🌋 Indian Ocean Island

Activities & Experiences in
Réunion

Volcanoes, cirques, surfing and endemic nature in the Indian Ocean

🌋

Volcano & Hiking

4
🌋
Piton de la Fournaise
South-East

One of the world's most active volcanoes — hike to the crater rim for an unforgettable lava landscape.

VolcanoActiveUNESCO
Learn more →
⛰️
Piton des Neiges
Centre

Highest peak in the Indian Ocean (3,070 m) — a challenging 2-day trek with mountain huts.

3070mTrekOvernight
🏞️
Cirque de Cilaos
Central Highlands

Spectacular volcanic cirque with waterfalls, thermal baths and scenic canyoning routes.

CirqueCanyoningWaterfalls
🌿
Cirque de Mafate
North-West

Car-free cirque accessible only on foot or by helicopter — remote villages and pristine trails.

No roadRemoteHelicopter
🏄

Beach & Water Sports

2
🏄
Surf in Saint-Leu
West Coast

World-class surf spot hosting the Réunion leg of the WSL Championship Tour.

WSLSurfingWorld-class
🤿
Snorkeling at Boucan Canot
Saint-Gilles-les-Bains

Protected lagoon ideal for snorkeling, with colourful fish and coral within the marine reserve.

LagoonSnorkelingMarine reserve
🌺

Nature & Culture

2
🌸
Hellbourg & Salazie
Salazie Cirque

Charming Creole village surrounded by waterfalls — a listed "village of character" in France.

CreoleHeritageWaterfalls
🦜
Forêt de Bélouve
Plaine des Palmistes

Cloud forest with endemic Réunion parakeets, tree ferns and spectacular tamarind trees.

EndemicBirdsForest