About this experience
Imagine soaring 1,000 feet above the "Marvelous City" with absolutely nothing between you and the breathtaking panoramic views. A doors-off helicopter tour in Rio de Janeiro is not just a sightseeing trip—it is an adrenaline-fueled, once-in-a-lifetime adventure that turns the city's postcard-perfect landscapes into a sensory, high-intensity experience.
As the turbine helicopter lifts off from the coast, you will immediately feel the wind in your face and the exhilarating, unfiltered freedom of flying. Without doors, you are fully immersed in the scenery, providing a thrilling sense of exposure as you soar over Rio's famous coastline.
This is the ultimate experience for photography lovers and thrill-seekers. With no glass or doors to obstruct your view, you can capture stunning, photos of the iconic beaches and the vibrant cityscape. The highlight of the journey is hovering close to the Christ the Redeemer statue — a perspective you can only truly appreciate from the air.
At a glance
- Duration: 30 min
- Private experience
What is included
- Panoramic flight over rio city
Itinerary and highlights
We will not do a full spin around the statue but we pass by it in a way that all passengers from both sides can see it
We fly close to the shore by the coastine
we fly close to the shore by the coastline
We fly close to the shore by the coastline
We fly by the slum but not so close for security reasons
we will fly over the slum
We will fly over it
Fly over it
Fly over it
fly over the beach
fly over ipanema beach in rio de janeiro
fly over tijuca forest national park
Meeting and pickup information
- Helimar Helicópteros, Av. das Américas, 13750 - Recreio dos Bandeirantes, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Once inside look for the office of our partners - Falcon Taxi aereo e Passeios Please arrive 30 minutes before schedule. Watch our for the traffic, especially during rush hours between 3:30 and 5:00 pm
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- rio adventures tour operator
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 30 minutes is an estimation of flight duration. The important thing is the itinerary. Due to different wind conditions every day, flights can last from 18 to 25 minutes.
- Customers must arrive 30 minutes prior to flight time. If customers arrive late, it will be considered a noshow as we reserve the schedule for that specific customer.
- Passengers must arrive no later than 30 minutes before schedule. If coming from copacabana area, allow at least 1 hour to arrive at helipad due to heavy traffic
- Total Weight Limit of 360 kilos. That gives us an average of 120 kilos per person. Passengers over 150 kilos may not be able to fly if seatbelt does not fit.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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