Rio de Janeiro helicopter tour from Morro da Urca: Package 05 Individual, 15–16 minutes to Leblon and Avenida Niemeyer

Package 05 Individual is a shared helicopter flight of about 15 to 16 minutes from the Morro da Urca heliport, in Rio de Janeiro, for R$ 1,590 per passenger (approx.). Besides Copacabana, Ipanema and the lagoon, it carries on to Leblon, Dois Irmãos hill and Avenida Niemeyer, and ends with a 360° turn around Christ the Redeemer. Compared with Package 04, of about 12 to 13 minutes, it adds Leblon, Dois Irmãos and Avenida Niemeyer. The flight leaves once there are 3, 4 or 5 passengers, depending on the helicopter of the day; for groups who want the aircraft to themselves, there are private packages.

A passenger photographs the Rio coastline from the helicopter window

The flight route

  1. Take-off from the Morro da Urca heliport, beside the Sugarloaf cable car station.
  2. Praia Vermelha, Sugarloaf Mountain, Copacabana and Fort Copacabana.
  3. Ipanema and Leblon, with Dois Irmãos hill behind.
  4. Avenida Niemeyer, cut into the cliff between Leblon and São Conrado, and Rocinha seen from above.
  5. Jardim de Alah, Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas and a 360° turn around Christ the Redeemer, then back to Urca; the route may change with the wind and conditions on the day.

Package summary

Item Package 05 Individual – Shared
Duration about 15 to 16 minutes (approx.)
Price about R$ 1,590 (approx.) per passenger
Passengers a minimum of 3, 4 or 5 to take off, depending on the aircraft of the day
Format shared flight, price per passenger; aircraft of the day: Bell 206 JetRanger, Esquilo AS350 B2 or Bell 206L LongRanger
Sunset over a Rio de Janeiro bay full of moored boats

Why choose this package

  • About 15 to 16 minutes: from Urca to Leblon and Avenida Niemeyer, ending at the Christ.
  • Dois Irmãos hill and Avenida Niemeyer, carved into the cliff above the sea.
  • A 360° turn around Christ the Redeemer, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Good to know

  • Best season: all year round; on clear days you can see the whole of Guanabara Bay.
  • Boarding at the Morro da Urca heliport, in Rio de Janeiro; the time is confirmed at booking. Give passengers’ weights when booking.
  • Book ahead to secure your time slot.
  • Photos and videos are allowed throughout the flight.
  • With heavy rain or low clouds, the flight is rescheduled.
A passenger photographs Christ the Redeemer from the helicopter cockpit

Frequently asked questions

Is the flight safe?

Yes. It is run by an ANAC-certified operator with experienced pilots and a safety briefing before take-off.

Can children fly?

Yes, with a responsible adult and their own seat belt.

Can the price change?

Prices are approximate and confirmed at booking, depending on date and availability.

How do Packages 04 and 05 differ?

Package 04 (about 12 to 13 min, R$ 1,390) goes as far as Ipanema and the lagoon; Package 05 (about 15 to 16 min, R$ 1,590) carries on to Leblon, Dois Irmãos and Avenida Niemeyer (approx., per passenger).

See also: Package 06 Individual: across the bay to Niterói · Helicopter tours in Rio de Janeiro · Package 04 Individual: the lagoon and the Christ in 12–13 minutes · Package 02 Individual: a turn around Christ the Redeemer.

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