The must-sees of Réunion as a family

3 Suggested visits to Hell-Bourg: (possibility to do one of the visits the next day if desired – choice according to travellers' preferences)

• Guided tour of Maison Folio:
  A 19th century Creole house listed as a historical monument, this beautiful inhabited villa and its lush tropical garden bear witness to family housing in Réunion in the last century. An essential visit during your stay in Hell-Bourg.
  Hours: Open daily from 09:00 to 11:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00 (guided tours at 09:00 and 14:00). Allow approximately 1.5 hours for the guided tour.
  Price: 7 € / person – free under 10 years. Online booking by clicking here.
  Tel: 02 62 47 80 98

• The circuit of Creole houses in Hell-Bourg
  Discover Hell-Bourg, the only overseas village among "The most beautiful villages of France". Follow your local guide through the streets, immerse yourself in the history of the thermal resort, admire the treasures of Creole houses.
  A fun and participatory visit revealing the secrets of Hell-Bourg's heritage, between past and present. A captivating experience that transports you through time.
  Hours: daily at 10:00 or 14:00 (1.5 to 2 hours of guided tour)
  Price: Adult: 12 € / Child (6 to 12 years): 5 € – free under 6 years / Online booking by clicking here.
  Tel: 02 62 46 16 16

• The treasure hunt discovering Hell-Bourg with the East adventurers
  The Adventurers at Hell-Bourg is a self-guided family treasure hunt on the theme of the thermal village's history and its Creole houses. Armed with a booklet, a map and an origami, set off to explore the village through 18 observation, decoding and reasoning puzzles for young and old alike. At each stage, solve a puzzle to find the next one! Created by heritage guides, the game combines culture and fun, accessible from age 6 (with a reader). You will discover the village at your own pace, with family or friends.
  Good luck and happy adventuring!
  Hours: The game pack is available at Cazanou in Hell-Bourg, on the Place de la Fontaine d'Héva, from 8:30 to 17:30 (2 to 3 hours of activity)
  Price: From 2 to 5 players: 40 € / from 6 to 10 players: 70 € / Online booking by clicking here.
  Tel: 06 92 38 14 13

Night with half-board (= dinner + breakfast included) in a Family Bungalow at the upscale guesthouse "les Agrumes" located in ilet à Vidot / Hell-Bourg for a 2-night stay in the Cirque de Salazie.

Breakfast. This morning, we suggest a beautiful hike starting from the village of Hell-Bourg that will take you up to the Bélouve mountain lodge following the GRR1, from where you will enjoy a magnificent panorama over the Cirque de Salazie (allow 1h30 to 1h45 of climbing to reach the lodge). You can also continue the hike on a beautiful trail to the viewpoint of the famous Trou de Fer waterfall by crossing the lush tropical forest of Bélouve and returning via the normal school trail which will allow you to make a nice loop (allow 1h30 of flat walking to the viewpoint + 1h30 of walking back to the Bélouve lodge) then 1h30 descent to Hell-Bourg.

Average round-trip hiking time: 3h00 to 3h30 (to the Bélouve lodge) or 6h00 to 6h30 (to the Trou de Fer viewpoint)

Difficulty level: moderate / Elevation gain: +/- 700 metres
N.B: for less experienced hikers, possibility of a shorter hike on the thermal springs trail with the old thermal springs loop (1h of walking / easy level) or 3 waterfalls trail.

In the afternoon, possibility of doing one of the 3 visits mentioned previously in Hell-Bourg.

Recommended visit to Sainte-Suzanne (at the exit of Cirque de Salazie – 10 mins travel):

• Visit to the vanilla plantation of Sainte-Suzanne: Domaine du Grand Hazier (Closed on Sundays and public holidays):
  The Vanilleraie, a traditional vanilla preparation workshop located in the heart of an authentic Creole estate, invites you to discover the history of vanilla, its cultivation and meticulous preparation during a guided tour of approximately one hour (opportunity to purchase excellent "bourbon vanilla" at the end of the visit).
  Opening hours: Guided tours of approximately 50 minutes from Monday to Saturday at 9:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 – it is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the tour time
  Prices: €8 / adult – €4 / child from 10 to 16 years old – Free for children under 10 years old.
  Tel: 0262 23 07 26

After your stop in Ste-Suzanne, take the East coast road (RN2) to Sainte-Rose where your guest house is located. You will discover the wild landscapes of the East coast and appreciate several points of tourist interest along your route:

• The baroque church of Sainte-Anne

• The Domaine du Pont Suspendu of the Rivière de l'Est - Listed as a historic monument: the world's longest cable-stayed bridge at the time of its creation in 1894!

