Guided Van Tour in Saint-Paul from Piton Maïdo, 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).

7:30 am - Le Belvédère du Maïdo, one of the most spectacular viewpoints over the Cirque de Mafate and its ilets, as well as the Piton des Neiges, the highest point on the island.

9:00 am - Discovery workshop at Doudou's geranium distillery

10:15 am - Cooking workshop and rhum arrangé at Domaine des Hirondelles and/or Enlèr Pied'Bois, a tree-climbing park for the more active.

Lunch at Chez Doudou in Petite-France, a Creole restaurant (meal not included in tour price).

3:30 pm - Musée de Villèle, in the heights of Saint-Paul, housed in the former mansion of a large plantation and the Chapelle Pointue (pointed chapel)

5:00 pm - The Garden of Eden, at L'Ermitage, a tropical botanical garden 5 minutes from the lagoon.

Return to residence for arrival around 6:30pm (depending on weather and traffic).

Activity requirements

The activity is not recommended for people with disabilities.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Special terms

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

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

7:30 am - Le Belvédère du Maïdo, one of the most spectacular viewpoints over the Cirque de Mafate and its ilets, as well as the Piton des Neiges, the highest point on the island.

9:00 am - Discovery workshop at Doudou's geranium distillery

10:15 am - Cooking workshop and rhum arrangé at Domaine des Hirondelles and/or Enlèr Pied'Bois, a tree-climbing park for the more active.

Lunch at Chez Doudou in Petite-France, a Creole restaurant (meal not included in tour price).

3:30 pm - Musée de Villèle, in the heights of Saint-Paul, housed in the former mansion of a large plantation and the Chapelle Pointue (pointed chapel)

5:00 pm - The Garden of Eden, at L'Ermitage, a tropical botanical garden 5 minutes from the lagoon.

Return to residence for arrival around 6:30pm (depending on weather and traffic).

Activity requirements

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

The activity is not recommended for people with disabilities.

Special terms

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