Rio de Janeiro helicopter tour from Morro da Urca: Package 04 Individual, 12–13 minutes with the lagoon and Christ the Redeemer

Package 04 Individual is a shared helicopter flight of about 12 to 13 minutes from the Morro da Urca heliport, in Rio de Janeiro, for R$ 1,390 per passenger (approx.). The route takes in Copacabana, Ipanema, Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, Jardim de Alah and a 360° turn around Christ the Redeemer. Compared with Package 02, of about 7 to 8 minutes, it adds Ipanema and the lagoon. 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 Copacabana coastline from inside the helicopter

The flight route

  1. Take-off from the Morro da Urca heliport, beside the Sugarloaf cable car station.
  2. Praia Vermelha and Sugarloaf Mountain, at the entrance to Guanabara Bay.
  3. Copacabana and Fort Copacabana, then along the coast to Ipanema.
  4. Jardim de Alah, the canal between Ipanema and Leblon, and Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas.
  5. 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 04 Individual – Shared
Duration about 12 to 13 minutes (approx.)
Price about R$ 1,390 (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
Rio de Janeiro from above in the late afternoon, between the hills and the bay

Why choose this package

  • About 12 to 13 minutes: the South Zone beaches, the lagoon and the Christ in a short flight.
  • Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas with the Christ behind, one of Rio’s most photographed views.
  • 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.
Sugarloaf Mountain at the entrance to Guanabara Bay

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 01, 02 and 04 differ?

Package 01 (about 6 to 7 min, R$ 640) stays along the coast to Arpoador; Package 02 (about 7 to 8 min, R$ 920) adds the turn around the Christ; and Package 04 (about 12 to 13 min, R$ 1,390) adds Ipanema and the lagoon (approx., per passenger).

See also: Package 03 Individual: Ipanema, Leblon and the Christ in 9–10 minutes · Package 05 Individual: to Leblon and Avenida Niemeyer · Helicopter tours in Rio de Janeiro · Package 02 Individual: a turn around Christ the Redeemer · Package 01 Individual: Copacabana and Sugarloaf.

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