• The Notre-Dame-des-Laves Church: during the 1977 lava flow, the lava reportedly flowed around the Church, sparing the building from certain destruction! Following this "miracle", a virgin with a parasol was placed in front of the building to mark the divine protection of the site.

Night in half-board formula (double/twin/triple rooms communicating or side by side) at the hotel "la Fournaise" for a 2-night stay in Sainte-Rose (South-East of the island)

Night with breakfast included (family room) for a 3-night stay at the 3* hotel "le Terre Sainte" in the fishermen's district of Terre-Sainte / St-Pierre (South)

Breakfast.

Early morning departure (recommended around 7:00-7:30 AM from your accommodation - bring sun protection: hat/cap + sunscreen + picnic supplies + approximately 2 liters of water per person + warm clothing) to discover the exceptional site of Piton de la Fournaise, one of the most active volcanoes in the world! Along the way, you can stop at Nez de Bœuf, an impressive panoramic viewpoint over the Rivière des Remparts canyon, then you will discover Commerson Crater, a chasm 235 meters deep and 200 meters wide created by an ancient volcanic eruption. Before reaching the Pas de Bellecombe parking lot, you will cross the lunar and desert-like landscapes of the Plaine des Sables. From Pas de Bellecombe, magnificent panoramic views of the caldera and Dolomieu Crater, reaching an altitude of 2,631 meters.

Several hiking options are available to you:

• The most popular: Ascent of Dolomieu Crater : from the Pas de Bellecombe parking lot, where you will have a magnificent viewpoint over the Volcano and its immense caldera, the trail begins with a descent within the enclosure by a steep staircase and continues through Formica Leo (crater dating from 1753, 2nd photo); you will then begin the ascent of Dolomieu Crater and walk across volcanic rock. Return via the same trail.
  Average round-trip hiking time: 5 hours / difficulty level: moderate – difficult / Elevation gain: +/- 500 meters
  Details: http://bit.ly/2jcjyzM

• The shortest: Descent into the enclosure to Formica Leo : If you do not wish to undertake the full hike, you can in any case descend into the enclosure and observe a small crater nicknamed "Le Formica Leo". Ideal with young children.
  Average round-trip hiking time: 1 hour / difficulty level: easy - moderate / Elevation gain: +/- 150 meters

The easiest along the ridges:

• Hike to Piton de Bert : this easy hike will allow you to walk along the ridges and observe the crater by skirting it from the top of the enclosure. Please note that if you choose this hike, we recommend you first park at Pas de Bellecombe to observe this giant Piton de la Fournaise, then return by car and park at the next parking lot on your left (Piton de Bert trail parking) to start this hike.
  Option to picnic when you reach Piton de Bert before returning to the parking lot.
  Average round-trip hiking time: 3 hours 30 minutes / difficulty level: easy-moderate / Elevation gain: +/- 140 meters
  Details: http://bit.ly/2jE7fQK

• Nez Coupé of Ste Rose : this easy hike will also allow you to walk along the ridges but on the North – North/West face of the Volcano unlike the Piton de Bert route. It will take you through small groves of high altitude tamarin trees with some viewpoints over the enclosure throughout the walk. Option to picnic when you reach Nez Coupé before returning to Pas de Bellecombe.
  Average round-trip hiking time: 3 hours 30 minutes / difficulty level: easy-moderate / Elevation gain: +/- 350 meters
  Details: http://bit.ly/2k2GGAX

On your way back from the Volcano, after the effort comes the comfort! Make a stop at the Palais du Fromage (Bourg Murat) and taste our famous small "péi" cow cheeses with chili pepper, ginger or combava, or opt for a good homemade hot chocolate.

