Planning a visit to Réunion Island and want to make the most of your time? Terres Metisses caters to both individual travelers (FIT) and groups, offering a variety of day trips and shore excursions designed to suit your interests and timeframe. Whether you have a few hours or a full day to spare, their experienced, local guides will ensure you experience the best of Réunion.

Here’s a glimpse into some of Terres Metisses’ most popular tours:

Saint Denis City Tour & the Aquarium de la Réunion

• Tour the vibrant capital city, Saint Denis.
• Explore the Jardin de l’Etat, a beautiful botanical garden.
• Admire the unique Creole architecture along Rue de Paris and Avenue de la Victoire.
• Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
• Visit the Aquarium de la Réunion and see the underwater world of the Indian Ocean up close.

The Piton de la Fournaise Volcano & Local Delights

• Journey along the scenic west coast to Saint-Pierre.
• Ascend the Plaine des Cafres, a verdant plateau, and view the Volcano Forest Road’s unique landscapes.
• Take in panoramic views from Nez de Boeuf, overlooking the Rivière des Remparts valley.
• Witness the otherworldly beauty of the Plaine des Sables, a vast volcanic plain.
• Reach the Pas de Bellecombe, another viewpoint offering stunning vistas of the Enclos Fouqué caldera and the majestic Piton de la Fournaise volcano.
• Enjoy a traditional lunch prepared over a wood fire at a local family’s home.
• Learn the secrets behind Réunion’s iconic rhum arrangé in a beautiful Creole garden.
• Take home your very own bottle of this delicious rum as a souvenir.

Saint Denis City Tour and East Coast Vanilla & Sugarcane Experiences

• Explore Saint Denis, including the Jardin de l’Etat and Creole architecture.
• Head to the east coast for a fascinating visit to a vanilla plantation, learning about this orchid that has made Réunion famous.
• Enjoy lunch at a charming farm inn.
• Take a countryside walk with a local guide, who will share stories about the island’s people and endemic plants.
• Learn about the cultivation and harvesting of sugarcane, a cornerstone of Réunion’s agriculture.
• Conclude your day with a rum tasting.

Exploring the Piton de la Fournaise Volcano and Cité du Volcan

• Follow the scenic west coast to Saint-Pierre and ascend the Plaine des Cafres.
• Travel the Volcano Forest Road, witnessing its lunar landscapes.
• Enjoy the bird’s eye view of the Rivière des Remparts valley from Nez de Boeuf.
• Reach the Pas de Bellecombe for panoramic views of the Piton de la Fournaise and the Enclos Fouqué caldera.
• Lunch at a local restaurant.
• Explore the interactive exhibits at the Cité du Volcan, a must-see and fun attraction to understand Réunion’s volcanic history. Includes a simulated lava tunnel and a 4D cinema where you can experience the island’s volcanic activity.

Contact Olivier at Terres Metisses to plan your Réunion adventures.