7 Days  •  6 Nights

Luxury Reunion: Spectacular Scenery in Style

West Coast (4N) - Cilaos (2N)

Tour Includes

Accommodation
Meals
Sightseeing
Transfers
Local Guide
Activities
Overview

About the Trip

Reunion combines spectacular scenery with French sophistication, and this seven-day journey lets you experience the dramatic island in the finest style. You retreat to the finest beachside hotels on the turquoise lagoon, with beautiful spas and gourmet dining, and to a charming luxury lodge in the spectacular mountains. You soar over the active volcano, spectacular cirques and breathtaking waterfalls on an unforgettable helicopter flight; you explore the dramatic cirques and the active Piton de la Fournaise on private excursions; you savour gourmet Creole and French cuisine and fine wines; and, in season, you watch humpback whales. Travelling privately with the finest accommodation, gourmet dining, a helicopter flight and seamless service, this is a sophisticated, indulgent and deeply rewarding way to experience spectacular Reunion, its dramatic volcano, cirques, waterfalls and turquoise lagoons, all at the highest level of comfort, refined French-Creole living and effortless style.
Highlights

Trip Highlights

  • The finest beachside hotels and a luxury mountain lodge are the great luxury of this journey. Reunion offers beautiful hotels blending French sophistication with tropical charm. You retreat to the finest beachside hotels on the turquoise lagoon, with beautiful spas, gourmet dining and elegant comfort, and to a charming luxury lodge amid the spectacular mountains, savouring the finest accommodation in beautiful settings. The comfort and beauty are magnificent. Retreating to the finest beachside hotels on the turquoise lagoon and a charming luxury lodge amid the spectacular mountains is the great luxury and a magical highlight of this luxurious journey through Reunion.
  • A helicopter flight over the volcano, cirques and waterfalls is a spectacular highlight. The most spectacular way to experience Reunion's dramatic landscapes is a helicopter flight. You soar over the active Piton de la Fournaise volcano and its otherworldly lava fields, the spectacular cirques of Mafate, Cilaos and Salazie, and the breathtaking Trou de Fer waterfalls, taking in the extraordinary scenery from the air, an unforgettable experience. The drama and views are spectacular. Soaring over the active volcano, spectacular cirques and breathtaking waterfalls of Reunion on a helicopter flight is a spectacular and unforgettable highlight of this luxurious journey.
  • Exploring the volcano and cirques on private excursions, in comfort, is a dramatic highlight. On this luxury journey you explore Reunion's dramatic landscapes on private excursions, at your own pace and in comfort. You visit the active Piton de la Fournaise volcano and its otherworldly lava fields, the spectacular cirque of Cilaos or Salazie with its jagged peaks and waterfalls, and the charming heritage village of Hell-Bourg, savouring the dramatic beauty in refined style. The scenery and comfort are wonderful. Exploring the active volcano and spectacular cirques on private excursions, in refined comfort, is a dramatic and rewarding highlight of this luxurious journey through Reunion.
  • Gourmet Creole cuisine, fine wines and beautiful spas are a delicious, relaxing highlight. Reunion offers wonderful gourmet dining and relaxation. You savour gourmet Creole and French cuisine and fine wines, at the island's finest restaurants and Creole tables, and indulge in beautiful spa treatments in the finest hotels, unwinding in blissful comfort. The dining and spa are magnificent. Savouring gourmet Creole and French cuisine and fine wines, and indulging in beautiful spa treatments, is a delicious and deeply relaxing highlight of this luxurious journey through Reunion.
  • Private touring, whale watching and seamless service make this a sophisticated escape. On this luxury journey you travel privately throughout, with expert guides and seamless, personal service, and, in season, watch humpback whales offshore, every detail handled effortlessly, so you simply savour spectacular Reunion in the finest style. The service and experiences are magnificent. Private touring, seasonal whale watching, and seamless, personal service make this a sophisticated, effortless and deeply rewarding highlight of this luxurious journey through Reunion.
  • Above all, this journey offers spectacular Reunion at the highest level of comfort and refined French-Creole living. Reunion combines spectacular scenery with French sophistication, and this journey lets you experience the dramatic island in the finest style. Over seven days you retreat to the finest beachside hotels and a luxury mountain lodge, soar over the volcano and cirques by helicopter, explore the dramatic landscapes on private excursions, savour gourmet cuisine and beautiful spas, and, in season, watch whales, all with seamless service. The combination of spectacular scenery, the finest comfort, a helicopter flight, gourmet dining and refined French-Creole living makes this a sophisticated escape.
Itinerary

Day by Day

A detailed day-by-day plan for this 7-day journey.

