Rio de Janeiro · HELICOPTER TOURS
17 tours
The good helicopter tours in Rio fill up first, especially between December and Carnival. Below are the 15 best, each with a current price and what makes it different, so you can book before the calendar closes.
Fly over Rio by helicopter from Jacarepaguá, with options that spotlight Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana, Sugarloaf views, and big-photo moments.
“Great experience and a bucket list item! Definitely a must in Rio 🩷”
30-minute helicopter flight over Rio with live guidance, sweeping views of Copacabana, Ipanema, Tijuca Forest, and Christ the Redeemer.
“Amazing experience, a really worthwhile and special trip. The staff were all really helpful and communicated everything that was required.”
Private 30-minute Rio helicopter tour over Christ and Sugarloaf, with optional transfer. Fast, smooth views for 2 to 4 people.
“This flight was amazing! You can only fully appreciate Rio from the air! This should be a must do activity for anyone who comes to Rio.”
No-doors Rio helicopter tour over Christ, Sugarloaf, and iconic beaches. Feet-out thrills with headsets, certified pilots, and clear views.
“10/10. Don’t read too many reviews, just go and let yourself be surprised by the experience. One of my favourite travel experiences.”
A 25 to 30 minute helicopter loop over Rio, from Christ the Redeemer to Sugar Loaf, with beach views plus Rocinha and Vidigal from above.
“It was great ...a unique experience that makes you feel alive. I recommend it for everybody that wants to feel a bit of adrenaline”
A private 30-minute helicopter flight over Rio de Janeiro, with a live multilingual guide, VIP lounge, and views of Christ and Sugarloaf.
“Het was een hele leuke vlucht met een leuke piloot helaas was 1 oortje kapot waardoor niet iedereen te verstaan was”
25-minute helicopter over Rio’s beaches and icons, including Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf, with a friendly English-speaking crew.
“We had a great experience with 4fly. From the beginning they contacted us by what’s app to fix the time of the flight. (Only in the morning). The crew is helpful and speak engligh. The pilot was friendly and took pictural with us. The flight was smooth. We had a clarifier sky and the view was absolutely AMAZING. The flight last 25 min. Just a great time. We recommend this experience flying over RIO.”
Quick 30-minute Rio helicopter flight from Helicentro do Pontal, with aerial views of Christ, Sugarloaf, Copacabana, and Ipanema.
“Very cool! a must-do in Rio, seeing the Christ from above was absolutely wild!!”
Doors-off helicopter ride over Rio with a shoe selfie near Christ, flying from Jacarepaguá in about 25 minutes.
Private 20-minute helicopter tour over Rio de Janeiro from Jacarepaguá, including views of Christ the Redeemer, with optional pickup.
“Excelente actividad, el chofer muy amable en los traslados, y la experiencia en el helicóptero impresionante”
Doorless Rio de Janeiro helicopter tour with panoramic beach views and Christ the Redeemer. 30 minutes, from $367 per person.
30-minute Rio helicopter ride with hotel transfers, Christ and Sugarloaf views, small group for standout photos.
“expérience extraordinaire ! le transfert est un vrai plus. je déplore cependant le manque d information sur le circuit réalisé en hélicoptère en amont car je pensais voir le stade, ce qui n a pas été le cas. il était noté que le chauffeur parlait français ce qui n était pas vrai du tout et le vol n a pas duré 30 min .”
30-minute helicopter tour over Rio de Janeiro with VIP lounge, golf-cart boarding, and classic views of Christ the Redeemer and Rio beaches.
“A surprise gift for my wife for our wedding anniversary and we really enjoyed our time together with the helicopter tour … highly recommended 😊 we are the first couple from the Philippines 🇵🇭 to fly with Heli-Rio❤️ this year2025😉”
Sunset helicopter over Rio with hotel transfer, 45 minutes aloft. See Sugarloaf, Copacabana, Maracanã, and Christ.
Sugar Loaf by cable car, barbecue lunch, then a 9-minute helicopter over Rio, lagoon, Tijuca and Christ, plus Downtown sights.
