Combined Reunion Island and Mauritius
Île de la Réunion

Steps

• Day 1: Arrival at the airport

  Arrived at the airport, pick up your rental car and begin your adventure on Reunion Island.
  Heading east, this is the greenest part of your trip, with a multitude of waterfalls and lush vegetation. A stop at the Niagara waterfall in Sainte Suzanne is a must, with its 25-meter-high drop into a basin.
  The commune of Saint-André also offers a number of stops, including the Bois Rouge sugar mill and its Savanna distillery, the island's largest Tamil temple, Le Colosse, and the Mariamen temple.
  Then head for the Salazie cirque via the RD 48 to reach the village of Hell Bourg, listed as one of France's most beautiful villages.
  Stop off at the Voile de la mariée waterfall on the way to the cirque.
  Check-in and overnight at Les Agrumes B&B in Hell Bourg.

  Distance covered: ± 45km
  Suggested activities :
  Vanilleraie de Sainte-Suzanne
  Visit to the sugar mill and distillery
  Guided tour of the Tamil temple

• Day 2 : discovering of Hell Bourg

  After breakfast, you'll set off on foot to discover the village of Hell Bourg, a magnificent Creole village surrounded by greenery.
  Depending on your walking ability, you can hike to the famous viewpoint of Trou de fer, starting early in the morning (approx. 5 hrs. return walk).
  Overnight at Les Agrumes B&B in Hell Bourg.

  Suggested activities :
  Guided tour of the village of Hell Bourg
  Guided hike to the Trou de fer

• Day 3 : discovering of the plains

  After breakfast, return to the coast, then head east towards Saint-Benoît. Take Route Nationale 3 towards Plaine des Cafres, and stop off at Plaine des Palmistes, a haven of peace 20 minutes from the east coast. Depending on the weather, you'll hike to the Cascade Biberon, a 1-hour round trip accessible to all.
  Then on to Plaine des Cafres, where you'll check in and spend the night at the 3* Les Géraniums hotel.

  Distance covered: ± 67 km
  Suggested activities :

  • Rafting
  • Cooking workshop at La Sirandane
  • Horse riding

• Day 4 : the volcano

  A departure at around 7 a.m. is essential to discover the Piton de la Fournaise volcanic massif, one of the world's most active volcanoes. You'll cross the lunar landscape of the Plaine des Sables before arriving at the road's terminus at Pas de Bellecombe, and just ahead stands the majestic king of the Piton de la Fournaise. You have the option of touring the small Formica Léo crater (approx. 1 hr) or the Dolomieu crater (approx. 5 hrs). After the hike, and depending on the day and opening hours, you can visit the Cité du Volcano to learn more about the history of Réunion Island.
  Overnight at Hôtel Les Géraniums 3*.

  
  Distance covered: ± 55 km
  Suggested activities :

  • Piton de la Fournaise guided hike
  • Volcano City

• Day 5 : the wild south

  Head for Saint-Pierre to explore the entire south coast as far as Sainte-Rose. During the day, you'll make many stops from site to site: the Saint-Pierre seafront, Grand Anse beach, the Langevin waterfall, Manapany, Cap Méchant, the lava road, the church of Notre Dame des Laves - all these landscapes will give you an idea of what Réunion used to be like.
  Then on to the cirque de Cilaos with its famous 400-turn road, where a different panorama awaits you at every turn.
  Check-in and overnight at Doris's B&B.

  Distance covered: ± 158 km
  Suggested activities :

  • Canyoning langevin

• Day 6 : Cilaos

  Discover the cirque of Cilaos, at the foot of the Piton des Neiges, the island's highest peak (3070m). This day will be devoted to the many walks and hikes in the village, such as the old thermal baths, the chapel, etc. You can also take advantage of the Thermes de Cilaos, a spa renowned for the quality and richness of its water. You can also discover the village's handicrafts, with the Maison de la Broderie, and the Cilaos winery.
  Overnight at Doris's B&B

  Distance covered: ± 0 km
  Suggested activities :

  • Guided hike Cilaos
  • Canyoning
  • Electric bike

• Day 7 : Entre Deux village

  After breakfast, head for the village of Entre Deux, a pretty, authentic Creole village situated between two rivers, the bras de Cilaos and the bras de la plaine.
  Then on to the west coast, stopping off at Etang Salé beach, a famous black sand beach.
  Check-in and overnight at Hotel Nautile 3*.

  Distance covered: ± 80 km
  Suggested activities :
  - guided tour of the Entre Deux Village

• Day 8 : piton Maïdo

  Early departure from the hotel for the Piton Maido, a magnificent panorama of the cirque de Mafate (accessible only on foot).
  Return to the coast, where you can relax on one of the island's most beautiful beaches (trou d'eau, l'hermitage, la saline), or take part in one of the many water sports available, such as scuba diving or transparent kayaking.
  Overnight at Le Nautile 3* hotel.

  Distance covered: ± 40 km
  Suggested activities :
   

  • Helicopter flight
  • Paragliding
  • Transparent kayaking
  • Scuba diving
  • Cetacean discovery cruise

• Day 9 : departure

  Depending on your flight schedule, you'll have the chance to relax by the sea, or take a stroll through the St. Paul market (Friday daytime and Saturday morning only). 
  Along the way, stop off at the Barachois and Rue de Paris, with its beautiful Creole colonial houses.

  
  Return your rental car and depart for Mauritius

  Arrival in Mauritius, welcome by our representative at the airport, then private transfer to your hotel.
  Check-in and overnight at Le SANDS 4* hotel in Flic en Flac.

   

  Distance covered: ± 50 km
  
  Suggested activities :

  • Guided tour of St Denis

• Day 10 to 12 : discovering of Mauritius Island

  You can meet your representative at the hotel to organize excursions and activities.
  Mauritius offers heavenly beaches, turquoise lagoons and coral reefs for diving. Explore the grapefruit botanical gardens, the colorful lands of Chamarel, and the Black River Gorges National Park. Discover local culture through markets, temples and Mauritian cuisine.
  Enjoy water sports, hiking and sunset cruises on a catamaran.
  Overnight at Le Sands 4* hotel.

• Day 13 : departure

  Depending on your flight, transfer to the airport.