Our pilot was fantastic. We never felt a single bump of any kind. He was an absolute pro.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
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 🚁🚁
Derick_H, Jul 2024
The moment you walk through the door the staff meet you with big smiles. No hassling no pressuring to buy anything. Everyone was very professional!! The view is amazing highly recommend doing the open door ride!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Response from Host, Jul 2024
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 🚁🚁
Dominique_L, Apr 2024
This was a great experience and much better value than other trips available. With 30 mins you really got the helicopter experience and a good overview of the city. The team were very organised and professional. I had never been in a helicopter and was nervous but it was great!! Very Recommended!!!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
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 🚁🚁
Tony_S, Apr 2024
What an exceptional experience. Everything from prep texts a few days before, to the welcoming team upon arrival, the flight itself, the whole experience was outstanding. You can even celebrate a proposal, anniversary, classy date, birthday...etc by buying a bottle of champagne even, after the fact. Very safe and very fun!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
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 🚁🚁
Evviva_L, Mar 2024
The staff was incredible, the flight was fun, and the views were incredible!! Incredible light, the variety of color, and the variation in the water colors. Just breathtaking!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
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 🚁
Ayden_H, Mar 2024
Going on my first helicopter ride and visiting Christ the Redeemer statue. By far the best gift to myself. Everyone MUST experience this.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
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 🚁🚁
Adrian_B, Feb 2024
Fantastic flight with great views of Christ the Redeemer statue, the Rio beaches and Sugarloaf and the Bay. Staff were super friendly. Great experience overall
Response from Host, Mar 2024
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 🚁🚁
Daniel_L, Feb 2024
An amazing experience with beautiful views and fantastic staff + pilot. Booking and check-in were effortless, and the experience was breathtaking.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
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 🚁🚁
Ammar_K, Feb 2024
I was so pleased with my first time in a helicopter flight, the team was outstanding the went above and beyond, the pilot was very friendly and professional. It was such a cool experience with an amazing views, I highly recommend it.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
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 🚁🚁
ZHONGLIN_Z, Jan 2024
This trip fulfilled my dream to look at Rio De Janeiro from sky. As an 84 year old lady from China, this is really such a great experience for my whole life after long hour flying over here.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
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 🚁🚁
Christian_H, Jan 2024
This is an amazing experience!! The flight was safe and we got to see Rio in a whole new light. My fiancée and I flew on NYE, so we got to see crowds of ppl on the beach and at the Christ the Redeemer statue. We got some cool pictures afterward that I will add on IG. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jan 2024
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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