Trancoso helicopter tour prices: the seven packages compared, Robinson R44 or Esquilo

In Trancoso, every helicopter tour is private: you hire the whole aircraft and pay per flight. There are seven routes, from about 12 to 42 minutes, at R$ 2,300 to R$ 7,700 in the Robinson R44 (up to 3 passengers, all year) and R$ 4,400 to R$ 15,400 in the Esquilo AS350 B2 (up to 5 passengers, in the summer season) (approx.). Below: the full price table, the cost per person, which route to pick and what to know before you fly.

The seven packages and their prices (approx.)

Package	Time	Robinson R44	Esquilo AS350 B2	Route
Nativos	about 12 min	R$ 2,300	R$ 4,400	Trancoso and Praia dos Nativos
Espelho	about 18 min	R$ 3,300	R$ 6,600	Trancoso, Itaquena and Praia do Espelho
Arraial	about 18 min	R$ 3,300	R$ 6,600	Trancoso, Taípe and Arraial d’Ajuda
Caraíva	about 30 min	R$ 5,500	R$ 11,000	to the river mouth at Caraíva, via Espelho
Coroa Vermelha	about 30 min	R$ 5,500	R$ 11,000	Arraial d’Ajuda, Porto Seguro and Coroa Vermelha
Corumbau	about 42 min	R$ 7,700	R$ 15,400	Caraíva, the indigenous village and Ponta do Corumbau
Santo André	about 42 min	R$ 7,700	R$ 15,400	Porto Seguro, Coroa Vermelha and Santo André

Prices are per flight, for the whole aircraft, and are confirmed at booking.

Cost per person

Package	R44 with 3 passengers	Esquilo with 5 passengers
Nativos	about R$ 767	about R$ 880
Espelho / Arraial	about R$ 1,100	about R$ 1,320
Caraíva / Coroa Vermelha	about R$ 1,833	about R$ 2,200
Corumbau / Santo André	about R$ 2,567	about R$ 3,080

With a full aircraft, the R44 has the lowest cost per person; the Esquilo costs twice as much per flight but takes two more passengers and has a roomier cabin.

Which route to choose

Heading south — Nativos, Espelho, Caraíva and Corumbau: natural pools, cliffs and villages without cars.
Heading north — Arraial, Coroa Vermelha and Santo André: the coloured cliffs of Taípe, Porto Seguro and the site of Brazil’s first Mass (1500), in Santa Cruz Cabrália.
First flight or a tight budget: Nativos, of about 12 minutes.
The whole Discovery Coast in one go: Corumbau or Santo André, of about 42 minutes.

Before you fly

Boarding is at the Trama Club, in Trancoso; the area has two helipads, and yours is confirmed with the booking.
The R44 flies all year; the Esquilo is available in the summer season.
Give each passenger’s weight when booking; total weight is checked at boarding.
At low tide, the natural pools of Espelho look their best: ask for the tide table when choosing the time.
With rain or low visibility, the flight is rescheduled.

How to book

Choose the package and aircraft and send the date, time and number of passengers by WhatsApp.
Receive confirmation of the price, the boarding helipad and the time.
Arrive early for the safety briefing.

Frequently asked questions: Trancoso helicopter tour prices

How much is the cheapest tour in Trancoso?

The Nativos package, of about 12 minutes, costs about R$ 2,300 per flight in the R44, for up to 3 passengers (approx.).

Is the price per person or per flight?

Per flight: the aircraft is reserved for your group only, and the price does not change with the number of passengers up to the aircraft’s limit.

Why does the Esquilo cost twice as much?

It is a turbine helicopter with a larger cabin, for up to 5 passengers; per person, with a full aircraft, the difference is smaller.

Can I fly the Esquilo out of season?

The Esquilo is available in the summer season; at other times, tours use the R44.

Where do I board?

At the Trama Club, in Trancoso; the exact helipad is confirmed with your booking.

What if the weather is bad?

The flight is rescheduled to the next available date.

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