Piton de la Fournaise Volcano Private Tour with a Driver Guide
At a glance
Piton de la Fournaise Volcano Private Tour with a Driver Guide is a 7h – 8h private experience in Réunion Island, Réunion Island, operated by 5A Transports Reunion. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 18 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $239.79 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Private transportation, WiFi on board, Bottled water.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 7 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 7h – 8h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English, Chinese, French
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Confirmed within 48 hours
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Come and admire the Piton de la Fournaise by private vehicle with driver: it is one of the most active volcanoes in the world!
The day will make you discover beautiful and unmissable places of Reunion. We will pass through the Plaine des Cafres, a large plateau of altitude with green pastures, then through the forest of the volcano and its mysterious atmosphere. Let’s take a break at the Rivière des Remparts to admire its vertiginous cliffs.
We will then cross the Plain of Sands: a gigantic sandy expanse like we could find on Mars. Then we finally stand in front of the Piton de la Fournaise volcano, one of the most active volcanoes in the world!
On the way back, we will visit the Volcano City to understand everything about volcanism in Réunion.
Remarks: Compatible with cruise lines on excursion 7/8h.
What's included
What's included
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Comments and explanations from the driver/guide
Not included
- Lunch at noon is not included in the tour price.
- The City of Volcano
Itinerary
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Stop 1
We will first cross the Plain of Cafres, a green space of tranquility, in the middle of cows and meadows.
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Stop 2 · 20m
A must-see stop at the Nose of Beef to admire the magnificent panorama of the immense valley of the "River of the Ramparts".
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Stop 3 · 20m
We will stop at Commerson Crater: it is an ancient volcanic crater created 2000 years ago!
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Stop 4 · 20m
We then continue our journey to the beautiful Plain of Sands: a volcanic desert plain thousands of years old. It's like Mars.
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Stop 5 · 45m
We arrive at the Pas de Bellecombe: facing us the imposing volcano of Piton de la Fournaise culminating at 2632 meters of altitude. It is one of the most active volcanoes in the world!
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Stop 6 · 1h 30m
Bourg Murat is where we have lunch: traditional Creole meal or fast food - meal price not included in the tour price
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Stop 7 · 1h
Through this fun family museum, you will understand and learn a lot of exciting information about the volcano and its origins! A 4D cinema screening is also possible.
Meeting point
We pick you up from your residence or hotel in the west and south of Reunion Island. If the address is complicated, please let us know.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Compatible with cruise passengers on a 7/8 hour excursion
- Two types of vehicles are available: standard car with 1 to 4 passengers and minibus with 5 to 8 passengers.
- We'll spend about 3 to 4 hours moving from one point to the other.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Piton de la Fournaise Volcano Private Tour with a Driver Guide take?
The experience lasts about 7h – 8h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $239.79 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Private transportation; WiFi on board; Bottled water; Air-conditioned vehicle; Comments and explanations from the driver/guide.
Where does it start?
We pick you up from your residence or hotel in the west and south of Reunion Island. If the address is complicated, please let us know.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English, Chinese, French.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 18 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Réunion Island.