Recommended visit in Bourg-Murat (on your return from your volcano hike and on the way back):

• La Cité du Volcan (Closed Monday morning – January 1st, May 1st, November 1st and December 25th - closes at 1:30pm on December 24th and 31st):
  We recommend visiting Cité du Volcan in Bourg-Murat. A true futuristic museum dedicated to Piton de la Fournaise and more broadly to Réunion's history through its volcanology. You will travel through an interactive, fun and educational world, thanks in particular to holographic projection, augmented reality, large-format "multitouch" surfaces, sound and visual atmospheres, and a 4D cinema (with additional charge +€2).
  Hours: Open Monday 1pm to 5pm and Tuesday to Sunday 9:30am to 5pm – Ticket office closes at 4pm.
  Average visit duration: 2 hours. No advance reservation necessary.
  Prices: €9 / adult – Reduced rate €6 (child 4 to 12 years old, disabled visitors, etc.) – Free for under 4 years.
  Buy your "open" ticket online by clicking here (ticket valid for 12 months from date of purchase)
  Tel: 02 62 59 00 26.

After leaving Bourg-Murat heading towards the Plaine des Cafres, we recommend a slight detour to the Bois-Court viewpoint overlooking the canyon and Grand-Bassin Waterfall. Spectacular!

Breakfast.

Take advantage of this day at a more relaxed pace to discover the city of St Pierre and its surroundings : the beach and lagoon, the seafront, its famous market (held every Saturday morning on the seafront), the Hindu temple Narassigua Peroumal (the highest temple in the Indian Ocean !) and the small fishing village of Terre Sainte with its colorful old Creole houses and its "lontan" atmosphere !

Suggested visits in the St Pierre region :

• Guided tour of the Saga du Rhum : rum museum located in the oldest distillery on the island (the Isautier distillery). You will discover a well-established industry : from sugarcane agriculture to sugar production, through bagasse recycling, and finally ending the tour with a rum tasting, some of which have received the Gold medal at the Paris Agricultural Show in 2014 !

  Hours : Open daily for self-guided visits continuously from 10am to 6pm with ticket office closing at 5pm or guided tours at 10am / 11am / 2pm / 3pm / 4pm / 4:30pm. Allow 1 to 1 hour 15 minutes for the visit with tasting at the end.
  Booking strongly recommended online : https://resa.sagadurhum.fr/ or by phone at 0262 35 81 90
  Rates : €11 / adult and reduced rate €7 (child 6 to 16 years, person with reduced mobility, etc.) – Family Rate : for parent(s) accompanied by children aged 6/16 years : €8.
  Tel : 0262 35 81 90

During your stay in the Saint-Pierre region, we recommend you discover one of the most beautiful characteristic Creole villages in Réunion, one of our favorites : L'Entre-Deux !

Suggested visit to L'Entre Deux (allow 25 mins travel time from St-Pierre) :

• Guided tour of the village of L'Entre-Deux : A true favorite of Horizon Réunion, this guided tour of the beautiful village of L'Entre Deux will transport you for 2 hours through the elegance of Creole architecture and its beautiful gardens. Johnny, your guide, is a scholar of medicinal plants and will be delighted to share the recipes (decoction or infusion) of our grandmothers with you. This visit concludes beautifully with a tasting of one of these medicinal plants and you can go for lunch in the center of the village right after.
  Hours : Guided tours Tuesday to Saturday at 9:30 am in front of the Tourism Office - MANDATORY reservation
  by SMS to 06 93 81 20 65 : write the date, 09:30 tour, a first name and the number of people.
  Rates : Guided tours : 15 € / adult and 7.50 € / child under 12 years
  Tel : 0693 81 20 65
  

Must-try culinary experience in Saint-Pierre:

