The Piton de la Fournaise tour is THE must-see attraction on Réunion Island!
Make yourself comfortable in a luxurious Lexus NX300h SUV, featuring a leather interior, air conditioning, and bottled mineral water, tea, and coffee available throughout the journey.
Your adventure will begin with a drive across the Cafres Plain, followed by a journey through the heart of the cryptomeria forest along the volcano's forest road.
Discover the vast Nez de Bœuf canyon, which offers an incredible panoramic view of the Remparts River.
Visit the immense Commerson Crater: an impressive viewpoint allows you to observe this crater, which is 235 metres deep and 200 metres in diameter.
Continue your journey through the magical, almost otherworldly landscape of the Plaine des Sables, one of those enchanting places that will leave you starstruck.
Completely barren and covered in cinders, it suddenly appears before the eyes of drivers below, from another plateau that is still covered in low-lying vegetation.
It is dominated by Piton Chisny, whose most recent eruption is responsible for its lunar-like appearance.
Finally, you will arrive at the Pas de Bellecombe-Jacob, a vantage point offering an exceptional panoramic view of the Piton de la Fournaise volcano and the Enclos Fouqué that surrounds it.
Lunch break at a local restaurant in Bourg Murat to enjoy Creole cuisine; vegetarian options or snacks are also available. (Meals not included in the tour.)
Next, visit the modern Volcano Museum or head to the Grand Bassin viewpoint, depending on the time remaining before returning to the drop-off point.
This 8-hour tour takes place in a comfortable, premium vehicle, with a private French- or English-speaking guide at your service.
Tips for the day trip: The weather can change very quickly, and the temperature can be cool in the mountains (we often ascend to altitudes over 4,900 feet [1,500 metres]). It is therefore essential to bring protection against the sun, the cold, and the rain (coat, hat, sunglasses, sun cream, umbrella, jumpers and pants, and closed-toe shoes).
