Réunion Island tour: 8 hours, 10 sites with guide

Ten stops across Réunion: waterfalls, black sand beaches, lava fields and two historic churches

An eight-hour guided tour of Réunion Island covering ten landmarks (Niagara Waterfall, Cap Méchant, Notre-Dame des Laves, Hermitage Beach, Salt Pond Beach, Manapany Baths, Route des Laves, Anse des Cascades, Church of Sainte-Anne and Le Barachois) with a driver-guide in English or French and hotel pickup included. Bottled water, coffee or tea and sweet snacks are provided. Lunch is not included. Children from age two are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Reunion Island's natural and cultural sites

• Explore Cap L’Aousey cliffs and panoramas
• Visit Hermitage Beach for relaxation and swimming
• Discover Salt Pond Beach's black sand
• Swim at Manapany Baths natural pool
• Explore Cap Méchant's cliffs and waves
• Drive along the Route des Laves volcanic landscapes
• Visit Anse des Cascades waterfalls and nature
• Discover Notre-Dame des Laves church and lava flow
• See the Church of St. Anne's baroque architecture
• Admire Niagara Waterfall and swim
• Walk in Le Barachois historic oceanfront area

The experience

The day runs eight hours and covers the island's volcanic and coastal landmarks in a single loop. You're picked up from your hotel and driven in a comfortable vehicle to ten stops that move between black basalt cliffs, waterfalls flowing into pools, and beaches lined with palm trees. The guide shares the geology and history at each site: the frozen lava flows along the Route des Laves, the story of Notre-Dame des Laves church that survived a 1977 eruption, the baroque architecture of Sainte-Anne. Stops include swimming moments at Hermitage Beach and Manapany Baths, and time to walk around Cap Méchant's dramatic cliffs and the lava tunnels on the Route des Laves.

Hermitage Beach is the main beach stop, where you can swim, snorkel or eat at a restaurant facing the ocean. The guide offers local tips on the best spots. Salt Pond Beach is known for its black sand. Niagara Waterfall sits in Sainte-Suzanne surrounded by vegetation, with a fresh-water pool at its base. Anse des Cascades is a green setting where waterfalls flow into an enclosed area bordered by palms. Le Barachois in Saint-Denis sits on the waterfront with historic cannons and a view of the Indian Ocean.

Bottled water, coffee or tea and sweet honey samoussas are included throughout the day. The guide drives. You sit in the vehicle between stops and walk at each site. The pace suits all fitness levels. If you're staying without a car, hotel pickup means you don't arrange transport between landmarks.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and eight-hour guided transport in a comfortable vehicle.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• coffee or tea.
• sweet honey samoussas.
• a live guide in English or French at all ten stops.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00, 08:00 and 09:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 to 75 years) · Child (6 to 17 years) · Infant (2 to 5 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Audio guideSpanish, German, Italian and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 26 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by VTC

Is this one for you?Pick this eight-hour loop if you're staying without a car: hotel pickup is included and the route hits waterfalls, beaches, and volcanic sites in sequence rather than requiring separate outings to each.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 17 years); Infant (2 to 5 years).

What is Cap Méchant like on this tour?

Cap Méchant is an emblematic site on Réunion's south coast where black basalt cliffs meet imposing waves. You'll walk around the cliffs and take in the panoramic views of the coastline.

Can I swim during the eight-hour tour?

Yes. Hermitage Beach and Manapany Baths both offer swimming time. Hermitage is the main beach stop where you can also snorkel or eat lunch at a restaurant. Manapany Baths is a natural pool protected from waves by rocks.

What does the Route des Laves show you?

The Route des Laves is a drive through landscapes shaped by volcanic eruptions from Piton de la Fournaise. You'll see frozen lava flows, lava tunnels, and solidified lava formations, with stops at iconic sites and panoramic views across the volcanic terrain.

Does the tour include lunch?

Lunch is not included, but the guide will take you to Hermitage Beach where restaurants face the ocean and you can eat on your own. Bottled water, coffee or tea and sweet snacks are provided throughout the day.

What is Notre-Dame des Laves and why is it on the tour?

Notre-Dame des Laves is a church in Sainte-Rose that was miraculously spared by a lava flow during the 1977 eruption of Piton de la Fournaise. You'll visit the church, walk around the solidified lava flow and hear the story of the eruption.