rio boasts one of the most breath-taking and unique topographies of any city in the world - mountains, beaches, forests and high rise buildings meld into one another in a spectacular and mesmerizing fashion.

a helicopter ride over the city offers passengers unforgettable panoramic views of this melting pot of landscapes, and a way of visualising the city in a new light - daily flights are offered from different locations in the city, including morro da urca, lagoa rodrigo de freitas and morro dona marta belvedere.

they tend to last between 30 minutes and 1 hour, providing ample time to capture wonderful vistas of the sea and land below, and contemplate the diverse landscape and demographics that constitute this unique city - certainly a remarkable and unique experience to take flight above the cityscape, beaches, mountains and greenery of rio, providing sensational and unforgettable views of a weird and wonderfully diverse city.