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Reunion✨ 10 best things to do in Reunion

Things to do in Reunion

1. Hike to Piton de la FournaiseWalk across lava fields to the crater rim of one of the world's most active volcanoes.
2. Trek the Cirque de MafateExplore a roadless cirque reachable only on foot or by helicopter.
3. Sunrise on Piton des NeigesClimb the Indian Ocean's highest peak for a breathtaking sunrise.
4. Take a helicopter flightSoar over waterfalls, cirques and volcanic landscapes.
5. Canyoning in CilaosAbseil and slide down waterfalls in the island's deep canyons.
6. Swim in the lagoon at Saint-GillesSnorkel on the island's coral reef in calm lagoon waters.
7. Visit Hell-BourgWander colourful Creole houses in one of France's most beautiful villages.
8. Paraglide over Saint-LeuFloat above the lagoon with sweeping coastal views.
9. Eat a cariTaste the island's signature curry with rice, beans and rougail.
10. Explore the Saint-Pierre marketBrowse fruit, spices and crafts at a lively Creole market.

Reunion🗺️ Where to visit in Reunion

Where to go in Reunion

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  Piton de la FournaiseSoutheast · active volcanoA lunar landscape and one of the world's most active volcanoes.
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  Cirque de CilaosInterior · cirqueDramatic mountains, thermal springs and canyoning.
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  Cirque de SalazieInterior · waterfallsLush cliffs, cascades and the village of Hell-Bourg.
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  Cirque de MafateInterior · hikingRemote villages and multi-day treks without roads.
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  Saint-Gilles-les-BainsWest coast · beachesThe island's main beach resort with lagoons and nightlife.
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  Saint-DenisNorth · capitalCreole mansions, temples and a seafront promenade.
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  Saint-PierreSouth · coastal townA lively town with markets, a beach and nightlife.
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  Le Maïdo viewpointWest · lookoutSweeping views over the Cirque de Mafate at sunrise.

Reunion🌦️ Weather & best time to visit Reunion

Best time to visit Reunion

Réunion has a tropical climate with warm, wet summers and mild, dry winters. The east is much wetter than the sunny west, and the highlands can be cool or even frosty.

Typical daytime highs and rain in Saint-Denis (approximate averages).

Reunion🎉 Festivals & events in Reunion

• December 20
  Fèt KafCommemorates the abolition of slavery with maloya music and gatherings.
• October-November
  DipavaliTamil communities celebrate the festival of lights with parades and lamps.
• October
  Grand RaidA famously tough ultra-trail race across the island known as the 'Diagonale des Fous'.
• January-February
  Chinese New YearDragon dances and festivities in Saint-Denis and other towns.

Reunion🧭 Reunion itinerary ideas

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Reunion🎒 Backpacking Reunion – tips & hacks

Backpacker budget: about $60–90 a day

• Car Jaune buses link coastal towns cheaply, but renting a car is easier for the interior.
• Mountain gîtes in Mafate and Cilaos are affordable and social – book ahead in high season.
• Eat at snack bars and roadside stalls for samosas and bouchons.
• Many hikes are free and well-marked, making Réunion great for budget adventurers.
• Visit in shoulder months to save on flights from mainland France.

Reunion🛡️ Safety & money in Reunion

Emergency: 112 · 17 police · 18 fire · 15 ambulance

Reunion🛬 Getting to Reunion

Roland Garros Airport near Saint-Denis has flights from Paris, Mauritius, Madagascar and other Indian Ocean islands. Pierrefonds Airport in the south handles some regional flights.

✈️ Cheap flights to Reunion: airports, flight times & best time to fly →

Reunion💡 Did you know? 5 facts about Reunion

• Réunion is part of France and of the European Union, lying in the Indian Ocean.
• Piton des Neiges is the highest peak in the Indian Ocean.
• Some of the world's highest recorded rainfall totals over a few days were measured in Réunion.
• The island's Creole language is widely spoken alongside French.
• Réunion has no native land mammals besides bats.

Reunion❓ Reunion travel FAQ

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