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Réunion: the Volcano Island: 6-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

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The 6-day version for September: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 5-day plan · 6-day plan · 7-day plan · best time to go.

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6
days
322 km
distance
11.8 h
driving
30
curated stops

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Day 1 Saint-Denis

6 curated stops
Transit
0h30
Finish
~14:50
Temperature
17.3°C–21.4°C
Rainy days
~5
Daylight
11.9h
09:00
Cathedral of Saint-Denis Saint-Sauveur read more map ↗
Feel the grandeur of colonial-era Catholic architecture.
50 min · Saint-Denis
10:00
Grand Mosque Noor al Islam search map ↗
Experience serene Islamic architecture and peaceful ambiance.
50 min · Saint-Denis
11:00
Chapelle de l'Immaculée Conception read more map ↗
Admire elegant 19th-century Catholic devotion.
50 min · Saint-Denis
12:00
Léon Dierx Museum search map ↗
View local and international art in a colonial villa.
50 min · Saint-Denis · €2.00, free on the first Sunday each month.
open: Tu-Su 09:00-17:30
13:00
Jardin de l'Etat read more map ↗
Wander lush botanical gardens from the 18th century.
50 min · Saint-Denis
14:00
Église Notre Dame de La Délivrance paroisse-delivrance.re read more map ↗
See neo-Gothic spires reaching for the sky.
50 min · Saint-Denis
Overnight here
e.g. Pension Aïssa · Tulip Inn Sainte-Clotilde La Réunion
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 2 Around Saint-Denis

6 curated stops
Transit
0h30
Finish
~14:50
Temperature
17.3°C–21.4°C
Rainy days
~5
Daylight
11.9h
09:00
Pagoda Lisi Tong search map ↗
Discover tranquil East Asian design from 1896.
50 min · Saint-Denis
10:00
Villa du Général search map ↗
Feel the charm of excellent créole vernacular architecture.
50 min · Saint-Denis
11:00
L'ancien Hôtel de Ville search map ↗
Observe historic municipal building with interrupted construction.
50 min · Saint-Denis
12:00
Banque de La Réunion search map ↗
Spot the island's oldest enterprise in colonial style.
50 min · Saint-Denis
13:00
Palais Rontaunay search map ↗
Stroll through a prestigious créole vernacular mansion.
50 min · Saint-Denis
14:00
Hôtel de la Préfecture search map ↗
Walk through the island's oldest French colonial warehouse.
50 min · Saint-Denis
Overnight here
e.g. Pension Aïssa · Tulip Inn Sainte-Clotilde La Réunion
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 3 Around Saint-Denis

6 curated stops
Transit
0h36
Finish
~15:35
Temperature
17.3°C–21.4°C
Rainy days
~5
Daylight
11.9h
09:00
Villa Mas search map ↗
Marvel at a colonial villa's exemplary portico.
50 min · Saint-Denis
10:00
Villa Déramond-Barre search map ↗
Explore another standout colonial vernacular home.
50 min · Saint-Denis
11:00
Artothèque search map ↗
Enjoy rotating contemporary art exhibitions every two months.
50 min · Saint-Denis · Free
12:00
Casino Saint-Denis search map ↗
Try your luck or enjoy dining with ocean views.
90 min · Saint-Denis
13:40
La Barachois search map ↗
Stroll waterfront promenade lined with historic cannons.
50 min · Saint-Denis
14:45
Jardin de Cendrillon iledelareunion.net map ↗
Relax in a créole garden of flowers, fruits and spices.
50 min · Saint-Denis
Overnight here
e.g. Pension Aïssa · Tulip Inn Sainte-Clotilde La Réunion
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 4 Saint-Denis

3 curated stops
Transit
1h57
Finish
~15:40
Temperature
17.3°C–21.4°C
Rainy days
~5
Daylight
11.9h
09:50
Cinéma Ritz cinepalmes.com map ↗
Watch a film in a classic movie theater setting.
90 min · Saint-Denis
11:30
Théâtre Vollard vollard.com map ↗
Experience live performances from a renowned island troupe.
90 min · Saint-Denis
13:20
Parc du Colorado search map ↗
Enjoy jogging, hiking, golf or picnics in this recreation area.
90 min · Saint-Denis
Overnight: Salazie
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 5 Cilaos

5 curated stops
Transit
4h28
Finish
~17:50
Temperature
17.3°C–21.4°C
Rainy days
~5
Daylight
11.9h
11:40
Trou de Fer read more map ↗
Feel awe at towering waterfalls plunging into a deep basin.
50 min · Cilaos
13:10
Piton des Neiges read more map ↗
Challenge yourself hiking to Réunion's highest peak.
50 min · Cilaos
14:25
Cirque de Cilaos read more map ↗
You will see dramatic cliffs and lush greenery in the heart of Réunion's volcanic landscape.
50 min · Cilaos
15:55
Cirque de Mafate read more map ↗
Gaze at remote mountains and rugged cliffs.
50 min · Cilaos
17:00
Plaine des Sables read more
Experience a vast, moon-like mineral plateau.
50 min · Cilaos
Overnight here
e.g. Gîte de Bélouve · Maison de la Montagne
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 6 Around Cilaos

3 curated stops
Transit
3h49
Finish
~13:25
Temperature
17.3°C–21.4°C
Rainy days
~5
Daylight
11.9h
09:00
Piton de la Fournaise read more map ↗
Witness the world's active volcano from a safe distance.
50 min · Cilaos
10:30
Grand Galet Falls en.reunion.fr read more map ↗
Relax in a natural swimming pool under the falls.
50 min · Cilaos
11:35
Forêt de Bélouve search
Discover lush rainforest plants and towering ferns.
50 min · Cilaos
12:25
Relais Des Plaines search map ↗
Savor French cuisine with local Réunion twists.
60 min · Cilaos
open: M Th–Sa 11:15–15:00, 18:30–00:00; Su Tu 11:15–15:00; closed Wednesdays
Overnight here
e.g. Gîte de Bélouve · Maison de la Montagne
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

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