Rio Helicopter Tour – Private or Shared With Hotel Transfers

Duration2h - 3h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesPortuguese, English, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover Rio from a whole new angle with an unforgettable helicopter flight over the city’s most iconic landmarks.

Your experience begins with hotel pickup and a drive to the helipad on the west side of the city. After a quick safety briefing, take off for a scenic flight over Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Copacabana, Ipanema, Urca, and Red Beach — covering in minutes what would take a full day by car.

Flights are available in durations of 30, 45, or 60 minutes. You can choose between private or shared flights, and for thrill-seekers, we also offer the “Doors Off”.

Flights last 30, 45, or 60 mins and can be private or shared. For thrill-seekers, the “Doors Off” option is also available.

When space allows, a licensed guide can join your flight to offer live commentary through the tour. If not, the pilot will provide basic narration during the experience.

Let us know your preferred date and flight time, and we’ll handle the rest for an unforgettable experience over Rio

Options

Doors Off: 30 min

Duration: 30 minutes: Covers Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Copacabana, Ipanema, and more — all with doors off for an open-air thrill.

Pickup included

60-MINUTE PRIVATE

Duration: 1 hour: The Complete route, flying over 30 landmarks such as Maracanã, Sambadrome, Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, beaches, and more.
Pickup included

Monday Special Deal

For 30-minute Private at 8:30: Enjoy the exact same private tour experience at a special Monday reduced rate. Available only on Mondays at 8:30am.
Pickup included

30-MINUTE PRIVATE

Duration: 30 minutes: Covers major highlights like Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Copacabana, Ipanema, and more.
Pickup included

45-MINUTE PRIVATE

Duration: 45 minutes: Includes Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Maracanã Stadium, the South Zone beaches, Botanical Garden, and more.
Pickup included

30-MINUTE SHARED GROUP

Shared Helicopter Tour Works: The shared helicopter tour offers a cost-effective way to see Rio from above with other passengers.
SHARED GROUP ROUTE : Shared tour: Covers major highlights like Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Copacabana, Ipanema, and more.
Shared Helicopter Experience: After booking, we’ll match you with others for the same date and route, subject to availability.
Pickup included

What's included

Passengers insurance.
VAT, all taxes, handling charges, parking fees, and airport Greet & Meet service.
30, 45, or 60-minute private helicopter tour in Rio according to the option chosen.
Transport by fully-equipped vehicles to the boarding area.
If a seat is available, in addition to the pilot, our guide can also join the flight.
Heliport landing and facility fees.

Tips. (optional).

What to expect

Heli-Rio Taxi Aereo
30m · Admission ticket included

Your private driver or tour guide will meet you at your hotel in Rio and take you on a scenic 1-hour drive to the helipad, located in the neighborhood of Recreio dos Bandeirantes, in the western part of the city. The route follows the coastline and offers beautiful views of several of Rio’s beaches along the way.

Upon arrival, you’ll receive a safety briefing and instructions on helicopter boarding and disembarking procedures. Once ready, you'll take off and soar over Rio’s most iconic landmarks, enjoying breathtaking aerial views of the city.

There are two types of tours available: private or shared.
With the private tour, you choose your preferred time in advance, and the helicopter is reserved exclusively for you for the chosen itinerary.
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For the shared tour, once your booking is confirmed, we’ll get back to you with the available time slots based on other travelers’ reservations. Your flight will be scheduled according to the best match in date, time range, and route. This option is subject to availability and coordination with other participants.

The aircraft used is selected by us based on group size and logistics, and may include models such as Robinson R44, Jet Ranger, or AS350 Esquilo.

When the aircraft has one or more seats available beyond your group size, and if you’d like to have our guide accompany you, we can arrange for them to join the flight and provide live commentary throughout the experience.

This is a great way to enhance your tour with local insights during the flight. Just let us know in advance, and if there’s room, we’ll make sure a guide is onboard. When the aircraft is fully occupied, the pilot will still offer general narration during the tour.
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The itinerary depends on the flight duration you choose at the time of booking:

Cristo Maravilha (30 min): covers Rio’s most iconic landmarks, including Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Copacabana, Ipanema, and more.

Doors Off (30 min): same route as Cristo Maravilha, but with the doors removed for an exhilarating open-air experience. Available only on select aircraft and subject to weather conditions.

Bossa Nova (45 min): a longer route including Maracanã Stadium, South Zone beaches, Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Botanical Garden, and other highlights.

Samba (60 min): the most complete route, covering up to 30 attractions such as Maracanã, the Sambadrome, Christ the Redeemer, beaches, Sugarloaf Mountain, and more.
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At the end of the tour, your private driver or guide will escort you back to your hotel, wherever it is in the city. Let us know your group size, preferred date, and flight duration, and we’ll handle all the arrangements to ensure a smooth and unforgettable helicopter experience in Rio.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

The helipad where the helicopter takes off is located in the western part of the city, in the neighborhood of Recreio dos Bandeirantes. It's about a 1-hour drive from the Copacabana and Ipanema areas, along a scenic coastal route with beautiful views of several of Rio’s beaches.

PICK-UP INFORMATION:
Your pick-up can be arranged at any location you specify at the time of booking. As this is a private tour, you’re free to choose the most convenient pick-up point, as long as it’s within the city of Rio de Janeiro.

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DROP-OFF INSTRUCTIONS:
You can also choose your drop-off location freely, as long as it’s within Rio de Janeiro. Just let us know your preferred address when booking.

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HOTEL PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS:
When the guide arrives at your hotel, they will ask the front desk to call your room in case you are not already in the lobby.

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AIRPORT / PORT ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Upon your arrival at the airport or port, a staff member will be waiting for you in the arrivals area, holding a clear sign with your name. They will then escort you to your private transfer vehicle.

Additional information

Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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