• The Mazéniène cooking workshop
  The Mazéniène cooking workshop is the authentic experience you absolutely must do during your stay! Dive into old Réunion in an exceptional setting: a restored old Creole house with its courtyard, its varangue (terrace) and its beautiful tropical garden "in the Creole style". Your Chef, Fabien Rocheville, will warmly welcome you from 5 pm with a welcome cocktail that will kick off a moment of sharing and conviviality around a 2 to 2.5-hour cooking workshop.
  Under the kind supervision of the Chef, you will prepare a typical appetizer (samoussa or fried beignets/potato) + 2 dishes (a cary and a rougail) as well as a traditional dessert. From 7:30 pm onwards, it's time to taste and enjoy a convivial dinner with the delicious dishes you will have prepared. Limited to 8 people. Recipe booklet provided at the end of the workshop so you can recreate these good Creole dishes once you're back home 😉
  Hours: Monday and Wednesday evenings (from 5 pm to 9 pm) - mandatory reservation at least 72 hours in advance with your local agent
  Rates:
  o €65 / person for the complete package from 12 years old (including the cooking workshop + the convivial "Creole-style" dinner)
  o €35 / adult (from 12 years old) and €20 / child (from 3 to 11 years old inclusive) for the "accompanying guest" package for the convivial dinner at 7:30 pm. Free for children under 3.

Distance covered: ~ 40 km round trip / 40 mins of cumulative travel time

From Cilaos and during your stay, enjoy the charm of this mountain Creole village, and explore one of the many trails. We recommend your choice of 3 hikes (2 easy + 1 semi-sport):

• The Bras Rouge waterfall : The Bras Rouge originates on the slopes of Piton des Neiges. The waterfall is impressive!
  Level: Easy/Moderate. Walking time: 2h00 to 2h30 with a 6-year-old child (round trip). Elevation gain: +300m.
  Details: http://www.mi-aime-a-ou.com/cilaos_randonnee_cascade_bras_rouge.php

• The Chapel Trail: A very beautiful hike that will allow you to discover the entrance to a canyon, carved by the river through a monolith more than 100m wide and high. You enter its center to discover an incredible stone cathedral!
  Level: semi-sport / Distance covered: 8.6 km / Walking time: 4h00 (round trip) / Cumulative positive elevation gain: +571 m / Cumulative negative elevation gain: -571 m / Maximum altitude: 1219 m / Minimum altitude: 796 m
  Link to the route: https://www.openrunner.com/r/9687112
  Details: http://www.randopitons.re/cartes/Randocirque/Html/chapelle.html

• The Roche-Merveilleuse botanical trail : This is a nice loop 5 minutes drive from Cilaos in a lovely altitude forest with a fun trail that is very popular with children while also benefiting from a magnificent viewpoint over the village of Cilaos and the mountain ramparts of the Cirque.
  Level: Easy. Walking time: 1h00 to 1h30 in loop. Elevation gain: +30m.
  Details: https://www.cartedelareunion.fr/listings/le-sentier-de-decouverte-de-la-roche-merveilleuse

Suggested activities and visits in Cilaos : the embroidery house, its lovely market (every Sunday morning), the panorama from Roche Merveilleuse, the CILAOSA AVENTURE tree-climbing park, the famous Cilaos hot springs, the archipelago of craft trades, the mare à joncs and its body of water.

Night with half-board on the 1st evening and breakfast on the 2nd (double/twin/triple rooms connecting or side by side) at the 3* hotel & spa with heated pool "le Vieux Cep" for a 2-night stay in Cilaos (Cirque de Cilaos)

Free dinner and night in breakfast formula (Standard DUPLEX on 2 levels: double bedroom upstairs and up to 3 single beds on ground floor) for a 4-night stay at the 3* hotel "Tropic Appart Hotel" in Hermitage-les-bains beach & lagoon (West coast)

During your 4-night stay on the West Coast, we recommend:

• A morning at Maïdo (tip: leave your hotel around 7:00 / 7:30 AM to enjoy ideal conditions) to take advantage of an exceptional panorama over the Cirque de Mafate and discover the Geranium House at Petite France (free visit) – possibility to hike on the ridges of Maido until Grand Bénare (2900 meters altitude / 6-hour round trip loop / level: medium/difficult / details: http://bit.ly/2bVCf6T) – also possibility of a shorter hike with the Glacière loop (4.5 hours of walking).

