Hotel Du Centre
Included in your trip1 night, 272 Rue Maréchal Leclerc, Saint-Denis
Self-drive road trip · Réunion
Réunion Volcanoes & Cirques Fly-Drive
A spectacular island road trip through volcanic landscapes, tropical cirques, mountain villages and the beaches of Réunion.
- Duration10 Days / 9 Nights
- Stops5 Cities
- Start and finishRéunion Roland Garros Airport
- IncludedHotels + car
Per person, estimatedUS$675
About this road trip
Explore Réunion independently on a carefully paced loop from Roland Garros Airport. Discover the waterfalls of Salazie, the wild southern coast, the dramatic road to Cilaos and a relaxing finish beside the lagoon at Saint-Gilles.
Your 10 days at a glance
Your road trip, day by day
Every stop has a hotel already chosen for you. Open a stop to swap the hotel, add activities or stay longer. The price updates as you go.
Want more time somewhere? Open any stop and tap Add a night. Every day after it moves back, and your dates and price update automatically.
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Stay longer or shorter in Arrival in Saint-Denis
Your stay in Arrival in Saint-DenisDays 1–2
1 night10 days total
Each night you add pushes the rest of the trip back by a day. Your dates, hotels, car and price all update for you, and you can undo it anytime.
- 1Arrival
Arrival in Saint-Denis
Pick up your car at Zanzibar (ZNZ), from 10:00. It's yours for all 10 days.
Collect your compact automatic rental car at Roland Garros Airport and enjoy an easy first night near Saint-Denis.
Overnight: Hotel Du Centre
Your hotel in Arrival in Saint-Denis
6 hotels to choose fromYour free time
No set plans here. Wander, linger over dinner and let Arrival in Saint-Denis surprise you.
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Stay longer or shorter in Salazie and Hell-Bourg
Your stay in Salazie and Hell-BourgDays 2–4
2 Nights10 days total
Each night you add pushes the rest of the trip back by a day. Your dates, hotels, car and price all update for you, and you can undo it anytime.
- 2Drive day
Salazie and Hell-Bourg
Drive into the lush Cirque de Salazie for waterfalls, Creole architecture, gardens and relaxed mountain walks.
Overnight: Entre Deux Rêves, night 1 of 2
Your hotel in Salazie and Hell-Bourg
11 hotels to choose from
Entre Deux Rêves
Included in your trip2 Nights, 8 Impasse Du Margouillat, Saint-Leu
Your free time
No set plans here. Wander, linger over dinner and let Salazie and Hell-Bourg surprise you.
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Stay longer or shorter in Salazie to Saint-Pierre
Your stay in Salazie to Saint-PierreDays 4–6
2 Nights10 days total
Each night you add pushes the rest of the trip back by a day. Your dates, hotels, car and price all update for you, and you can undo it anytime.
- 4Drive day
Salazie to Saint-Pierre
Travel down the east coast toward Saint-Pierre, stopping at viewpoints and coastal villages.
Overnight: Lindsey Hôtel, night 1 of 2
- 5Full day
Volcano and the Wild South
Explore the volcano region or follow the lava coast, depending on weather and road conditions.
Overnight: Lindsey Hôtel, night 2 of 2
Your hotel in Salazie to Saint-Pierre
10 hotels to choose from
Lindsey Hôtel
Included in your trip2 Nights, 21 Bis Rue François Isautier, Saint-Pierre
Your free time
No set plans here. Wander, linger over dinner and let Salazie to Saint-Pierre surprise you.
Make this trip yours
Stay longer or shorter in Cilaos
Your stay in CilaosDays 6–8
2 Nights10 days total
Each night you add pushes the rest of the trip back by a day. Your dates, hotels, car and price all update for you, and you can undo it anytime.
- 6Drive day
Cilaos
Take the spectacular winding mountain road to Cilaos. Enjoy two nights for viewpoints, village life and optional hiking.
Overnight: Residence Hoteliere Otroiza, night 1 of 2
Your hotel in Cilaos
3 hotels to choose from
Residence Hoteliere Otroiza
9.0Exceptional
“Discover a charming gem in the heart of Cilaos where spacious, immaculate rooms, warm hospitality from the welcoming owner and staff, and convenient access to stunning hiking trails create an unforgettable mountain retreat. Guests consistently praise the excellent value, peaceful atmosphere, comfortable beds, and plentiful breakfast at this intimate property with private parking.”
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
Included in your trip2 Nights, 3 Rue du Pere Boiteau
Your free time
No set plans here. Wander, linger over dinner and let Cilaos surprise you.
Make this trip yours
Stay longer or shorter in Cilaos to Saint-Gilles
Your stay in Cilaos to Saint-GillesDays 8–10
2 Nights10 days total
Each night you add pushes the rest of the trip back by a day. Your dates, hotels, car and price all update for you, and you can undo it anytime.
- 8Drive day
Cilaos to Saint-Gilles
Descend carefully and continue to the west coast and the lagoon at Saint-Gilles-les-Bains.
Overnight: TAMA Hotel, night 1 of 2
- 9Full day
Saint-Gilles-les-Bains
Relax beside the lagoon or visit the Maïdo viewpoint when conditions permit.
Overnight: TAMA Hotel, night 2 of 2
Your hotel in Cilaos to Saint-Gilles
11 hotels to choose from
TAMA Hotel
7.6Good
“Experience comfort and convenience at this welcoming 3-star hotel in St-Gilles-les-Bains, where attentive staff greet you with genuine warmth. Well-equipped kitchenettes, spacious rooms, and a shared pool make it an ideal choice for guests seeking flexibility and great value, with the bonus of peaceful, leafy surroundings.”
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Bar
- Spa
Included in your trip2 Nights, 77, rue des navigateurs
Your free time
No set plans here. Wander, linger over dinner and let Cilaos to Saint-Gilles surprise you.
- 10Departure
Departure from Réunion
Return your car at Zanzibar by 10:00, then check in for your flight home.
Return the rental car at Roland Garros Airport in time for your onward flight.
Departure day · No overnight stay
Your car
A rental car is included for all 10 days. Want more room or comfort? Upgrade below.
Pick up, day 1Zanzibar (ZNZ), from 10:00
Return, day 9Zanzibar, by 10:00
Good to knowUnlimited miles. Rates assume a driver aged 30 or over.
What's in the price
Included
- • Nine nights of accommodation in the selected category
- • Rental car in the booked category
- • Unlimited mileage and standard insurance/CDW when included by the supplier
- • Day-by-day route plan and travel documents
- • Applicable taxes shown at booking
- • Local assistance where available
Not included
- • Flights unless selected
- • Fuel, tolls, parking and traffic fines
- • Rental deposit, excess, additional drivers and optional insurance
- • Meals, drinks, entrance fees and optional activities unless stated
- • Travel insurance, personal expenses and gratuities
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Estimated total, 2 travelersUS$1,350
