The tour of the island in two weeks


Trip description

An omnipresent nature and a mosaic of cultures, Reunion Island resembles paradise. Saint-Denis will seduce you thanks to the colourful facades of its former Creole houses, the esplanade of Le Barachois, ideal for walks by the sea, and the very pretty state garden with its many species at the large market. The famous piton de la Fournaise is of course worth a visit: volcano still in activity, you need to cross the plain of Les Sables to get there, then you can discover the Dolomieu crater, and finally the last one dug, the Kappor crater. To learn more about Reunion Island's volcanic activities, the Maison du volcan museum is an absolute must visit the Plaine des Cafres. This 14-day stay will allow you to experience the essence of a treasure island

Day 1: Arriving in paradise...

Day 2: Sports Day at Réunion

Day 3: Swimming and culture

Day 4: The temples of the South

Day 5: In the Plains of Cafes

Day 6: Visit of the Belouve forest and the Trou de Fer

Day 7: Welcome to the circus... of Malfate

Day 8: The small village Cilaos

Day 9: Hiking or canyoning

Day 10: A water day vives?

Day 11: Heading east

Day 12: Marine cemetery and shopping

Day 13: Last sun

Day 14: End of the journey

Day 1 : Arriving in paradise...

Day1 : Arriving in paradise... ©François JANNE DOTHEE


Arrival in Saint-Denis, transfer to a hotel on the west coast. Free day, sunbathing, beach and relaxation. Aperitif, sunset followed by a Creole meal in a waterfront restaurant at the Hermitage.




Day 2 : Sports Day at Réunion

Day2 : Sports Day at Réunion ©Author's Image


Beach day and sports activities, diving, water skiing, wholesale fishing, paragliding in St. Leu, whale exit (season) or dolphins (all year round), boat trip, boat-bubble... In the evening, dinner on the water side.




Day 3 : Swimming and culture

Day3 : Swimming and culture ©Agence de Promotion de Madère


Car rental and exploration of the West. Departure early in the morning to the viewpoint of the Mado. A short swim in the basins of Saint-Gilles. Visit the Villèle Museum, the Garden of Eden or the Aquarium. Stroll on the port of Saint-Gilles in the late afternoon.




Day 4 : The temples of the South

Day4 : The temples of the South ©Atamu RAHI - Iconotec


Departure for Saint-Pierre with lunch on the marina. Stroll through the streets of the city, visit temples, then drive to the Wild South, on the spice route. Swimming in the Manapany basin. Crossing the Grand Brûlé. Night in Sainte-Rose or in the South.




Day 5 : In the Plains of Cafes



Departure early in the morning to Plaine des Cafres, then on the road to the volcano. Photos from the Bellecombe pass for the lazy, descent to Formica Léo for the reasonable, ascent of the volcano for the sportsmen. Overnight in a guest room and meal at a table d'hôtes in the Plains region. Or walk from the Great Basin and spend the night in a cottage at the bottom of the river.




Day 6 : Visit of the Belouve forest and the Trou de Fer

Day6 : Visit of the Belouve forest and the Trou de Fer ©D. Cati - Iconotec


Nature and hiking day. Visit the Belouve forest and the Trou de Fer, then hike down to the villages of Hell-Bourg or Salazie. Visit of the village and the circus.




Day 7 : Welcome to the circus... of Malfate

Day7 : Welcome to the circus... of Malfate ©Author's Image


Departure from Salazie to Mafate via the Col de Fourche. Bus ride to the pass, then walk down and spend the night in the middle of nature, in Marla (2h30 walk) or La Nouvelle (3h walk). Overnight in a mountain cottage.




Day 8 : The small village Cilaos

Day8 : The small village Cilaos ©Author's Image


Departure from Mafate to Cilaos via the Tabit pass, 3 hours walk. Transfer by bus to the village of Cilaos, visit the village and craftsmen, purchase local products. Night in Cilaos or descent to the coast. The most courageous will attack the Piton des Neiges in the process, and during the night.




Day 9 : Hiking or canyoning

Day9 : Hiking or canyoning ©Itzak Newmann - Iconotec


A day at Louis, a small hike (Red Bras, Trois-Sources) or a great feeling as canyoning or climbing. In the evening, copious and roborative guest table type of duck to the lenses to recover from his travels.




Day 10 : A water day vives?

Day10 : A water day vives? ©François JANNE D'OTHEE


Head east or Salazie for a day of whitewater rafting. Picnic/swimming by a waterfall or barbecue on the edge of a rampart. Canyoning, rafting or hydrospeed session in the rivers. Intellectuals will prefer to visit the village of Hell-Bourg, one of the most beautiful villages in France, the ecomuseum and the Folio house. Dinner at an Indian restaurant and overnight in the East.




Day 11 : Heading east

Day11 : Heading east ©François JANNE D'OTHÉE


Exploration of the Eastern region. Visit of a Tamil temple, vanilla production, sugar factory. Back to the West or the North.




Day 12 : Marine cemetery and shopping

Day12 : Marine cemetery and shopping ©Atamu Rahi - Iconotec


Shopping day and outings, preferably a weekend. Guided tours of the marine cemetery, the Saint-Paul waterfront and the fairground market. Shopping also in the markets of Saint-Denis. Visit of the city of Saint-Denis. In the evening, a more festive atmosphere in a cocktail bar or theatre evening, casino or club. Preferably in Saint-Gilles.




Day 13 : Last sun



Return from the beaches, for a good tan before the return. Horseback riding on the lagoon, swimming, water sports. An overview of the island in ULM or a helicopter (if you won the casino the night before), not forgetting the camera.




Day 14 : End of the journey



Back to the metropolis.




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