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Activity description
Take a guided tour to Piton de la Fournaise and discover one of the world's most active volcanoes accompanied by a local driver-guide!
Accessible to all and the perfect way to explore Reunion Island's active volcano, this guided tour of Piton de la Fournaise by van offers you a day full of explanations and discoveries! Board an air-conditioned van from the departure point of your choice and discover the sites of interest around the famous Piton de la Fournaise! With your guide, you'll retrace Reunion Island's volcanic history as you immerse yourself in unique sites with lunar-like appearance.
During your excursion to Piton de la Fournaise, you'll be able to admire the Plaine des Cafres, visit the village of Bourg-Murat, discover the Commerson crater and the summit crater, the Dolomieu and much more! Exceptional volcanic landscapes await you! Then, at lunchtime, you'll enjoy a break to savour the traditional local cuisine and its Creole specialities.
A guided excursion to Piton de la Fournaise is the perfect way to learn about Reunion Island's volcanic geology, whether on your own, with your family or with friends! A guided tour of Reunion Island 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 book your guided tour of Piton de la Fournaise and discover Reunion Island's iconic volcano with your local driver-guide!
Enjoy an all-inclusive package from €159 per person. The guided van excursion to the Piton de la Fournaise includes transport, lunch, visits and tasting.
Course of events
- Plaine des Cafres.
- Village of Bourg-Murat.
- Nez de Boeuf viewpoint on the Rivière des Remparts.
- View of the Commerson Crater.
- Plaine des Sables and its lunar landscape.
- Pas de Bellecombe-Jacob and its view of Formica Léo.
- View of the summit crater, Dolomieu.
- Lunch in a local restaurant or table d'hôte.
- Visit to the volcano museum with exhibitions and film screenings.
- Return to the starting point between 3 and 4 pm, depending on traffic.
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
