Reunion Extravaganza

Day 01           Arrive Reunion

Welcome at Roland Garros Airport at 1615 hrs. You will be welcomed by our Travel Expert who will assist for your transfer to the Hotel. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Enjoy a lavish Dinner and night stay in hotel.

Day 02          Day at Leisure / Maido Peak (OPTIONAL)

Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure to explore the area at own or may opt for an optional tour of the Maido Peak (subject to min 4 pax in the tour). 

Higher Altitude: 2205 meters        Temperatures: 8 to 23C (very quick variations)      What to wear: good shoes, rainwear, pullover, sunscreen cream.

An exceptional ascent rate! On 27 km, you will be from the sea level to 2200 m of altitude. The landscape changes as one goes along the ascent villages, acacias forest, geranium fields, typical forest of tamarinds and finally the edge of Mafate Cirque. This sightseeing reveals a spectacular and breathtaking island. A cirque over more than 9000 hectares is at your feet; about fifteen villages and thousand kilometers of trekking paths are hidden in the bustling meanders of an appealing mountain. The Indian Ocean summit is here, it is within reach. Distances are impossible to calculate, here all is spectacular!

On the way back, stopover in a geranium essence oil producer for a discovery of Creole customs linked at free living besides the essence oil’s typical aroma. Saint Paul’s Market is a rich summary of Indian Ocean products. Stroll about its colorful aisles through Martin hot pepper, baskets of bitter Margoze, Pitaya crates, delicious Qunquat cardboard boxes, naïve malagasy embroideries, home cooked meats, hats and bags hand-woven in Vacoa. The visit of this market on the ocean banks leaves its mark on your souvenirs for a long time. 

Return to the hotel around 12.30PM. Rest of the evening at leisure. Dinner and night in hotel.

Day 03       Cirque of Salazie

Breakfast at the hotel. 

Higher Altitude: 1000 meters        Temperatures: 12 to 25C         What to wear: good shoes, rainwear, pullover, sunscreen cream

7.30AM or 8AM: Departure to the North. The main road circulation, this area is plenty of activities because it is the economic heart of Reunion Island. As soon as you will cover the 13 kilometers of the famous coastal road to Saint Denis you will discover its old Creole houses dating to the East India Trade Company period its metropolitan atmosphere and its bourgeois charm and just after the Sainte-Marie’s green sugar canes plantations. At the edge of the East the colourful architecture of Hindu temples delights your eyes. Your sense will be subject to a severe test! Aromatic beans are programmed, vanilla exploitation, pioneer saga and all the subtlety preparation, such as exquisite perfumes, take hold of your senses until ecstasy.

The Salazie access is a succession of amazing landscapes, where green is strong present. Thousand essential oil, waterfalls and flowers will accompany you until the top around 1000m of altitude! The village which honor Governor Hell, is a real Creole architecture living museum with acute roofing, tamarind shingle, exquisite “Lambrequins” and other local architectures will solicit constantly your cameras!

The visit of ”La Maison Folio” is affecting trip to the past, a past where top hats and swallow tailed orbited around thermal baths and danced during unforgettable governor’s balls. The three gardens house contains furniture in precious wood and historic domestic instruments. 

Return to the hotel around 5PM. Rest of the evening at leisure. Dinner and night in Hotel.

Day 04         Day at Leisure

Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure to explore the area at own or go for optional tour of the Helicopter tour of the Island. Evening at leisure. Dinner and night in Hotel.

Day 05         Depart Reunion

Breakfast at the hotel. Complete the check-out formalities and our Travel Expert will transfer you to the Airport to board your onward Journey with pleasant memories.

We’ll be so much glad to have your valuable feedback of the trip after your return.