Guided Van Tour in Saint-Paul from Piton Maïdo, Reunion Island
Come and enjoy a guided day trip to discover Saint-Paul from the Piton Maïdo!
Practical information
Course of events
Departure from residence around 6:30 am (important as the upper reaches of the island are quickly covered by clouds).
7:30 am - Le Belvédère du Maïdo, one of the most spectacular viewpoints over the Cirque de Mafate and its ilets, as well as the Piton des Neiges, the highest point on the island.
9:00 am - Discovery workshop at Doudou's geranium distillery
10:15 am - Cooking workshop and rhum arrangé at Domaine des Hirondelles and/or Enlèr Pied'Bois, a tree-climbing park for the more active.
Lunch at Chez Doudou in Petite-France, a Creole restaurant (meal not included in tour price).
3:30 pm - Musée de Villèle, in the heights of Saint-Paul, housed in the former mansion of a large plantation and the Chapelle Pointue (pointed chapel)
5:00 pm - The Garden of Eden, at L'Ermitage, a tropical botanical garden 5 minutes from the lagoon.
Return to residence for arrival around 6:30pm (depending on weather and traffic).
Activity requirements
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
The activity is not recommended for people with disabilities.
Special terms
Entrance fees to museums and places of interest, meal expenses and paid tastings are not included in the price of the tour unless specified.
Please specify the age of the children so that we can provide suitable seats if necessary.
Included
- Transport with driver/guide
Excluded
- Lunch
- Drinks or snack on sites
- Museum entry
- Any paying site to visit
Do not forget to bring
- Warm clothing
- Waterproof jacket
- Solar protections
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About the activity
Experience a guided day trip to Saint-Paul from the Piton Maïdo!
Discover the natural and cultural wonders of Reunion Island on an unforgettable guided excursion from the Piton Maïdo. You'll start your day early, before the island's heights are covered by clouds, and embark on an unforgettable adventure.
The Piton Maïdo, rising to an altitude of around 2,200 meters, offers a breathtaking view from its belvedere. You'll marvel at the breathtaking view of the Cirque de Mafate and the island's highest point, Piton des Neiges.
Pass through a magnificent tamarind forest, perfect for a picnic break and also offering access to numerous outdoor activities. After this panoramic exploration, your Reunion Island excursion will immerse you in local craftsmanship with a workshop on geranium distillation. Then you'll have the choice of a cooking workshop and rhum arrangé, a typical Reunion Island drink, or, for the more sporty, a session of accrobranche!
Continue your cultural discoveries with a visit to the Villèle museum, where you'll discover a wealth of period objects and learn about the history of the island's inhabitants. Then round off your day in style with a relaxing stroll through the Garden of Eden, a tropical botanical garden!
This guided tour of Piton Maïdo promises a rich variety of discoveries, for memories that will last a lifetime!