Réunion🇷🇪 | best attractionsDiscover the 8 Best attractions Across Réunion

How many to visit: I advise 4 to 6 attractions over a week. The mountain roads are slow and the weather often flips by midday, so a packed list leaves you staring at fog from a car. Fewer stops mean you can hold a morning in reserve for the day the cloud lifts.Choosing by travel style: Hikers should put the cirques and volcano first, since the trails with ferns, wet rock and thin cold air are the island's real draw. Beach-minded travelers can lean on the west coast lagoon, where the water is warm and shallow but swimming is restricted in many spots because of shark-related rules. Mixed travelers should take one big hike, one volcano dawn and one slow coastal day. Visiting a rum distillery or a vanilla farm fills rainy afternoons well.Budget: Budget €50 to 90 a day on a backpacker's plan. Gîte … read more 👉

How many to visit: I advise 4 to 6 attractions over a week. The mountain roads are slow and the weather often flips by midday, so a packed list leaves you staring at fog from a car. Fewer stops mean you can hold a morning in reserve for the day the cloud lifts.Choosing by travel style: Hikers should put the cirques and volcano first, since the trails with ferns, wet rock and thin cold air are the island's real draw. Beach-minded travelers can lean on the west coast lagoon, where the water is warm and shallow but swimming is restricted in many spots because of shark-related rules. Mixed travelers should take one big hike, one volcano dawn and one slow coastal day. Visiting a rum distillery or a vanilla farm fills rainy afternoons well.Budget: Budget €50 to 90 a day on a backpacker's plan. Gîte beds cost about €20 to 30 a night and a dinner there with half board adds around €25 to 40. Most trails and viewpoints are free, while guided hikes run about €40 to 80 per person, helicopter flights over the cirques about €100 to 200, and distillery or farm tours about €8 to 15. Buses (Car Jaune) cost roughly €2 to 6 a ride but run infrequently, and a rental car costs €35 to 60 a day.Safety and culture: Check Météo-France alerts and trail closures daily, since rockfall and flash floods follow heavy rain. Carry layers, a headlamp and at least 2 liters of water, as phone signal vanishes in Mafate. Never swim in unsupervised, off-lagoon waters, because of sharks and strong currents. Greet people with a polite “bonjour,” and expect an easy, mixed Creole, Indian, Chinese and European culture. Take your trash with you from trails, which is expected and keeps the tracks clean for everyone.