Segway Ride in Étang-Salé Forest: All-Terrain Ride to the Shore

Ride a Segway through forest, dunes and black sand to the ocean

An all-terrain Segway ride through the forest of Étang-Salé that takes you from dense woodland down to black sand beaches, dunes and wild coastline. You stand on the Segway and the guide leads the route. The ride lasts three hours and ends with a drink at the shore as the sun sets. A local guide speaks English or French, and the minimum booking is two people.

Step-by-step itinerary

Segway ride through Etang Salé forest

• Ride all-terrain Segway
• Explore black sand slopes
• Slalom between Lataniers and Chocas
• Pass Tamarind and Eucalyptus trees
• View sand dunes and savannas
• Enjoy wild beaches and pond
• Admire ocean views
• End with cocktail at sunset

The experience

You arrive at the forest of Étang-Salé and step onto an all-terrain Segway: a standing electric vehicle that responds to your weight shift, not a steering wheel. The guide shows you how to balance and accelerate, then leads you into the forest itself. You navigate between Lataniers, Chocas, Tamarind and Eucalyptus trees in a single file, moving at a pace that lets you take in the canopy without stopping to photograph it. The terrain changes as you ride: packed earth gives way to sand, and the trees thin out.

The route crosses black sand dunes and savannas, each landscape arriving without warning. You slalom through open ground, then descend toward the coast where wild beaches open up and a pond sits between you and the ocean. The ride ends at the shore, where the guide stops and you dismount to watch the sunset with a colored drink in hand. The whole outing takes three hours from start to finish.

The guide is a local who speaks English or French and stays with the group throughout. The minimum booking is two people, so you cannot book alone, but you can book with a friend or join a small group. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The ride is suitable for all fitness levels, though it is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or cardiovascular concerns. Dress code is formal, so plan accordingly.

What’s included

• All-terrain Segway for the three-hour ride.
• local guide in English or French.
• drink at the shore at the end of the ride.

Before you book

Days and timesFriday and SundayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (14 and older) · Under 14: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Audio guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by MOBILBOARD SEGWAY LA REUNION

Is this one for you?You stand on the Segway the entire time and the guide leads the route, so this suits someone who wants to ride an electric vehicle through a landscape rather than walk or hike it. Book this if you have a free afternoon and want to cover ground without pedaling or navigating yourself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

What is the forest of Étang-Salé like on a Segway?

The forest of Étang-Salé is dense with Lataniers, Chocas, Tamarind and Eucalyptus trees, and you ride between them on the Segway in single file, moving slowly enough to notice the canopy and the undergrowth without stopping.

Do I need experience riding a Segway to book this?

No. The guide teaches you how to balance and accelerate before you enter the forest, and the ride is suitable for all fitness levels. The all-terrain Segway is designed to handle the uneven ground.

What happens at the end of the three hours?

The ride ends at the shore of the ocean, where you dismount the Segway and the guide gives you a colored drink to enjoy while you watch the sunset.

Can I book this ride alone, or do I need to bring someone?

A minimum of two people is required per booking, so you cannot book a solo ride. You can book with a friend or join a small group.

Is this ride safe for children?

Children can ride, but they must be accompanied by an adult at all times during the three-hour outing.