East Reunion Island tour: Waterfalls, mountains, hidden places

Your driver knows the back roads and the history behind them.

A private tour of eastern Reunion Island with driver Ludovic, who speaks English and French and specializes in the region's trails, waterfalls and mountain villages. The route covers Niagara Falls, Hell-Bourg, Bridal Veil, and the Salazie cirque, with 15 to 20 minute stops at each site. Air-conditioned transport, bottled water and WiFi are included. Bring your own towel and change of clothes for swimming.

The experience

Ludovic drives the east side of Reunion and knows which paths lead where. He speaks English and French, and he can tell you the history of the places you stop, not just the names but why they matter. The tour runs seven to eight hours and covers five main sites: Niagara Falls, Hell-Bourg, Bridal Veil, Grand Ilet, and the Mat les Hauts River. Each stop gets 15 to 20 minutes, enough to walk to a waterfall or look out over the cirque without rushing.

The vehicle is air-conditioned and equipped with WiFi. Bottled water is on board. If the Salazie road closes due to landslides (which happens in the rainy season), Ludovic reroutes to La Plaine Des Palmistes instead, visiting Biberon Waterfall, Col de Bellevue, and the Mare à Boue viewpoint overlooking Piton des Neiges. Either way, you see the mountains and waterfalls the east is known for.

Bring your own towel and a change of clothes if you want to swim at any of the waterfalls. Pickup is included. You'll be collected from your accommodation and returned at the end of the day.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned transport with driver Ludovic.
• bottled water and soft drinks.
• WiFi on board.
• hotel pickup and return.
• English and French commentary throughout the tour.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 50 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by AKINA VTC Réunion

Is this one for you?If you speak English or French comfortably, Ludovic's commentary will give you the history and context behind each stop instead of just the names. The private format means you set the pace at each waterfall and viewpoint, and Ludovic can adjust the route if weather or road conditions change.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What happens if the Salazie road is closed?

The route switches to La Plaine Des Palmistes, where you visit Biberon Waterfall, Col de Bellevue, and Mare à Boue instead: still in the mountains with the same kind of scenery and waterfalls.

Can I swim at the waterfalls?

Yes, you can swim at the stops if you bring your own towel and change of clothes. The tour allows time at each site.

Is lunch included?

Lunch is not included in the tour. You'll need to arrange your own meal or bring food with you.

How long is the drive from my hotel?

The full tour runs seven to eight hours with stops included. Pickup from your accommodation is part of the service, and Ludovic can help you plan the timing.