Rio de Janeiro helicopter tour from Morro da Urca: Package 06 Individual, 21–22 minutes across the bay to Niterói

Package 06 Individual is a shared helicopter flight of about 21 to 22 minutes from the Morro da Urca heliport, in Rio de Janeiro, for R$ 2,010 per passenger (approx.). It is the shared route that crosses Guanabara Bay to Niterói: after Copacabana, Ipanema, the lagoon and the 360° turn around Christ the Redeemer, it carries on to Niterói, with the Santa Cruz Fortress, Icaraí Beach and the MAC. To add Barra da Tijuca and the Maracanã, there is Package 07, of about 30 minutes. 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.

View from the helicopter cabin over Ipanema and Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas

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. Arpoador, Ipanema, Leblon, Jardim de Alah and Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas.
  4. A 360° turn around Christ the Redeemer and the crossing of Guanabara Bay.
  5. In Niterói, the Santa Cruz Fortress at the mouth of the bay, Icaraí Beach and Oscar Niemeyer’s MAC; then back to Urca. The route may change with the wind and conditions on the day.

Package summary

Item Package 06 Individual – Shared
Duration about 21 to 22 minutes (approx.)
Price about R$ 2,010 (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
Christ the Redeemer above the city, with Sugarloaf Mountain and Guanabara Bay

Why choose this package

  • About 21 to 22 minutes, including the crossing to Niterói.
  • The crossing of Guanabara Bay to Niterói, with the Rio skyline behind.
  • The MAC, Niterói’s Museum of Contemporary Art designed by Oscar Niemeyer and opened in 1996, seen from above.

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 helicopter between Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer, over 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.

What does Package 06 add to the others?

It crosses Guanabara Bay: besides Rio and the turn around the Christ, it flies over Niterói, with the Santa Cruz Fortress, Icaraí and the MAC.

See also: Package 07 Individual: Barra da Tijuca and the Maracanã in about 30 minutes · Helicopter tours in Rio de Janeiro · Package 05 Individual: to Leblon and Avenida Niemeyer · Package 04 Individual: the lagoon and the Christ in 12–13 minutes.

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