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Come and admire the Piton de la Fournaise by private vehicle with driver: it is one of the most active volcanoes in the world!
The day will make you discover beautiful and unmissable places of Reunion. We will pass through the Plaine des Cafres, a large plateau of altitude with green pastures, then through the forest of the volcano and its mysterious atmosphere. Let’s take a break at the Rivière des Remparts to admire its vertiginous cliffs.
We will then cross the Plain of Sands: a gigantic sandy expanse like we could find on Mars. Then we finally stand in front of the Piton de la Fournaise volcano, one of the most active volcanoes in the world!
On the way back, we will visit the Volcano City to understand everything about volcanism in Réunion.
Remarks: Compatible with cruise lines on excursion 7/8h.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We pick you up from your residence or hotel in the west and south of Reunion Island. If the address is complicated, please let us know.
Itinerary
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La Plaine des Cafres (Pass by)
We will first cross the Plain of Cafres, a green space of tranquility, in the middle of cows and meadows.
Admission ticket free -
1Nez de Boeuf
A must-see stop at the Nose of Beef to admire the magnificent panorama of the immense valley of the "River of the Ramparts".
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Commerson Crater
We will stop at Commerson Crater: it is an ancient volcanic crater created 2000 years ago!
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Plaine des Sables
We then continue our journey to the beautiful Plain of Sands: a volcanic desert plain thousands of years old. It's like Mars.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Piton de la Fournaise
We arrive at the Pas de Bellecombe: facing us the imposing volcano of Piton de la Fournaise culminating at 2632 meters of altitude. It is one of the most active volcanoes in the world!
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Bourg-Murat
Bourg Murat is where we have lunch: traditional Creole meal or fast food - meal price not included in the tour price
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6La Cite du Volcan
Through this fun family museum, you will understand and learn a lot of exciting information about the volcano and its origins! A 4D cinema screening is also possible.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Compatible with cruise passengers on a 7/8 hour excursion
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Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Compatible with cruise passengers on a 7/8 hour excursion
- Two types of vehicles are available: standard car with 1 to 4 passengers and minibus with 5 to 8 passengers.
- We'll spend about 3 to 4 hours moving from one point to the other.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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