Rio de Janeiro helicopter tour from Morro da Urca: Package 07 Individual, 30 minutes to Barra da Tijuca and the Maracanã

Package 07 Individual is a shared helicopter flight of about 30 minutes from the Morro da Urca heliport, in Rio de Janeiro, for R$ 2,240 per passenger (approx.). Beyond the South Zone beaches and the 360° turn around Christ the Redeemer, it heads west past Pedra da Gávea to the beach and lagoons of Barra da Tijuca, then returns over the Maracanã, the Sambadrome and the city centre before crossing Guanabara Bay to Niterói. Seats are sold individually and the helicopter takes off once there are 3, 4 or 5 passengers, depending on the aircraft of the day; for groups who want the aircraft to themselves, there are private packages. For an even longer flight, Package 08, of about 60 minutes, also takes in Recreio and Grumari.

Aerial view of the Maracanã stadium in Rio de Janeiro

The flight route

  1. Take-off from the Morro da Urca heliport; Praia Vermelha, Leme, Sugarloaf Mountain, Copacabana and Fort Copacabana.
  2. Arpoador, Ipanema, Leblon, Jardim de Alah and Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, with the 360° turn around Christ the Redeemer.
  3. Dois Irmãos, Avenida Niemeyer and São Conrado, with Pedra da Gávea alongside; then Joá and the beach and lagoons of Barra da Tijuca.
  4. Back over the Tijuca massif to the Maracanã, the Sambadrome and Rio’s city centre.
  5. Crossing Guanabara Bay to Niterói: the Santa Cruz Fortress, Icaraí Beach and the MAC; then back to Urca. The route may change with the wind and conditions on the day.

Package summary

Item Package 07 Individual – Shared
Duration about 30 minutes (approx.)
Price about R$ 2,240 (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
Helicopter flying past Sugarloaf Mountain, with Christ the Redeemer in the foreground

Why choose this package

  • About 30 minutes: the South Zone, the West Zone, the city centre and Niterói in a single flight.
  • The Maracanã, opened for the 1950 World Cup, and Oscar Niemeyer’s Sambadrome, stage of the Carnival parades since 1984, seen from above.
  • Pedra da Gávea, a granite block of about 844 m rising from the shore, and the lagoons of Barra da Tijuca.

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. Allow about 1h30 in all, with check-in and the safety briefing. 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.
The wave-pattern promenade along Copacabana, in Rio de Janeiro

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.

What does Package 07 add to the others?

Besides the South Zone, the Christ and Niterói, it reaches the West Zone, with Pedra da Gávea and Barra da Tijuca, and flies over the Maracanã, the Sambadrome and the city centre.

See also: Package 08 Individual: to Grumari and Niterói in about 60 minutes · Helicopter tours in Rio de Janeiro · Package 06 Individual: across the bay to Niterói · Package 05 Individual: to Leblon and Avenida Niemeyer.

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