La Réunion Vacations
Multifaceted natural paradise
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- La Réunion
Why Embark on a La Réunion Tour?
In the Indian Ocean, next to Madagascar and Mauritius, the island of La Réunion awaits you. Majestic volcanoes, emerald green rainforests, both white and black beaches and impressive waterfalls are waiting to be discovered, as well as the unique Creole culture and an extremely varied cuisine. Your Réunion holiday in this special country, which is part of France as an overseas destination, is rounded off by its hospitable, lively and warm inhabitants.
Places to Visit During Your La Réunion Vacation
Piton of Inclination
Already from the airplane you will be able to see the 3,070 meter high Piton des Neiges. The inactive volcano is the highest mountain on the island and was also responsible for the formation of La Réunion about five million years ago. A hiking trail leads up to the summit. It is best to stay overnight in the Caverne Dufour mountain hut, set off from there in the early hours of the morning and enjoy the sunrise with a view over the entire island.
Piton de la Fournaise
On the south side of the Piton des Neiges is the 2,632 metre high Piton de la Fournaise. It was formed about 380,000 years ago and is not only active until today, it even belongs to the most active volcanoes of the world. As part of the National Park Réunion, the mountain, which the locals simply call "le volcan", is a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site.
Mafias
The most western of the three crater basins of the Piton des Neiges, the Cirque de Mafate, is only accessible from the air or on foot. Here you can look forward to unspoilt landscapes and sublime silence. There are about ten small charming villages in the basin where you can stay overnight during hikes through the Mafate.
Piton Maido
The volcanic peak Maido is located at 2,205 meters west of the Cirque de Mafate. From here you have a breathtaking view over the valley basin. From here you can also admire the Piton des Neiges and on the other side you can see the Indian Ocean.
Trou de Fer
The cauldron-shaped canyon Trou de Fer, also known as hell hole, is located in the north east of La Réunion in the Cirque de Salazie. Indeed, one cannot get into the interior of the canyon, but some hiking paths lead to an observation deck from which one can look down. Listen to the thunder of the many impressive waterfalls as you let your gaze wander over the green slopes. Less
What You Can Experience on Your La Réunion Vacation
Hiking in La Réunion
The diversity of the landscapes on La Réunion inevitably makes the hearts of nature lovers, hikers and water sports enthusiasts beat faster. Countless well-signposted hiking trails lead through the lush forests and volcanic landscapes.
Round Trip and Bathing
Those who prefer to go in the water will find ideal conditions for snorkelling or diving through interesting volcanic rock formations and discovering the colourful underwater world around La Réunion. Less
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