Rio de Janeiro: Helicopter Flight Christ the Redeemer 30 min

Rio de Janeiro: Helicopter Flight to Christ the Redeemer (30 Minutes)

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil • 25–35 Minutes • Scenic Aerial Tour

Discover Rio de Janeiro from above on a panoramic helicopter flight. See Copacabana, Ipanema, Sugarloaf Mountain, Tijuca Forest, and Christ the Redeemer from a breathtaking aerial perspective.

Highlights

• Admire Rio’s most iconic sights from the sky
• Fly over Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, and Barra beaches
• Enjoy a spectacular bird’s-eye view of Christ the Redeemer
• Soar past Sugarloaf Mountain and Guanabara Bay
• View the Tijuca Forest — the world’s largest urban rainforest

Itinerary

• Reserve Beach
• Barra Beach
• Praia da Joatinga
• Pedra da Gávea
• São Conrado Beach
• Rocinha & Vidigal Favelas
• Two Brothers Hill
• Leblon Beach
• Ipanema Beach
• Arpoador
• Copacabana Fort
• Copacabana Beach
• Sugarloaf Mountain
• Jockey Club Brasileiro
• Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon
• Tijuca National Park
• Christ the Redeemer

Full Description

Experience Rio de Janeiro’s beauty from a completely new angle on a 25–35 minute scenic helicopter flight. Take off from Recreio Helipad and glide over the city’s most iconic beaches, hills, and landmarks.

Enjoy sweeping views of Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, and São Conrado, along with the dramatic rock formations of Pedra da Gávea and Two Brothers Hill. Continue toward Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon and the vast Tijuca Forest before approaching the highlight of your flight — a stunning aerial pass around Christ the Redeemer.

Finish your experience with an unforgettable view of Sugarloaf Mountain and Guanabara Bay, one of Brazil’s most recognizable postcard scenes.

Includes

• 25–30 minute helicopter flight over Rio de Janeiro
• All taxes and fees included

Not Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and drinks

Not Suitable For

• People with heart conditions
• People over 264 lbs (120 kg)
• People prone to motion sickness

Meeting Point

Heliporto do Recreio (SDRE)
Helicopterio – Av. das Américas, 13750

What to Bring

• Comfortable clothing
• ID or passport

Not Allowed

• Smoking
• Food or drinks inside the aircraft
• Large bags or suitcases
• Alcoholic beverages

Good to Know

• Arrive at least 1 hour before your scheduled flight
• A valid ID or passport is required
• Shared flights may be canceled if minimum occupancy is not met
• Seat positions are assigned by lottery
• Weather may affect flight times or routes
• Solo passengers must book at least 24 hours in advance
• Passengers over 120 kg (264 lbs) must contact the operator to check aircraft availability