Guided Van Tour in the Cirque of Cilaos, Reunion Island

Course of events

Departure from residence around 6:30 am (important as the upper reaches of the island are quickly covered by clouds).

7.45 am - Road to Cilaos and its 400 bends. Several stops to take photos and admire the sumptuous scenery.

8.45 am - Discover the village of Cilaos on foot. If you plan your tour on a Sunday, don't miss the traditional Sunday morning fairground market.

You can also book a spa treatment.

11:00 am - Departure for Ilet à Cordes, a picturesque road with breathtaking views over the cirque of Cilaos, and a stop at the Fleurs Jaunes nature reserve.

Lunch: Picnic on the Fleurs Jaunes site with the "barquette", a typical Creole meal.

1:30 pm - Visit to the old thermal baths

2:30 pm - Coffee break at Mare à Jonc (walk, boat or pedalo trip)

3:30 pm - Departure from Cilaos and return to the coast via the 400 bends

17h00 - The cairns and the Gouffre at Etang-Salé-les Bains

Return to residence via the coastal road (Etang-Salé/Saint Leu) around 7:00 pm, weather and traffic permitting.

Activity requirements

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Special terms

The activity is not recommended for people with disabilities.

A minimum number of 4 participants is required to run this activity.

Entrance fees to museums and places of interest, meal expenses and paid tastings are not included in the price of the tour unless specified.

Please specify the age of the children so that we can provide suitable seats if necessary. 

Do not forget to bring

• Warm clothing
• Waterproof jacket
• Solar protections

Course of events

6:30 - Departure from residence (important, as the upper reaches of the island are quickly covered by clouds).

7.45 am - Road to Cilaos and its 400 bends. Several stops to take photos and admire the sumptuous scenery.

8.45 am - Discover the village of Cilaos on foot. If you plan your tour on a Sunday, don't miss the traditional Sunday morning fairground market.

You can also book a spa treatment.

11:00 am - Departure for Ilet à Cordes, a picturesque road with breathtaking views over the cirque of Cilaos, and a stop at the Fleurs Jaunes nature reserve.

Lunch: Picnic on the Fleurs Jaunes site with the "barquette", a typical Creole meal.

1:30 pm - Visit to the old thermal baths

2:30 pm - Coffee break at Mare à Jonc (walk, boat or pedalo trip)

3:30 pm - Departure from Cilaos and return to the coast via the 400 bends

17h00 - The cairns and the Gouffre at Etang-Salé-les Bains

Return to residence via the coastal road (Etang-Salé/Saint Leu) around 7:00 pm, weather and traffic permitting.

Activity requirements

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Special terms

The activity is not recommended for people with disabilities.

Entrance fees to museums and places of interest, meal expenses and paid tastings are not included in the price of the tour unless specified.

Please specify the age of the children so that we can provide suitable seats if necessary. 

Do not forget to bring

• Warm clothing
• Waterproof jacket
• Solar protections