Brazil · Flight Tours

Small-Group Sunset Helicopter 45min Tour in Rio

4 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Rio de Janeiro. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Sunset helicopter flight over Rio de Janeiro
02 40 to 45-minute aerial tour with hotel transfers
03 See Christ the Redeemer from up close
04 Fly past Sugarloaf Mountain and its cable cars
05 Admire Barra da Tijuca Beach, Tijuca Forest, and Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas
06 Views of Maracanã, Praça Mauá, and Niterói
07 Small-group experience with a maximum of 4 people per helicopter ride

See Rio de Janeiro from a spectacular perspective on a small-group sunset helicopter tour. With hotel pickup and return transfer included, this experience combines convenience with unforgettable aerial views of the city’s coastline, mountains, landmarks, and bays as the late-afternoon light turns golden.

During the 40 to 45-minute flight, take in highlights such as Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Maracanã, Barra da Tijuca Beach, Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, Tijuca Forest, and views across to Niterói. It’s a scenic and romantic way to experience some of Rio’s most iconic sights in a single journey.

See Rio de Janeiro from a spectacular perspective on a small-group sunset helicopter tour.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Rio de Janeiro, Niterói

Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Barra da Tijuca

Admire the whole extension of the Barra da Tijuca Beach.

Pedra da Gávea

Revel at the largest monolith at a seacoast around the world: the Pedra da Gávea.

Favela Da Rocinha

Revel at the size of the biggest favela in the world.

Morro Dois Irmãos

Admire the Morro Dois Irmãos located inside the Favela do Vidigal.

Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas

Beautiful lagoon in the middle of the city.

Floresta da Tijuca

Marvel at the beauty of the Tijuca Forest located in the middle of the city of Rio de Janeiro.

Cristo Redentor

One of the New Seven Wonders of the World: the Christ the Redeemer.

Sugarloaf Mountain

See the cable cars going up and down.

Niteroi

Admire the original shape of the MAC - the Museu de Arte Moderna - located in Niteroi.

Praça Mauá

The modern shape of the Museum of Tomorrow, the Olympic Boulevard and the solar panels of the AquaRio.

Maracanã

The most famous stadium in the world: the Maracanã.

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Helicopter ride
Transfer to/from helipad

What's Not Included

Snacks
Pictures or footage

Know before you go

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infant seats unavailable
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants (0-2) are free of charge. They must sit on laps.
Reduced mobility or Wheelchair accessibility must be informed in advance.
Maximum of 4 people per helicopter ride.
Total tour duration is 3 - 4 hours, because it includes travel time between the pickup locations and helipad which takes an estimated 2 hours.
BOARDING INFORMATION: Arrive 15 minutes in advance to avoid any delays. Contact Rio Carioca Tour at least 24 hours before the start of the tour to inform location and confirm pickup time. Wait for the tour guide in the place informed on a visible location. Delays may occur due to traffic conditions. Different age policies may apply according to each location. ID or copy is mandatory, even for children. Voucher is confirmed only by payment confirmation. The tour itinerary may change its order on a daily basis due to force majeure. Read our Cancellation Policy. IMPORTANT: During high season and major events, the visitation time on each location can be affected, due to long waiting queues. Carnival-related products have a specific cancellation policy. Take care of your personal belongings as we are not responsible for items left in vehicles and/ or in places visited. We recommend that you carry all your belongings.
Pickup is available from most hotels in the areas of Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, with Meeting Points in Botafogo, Flamengo, Catete and Centro. Contact us to adjust the pickup time.