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Activity description
Go on a guided excursion to the Cirque de Mafate and discover an exceptional panorama from the Piton Maïdo with a local driver-guide!
Accessible to all and perfect for getting a general idea of the west of Reunion Island, this guided excursion by van will give you one of the most beautiful views on the island and a day full of local flavours and colours! Board an air-conditioned van from the departure point of your choice and discover the Cirque de Mafate and its surroundings!
During your excursion to Reunion Island, you can let yourself be guided by a local professional with a passion for the history of settlement and marronage, endemic and medicinal flora and fauna, volcanism, geology and Reunionese culture. Various stops from Piton Maïdo to Saint-Paul are planned to give you the chance to immerse yourself in Reunion Island's culture and nature. In particular, you will pass through the Tamarind forest of Le Maïdo, contemplate the exceptional panoramic views over the Cirque de Mafate and discover the distillation of rose geranium essence on a traditional family farm. At lunchtime, you will enjoy a break to savour the traditional local cuisine and its Creole specialities.
An excursion to the Cirque de Mafate is the perfect way to enjoy the Hauts and the west coast of Reunion Island, whether on your own, with your family or with friends! A guided tour of Mafate also guarantees that you will have a good understanding of the history and culture of the places of interest on your itinerary, and that you will be able to ask the guide any questions you may have and get the best advice for your stay! The tour can be taken in French, English or Creole.
So don't wait any longer, book your guided tour of Mafate and discover the region's must-sees with a local guide!
Enjoy an all-inclusive package from €159 per person. The guided van tour of the Cirque de Mafate includes transport, lunch, visits and tasting.
Course of events
- Crossing the villages of the Hauts de l'Ouest.
- Forest of tamarinds, endemic to Réunion Island.
- The Maïdo viewpoint: exceptional panorama of the Mafate cirque and the west coast.
- Visit to a plantation and learn how to distill geranium rosat essential oil.
- Lunch in a local restaurant.
- Visit to the island's largest fairground market in Saint-Paul.
- Return between 3 and 4 pm, depending on traffic.
Special terms
⚠️ When booking, please specify the exact address of your hotel or home. Your guide will meet you at 7.30 am at the place indicated. ⚠️
A minimum number of 4 participants is required for this activity to take place.
This activity is weather-dependent. If the weather does not allow for the activity to take place, we will contact you to reschedule or receive a full refund.
- Certified guide
- Lunch
- Warm clothes
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Sunglasses