• Enjoy the lovely beaches of the West Coast (the Ermitage les Bains lagoon, Saline les Bains and Trou d'Eau lagoon where you can try Transparent Kayaking or paddle boating on the lagoon, not to mention the beautiful Boucan Canot beach).

• Saint-Paul Market: the largest market on the island is held every Friday and Saturday morning: a colorful and fragrant place where you will discover the soul of Réunion culture and can buy seasonal fruits and vegetables, spices and local culinary specialties, as well as purchase beautiful local craft souvenirs.

• Bassin Vital and the Tour des Roches: This neighborhood gives a glimpse of "old time" Réunion. Go to Saint-Paul and head towards Tour des Roches. Several pools (and a water wheel) allow children from nearby villages to swim. Water flows from an abundant source upstream and crosses the road at the ford near the mill wheel. Bassin Vital is located at the bottom of the deepest canyon bordering the city of Saint-Paul. Just after the water wheel, on your right you can park your car and the start of the Bassin Vital trail will be marked. Approximately 1 hour round trip walk / 200m elevation gain / approximately 2.3 km

• Discovery of the Saint Paul Savanna: the savanna is one of the last wild refuges of the Réunion coastline. Over these few 5km² of nature, there are many trails you can explore. We recommend starting from "Cap La Houssaye".

• Your departure day: on your way to the airport, take the opportunity to discover the historic center of Saint-Denis and especially Paris Street with its beautiful colonial mansions, the barachois and its seafront with defensive cannons, the commercial and cosmopolitan Marshal Leclerc street and the exotic freshness of the State Garden.

During your stay in the West, we remain at your disposal to book for you "free of charge" the must-do activities on the West coast:
Activities in the West (to be booked in advance with Horizon Réunion)

• Guided hike in the Mafate / Cayenne cirque
  Location: meeting at 7:30 am at the Rivière des Galets car park, La Possession and start of the hike at the place called "Deux-Bras" Every Tuesday and Saturday.
  Details of the outing: You will start with a 4x4 transfer of approximately 30 minutes on an earth track crossing the Galets river surrounded by spectacular mountain ramparts and which will take you to Deux-Bras at the gates of the heart of the Mafate Cirque. From there you will begin a very beautiful loop hike that will take you to the Cayenne islet. Bring a swimsuit to swim in the freshwater pools of the canyon formed by the Galets river.
  Price: €60 / person including the service of an excellent local Mountain Guide. 4x4 not included, to be paid to the driver, €26 round trip per person.

• Scuba diving
  Location: Saint-Gilles-les-Bains (West)
  Details of the outing: Daily at 8:30 am or 1:30 pm (except Sunday afternoon) for a sea outing of approximately 2 hours with Corail Plongée (return is between 10:30 and 11:00 am for the morning outing and between 3:30 and 4:00 pm for the afternoon outing). These are the same times and duration for a diving baptism or for an exploration, the difference is there is more theoretical briefing for the baptism.
  Price: €65 / person for an exploration (with a diving level) or €85 / person for a baptism.
  Payment on site by card or cash.
  More info: https://horizon-reunion.com/bons-plans/plongee

• Mountain bike descent from Maïdo – Discovery Level
  Location: Saint-Gilles-les-Bains marina
  Details of the outing: daily at 7:30 am at 44 rue du général de Gaulle – Saint Gilles les Bains – shuttle to Maido (2200 meters altitude) and 2 hours 30 minutes descent to St Gilles – return expected around 12:30 pm.
  Price: €75 / person (all levels – equipment provided). Payment on site by check, cash, or holiday vouchers.

