Highlights of Reunion

Take this leisurely self-drive tour around Reunion and discover one of the world’s most active volcanoes, lush, primeval forests, vast natural amphitheatres and sweeping golden beaches.

Itinerary

  • Day 1: St Denis

    On arrival collect your rental car and drive to your hotel. Overnight at the Juliette Dodu.

  • Day 2: St Denis – Salazie

    After breakfast, drive to the Cirque de Salazie. Visit Masion Folio, one of the region's loveliest Creole houses. Overnight at Relais des Crimes in Hellbourg. B

  • Day 3: Salazie – the Volcano – Plaines de Cafres

    Drive to the Volcano of Piton de la Fournais. Stop to admire the scenery along the way and visit Volcano House. Overnight at L’Ecrin in Bourg Morat. B

  • Day 4-5: Plains de Cafres – Saint Pierre

    Discover the Bebour-Belouve Forest and its walking trails. Drive down the east coast to St Pierre. Visit the Perfume and Spice Garden. Spend two nights at Domaine des Pierres. B

  • Day 6: Saint Pierre – Cilaos

    Take the scenic road to Cilaos dominated by the sleeping volcano Piton des Neiges. Enjoy the viewpoints, walks and sporting activities on offer here. Overnight at Vieux Cep. B

  • Day 7: Cilaos – Saint Gilles

    Continue to the west coast. Perhaps stop at the Stella Matutina Museum to learn of the agricultural and industrial history of Reunion. Overnight at Nautile Beachfront Hotel. B

  • Day 8: Saint Gilles – Piton Maido – Saint Gilles

    Early morning drive to Piton Maido for a spectacular view of the Cirque de Mafate which is only accessible by foot or helicopter. Return to St Gilles. B

  • Day 9: Saint Gilles

    Return your car to the airport. B

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Pricing

9 Days / 8 Nights From $1,567*

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Tour Style: Self Drive Tour

Includes: eight nights accommodation, meals as specified, nine days category F car hire with unlimited mileage, CDW, TPC and PAI insurances and local taxes. Excludes fuel, additional insurance, airport and delivery fees, other car hire extras and some hotel taxes which are paid locally.

Departs 2011: Daily

Tour Style: Self Drive Tour

Note: Entrance fees and tour suggestions are not included. Itineraries can be tailor-made to suit your needs.

Highlights

  • Cirque de Salazie

  • The Volcano of Piton de la Fournais

  • Cirque de Cilaos

  • Saint Gilles le Bains