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The Best Helicopter Tours in Rio de Janeiro
Ranked, reviewed and price-checked — 12 Rio de Janeiro helicopter tours compared, starting from $261.
Why fly over Rio de Janeiro?
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.
For a full overview of operators, departure points and routes, see our Rio de Janeiro helicopter tours hub — or browse all destinations worldwide.
Our Picks
Top 8 helicopter tours in Rio de Janeiro
Ranked by review score, traveller volume and route quality.
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Rio de Janeiro Helicopter Tour – Scenic Flights Over Landmarks
4.9 (613) 35 minExperience 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
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Helicopter Flight - Wonderful City - RJ (Private Flight - 4 people)
5.0 (208) 12 min"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
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Private Helicopter Flight Tour: Rio de Janeiro Landmarks
5.0 (193) 35 minEnjoy 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
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Samba Helicopter Tour: Private Flight - 4 people
5.0 (154) 30 min"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
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Rio de Janeiro Helicopter Tour without Doors
4.9 (146) 35 minExperience 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
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Rio Helicopter Tour – Private or Shared With Hotel Transfers
5.0 (11) 2 hrDiscover 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
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Helicopter Tour in Rio de Janeiro
5.0 (8) 20 minCome 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
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Rio de Janeiro: Helicopter Tour Without Doors at Christ the Redeemer
4.9 (9) 25 minThe 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
How we ranked these Rio de Janeiro helicopter tours
- Operator safety record. All featured operators meet FAA/CAA Part 135 standards with verified insurance and pilot experience.
- Verified traveller reviews. Ratings weight both score and review volume, so a 4.9 from 800 travellers ranks above a 5.0 from 12.
- Route quality. Priority goes to flights with the most iconic landmarks, longest in-air time and best window views.
- Value for money. Price-per-minute and inclusions (transfers, photos, meals) factor into the final rank.
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