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Rio by air: city tour, helicopter tour and Sugarloaf with lunch

This tour is perfect for those who have only one day (or a couple of days) to spend in Rio and want to make the most of it. Roundtrip transportation, lunch, cable car ride to Sugarloaf and helicopter ride to see the postcard-like views of Rio from up-high, this tour has it all.

On this tour you will:

  • do a panoramic tour of downtown Rio and pass by the Sambadrome
  • stop at the Metropolitan Cathedral which was built in a pyramidal form
  • see the threes from the charming Botanical Garden and the Tijuca Rainforest
  • take the cable car up to Urca Hill and Sugarloaf with spectacular views of the Corcovado Mountain
  • you will see the Guanabara Bay and the Rio-Niterói Bridge from Sugarloaf
  • the beautiful beaches of Rio such as Copacabana and the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon
  • see the traditional Cinelândia Square with its historical buildings, the Municipal Theater
  • see the National Library and the National Museum of Fine Arts
  • have a formidable lunch in a barbecue restaurant before taking
  • do a 9-minute helicopter flight around the Christ Redeemer and see Rio from up-high

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Rio de Janeiro
Duration: up to 8 hours
Language:English, Spanish, Portuguese
Availability: Daily
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
Group tour
Wheelchair accessible
Hotel pick up
Transport included
Lunch

Why you’ll love this…

  • A unique and very complete one day tour of Rio from earth to sky
  • Guided walking tour of downtown Rio and cable car to Sugarloaf
  • Make a lap around the Christ Redeemer Statue in helicopter
  • Perfect for those who have only a few days to see Rio

Important to know

  • Infants up to 2 years old 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 specific departure time for this tour will be determined upon reconfirmation
  • There is a minimum of four to flight. In the unlikely event that the minimum is not reached, you will be refunded
  • It is recommended to contact the local operator to check if weather conditions are preventing the helicopter from flying

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Roundtrip transfer to hotel
  • 9 minutes helicopter flight
  • Cable car ride to Sugarloaf
  • Professional guide (English, Portuguese and Spanish)
  • Panoramic city walking tour
  • Lunch in a barbecue restaurant

What’s not included

  • Beverages

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Location

Meeting point:

Roundtrip transfer is included from and to most hotels in São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema, and Copacabana

Provider

Gray Line Brazil


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