Seeing Christ the Redeemer from the sky is an experience few tourists have — one that completely changes the way you look at Brazil's most famous monument.

The angle only a helicopter can offer

From above, you can see the statue face-on, in its full scale, something impossible to achieve even standing at the foot of the monument on Corcovado.

The Tijuca Forest all around

The flyover reveals the forest surrounding Christ the Redeemer, one of the largest urban forests in the world, creating a striking contrast between green and city.

The best moment of the flight to photograph

The approach to Corcovado tends to be one of the highlights of the route — keep your camera ready as soon as the pilot signals you're reaching this part of the flight.

Comparing it to the ground visit to Christ the Redeemer

Visiting Christ the Redeemer on the ground lets you get close to the statue; seeing it from a helicopter lets you grasp its scale in relation to the city and the surrounding forest. The two experiences complement each other.

Frequently asked questions

Does the helicopter fly very close to the statue? The approach follows a safe distance set by aviation regulations, but still offers a privileged, close-up view.

Is it worth visiting Christ the Redeemer on the ground too? Yes, both experiences offer different, complementary perspectives.

Is this stop included in every route? Most Vertical Rio routes include the flyover of Christ the Redeemer — confirm this when booking.

Want to see Christ the Redeemer the way few people do? Book your helicopter tour with Vertical Rio.