Trancoso helicopter tour – Arraial Package: 18 minutes to Arraial d’Ajuda

The Arraial Package is a private helicopter flight of about 18 minutes that leaves Trancoso, Bahia, passes the Taípe cliffs and reaches Arraial d’Ajuda, for R$ 3,300 per flight in a Robinson R44 for up to 3 passengers (approx.). It sits between the short flight over Trancoso and the long routes to Santo André or Caraíva. In the summer season, the same route is flown in an Esquilo AS350 B2 for up to 5.

View from the cabin over the coloured cliffs of Taípe and the blue-green sea

The flight route

  1. Take-off at Trama Club, in Trancoso; the exact point is confirmed at booking.
  2. Trancoso’s Quadrado and the mouth of the Rio da Barra.
  3. The coloured cliffs and coconut groves of Taípe.
  4. Arraial d’Ajuda, Praia do Mucugê and Ponta do Apaga Fogo.
  5. Return to Trancoso along the coast; the route may change with the wind and conditions on the day.

Package summary

Item Arraial Package – Private
Duration about 18 minutes (approx.)
Price about R$ 3,300 (approx.) per flight
Passengers up to 3, plus the pilot
Format private flight; in the summer season also in the Esquilo AS350 B2 for up to 5 passengers at R$ 6,600 (approx.)
View from the cabin over Arraial d’Ajuda and the beach

Why choose this package

  • About 18 minutes: Trancoso, Taípe and Arraial d’Ajuda in one flight.
  • The Taípe cliffs from above, one of the most photogenic stretches of the coast.
  • An Esquilo AS350 B2 option in summer for groups of up to 5.
  • With few passengers on board, everyone gets a window and a good view for photos.

Good to know

  • Best season: September to March, with more sunny days and clear sea.
  • Boarding and landing at Trama Club, in Trancoso (Bahia); the exact point 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.
Pilot at the controls over reefs and beach on the Porto Seguro coast

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.

Is the Esquilo available all year?

No. The Robinson R44 flies all year; the Esquilo AS350 B2, for up to 5 passengers, is available in the summer season.

See also: Trancoso helicopter tours · Santo André Package: 42 minutes heading north · Nativos Package: 12 minutes over Trancoso.

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