Travel guide · Réunion
Réunion: what to see and when to go
Réunion is a French island in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar, where an active volcano and three huge volcanic amphitheatres, the cirques, rise above lagoons and black-sand beaches. It is a piece of the EU in the tropics, with euros, French roads and healthcare, and one of the world's great hiking islands.
What to see and do on Réunion
Piton de la Fournaise
One of the world's most active volcanoes, with a lunar walk to the rim of its crater.
Cirque de Mafate
A valley with no roads, reached only on foot or by helicopter, with hamlets and mountain lodges.
Piton des Neiges
The island's highest summit (3,070 m), climbed overnight for sunrise above the clouds.
Cilaos and Salazie
Mountain villages with waterfalls, canyoning and Creole houses.
Saint-Gilles lagoon
Calm water protected by the reef for snorkelling; humpback whales pass from June to October.
Best time to go
The most pleasant months: May – Nov.
Getting there
| From | Flight time | Return flight |
|---|---|---|
| London | 13 hr | ≈ €600 · See flights |
| New York | 19 hr, 30 min | ≈ €750 · See flights |
| Los Angeles | 24 hr, 15 min | ≈ €860 · See flights |
| Dubai | 7 hr, 15 min | ≈ €430 · See flights |
| Singapore | 8 hr | ≈ €480 · See flights |
| Sydney | 12 hr, 30 min | ≈ €590 · See flights |
3 nights from London: ≈ €910 per person, flight and stay included.
Per person. Estimates from distance and local prices; real fares depend on your dates.
Essentials
- Country
- Réunion
- Currency
- Euro
- Good for
- mountains · nature · wild
- How long to stay
- 7–12 days
- Where to stay
- The west coast (Saint-Gilles, L'Hermitage) for sun and the lagoon, plus a few nights in Cilaos or Hell-Bourg for the mountains.Find a place to stay on Réunion
Plan your trip
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Frequently asked questions
What's the weather like on Réunion and when should you go?
The most pleasant months: May – Nov. Average highs range from 23° in July to 28° in January.
How many days do you need on Réunion?
7 to 12 days is enough to see the essentials without rushing.
What does a few days on Réunion cost?
Accommodation runs at around €100 per person per night. 3 nights from London: ≈ €910 per person, flight and stay included. The flight from London takes about 13 hr.
Where should you stay on Réunion?
The west coast (Saint-Gilles, L'Hermitage) for sun and the lagoon, plus a few nights in Cilaos or Hell-Bourg for the mountains.
