Reunion the land of contrasts
Reunion Island is a land of contrasts
Circuit 8 days
Reunion is an island with great spectacles, true jewel of the Indian Ocean. It has many facets, especially with regard to landscapes. This program allows you to stroll all over the island to go as close as possible to the must-see sites. Within the National Park of the High, natural sanctuary of Reunion you will have access to a real garden presenting an extraordinary biodiversity, at the origin of the classification of the island with the Natural heritage of UNESCO. You will enjoy all these natural sites, while being accommodated in charming accommodation structures, for your greatest pleasure!
Day 1: Green East
St Denis
Reception at the airport: delivery of vouchers + car + additional description in the event of last minute change to the road book transmitted by the agency. Visit during the transfer of the East coast (Tamil temples, valleys and waterfalls) on the lodge Diana Dea. Night in DP base double room.
Day 2: The Wild South
Between Two
Coast shredded the meeting in construction and destruction fighting incessant swell on the black Basalt. Small coastal hike possible. (2 to 3h). Night in the Entre Deux, the other Creole village (Le Dimitile) in DP double room base.
Day 3:
Entre Deux - Cilaos
Panoramic hike in one of the most beautiful wild massifs of the island, and descent on the Entre Deux with as background the blue of the ocean... 5h + 100m ; - 1200m. Transfer to Cilaos. Tsilaosa night or equivalent (3*) in DP double room base.
Day 4: Rando Cilaos
Cilaos - St Pierre
Rando Cilaos 6h + and - 800m and return to St Pierre. Overnight at Domaine des Pierres in DP base double room or equivalent (3*). A loop tour through the heart of the circus shaped by erosion.
Day 5: The volcano of La Fournaise
Piton de la Fournaise
The volcano of La Fournaise 6h + and - 700 m or substitute hikes on this strange and fascinating world of this mineral monster. Route to the Plaine des Palmistes. Overnight in DP based double room at the Pommeau farm or guest room.
Day 6: Belouve and le verdoyant
Belouve Forest
Walk contrasting with the mineral universe in the biological sanctuary of the island then road to Hell Bourg. Overnight in Héva's garden or equivalent in DP.
Day 7: The road to the high Mafate
Mafate Circus
Hiking loop, the paradise of hiking. Between 4 and 7 hours of walking and + and - 1000m of altitude difference maxi. Return to the West Coast in a 3* hotel (reef or equivalent) in DP.
Day 8: Le Maïdo
Piton Maïdo
Small loop hike on the belvedere of Mafate and in the Oasis of the western heights then airport transfer or optional paragliding initiation.
