Vertical.Rio
Vertical.Rio
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Take off in the most unique photo experience, exploring the cinematic landscapes of the Wonderful City! Vertical Rio is the pioneer in Latin America and offers all the structure and safety needed for your flight! We take the doors off, offering a 360º view, and take you to a unique helicopter photo experience. With the flight plan totally set by you, we will put you in the bests spots for epic photos! It's like a scenic flight. But different.
Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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2024
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Guilherme T
1 contribution
Mar 2023
I had the most amazing experience with Vertical Rio during my recent trip to Rio.
The helicopter tour took place during sunset, and we were able to witness the breathtaking beauty of the city.
The highlight of the tour was seeing the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue as the sun set behind it - a truly unforgettable moment.
The pilot was knowledgeable and made me feel safe throughout the entire flight. The helicopter was comfortable and provided stunning views from every angle.
I highly recommend Vertical Rio to anyone looking for an unforgettable experience in Rio de Janeiro.
Thank you for such an amazing experience!
The helicopter tour took place during sunset, and we were able to witness the breathtaking beauty of the city.
The highlight of the tour was seeing the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue as the sun set behind it - a truly unforgettable moment.
The pilot was knowledgeable and made me feel safe throughout the entire flight. The helicopter was comfortable and provided stunning views from every angle.
I highly recommend Vertical Rio to anyone looking for an unforgettable experience in Rio de Janeiro.
Thank you for such an amazing experience!
Written March 22, 2023
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Hey Guilherme! Our main goal is to create amazing experiences for our customers and your feedback is really important for us! We are happy to know that you enjoyed the experience! Please let us know next time you're in Rio so we can get you up in the sky, with the best view ever of the Christ Redeemer! We are sure it will be epic! ;)
Warm regards,
Vertical Rio Team
Written March 31, 2023
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monhann
Toronto, Canada749 contributions
Jan 2020
As a seasoned international traveller occasionally, you come across a company culture that makes you sit up and take notice. Vertical Rio is such a company! They will move mountains, make sure their communications are prompt and informative. Should an issue present itself, their well-trained staff will go into action to ensure a 5-Star customer experience.
If you're in Rio, and you want to book a helicopter tour, then Vertical Rio should be your first choice!! Our tour was smooth, adventures and eye-opening!! Can't wait to go back!!
If you're in Rio, and you want to book a helicopter tour, then Vertical Rio should be your first choice!! Our tour was smooth, adventures and eye-opening!! Can't wait to go back!!
Written February 5, 2020
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Hey Monika! We appreciate your kind words! We are continually trying to improve our customer experience and your feedback is extremely important for us!
As we always say, Experiences are priceless! And you have no idea how lucky we are to be a part of it on our passengers journey!
Thank you! Enjoy your time in Rio! ;)
Written February 6, 2020
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BrunoBoniOliveira
Rio de Janeiro, RJ1 contribution
Jan 2023
This is NOT the standard helicopter sightseeing tour you are accustomed to see. Vertical Rio is the only door free experience flown in BELL helicopters, for more comfort, safety and stability. The staff is ultra professional and their lounge is impressive, along with the safety briefing, the route planning and every single step of the experience. As a frequent customer of doorless flights with FlyNYon in NYC, I must say nothing beats the landmarks and gorgeous tropical forest covered mountains of Rio. Vertical Rio is the perfect company to fly here because they stem from a family with extensive experience operating passenger, professional video-making, TV and news helicopter flights. This adventure has quickly become essential to anybody visiting Rio. You’ll leave with memories that are more intense, beautiful, vivid and very unique compared to standard tours. And the icing on the cake: your video and photos are guaranteed to be algorithm benders. Don’t hesitate, just book and have one of the greatest experiences you can have in this planet. I’m writing this already thinking of my second flight, gotta be sunset :)
Written February 3, 2023
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Thanks so much for your detailed feedback, Bruno!
Comfort, safety and stability definitely are our priorities and we are veeery happy to know we provided this experience to you! We can't wait to fly with you again at sunset time! \o/ \o/
Hugs, Vertical Rio Team.
Written February 3, 2023
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Timóteo
Melbourne, Australia185 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
What an incredible experience with Vertical Rio. Amazing staff and a flawless, professional operation from the time of booking, email communication and the flight itself.
All staff were warm, friendly and welcoming. All staff spoke perfect English, especially the young male staff member who led the safety demo, speaking in English for me and Portuguese for the other guests.
The flight itself was a bucket list item. Flying over the sites of Rio and being able to hang your legs out the chopper as we circled Christ the Redeemer. Wow.
One of the coolest things I’ve ever done and I highly recommend Vertical Rio to anyone considering a helicopter flight experience in Rio.
