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Scenic helicopter flight in Rio

Free cancellation
Place: Rio de Janeiro
Validity: Flexible
Language: Portuguese
Availability: Daily
Mobile voucher accepted

Do this because

  • Discover the wonders of Rio de Janeiro from the sky
  • View from Sugar Loaf to the Guanabara Bay and surrounding areas
  • Admire the Christ Redeemer
  • Admire the most famous beaches: Copacabana, Leblon, Ipanema

What to expect

Enjoy Rio's famous landmarks from above the sky. Admire famous beaches, remarkable granite mountains, the rainforest and the Atlantic Ocean from the helicopter and take spectacular pictures!

Choose the best option four you:

  • 6 minutes - departing from Sugar Loaf: Enjoy a city tour of all there is to see when you get back down to sea level. View from Sugar Loaf to the Guanabara Bay and Surrounding Areas, the Christ Redeemer, and Rio beaches.
  • 12 minutes - departing from Sugar Loaf: Departing from the Sugar Loaf you’ll get to see it all in this 12 minutes flight. You’ll make a lap around the Christ, fly over Sugar Loaf and above famous Rio Beaches (Leblon, Ipanema, and Copacabana).
  • 8 minutes - departing from the Lagoon: From the heart-shaped lagoon, you’ll take off sits beneath while you fly from Sugar Loaf to catch the views from Vermelha Beach, the famous beaches of Copacabana, Arpoador Rock, Ipanema, and Leblon. Throughout the flight, you’ll catch views from the Christ Redeemer all the green around it.
  • 9 minutes - departing from the Lagoon: Fly from the lagoon above Rio's best green areas. Admire the threes from the charming Botanical Garden, founded by Former King João VI, then to Tijuca Rainforest and a lap around the Christ Redeemer Statue, before flying back down to the lagoon.
  • 12 minutes - departing from the Lagoon: Departing from the lagoon you'll make a lap around the Christ, fly over Sugar Loaf and above famous Rio beaches (Leblon, Ipanema, and Copacabana).
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Important to know

  • The flight is first come first served
  • There is a minimum of four to flight. In the unlikely event that the minimum is not reached, you will be refunded
  • It is recommended you contact the local operator to check if weather conditions are preventing the helicopter from flying
  • Infants up to 2 years old 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
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What’s included

Helicopter flight

Guide (Portuguese speaking pilot)

What’s not included

Food and drinks

Cable Car ticket

Transportation to departing point

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Meeting point:

Departing from Lagoon: go to the meeting point at Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas. The address is Av. Borges de Medeiros - Lagoa Rio de Janeiro. Departing from Sugar Loaf: go to the meeting point at the top of Sugar Loaf. The address is Av. Pasteur, 520 - Urca Rio de Janeiro. Working times: 9.00am until Sundown (during daylight savings around 7.00pm and around 5.30pm during the rest of the year)

Provider

Gray Line Brazil

Need a hand?

Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.

Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET

Phone number: +1 208-744-6464