• Island helicopter tour – "The Must-See" circuit
  Location: Plateau-Caillou (West / in the heights of St Gilles/St Paul), Recommended circuit: "THE MUST-SEE - 45 mins flight" with HELILAGON – takeoff at 7:00 am, 8:00 am, or 9:00 am) and benefit from exclusive discounts negotiated for our Travelers!
  Discovery of a brightly colored island: Red for the lunar Plains of Sands and the Piton de la Fournaise volcano, one of the most active in the world, Green for the cirques: Mafate and its remote islets, Salazie and its lush flora, Cilaos and its vertiginous ramparts, Bélouve and its primeval forest Yellow for the Réunion sun and West coast beaches Blue for the lagoon, coral reef and the impressive Trou de Fer waterfall, where you can, (with luck!) admire a rainbow.
  Price: €309 / adult and €264 / child under 12 – payment on site on the day of your flight by card, check, cash,
  or holiday vouchers.
  Possibility of free shuttle A/R from your hotel
  More info: https://helilagon.com/circuits

• Paragliding baptism flight
  Location: Saint-Leu (West coast) - Recommended circuit: Lagoon overflight in tandem with your certified instructor (daily with takeoff at 8:30 am, 9:45 am, or 11:00 am – flight duration: approximately 20-25 minutes)
  Preferential rate for HORIZON REUNION clients: €89 / adult (instead of €100) or €80 / child (5 to 12 years old) with payment on site by check or cash + free photos of your flight More info: https://horizon-reunion.com/bons-plans/parapente

• Marine Mammal Safari
  Location: St-Gilles-les-Bains marina (West coast)
  Details of the outing: Set sail on the ocean to observe local wildlife in their natural habitat: dolphins, turtles, and the famous humpback whales (July to October only). Encounters commented by qualified sailors on marine fauna who will be happy to answer all your questions. Daily outings of 2 hours at 8:30 am and 12:00 pm or 2 hours 30 minutes at 9:00 am and 3:30 pm (with sunset but less favorable for cetacean observation)
  Price: €40 / adult for a 2-hour outing and €45 / adult for a 2-hour 30-minute outing
  More info: https://batopei.com/

• Premium Cruise
  Location: St-Gilles-les-Bains marina (West coast)
  Details of the outing: A magnificent outing aboard a sailing catamaran: the Cat'Punch or the Cat'Ananas to experience rich emotions between land and sails. A snack is provided on board.
  Price: €55 / adult and €35 / child aged 1 to 12 for a 3-hour outing
  More info: https://www.grandbleu.re/nos-croisieres/premium-3h

• Grand Bain Cruise with water entry
  Location: St-Gilles-les-Bains marina (West coast)
  Details of the outing: In respect of animals and in accordance with the new cetacean approach charter, set out on a snorkeling hike to meet an extraordinary marine world. Your water entry will be supervised by a real team of experienced professionals: a captain and a certified diver.
  Prerequisites: Be comfortable and able to swim at least 200 meters with fins, mask and snorkel (equipment provided)
  Price: €140 / diver and €50 / companion for a 4-hour outing
  More info: https://www.grandbleu.re/nos-croisieres/grand-bain

Recommended activities (without prior booking or to book directly) in the west:

• Visit to the Garden of Eden
  Awaken all your senses during a visit to this English-style garden! The Garden of Eden offers a walk through a 2.5-hectare park featuring 600 endemic or imported species, tropical spices and scents in the heart of the Saint-Gilles seaside resort. Discoveries about local flora as well as the history of Réunion await you!
  Hours: Open daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Guided tours on Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 AM without prior booking, but arrive 15 minutes early. (By reservation any day of the week for a minimum of 8 people). Allow approximately 1 hour for the visit. Closed on December 25 and January 1
  Rates: Free visits: €8 / Adult – €5 / Child (4 to 12 years) – Guided visits: €10 / adult and €7 / child.
  Tel: 02 62 33 83 16

• Visit to the Villèle Museum
  Former colonial and family property of the largest sugar cane plantation of the era. The interior of the "great house" evokes a lifestyle from the late 18th and 19th centuries. It features period furniture and a collection of historical documents and art objects. The estate spans over 10 hectares.
  Free visits: the garden, the pointed chapel, the kitchen, the slave hospital and the exhibition room. Guided visits: the ground floor of the main residence, the upper floor and the pointed chapel.
  Hours: Open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Guided tours at 10:00 AM (or 10:30 AM depending on group arrival) / 11:30 AM / 2:30 PM / 3:30 PM / 4:30 PM. Allow approximately 1 hour for the visit. No prior booking necessary, but arrive early.
  Rates: €2 / adult – Reduced rate: €1 (seniors over 60) – free for under 18s and the first Sunday of each month.
  Tel: 02 62 55 64 10

