7 Reunion Tours That Repay the Early Start

Discovery of the lava tubes 2004 of Piton de la Fournaise - The 15-meter crawl is the key test

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 449 reviews · from $81Our pick

Enter the youngest accessible lava tunnel in Sainte-Rose with a volcanology guide. You will crawl for about 15 meters, walk beneath the 2004 Piton de la Fournaise flow, and see lava waterfalls, glassy walls, benches, stalactites, and stalagmites. Guides such as Guillaume and Eric are praised for clear explanations and friendly help. French and English visits are available.

“Guillaume notre guide connaissait parfaitement son sujet. Très à l’écoute du groupe il a répondu à toutes les questions et nous a fait largement et généreusement partager son expérience.”

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Réunion: Piton de la Fournaise Guided Volcano Hike

2.Réunion: Piton de la Fournaise Guided Volcano Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 288 reviews · 6 hours · from $79

Spend six hours exploring Piton de la Fournaise from Pas de Bellecombe with a professional French-speaking guide. Descend 120 meters into the Fouqué Enclosure, pass Formica Léo, see lava from the 2018 and 2019 eruptions, and reach views of the Dolomieu and Bory craters. Guides including Jonathan, Guillaume, Manu, Jessica, and Florian have led recent outings.

“Super intéressant. Les explications de Guillaume permettent de mieux apprécier et comprendre cette randonnée magnifique”

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Guided tour of the 2004 lava tunnels

3.Guided tour of the 2004 lava tunnels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 274 reviews · from $75

Walk 15 minutes across lava ropes, then spend about two hours inside Réunion’s 2004 lava tunnels. Your guide explains volcanic speleology as you pass stalactites, lava benches, stalagmites, and shapes nicknamed the dodo and shark. Fred is one guide associated with the experience. Bring water, sturdy shoes, long trousers, and a change of clothes.

“Ein super toller Führer namens Fred! Sehr entspannt und tolle Erklärungen!! Nicht vergessen gutes Schuhwerk und ein Flasche Wasser!”

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From St Pierre: helicopter flight over the whole of Reunion Island

4.From St Pierre: helicopter flight over the whole of Reunion Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 133 reviews · 55 min · from $406

From Saint-Pierre’s Pierrefonds airport, fly the PREMIUM route with Mafate Hélicoptères over Réunion’s three cirques, Trou de Fer, Takamaka, Grand-Étang, Piton de la Fournaise, and the Saint-Pierre lagoon. Your pilot, including Anthony on some flights, provides commentary in French or English. Takeoff is confirmed the day before, between 6am and 11am.

“Équipe d'accueil, de tarmac et pilote extrêmement agréable et très prévenant Nous n'avons pas pu accéder à certains sites, on nous l'a signifier dès notre arrivée et on nous a proposé de retarder ou d'être remboursé nous avons choisi le remboursement et avons eu un retour de 65€ par personne très honnête, signalé dès le départ le survol des 3 cirques et du dessus de st pierre était époustouflant, à faire absolument pour avoir une idée de la beauté de cette île et de sa construction si il y a bien un endroit où c'est valable c'est ici encore un grand merci à toute l'équipe Amicalement Gaëlle Anthony et Elouan”

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Group Hike at Mafate – Cayenne

5.Group Hike at Mafate – Cayenne

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 118 reviews · 6 hours · from $79

You’ll ride 30 minutes by 4x4 along the Rivière des Galets, then hike about 7.5 miles to Cayenne Islet with a French-speaking mountain leader. Expect river crossings, wet feet, canyon views, a basin stop, and a picnic you bring yourself. Guides such as Vincent, Emmanuel, Frédéric, and Julie have led recent outings.

“Guide à l’écoute, attentionné, plein d’anecdotes intéressantes. Retour par le lit de la rivière amusante et rafraîchissante!”

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Full Day Tour of Reunion Island with Breakfast

6.Full Day Tour of Reunion Island with Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · from $145

Spend 7 to 8 hours touring Réunion Island with guide Kevin and a small group of up to 16 people. Start with coffee, pastries, and juice, then visit waterfalls, Sainte-Anne Church, Notre Dame des Laves, the lava road, Cap Méchant, and Langevin Falls. Pickup and bottled water are included; lunch is not.

“Rounded the whole island in a day. Beautiful way to see several parts of the island and learn a bit about the history/culture.”

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No Diet Club – Unique local Food in St Denis (La Réunion)

7.No Diet Club – Unique local Food in St Denis (La Réunion)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 94 reviews · 3 hours · from $64Best value

Join a small group of up to 10 for three hours of tastings at six Saint-Denis food stops. Guides such as Léa, Julie, and Andréa share local food and city history in French or English. Expect samossas, bouchons, sarcives, gâteau patate, cari, and seasonal surprises.

“Very nice tour with insights into the food culture of Reunion as well as several tasty samples along the way. Enjoyed the tour and the company! I recommend it highly. Thank you!”

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7 Reunion Tours That Repay the Early Start

Discovery of the lava tubes 2004 of Piton de la Fournaise

1.Discovery of the lava tubes 2004 of Piton de la Fournaise

Réunion: Piton de la Fournaise Guided Volcano Hike

2.Réunion: Piton de la Fournaise Guided Volcano Hike

Guided tour of the 2004 lava tunnels

3.Guided tour of the 2004 lava tunnels

From St Pierre: helicopter flight over the whole of Reunion Island

4.From St Pierre: helicopter flight over the whole of Reunion Island

Group Hike at Mafate – Cayenne

5.Group Hike at Mafate – Cayenne

Full Day Tour of Reunion Island with Breakfast

6.Full Day Tour of Reunion Island with Breakfast

No Diet Club – Unique local Food in St Denis (La Réunion)

7.No Diet Club – Unique local Food in St Denis (La Réunion)

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