Scenic Helicopter Flight in Rio
Enjoy an incredible tour where you can see great Rio's perspectives in a unique way: from the sky! You can choose between two different flights departing from Sugar Loaf or Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon.
The flight departing from Sugar Loaf gives you great views from Rio's famous beaches and the Arpoador Rock. You will also get a very nice perspective of the Sugar Loaf.
When departing from the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, you will have more time to behold Rio de Janeiro from above and get enchanted with scenic views of Christ the Redeemer Statue with Tijuca Rainforest in background. You will also see Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema beaches, and definitely fall in love with the charming city!
Options
12 minutes flight - Lagoon
Duration: 12 minutes: The helicopter flight last 12 minutes
From Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon: Travelers should go to the meeting point on their own:
Parque dos Patins - Av. Borges de Medeiros, s/n, Rio de Janeiro
Starting point:
Parque dos Patins, Av. Borges de Medeiros, s/n - Lagoa, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22470-002, Brazil
What's included in Scenic Helicopter Flight in Rio
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Sugarloaf Mountain
Dazzling Rio sits beneath while you fly from Sugar Loaf to fly over the Beaches of Praia Vermelha, Copacabana and Ipanema on this 6 minutes helicopter flight.
Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon
Departing from the Lagoon you’ll get to see it all in this 12 minutes flight. You’ll make a lap around the Christ Redeemer Statue and see the amazing Tijuca Rainforest, fly over the Beaches of Praia Vermelha, Ipanema, Leblon and Copacabana. Enjoy all the landscape that Rio has to offer!
Inclusions
- Helicopter Flight with 6 or 12 minutes, depending on the option selected
- Food and drinks
- Cable Car tickets
- Transportation between hotels and Heliport
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A window seat for the helicopter flight is not guaranteed
- Infants up to 02 years 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.
- The flight is first come first served
- Opening time: from 9am to 5pm.
- It is recommended you call us to check if weather conditions are preventing the helicopter from flying
- This tour requires a minimum number of 03 (three) passengers to operate. There is a possibility that the tour may be canceled after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be provided the option to take the tour on an alternative date, be refunded in full or buy a second ticket.
- When departing from Lagoon, go to the meeting point at Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas. The address is: Parque dos Patins Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, Av. Borges de Medeiros, s/n, Rio de Janeiro - 22470-004
- When departing from Sugar Loaf, go to the meeting point at the top of Sugar Loaf. The address for Sugar Loaf is: Av. Pasteur, 520 - Urca Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22290-240
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- When departing from Sugar Loaf, go to the meeting point at the top of Sugar Loaf. The address for Sugar Loaf is: Av. Pasteur, 520 - Urca Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22290-240
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please contact Gray Line Brazil at 55 (21) 3586-8687 or 55 (21) 99777‑5888 to confirm your tour at least 48 hours prior to the activity time. Please have your voucher in hand to present to the guide upon boarding. Office working hours: from 7am to 9pm (local time) daily.