• Visit to the Coco House
  Located in Saint-Leu, this estate offers educational and entertaining workshops around the coconut tree and its famous coconut with multiple virtues and uses. The workshops offered will delight both young and old.
  Hours: Open daily from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM: Discovery workshops Tuesday to Sunday at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM (by reservation)
  Rates: Coconut discovery workshop (by reservation at 06 92 76 95 39): €12/adult – Reduced rate: €10 (seniors from 60 years old, children 3 to 11 years old, people with disabilities). – Free visit: €5 (from 3 years old)
  Tel: 06 92 76 95 39

• KELONIA: the marine turtle observatory
  Located in Saint-Leu, this museum is a scientific research center as well as an observation site for marine turtles with a view to their preservation. The visit will delight both young and old.
  Hours: Open daily continuously from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM with ticket office closing at 5:00 PM – Guided tours at 10:00 AM / 11:30 AM / 2:00 PM / 4:00 PM. Allow approximately 45 minutes for a guided tour. No prior booking necessary, but arrive approximately 15 minutes early. (Closed January 1, May 1, November 1 and December 25 - closes at 1:30 PM on December 24 and 31.)
  Rates: €9 per adult – reduced rate of €6 (child 4 to 11 years old, people with disabilities, etc.) – Free for under 4s.
  Buy your "open" ticket online by clicking here (ticket valid for 12 months from the date of purchase)
  Tel: 02 62 34 81 10

• Visit to the Stella Matutina museum
  Located in the heights of Saint-Leu in immediate proximity to the tamarins road, this entirely modernized museum tells in an educational and entertaining way the history of Réunion's sugar industry.
  Hours: Open Tuesday to Sunday continuously from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM with ticket office closing at 4:45 PM / allow 1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hours for a complete visit. (Closed all Mondays – January 1, May 1, November 1 and December 25 - closes at 1:30 PM on December 24 and 31.)
  Rate: €9 / adult – reduced rate of €6 (child 4 to 11 years old, people with disabilities, etc.) – Free for under 4s.
  Buy your "open" ticket online by clicking here (ticket valid for 12 months from the date of purchase)
  Tel: 02 62 34 59 60

• Drawing the Sea
  Drawing the Sea invites young and old to dive into the lagoon of Saline-les-Bains to observe fish and corals, then draw underwater their own magical painting thanks to a special board. Guided by a passionate team, they discover how to protect the marine world and leave with their colorful work as well as a small souvenir video of their adventure.
  Hours: Open daily except Sunday - from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. 2-hour activity with 10-minute breaks every half hour (from 6 years old).
  Rates: €25 per person. Online booking by clicking here
  Tel: 06 92 98 43 95

• The Luge Park
  Located at 1500m altitude on the road to Maïdo, in the heart of a cryptomeria forest, it offers an exceptional natural setting for a family or friends outing. The park's main attraction is the summer luge, a descent on a stainless steel rail that winds through lush vegetation. Accessible from 3 years old accompanied by an adult, this activity provides thrilling sensations in complete safety thanks to a manual braking system. The park also offers other activities for young and old: supervised pony rides for children, introduction to archery, remote-controlled boat piloting in a basin, rides on an all-terrain electric scooter track.
  Hours: Open Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM.
  Please note hours and opening days may change depending on weather conditions.
  Rates (tiered): €3 for one run, €11 for 4 runs, €25 for 10 runs.
  Tel: 02 62 25 52 43

Day 14: Leave your tourist accommodation no later than 3 hours 30 minutes before takeoff and return your rental car before ... at the airport agency (allow 40 minutes to 1 hour travel time from your accommodation depending on traffic) for your return flight to PARIS (flight to be booked by yourself – flight number and flight time to be specified to us once tickets are booked).