Theme:
From the air
Helicopter flight over the cirques and the volcanoThree cirques, the Trou de Fer waterfalls and the volcano crater in a single flight
25–55 minAll year, morning departuresstart: The west
Whales, dolphins, turtles
Humpback whale watchingIn the southern winter the whales come to the west coast
2–3 hJuly — Octoberstart: The west
Sea and lagoon
Snorkelling and diving on the western reefThe Hermitage lagoon with a mask, and dives beyond the reef from Saint-Gilles
2–3 hAll year; best visibility May — Novemberstart: The west
Canyons and thrills
Lava tunnels of the 2004 flowDown with a helmet and headlamp into the tubes where lava once ran
3–4 hAll year, except days of heavy rainstart: The east
Guided hikes
Dolomieu crater with a guideA climb up Piton de la Fournaise with the volcano explained on the way
5–6 hDrier May — November; start at dawnstart: The highlands and the volcano
Canyons and thrills
Canyoning in Cilaos and SalazieWaterfall descents, from beginner canyons to sporting ones
Half a day to a full dayMay — Novemberstart: Cilaos cirque
From the air
Paragliding over the Saint-Leu lagoonA tandem flight from 800 m with a landing by the beach
15–30 minAll year, best in the morningstart: The west
Guided hikes
Overnight trek into the Mafate cirqueA cirque without roads: on foot from hamlet to hamlet, with a night in a gîte
2–3 daysMay — Novemberstart: Mafate cirque
Rum, wine, vanilla
Vanilla in the east and rum distilleriesBourbon vanilla plantations and a rum museum in an old distillery
2–4 hAll yearstart: The eastDeparture points on the map
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Where to book
Platform pages checked on 20 September 2026. We describe a type of tour, not a specific offer. Prices, schedules and availability are on the booking platforms. Duration and season are a rough guide.