Day 1

Your luxury Reunion journey begins as your flight arrives at Roland Garros Airport near Saint-Denis, where you are met and transferred privately to your finest beachside hotel on the turquoise lagoon of the west coast. Reunion combines spectacular scenery with French sophistication, and the sense of arriving somewhere special, in the finest style, is immediate. On arrival you settle into your beautiful room, with the turquoise lagoon nearby. The rest of the day is yours to relax in refined comfort, taking a first swim in the lagoon, relaxing on the beautiful beach, and savouring your hotel's beautiful facilities and spa. This evening, savour gourmet Creole and French cuisine in a beautiful setting. As you settle in, the beauty, comfort and sophistication of Reunion work their magic. Rest well, ready to savour spectacular Reunion in the finest style.

Your Journey This Day
Roland Garros Airport
Arrival · Private
West coast hotel
Meals Included
Breakfast
Day 2

Today you savour the beauty and refined leisure of the west coast. You relax on the beautiful turquoise lagoon beaches, swimming and snorkelling the marine reserve, and indulge in beautiful spa treatments at your finest hotel, unwinding in blissful comfort. You savour the beauty, serenity and refined French-Creole living, perhaps with gourmet dining. The beauty and refinement are magnificent. As the sun sets over the ocean in a blaze of colour, you savour the glorious sunset. This evening, savour gourmet Creole and French cuisine and fine wines in a beautiful setting. As you settle in beneath the stars, the luxury of Reunion lingers. Rest well in refined comfort, ready for a spectacular helicopter flight tomorrow.

Meals Included
Breakfast
Day 3

Today you soar over Reunion's spectacular landscapes on an unforgettable helicopter flight. You take a spectacular helicopter flight over the island's dramatic scenery, soaring over the active Piton de la Fournaise volcano and its otherworldly lava fields, the spectacular cirques of Mafate, Cilaos and Salazie, and the breathtaking Trou de Fer waterfalls, taking in the extraordinary scenery from the air, an unforgettable experience. The drama and views are spectacular. The rest of the day is yours to relax in refined comfort on the lagoon, or watch whales offshore (in season). As the sun sets over the ocean, you savour the glorious colours. This evening, savour gourmet dining in a beautiful setting. As you settle in beneath the stars, the luxury of Reunion lingers. Rest well in refined comfort, ready to explore the dramatic cirque of Cilaos tomorrow.

Your Journey This Day
West coast
Excursion · Helicopter
Volcano and cirques
Meals Included
Breakfast
Day 4

Today you journey to the spectacular cirque of Cilaos and a charming luxury mountain lodge. You travel up the famous, winding road to Cilaos, with over 400 bends climbing into the mountains with breathtaking views, arriving in the charming Creole village set in a vast amphitheatre of jagged peaks, and settle into a charming luxury mountain lodge or hotel. You explore the spectacular cirque, its viewpoints, thermal springs, wine and Creole culture, savouring the dramatic beauty in refined comfort. The cirque and lodge are spectacular. As the day ends, you settle into your mountain lodge. This evening, savour gourmet Creole mountain cuisine and the cool mountain air. As you settle in amid the spectacular scenery, the luxury of Reunion lingers. Rest well amid the beauty of the cirque, ready to explore Cilaos tomorrow.

Your Journey This Day
West coast
Transfer · Private
Cilaos
Meals Included
Breakfast
Day 5

Today you explore the spectacular cirque of Cilaos in refined comfort. On a private excursion, you take a scenic hike or drive amid the dramatic mountain scenery, to breathtaking viewpoints such as the Roche Merveilleuse, with views over the cirque and its jagged peaks, and explore the charming village, its thermal springs, famous wine and Creole culture, perhaps with a wine tasting and gourmet lunch. You savour the dramatic beauty and refined French-Creole living. The scenery and comfort are wonderful. As the day ends, you return to your mountain lodge. This evening, savour gourmet Creole cuisine and fine Cilaos wine. As you settle in amid the spectacular scenery, the luxury of Reunion lingers. Rest well amid the beauty of the cirque, ready to explore the active volcano tomorrow.

