5 Day/7 Night Reunion Volcano Hike

Date: 20 to 26 June 2025

COST PP: Sharing 1350 Euro | Single 1590 Euro

Please pay a 50% non-refundable deposit within 48 hours of registering

Prepare to be captivated by the breathtaking beauty of Reunion, a true paradise for hiking enthusiasts. This tropical haven boasts majestic volcanic mountains that beckon adventurers from far and wide. Brace yourself for an exhilarating journey as we explore the very best hiking routes of Reunion alongside a knowledgeable and certified guide.

With their towering peaks, dramatic ridges, and lush valleys, these cirques offer unparalleled hiking opportunities that attract adventurers from across the globe. One of the most renowned is Mafate, a legendary refuge for those seeking freedom from slavery. Accessible only by foot, this hidden gem remains a testament to the resilience and determination of those who sought sanctuary amidst the inner mountains.

Highlights of the Tour

• See the 4 Cirques (Valcanos) of Reunion.
• Hike to the active volcano Piton de la Fornaise
• Beautiful Flowers of Reunion.
• Experienced local Tour Guides of each venue that know the history, Fauna, and Flora
• Cultural experience of the Reunion people
• Hike in pristine areas and see the Indigenous flowers and trees
• Experience and see the amazing volcanic mountains of Reunion
• See waterfalls and beautiful swimming pools
• See hidden villages in the mountains
• See a variety of different wildlife
• The hospitality of the local Reunion people
• The Creole food of the local Reunion people
• The summit of the highest peak, Piton des Neiges, (3070m) in the Indian Ocean (optional)
• The views from the mountains
• The views over the coastline of Reunion
• Staying in the middle of the mountains in Gite’s (Hiking huts)

Schedule/Program

19 June - Day 1

Fly to Reunion with Air Austral on Air Mauritius (own cost)

Day 2 - 20 June
Arrive at 6am in Reunion on the 20th June
Transfer to the start of the hike at Salazie Cirque
9:00 Start the hike, and have lunch along the way.
Arrive at the overnight Marla Gite, relax, and enjoy the local food

Day 3: 

Hike after breakfast towards Cilaos, have lunch along the way.
Arrive at the overnight Cilaos, stay at a hotel, relax, and enjoy the local food.

Day 4:
Enjoy the town of Cilaos. Hike late afternoon to our overnight in a Refugee close to the top of Piton des Neiges, the highest Mountain peak in the Indian Ocean. Enjoy the sunset close to the summit of Piton des Neiges.

Day 5:
Start to hike in dark, before sunrise, to Piton des Neiges, to see the sunrise over the ocean, walk down after the sunrise, through the Bebour forest, the Plaine des Cafres forest to Bourg Marat.  Get a transfer to the Volcano Gite where we will overnight

Day 6:
After breakfast hike to the active Volcano, Piton de la Fornaise. Discover the Fouque enclosure and its recent lava flows.
After the hike, we will get a transfer to our hotel where we will stay for 2 nights in St Gilles.
19:00 Dinner at your own cost

Day 7:
8:00 Breakfast (included)
Free day on the St Gilles lagoon.
Open day to do something else at your own cost or just relax on the beach.
Lunch and dinner for your own account

Day 8:
Get a transfer back to the St Denis airport.
20:20 Fly back to SA

Please see all the important information on the website link: https://trisport.co.za/reunion-volcano-5-day-hike/