Combination of Réunion and Indian Ocean

Arriving in Saint-Denis, transfer to a west coast hotel. Free day, sunbathing, beach and relaxation. Sunset aperitif followed by a Creole meal in a restaurant where your feet are in the water at L'Ermitage.

Beach and sports activities day, water skiing, big-game fishing, paragliding in Saint-Leu, whale (in season) or dolphin (all year round) outing, catamaran trip, bubble-boat trip... In the evening, dinner on the water's edge.

Car rental and exploration of the West. Departure early in the morning towards the viewpoint of Mado. Swimming in the basins of Saint Gilles. Visit of Musée de Villèle, Jardin d'Eden or the Aquarium. Walk on the port of Saint Gilles late in the afternoon.

Departure to Saint Pierre with lunch on the marina. Walk in the streets of the city, visit of temples, and then by car in the Sud Sauvage, on the spice route. Swimming in the basin of Manapany. Crossing Grand Brûlé. Overnight in Sainte-Rose or in the south.

Departure early in the morning towards Plaine-des-Cafres, then on the road to the volcano. Photos from Pas de Bellecombe for the lazy, descending to Formica Léo for the reasonable, climbing to the volcano for those who love sports. Overnight in guest room and meals as a table d'hôtes in the Plains region. Or walk of Grand-Bassin and overnight in a cottage in the bottom of the river.

Nature and hiking day. Visit of the forest of Bélouve and Trou du Fer, then descending to the village of Hell-Bourg or that of Salazie. Visit of the village and and the cirque.

Leaving Salazie for Mafate by Col de Fourche. Bus trip to the pass, then descending on foot and overnight in nature, in Marla (2h 30 walk) or in La Nouvelle (3h walk). Overnight in mountain cottages.

Leaving Mafate for Cilaos by Col du Tabit, 3-hour walk. Bus transfer to Cilaos village, visit of the village and craftsmen, purchase of the country's products. Overnight in Cilaos or descent to the coast. The most courageous will deal will take on Piton des Neiges in the wake and during the night.

A day in Cilaos, a short hike (Bras-Rouge, Trois-Sources) or strong sensations like canyoning or climbing. In the evening, copious and invigorating table d'hôte of duck-stew-with-lentils type to recover from your travels.

Then leaving for Mauritius by plane (from €159 to €300 A/R) from Saint-Denis or Saint-Pierre, or from the Port by boat (about €200). For Mayotte, only departure from Saint-Denis (about €300).

The penultimate one: stay in the island of your choice. Please note that there is a Petit Futé Country Guide on all destinations from Reunion (except Comoros).