All staff were warm, friendly and welcoming. All staff spoke perfect English, especially the young male staff member who led the safety demo, speaking in English for me and Portuguese for the other guests.
The flight itself was a bucket list item. Flying over the sites of Rio and being able to hang your legs out the chopper as we circled Christ the Redeemer. Wow.
One of the coolest things I’ve ever done and I highly recommend Vertical Rio to anyone considering a helicopter flight experience in Rio.
Written November 8, 2023
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Luis Arpi
1 contribution
Feb 2023 • Solo
The communication leading up to the flight was great, was able to talk to the agency directly through WhatsApp. Unfortunately I can't say the same for the experience because I was seated at the only seat with a door, on a doors off experience. Can't really experience the doors off thrill if there is a door in your way. I was barely able to take the classic picture with the feet hanging from the helicopter as I had to stretch my feet across and ask the person in front of me to give me some space to take the pic from their side. I was really looking forward to the experience but it's unfortunate that they don't state that there will be someone who doesn't get the same experience as the others. The seat should not be occupied because it takes away from the experience. It also didn't help that the window had cracks in it. I can't complain about the ride itself as it was nice but still the point is that there are cheaper options and I decided to go with this one because of the doors off and in the end that's not what I got.
Written February 24, 2023
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Hey Luis!
We are quite sad to know the flight did not live up to your expectations. We work hard and seriously to create awesome experiences in our customer's journey and thankfully we have succeeded in the vast majority of cases. We are sorry to know that this was not reflected in your experience.
As we spoke before, for us, your safety is always the main priority. We always make sure to be clear that seating in the helicopter is based on weight and balance and is decided by the pilot before take-off, strictly for safety reasons.
Added to that, for the best experience, we don't book the middle seat, so all seats are on the "external" part of the cabin. We are sad to hear that you couldn't take the specific photos you were looking for and we wait for you again in a new opportunity in Rio. We are sure it will be even better!
Best,
Vertical Rio Team
Written March 6, 2023
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Elliott C
6 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
If you do ONE thing in Rio de Janeiro, do this. Flying doors-off over Christ the Redeemer is hands down one of the coolest experiences I've ever had. We felt extremely safe with Vertical Rio, and we got to see the best highlights of Rio de Janeiro during our flight. I'd highly suggest getting the "shoe selfie pass" which is essentially a guarantee of getting a seat where you can dangle your feet out of the helicopter. They even give you a special case and harness for your phone to take photos with! 10/10 recommend and would go again.
Written February 28, 2024
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Jennifer S
19 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
My friends & I did the open door helicopter tour and it was one of the most amazing experiences of my life! From the warm welcome, to the clear safety instructions and preparations everything was smooth. The ride itself was beautiful, especially because we booked one of the later slots, just before sunset. You’ll get to see the whole coastline of Rio and of course Christ! We managed to take some beautiful pictures & returned with unforgettable memories :)
Written February 25, 2023
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Hey Jenni! We are so happy to know that we were one of your best experiences in life! And you have no idea how lucky we are to be a part of that journey! We can't wait to fly with you again in Rio soon! ;)
Cheers,
Vertical Rio Team
Written March 6, 2023
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Manuel D
11 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
They cancelled our flight twice due to aircraft problems, after that the only option was by slitting our group in different flight . This was very annoying.
Once we took off the captain informed us that was to cloudy but they didn’t reschedule it
We lost a lot of money and time
Costumer service unprofessional and useless
Go elsewhere
Once we took off the captain informed us that was to cloudy but they didn’t reschedule it
We lost a lot of money and time
Costumer service unprofessional and useless
Go elsewhere
Written February 22, 2024
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Hey Manuel! Thank you for your feedback!
We noticed from our records that we had a technical discrepancy in one aircraft and, for safety reasons unfortunately we needed to make changes in your reservation.
In these cases, which are absolutely rare to occur, we always contact the passenger in advance, offering the option of rescheduling or getting a full refund of the amount paid.
We understand your disappointment and we are quite sad about this situation, but for us flight safety is always the highest priority.
Although we are fully sure we have fulfilled our commitment to provide the best service possible, we are always looking to improve our experience and you can be sure that your feedback will always be considered.
Written February 25, 2024
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347guilhermer
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil4 contributions
Apr 2023
Even after living in Rio for 30 years, I cannot describe in words how amazing this experience was. The views are astonishing and the pilot knows exactly the best angles to go for. I’m a bit afraid of height but the team at Vertical Rio made me feel safe the whole time with their professionalism. The experience is perfect from beginning to end and I couldn’t be happier with Vertical Rio. I strongly recommend as a must do attraction in Rio and I will comeback!
