Piton de la Fournaise volcano day tour from Réunion with breakfast

Lunar plains, crater rims and a lunch of local products

You cross lunar plains to Pas de Bellecombe, where the Piton de la Fournaise volcano rises in the middle of the Fouquet enclosure. Stops include the Commerson crater and a view of the Grand Bassin, and lunch is at a table d'hôtes with local products. It is a day tour on Réunion Island.

Step-by-step itinerary

Mountain tour to volcano and craters

• Departure from residence at 4:30 a.m.
• Stop at Nez De Boeuf viewpoint
• Cross La Plaine Des Sables landscape
• Arrive at Pas De Bellecombe viewpoint
• Stop at Commerson Crater
• Traditional lunch at table d'hôtes
• See Grand Bassin from Plaine des Cafres
• Return to hotel around 5:30 p.m.

Stops and time spent at each 8 stops

1. Saint-Denis passing by
2. Le Nez De Boeuf 30m
3. La Plaine Des Sables 15m
4. Pas de Bellecombe 30m
5. Cratere Commerson 1h
6. Reunion Island 1h
7. Saint-Denis passing by
8. Grand Bassin 10m

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• Coffee, pastries and juice.

Times

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• Monday to Saturday 06:00

Information

You cross the mountains to Pas de Bellecombe, see Piton de la Fournaise and Commerson crater, then eat a traditional lunch.

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Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. See the pickup points

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Ages Adult (9 and older) · Child (under 9)

Cancellation and refunds Free 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.

Good to know

Low physical effort Infant seats available

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The experience

The road heads up through the mountains, and the first view that stops you is at Nez de Boeuf, where a panoramic view opens over a circus in formation. The Rivière des Remparts runs below, with the Roche Plate islet in sight. Then the road crosses La Plaine des Sables, a lunar and grandiose landscape you pass through on the way.

Pas de Bellecombe is the heart of the day. The Piton de la Fournaise stands there in the middle of the Fouquet enclosure, and the Commerson crater is a volcanic chasm you stop to look into. The Formica Léo crater is one of the landscapes you can see as well.

Lunch is a traditional meal at a table d'hôtes, where you discover local products. Bottled water comes with you through the day, and coffee, pastries and juice are part of the morning too. Before the day ends, there is a view of the Grand Bassin from the Plaine des Cafres.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 9).

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.

Does the tour include lunch?

Yes, a traditional lunch is served at a table d'hôtes, where you discover local products.

Will I see Piton de la Fournaise up close?

The tour stops at Pas de Bellecombe, where Piton de la Fournaise stands in the middle of the Fouquet enclosure.

Is the Commerson crater a stop on the tour?

Yes, the tour stops at Commerson crater, a volcanic chasm.

Does the route cross La Plaine des Sables?

Yes, the route crosses La Plaine des Sables, a lunar and grandiose landscape.

Is there a view of the Grand Bassin?

Yes, there is a view of the Grand Bassin from the Plaine des Cafres.

Is bottled water included during the tour?

Yes, bottled water is included, along with coffee, pastries and juice.

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