St Denis • Cirque de Cilaos • Maïdo and Saint-Paul Market • Cirque de Salazie • Entre-Deux and Mascarin Botanical Conservatory • The Volcano • Wild South
Discover one of the Indian Ocean's best-kept secrets — Réunion Island, a breathtaking French overseas territory where dramatic volcanic landscapes meet lush tropical valleys, black sand beaches, and vibrant Creole culture. This comprehensive tour combines thrilling outdoor activities, stunning natural beauty, and authentic island experiences for the ultimate tropical escape.
Experience Réunion Island's Wonders:
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Piton de la Fournaise - One of the world's most active volcanoes, erupting on average three times per year
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Three Spectacular Cirques - Cilaos, Mafate, and Salazie — dramatic calderas of breathtaking beauty
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Creole Culture - Vibrant markets, authentic cuisine, embroidery traditions, and warm island hospitality
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Lush Tropical Nature - Vanilla plantations, essential oil distilleries, and the Mascarin Botanical Conservatory
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Wild Coastlines - Black lava cliffs, white sand coves, and the legendary Notre Dame des Laves church
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UNESCO Landscapes - Piton des Neiges, Plaine des Sables, and the Garden of Perfumes and Spices
starting from
$ 5,699 CDN (November 2027)
Per person, double occupancy. Taxes included
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Montreal — Réunion Island
Board your International flight to destination.
Day 2: Saint-Denis, Réunion Island
Arrival at Réunion Island — airport welcome by our representative, then transfer to hotel for check-in. City tour of Saint-Denis to discover the island's vibrant capital.
Accommodation: Hotel Récif 3.5★ | Dinner included
Day 3: Cirque de Cilaos
7:00 am departure heading south via the coastal road. Stop at Trou du Souffleur to admire volcanic "geysers" activated by the swell. Ascend the legendary "road of 400 bends" to the exceptional site of Cilaos — a plateau surrounded by precipices and topped by the island's highest peaks. Discover the village's traditions of wine, lentils, and embroidery, and hike to La Roche Merveilleuse for panoramic views over the entire cirque. Visit the Embroidery House and the old thermal baths. Return via the Route des Tamarins.
Accommodation: Hotel Récif 3.5★ | Dinner included
Days 4 & 5: Maïdo Viewpoint & Saint-Paul Market
7:00 am departure toward the western highlands — from sea level to over 2,200m through savanna, sugar cane, geranium fields, and primary highland forest. Arrive at the Maïdo viewpoint for a breathtaking 1,000m plunging panorama over the inaccessible Cirque de Mafate. Stop near La Petite France to discover the art of Bourbon Rosat geranium essential oil distillation. Continue to the legendary Saint-Paul seaside market — the most colorful on the island — with Indian Ocean crafts, spices, tropical juices, and local Creole specialties.
Accommodation: Hotel Récif 3.5★ | Dinner included
Day 6: Cirque de Salazie
Departure toward the east — the region of intensive sugar cane cultivation and Tamil heritage. Visit a vanilla plantation before ascending into the Cirque de Salazie, the largest and greenest of the island's three cirques, a jewel of waterfalls and lush vegetation symbolized by the iconic "Voile de la Mariée" (Bridal Veil). Climb to Hell-Bourg at 1,000m altitude — classified among the most beautiful villages in France — for a Creole lunch and a visit to the unmissable Maison Folio and its impressive garden.
Accommodation: Hotel Récif 3.5★ | Dinner included
Day 7: Entre-Deux & Mascarin Botanical Conservatory
Departure for the rural village of Entre-Deux, nestled between two river arms in the island's southwest — a haven of Creole architecture, hiking trails, and authentic heritage. Continue to the National Botanical Conservatory of Mascarin, a former 19th-century marquis estate transformed into a world-class research center. Discover hundreds of plant species unique to Réunion and the Indian Ocean, including carnivorous plants, a Creole orchard, and the "Plantes lontan" garden.
Accommodation: Hotel Récif 3.5★ | Dinner not included — free to dine at leisure
Day 8: The Volcano — Piton de la Fournaise
Departure to discover the Piton de la Fournaise massif — one of the most active volcanoes on the planet. Ascend through the Plaine des Cafres cattle farming region, past the "Nez de Bœuf" canyon panorama and the lunar Plaine des Sables. Arrive at Pas de Bellecombe (2,311m) for a descent into the enclosure to the Formica Léo crater. Visit the "Cité du Volcan" museum dedicated to the legendary Krafft volcanologists, and stop at Piton Commerson — Réunion's deepest crater pit — for a breathtaking valley view.
Accommodation: Hotel Récif 3.5★ | Dinner included
Day 9: Wild South
7:30 am departure heading south via the Route des Tamarins. The landscape transforms dramatically as the leeward coast gives way to the wild windward shore — jagged lava cliffs, crashing waves, and lush tropical exuberance. Stop at Grand Anse (a peaceful white sand cove), Cap Méchant (wild lava cliff spectacle), the magnificent Anse des Cascades, and the famous Notre Dame des Laves church in Piton Sainte-Rose — "miraculously" spared by the 1977 eruption. End the day with a guided visit to the Garden of Perfumes and Spices.
Accommodation: Hotel Récif 3.5★ | Dinner not included — free to dine at leisure
Day 10: Saint-Denis
A full free day at leisure — relax on the beach, explore at your own pace, or discover hidden corners of the island on your own terms.
Accommodation: Hotel Récif 3.5★ | Dinner not included — free to dine at leisure.
Day 11: Saint-Denis
Free morning at leisure. Late afternoon, transfer to the airport and departure.
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- Please note: Prices per person in double occupancy. Single supplement rates available.
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