Written April 7, 2023
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Hey Guilherme! Around here we also NEVER get used to the indescribable view of the Cidade Maravilhosa! Thank you very much for your feedback, our greatest achievement is being able to provide an unforgettable unique experience without leaving safety, our highest priority, aside! See you next time in town! \o/
Warm regards,
Vertical Rio Team
Written April 12, 2023
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Christina O
Porterville, CA16 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
From start to finish, this was definitely worth every penny! Booking was easy, and the communication was stellar. We were a little worried about the weather, but the helicopter ride was everything we expected, and more! The staff are extremely professional, and we felt safe the entire time. This experience was the highlight of our trip. I recommend it to anyone going to Rio!
Written January 7, 2024
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Hi,
I really want to experience this with my family but am petrified of helicopters and having an accident, has anyone backed out of doing it because of being scared ?
Written March 13, 2024
Letícia Q
Fortaleza, CE
Gostaria de reservar para o dia 6 de setembro, o pagamento pode ser parcelado? Duas pessoas.
Written August 10, 2020
Olá. Sou carioca e queria levar minha família para um passeio. Qual seria o valor para um casal e duas crianças de 5 e 11 anos, pro passeio de 30 minutos.
Abraço.
Written February 1, 2020
Hey! Tudo certo?
Nosso voo de 30 minutos tem o preço de R$690 por passageiro. Não exigimos mínimos de passageiros para a reserva e também podemos fazer preços especiais para grupos maiores!
No nosso site você também pode conferir todos os detalhes e efetuar a reserva online do seu voo! ;)
Written February 11, 2020
Alguém sabe informar se o pagamento do passeio pela pay pal é parcelado? Se sim, em até quantas vezes?
Written March 10, 2019
Olá, tudo bem?
Para a reserva, vamos te enviar a solicitação de reserva e checkout PayPal. Logo depois você vai receber a confirmação de reserva com dados e direções do nosso hangar! Todo nosso processo de reserva é online e podemos sim enviar uma opção de parcelamento! ;)
Qualquer outra duvida, estamos a disposição,
Written March 13, 2019
Hi there
Will you have availability for 2 people between 24 and 26 March and what is the price.. If there are more than 2 people what is the price?
Written February 21, 2019
Hey Rosan! Nice to hear from you!
Yes! We still have availability and we are sure it will be an epic experience! \o/ \o/
Our 30 minutes flight costs R$690 per passenger. We don't require minimums for booking and we can also make special prices for bigger groups!
At our website you can find all the flight details and also book it online as well! Please don't hesitate to ask us if you have any further questions! ;)
Cheers,
Vertical Rio Team
Written February 22, 2019
tinchomep
Mexico City, Mexico
Eu queria fazer uma reserva pelo site, mas não fica claro o formato para ingressar uma data válida. Poderiam dar clareza para que o site aceite a reserva ? Muito obrigado
Written February 6, 2019
Hey Martin!
Claro! Clicando no dropmenu da data você consegue selecionar a sua data preferencial no calendário e logo após você vai receber todo o procedimento de checkout e reserva por e-mail ;)
Ah, te enviamos também uma mensagem direta aqui pelo TripAdvisor pra te ajudar a finalizar nossa reserva!
A gente agradece o seu contato e estamos à disposição para qualquer outra dúvida! Estamos super animados e temos certeza que será uma experiência incrível! \o/ \o/
Abraços,
Written February 6, 2019
Sophie W
Katy, Texas
Hi I was wondering if you can help arrange transportation from hotel to airport? I will be staying in Copacabana and it seems very far from the airport.
Written February 2, 2019
Hey Sophie!
We always recommend using the Uber app or normal taxi to get to our hangar (Jacarepaguá Airport).
From Copacabana to our hangar is around 40min! ;)
We can't wait to fly with you!
Written February 4, 2019
Boa noite. Eu gostaria de saber se vcs fazem um tour do aeroporto até o Cristo redentor e retornar ao aeroporto?
Written January 20, 2019
Hey Cid!
Sim! Nosso hangar fica localizado no Aeroporto de Jacarepaguá, na Barra da Tijuca. Para tornar a sua experiência ainda mais incrível, não temos um roteiro pré-definido e montamos o nosso plano de voo de acordo com o interesse do seu grupo, durante o briefing de segurança!
Ah, no nosso site você pode conferir todos os detalhes e efetuar a reserva do seu voo também!
\o/ \o/ \o/
Written January 22, 2019
Hola, soy de Mexico viajo a Río en Noviembre, eu quiero tomar el tour, solo soy una persona ¿requieren mínimo de persoas para volar?
Written August 6, 2018
Hola Leo!
No exigimos mínimos para el despegue y el precio se mantiene igual ;)
¿Usted ya tiene una fecha preferencial en mente? Llene el formulario de reserva por nuestro sitio y ya garantizamos su reserva! \o/ \o/
Written August 6, 2018
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