Reunion Island

Upon your arrival at the Roland Garros airport, you will be welcomed by a Rahhalah representative, and, when the whole group assembles, you will be transferred to Saint-Gilles on the West Coast of Reunion Island (approx. a 45-min drive). Saint-Gilles-les-Bain is the main seaside resort of the island with a small marina, shops, restaurants, beaches and entertainment in the evening.

Enjoy the rest of the day relaxing and exploring the area at your own pace.

Note: Only one group transfer to the airport has been included in the price. Additional arrangements can be made at an extra cost.

Accommodation: LE NAUTILE**** or similar.

After an early breakfast, you will leave the hotel at around 7:00 am, heading towards the active volcano Le Piton de La Fournaise. The volcano is 2,632 m high and is one of the most active in the world.

Pick up by your driver and your English-speaking guide (mountain certified). Road to the active volcano of Le Piton de La Fournaise (around 2 hours’ drive to go from Saint-Gilles). On the road, stopover at the viewpoint of Le Nez de Boeuf and of course, the famous lunar landscapes of La Plaine des Sables. Then, discovery of the viewpoint of Le Pas de Bellecombe (view depending on weather conditions).

Then, begin your 1-hour hike inside the natural area of the volcano “L’enclos Fouquet” with your guide.

On your way back, you will have your picnic lunch at the volcano area.
Drive back to your hotel by the coastline road reaching around 4:00 pm.
Drop off at your hotel.

Accommodation: LE NAUTILE**** or similar.

Breakfast at your hotel.
At 9:00 am, transfer for your morning transparent sea-kayaking (around 5/10min drive from your hotel). You will meet your English-speaking guide, will get equipped and start your journey on your kayak or paddle. During 2 hours, you will discover the lagoon of Reunion Island and its secrets… A fresh drink would be served at the end of your guided tour. The pictures would be given to you directly on your smartphone.
At around 11.30am-12pm you will be transferred back to your hotel. Free time.

Enjoy the rest of your last day on Reunion Island, swimming into the turquoise waters or relaxing by the white sand beach.

Accommodation: LE NAUTILE**** or similar.

After breakfast, you will head to the East Coast of Reunion Island (a 1.5-hour drive). On the way, you will visit one of the jewels of Reunion, the Vanilla Bourbon Ile de La Réunion; a Vanilla Plantation at the heart of the Sainte-Rose highland forest, created in 1986 to produce and process the famous vanilla beans.

Then, you will head to the Cirque of Salazie: a UNESCO world heritage site, famous for its numerous waterfalls, typical creole villages, and its overall natural landscape. There, you will visit the renowned waterfall of « Le Voile de La Mariée » (Wedding Veil), the viewpoint of “Le Point de Vue du Jour” and the traditional creole village of Hell Bourg (one of the most beautiful villages of France).

At around 2.30pm, drive back to the hotel for a relaxing afternoon by the beach.

Accommodation: LE NAUTILE**** or similar.

Breakfast at your hotel.
8:00 am pick up by your English-speaking driver guide. Drive to one of the three Cirque of Reunion island: Cilaos via the 400 curves road (« Route aux 400 virages ») (1.5hrs drive ).

On your way in, pass the main village and go straight to the viewpoint of La Roche Merveilleuse (360°view point on the village of Cilaos and the summit of the indian ocean Le Piton des Neiges 3071m).

Then, begin your 1-hour boucle hike in the beautiful primary forest of the same name: you will have an incredible experience surrounded by the forests and have some viewpoints.

Then, road back to the main village of Cilaos to discover its covered market, the new market,embroidery house, creole mansions, the tourism board office and the famous small lake of La Mare à Joncs 2:00 pm-2.30pm: Drive back by the coastline road.

4:00 pm: Drop off at your hotel.

Accommodation: LE NAUTILE**** or similar.

After breakfast, you will board a catamaran for a cruise along the west coast. Shaped by the volcanic origin of the island, the west coast offers remarkable and varied views: steep cliffs, white and black sand beaches, lagoons, and breathtaking views of the peaks of Grand Bénare and the slopes of Maïdo.

On the way, you may be lucky to spot dolphins and whales (of course, their sighting is not guaranteed). Also note that whale watching season is only from June to October. During this period, chances are high to spot the spectacular mammals.

While on board, sailing under sail, you can have fun on the trampolines or relax on deck, enjoying the grandeur of the landscape. The cruise will last approx. 2 hours, and will use the Cat'Ananas boat (a simple and robust 38-foot sailing catamaran that can accommodate 12 people), or the Cat'Alizé: a sailing rocket catamaran, equipped for the race cruise, with a capacity of 13 passengers. The activity is shared with a group.

Enjoy the afternoon at leisure.

Accommodation: LE NAUTILE**** or similar.

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Roland Garros Airport (approx. a 45-min drive) for your departure flight back home.

Note: Only one group transfer to the airport has been included in the price. Additional arrangements can be made at an extra cost.