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La Réunion: Road Trip to the Volcano Adventure

12 days
From Saint-Denis to La Saline les Bains
4.6 (109 reviews)

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Road Trip & Self-Drive
Hit the open road and travel at your own pace
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in German
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Departure

    Departure
  3. Day 2

    Saint-Denis

    Saint-Denis

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Saint-Denis - stroll Rue de Paris, see Victory Column and Creole villas
    • Visit Cirque de Salazie basin with waterfalls and Voile de la Mariée
    • Visit Hell-Bourg village with colorful houses and local crêpe vendors
    Landmarks
    Saint-Denis
    Rue de Paris
    Victory Column
    Cirque de Salazie
    Voile de la Mariée
    Hell-Bourg
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  4. Day 3

    Jungle Adventure

    Jungle Adventure

    Optional Activities

    • Hike Cirque de Salazie trails
    • Stop in Hell-Bourg village
    • Explore Forêt de Bélouve (Fairy Forest) with wooden paths
    • Visit Trou de Fer natural balcony viewpoint (weather dependent)
    Landmarks
    Cirque de Salazie
    Hell-Bourg
    Forêt de Bélouve
    Trou de Fer
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  5. Day 4

    East Coast to Cilaos

    East Coast to Cilaos

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Takamaka waterfalls (early morning detour)
    • Explore La Plaine-des-Palmistes morning market and mingle with locals
    Landmarks
    Takamaka waterfalls
    La Plaine-des-Palmistes
    Col de Bellevue
    Plaine des Cafres
    Piton des Neiges
  6. Day 5

    Cilaos

    Cilaos

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through quaint streets of Cilaos
    • Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant
    • Hike trails around Cilaos through the countryside
    Landmarks
    Cilaos
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  7. Day 6

    Cilaos to Saint-Pierre

    Cilaos to Saint-Pierre

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Cascade Grand Galet and swim in natural pool
    • Visit Bassin de Manapany natural rock pools by the sea
    Landmarks
    Langevin
    Cascade Grand Galet
    Saint-Joseph
    Bassin de Manapany
    Saint-Pierre
  8. Day 7

    Piton de la Fournaise Volcano Hike

    Piton de la Fournaise Volcano Hike

    Optional Activities

    • Hike Formica Leo crater
    • Hike to Dolomieu main crater (2,632 meters)
    • View lava flow traces in rock
    Landmarks
    Piton de la Fournaise
    Route du Volcan
    La Plaine des Sables
    Formica Leo
    Dolomieu
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  9. Day 8

    Lava Tunnels Adventure

    Lava Tunnels Adventure

    Optional Activities

    • Small group guided lava tunnel exploration with English-speaking guide
    Landmarks
    Piton de la Fournaise Lava Tunnels
    Basalt Coast
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  10. Day 9

    West Coast to Saint-Gilles

    West Coast to Saint-Gilles

    Optional Activities

    • Stop at Pointe au Sel to see cliffs and natural pools
    • Visit Kélonia turtle farm (payable on site)
    Landmarks
    Pointe au Sel
    Kélonia
    Saint-Gilles
    La Saline
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  11. Day 10

    Saint-Gilles Beaches

    Saint-Gilles Beaches

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Plage des Roches Noires beach
    • Visit Plage de La Saline les Bains beach
    • Snorkel around colorful reef (payable on site)
    • Explore L'Hermitage les-Bains lagoon
    Landmarks
    Plage des Roches Noires
    Plage de La Saline les Bains
    L'Hermitage les-Bains
  12. Day 11

    Final Day

    Final Day

    Optional Activities

    • Relax on beaches
    • Explore lush greenery and other island corners
  13. Day 12

    Return Home

    Return Home

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Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

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