Meals Included
Breakfast
Day 6

Today you explore the active Piton de la Fournaise and enjoy a gourmet finale. On a private excursion, you journey to the volcano region and drive across the otherworldly Plaine des Sables, a Mars-like landscape, to Pas de Bellecombe on the caldera rim, gazing over the immense crater and smoking volcano, and, conditions allowing, taking in the otherworldly lava fields, an awe-inspiring experience, in comfort. You savour the dramatic scenery and, perhaps, the excellent Maison du Volcan. The volcano and scenery are spectacular. As the day ends, you return towards the coast or your lodge. This evening, savour a final gourmet Creole and French dinner and fine wines in a beautiful setting, reflecting on your spectacular luxury journey. As the stars fill the sky, you savour the beauty and refinement of Reunion. Rest well in refined comfort ahead of your departure.

Your Journey This Day
Cilaos
Excursion · Private
Piton de la Fournaise
Meals Included
Breakfast
Day 7

After a final, relaxed morning in refined luxury, perhaps a last swim in the turquoise lagoon or a spa treatment, you are transferred privately to Roland Garros Airport near Saint-Denis for your onward international departure. You leave deeply relaxed and enchanted, having experienced spectacular Reunion at the highest level, the finest beachside hotels and a luxury mountain lodge, the unforgettable helicopter flight over the volcano and cirques, the dramatic volcano and spectacular cirque of Cilaos on private excursions, the gourmet Creole and French cuisine and beautiful spas, and, in season, the whales. The memories stay vivid long after you land, the spectacular flight over the volcano and cirques, the dramatic scenery, the gourmet dining, and the refined comfort throughout. Reunion offers spectacular scenery and French sophistication, experienced here at the highest level, and you depart deeply refreshed, already dreaming of a return to this spectacular island.

Your Journey This Day
Cilaos
Departure · Private
Roland Garros Airport
Meals Included
Breakfast
Route Map

Where You Will Travel

Package

What's inside the package?

Inclusions

  • 6 nights accommodation at the finest hotels and a luxury mountain lodge, on a bed-and-breakfast basis
  • Airport and land transfers
  • Guided tours, hikes and excursions as per itinerary with expert local guides
  • Services of expert local guides as per itinerary
  • A scenic helicopter flight over the volcano and cirques, private touring, a Piton de la Fournaise and Cilaos experience, a spa treatment, and gourmet dining experiences (whale watching in season)

Exclusions

  • International airfare
  • Visa or tourist card fees where applicable
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Some gourmet dining and fine wines
  • Whale watching (seasonal), additional spa treatments and tips
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary or inclusions
  • Drinks unless specifically stated
  • Optional excursions and experiences
  • Personal expenses and gratuities
  • Anything not specifically mentioned under Package Inclusions
Best Time to Travel

Know when to go.

Place
Reunion
Conditions
Hot, wet
Daily max temperature
29°C
Monthly rainfall
300mm
Weather data is based on monthly averages. Popularity rating
Good to Know
  • Visa & entry: Reunion is a French overseas department in the EU; entry rules follow those of France, and many nationalities can visit visa-free for short stays with a passport valid for the trip (note Reunion is not in the Schengen Area, so requirements can differ). We confirm the exact process for your nationality before travel
  • Currency: The currency is the Euro (EUR); cards are widely accepted at hotels, restaurants and shops, but carry some cash for markets, small guesthouses (gites), mountain villages and rural areas. ATMs are available in towns; Reunion is a modern, well-developed French department
  • Best time to visit: The cooler, drier winter (roughly April to November) is ideal for hiking and touring, with clearer mountain weather; the humpback-whale season runs about June to October. The summer (December to March) is hotter and wetter with a cyclone risk, though the coast remains warm; mountain weather can change fast year-round
  • Hiking & the volcano: Reunion is a world-class hiking island; bring good boots, warm and waterproof layers (mountains are cool and weather changes fast, and Piton des Neiges is over 3,000m), and start early. Access to Piton de la Fournaise volcano depends on its activity and official rules; we follow current guidance for safe, rewarding visits
  • Mafate & the cirques: The remote Cirque of Mafate is accessible only on foot or by helicopter, with stays in mountain gites (lodges); Cilaos and Salazie are reached by dramatic, winding mountain roads. We arrange guided hikes, gite stays, transfers and, where wished, scenic helicopter flights for an unforgettable mountain experience
  • Language & driving: French is the language and Reunion Creole is widely spoken; some English is spoken in tourism, and our guides assist throughout. Driving is on the right, and mountain roads are steep and winding; we arrange private transfers and guides. Reunion blends French and Creole culture, with excellent cuisine
  • Health & safety: Reunion is a safe French department with no malaria, though mosquito-borne dengue and chikungunya can occur, so use repellent. The tropical sun and high-altitude UV are strong, so bring sun protection; heed swimming-safety advice on some coasts (shark-safe swimming is within the protected lagoons and marine reserve). Take comprehensive travel insurance
  • Power & getting around: Touring combines private vehicles and guided hikes, with some long, scenic mountain drives; Mafate is on foot or by helicopter. Power is 230V with European type C/E plugs, so bring an adapter. Reunion offers dramatic mountains, an active volcano, lagoon beaches and rich Creole culture in a compact, spectacular island
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this a luxury journey?

