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A Rio de Janeiro helicopter tour is one of the great bucket-list flights of the Americas. Departing from Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, scenic flights lift off above the city's interior lagoon and climb past Corcovado — passing eye-level with Christ the Redeemer for an unforgettable photograph — before tracing the famous arc of Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon beaches and circling the granite dome of Sugarloaf. The contrast of rainforest peaks rising directly out of dense urban beachfront makes Rio's geography unique among world cities, and a 30-minute flight delivers Carnival, the Mata Atlântica jungle and the South Atlantic in a single window. Helicopters here are operated by long-established Brazilian providers with strong safety records and modern Eurocopter aircraft.
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Experience Rio de Janeiro’s beauty at your feet on a panoramic helicopter tour. The journey showcases Christ the Redeemer, Pão de Açúcar, iconic Ipanema, Leblon, Arpoador beaches, and the lush citysca

"Wonderful city, full of thousand charms .... Rio de Janeiro is a compulsory itinerary for visitors looking for breathtaking landscapes and that typical Carioca sympathy. One of the most charming po

Enjoy an unforgettable flight above Rio de Janeiro, admiring aerial views of Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Copacabana and Ipanema Beaches, Maracanã Stadium, and other highlights. With exper

"Wonderful city, full of thousand charms .... Rio de Janeiro is a compulsory itinerary for visitors looking for breathtaking landscapes and that typical Carioca sympathy. One of the most charming po

Experience Rio de Janeiro in an incredible way with our doorless panoramic helicopter tour. Feel the unique thrill of flying with your feet out, as you soar over the iconic Copacabana and Ipanema be

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

Come and enjoy a helicopter tour of the main sights of Rio de Janeiro We are a company specialized in panoramic Flights in the city of RJ. Our itineraries contain the most famous tourist attraction

The Sem as Portas Helicopter flight in Rio de Janeiro is one of the best tours to take during the day and at sunset. It will be an unforgettable trip, an extraordinary experience, taking a selfie with
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