Helicopter Tour

Arpoador, Rio de Janeiro



Enjoy a 20-, 25-, or 40-minute closed-door flight or a doors-off helicopter flight over Rio de Janeiro. Fly close over the main touristic points of the city, such as Christ, Sugar Loaf, and Copacabana.

Highlights

  • Soar over the famous Christ the Redeemer
  • Enjoy a helicopter flight over Rio de Janeiro
  • See the city from a totally unique angle
  • Witness various famous landmarks
  • Capture memorable photos during your flight

Description

Meet at Jacarepaguá Airport in Barra da Tijuca and take a scenic flight over the Marvelous City on a 20-, 25-, or 40-minute closed-door flight or a doors-off flight. Aircraft is up to 3 and 4 passengers and flight is shared.

Flight options

20 Minute Flight (closed doors):
Fly over the beaches of Barra da Tijuca, Joatinga, São Conrado, Leblon, and Ipanema. Take in beautiful views as you travel over Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, Jockey Club, Botanical Garden, and Christ the Redeemer.

25 Minute Flight (closed doors):
Fly over the beaches of Barra da Tijuca, Joatinga, São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, and Arpoador. Travel over the Copacabana Fort, Urca, Sugarloaf Mountain, Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, Jockey Club, Botanical Garden, and Christ the Redeemer.

Doors-off Flight (20min):
Fly over the beaches of Barra da Tijuca, Joatinga, São Conrado and Leblon. Travel over the Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, Jockey Club, Botanical Garden, and Christ the Redeemer.

Doors-off Flight (30min):
Fly over the beaches of Barra da Tijuca, Joatinga, São Conrado, Leblon and Arpoador. Travel over the Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, Jockey Club, Botanical Garden, and Christ the Redeemer.

Doors-off Flight (40min):
Fly over the beaches of Barra da Tijuca, Joatinga, São Conrado, Leblon and Arpoador. Travel over the Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, Jockey Club, Botanical Garden, and Christ the Redeemer. Fly over Maracana Stadium.

40 Minute Flight (closed doors):
Fly over the beaches of Barra da Tijuca, Joatinga, São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, and Arpoador. Travel over the Copacabana Fort, Urca, Sugarloaf Mountain, Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, Jockey Club, Botanical Garden, and Christ the Redeemer. Also fly over Maracana Stadium, Sambódromo, Museum of Tomorrow and Niteroi.

Bring a lot of joy and enthusiasm for an amazing and unforgettable tour. Avoid heavy meals and don't forget your identification document.

Attention: Flight times are estimates because flights follow routes rather than fixed durations.
Attention: We have helicopters for 3 (doors-off) and 4 (normal flights) passengers, in case of more than 3 passengers we need to split in 2 or more flights.

* Shared flight
** For doorsoff flight, please arrive at least 60 minutes before your flight. For safety and pre-flight procedures, late arrivals may be denied boarding.

Includes

Ticket for the selected helicopter flight

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

The helicopter tour departs from Jacarepaguá Airport in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro.
You can see Christ the Redeemer, the beaches of Barra da Tijuca, Joatinga, São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema, and other famous Rio de Janeiro landmarks.
Flights last 20, 25, or 40 minutes depending on the chosen option.
The helicopter flight is shared with up to three or four passengers per aircraft.
Yes, passengers can capture memorable photos from unique angles during the flight over Rio de Janeiro.
Yes, there are doors-off flight options available for a more immersive experience over Rio de Janeiro.
No prior experience is needed to join the helicopter tour over Rio de Janeiro.
Check the official website for the most up-to-date operating hours and availability.
The tours follow strict safety protocols and are operated by licensed pilots in well-maintained aircraft.
The aircraft accommodates up to 3 or 4 passengers per flight.

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