Everything is elevated: you stay at Reunion's finest beachside hotels and a charming luxury mountain lodge, travel privately with expert guides, soar over the volcano and cirques by helicopter, explore the dramatic landscapes on private excursions, savour gourmet Creole and French cuisine and fine wines, indulge in beautiful spas, and, in season, watch whales, all with seamless, personal service. It combines Reunion's spectacular scenery with the finest comfort and refined French-Creole living, tailored entirely to you.

Is Reunion a luxury destination?

Reunion blends spectacular natural drama with French sophistication, and its luxury lies in beautiful boutique and beachside hotels, charming mountain lodges, gourmet French-Creole cuisine and fine wines, beautiful spas, and extraordinary experiences like helicopter flights over the volcano and cirques, rather than in glitz. It suits discerning travellers seeking spectacular scenery, adventure and refined comfort. It also combines beautifully with luxury beach resorts in neighbouring Mauritius for a two-island luxury escape, which we can arrange.

What meals are included?

Daily breakfast is included, along with any meals named in the itinerary (such as dinners at mountain gites on multi-day hikes, or half board at some hotels). Reunion has superb Creole and French cuisine, from cari (Creole curries) and rougail to fresh fish, tropical fruit and French pastries and wine, and we advise on the best board basis and dining, often leaving meals free to explore the island's excellent restaurants and Creole tables d'hotes.

Are the tours and hikes guided?

Yes, the touring and hikes are led by expert local guides who bring the volcano, cirques, waterfalls and Creole culture vividly to life and ensure safety in the mountains, and touring is by private vehicle. Reunion is a world-class hiking and adventure island, and guided experiences, from volcano hikes and cirque treks to canyoning and paragliding, greatly enrich and enable the adventure. We tailor the guiding and pace to you.

Do I need a visa for Reunion?

Reunion is a French overseas department in the EU, and entry follows French rules; many nationalities visit visa-free for short stays with a valid passport (note Reunion is not in the Schengen Area, so requirements can differ from mainland France). We confirm the exact, current requirements for your nationality before travel, so entry is smooth. Reunion is a modern, well-connected French department.

Is Reunion safe to visit?

Reunion is a safe, modern French department, welcoming and well-developed, with excellent infrastructure and no malaria. Standard precautions apply, as anywhere. In the mountains, we use expert guides and follow weather and volcano guidance for safety; on the coast, we advise swimming within the protected lagoons and marine reserve (which are shark-safe). The island is easy, rewarding and spectacular to explore, blending French and Creole culture.

When is the best time to visit?

The cooler, drier winter (roughly April to November) is ideal for hiking and touring, with clearer mountain weather, and includes the humpback-whale season (June to October). The summer (December to March) is hotter and wetter with a cyclone risk, though the coast stays warm and the island lush. Mountain weather changes fast year-round. We advise on the best timing for your interests, whether hiking, whales or beaches.

Can the itinerary be customised?

Absolutely. We can adjust the balance of volcano and cirque hiking, canyoning, paragliding and adventure, lagoon beaches, Creole culture and relaxation, add a Mafate trek or helicopter flight, whale watching in season, and tailor the pace and difficulty to you. Reunion offers dramatic mountains, an active volcano, beaches and rich culture, and every journey is tailored to create your ideal adventure and discovery of this spectacular island.