Boat tour
Dolphins & whales
Off the west coast, spinner dolphins come play at the bow of boats. In season (June–September), humpback whales migrate to Réunion waters to give birth. Half-day tour, from dawn.
Le Vacoa
Activities & discoveries
What to do, what to see, what to eat.
The island is vast and varied. We'll be happy to point you to the right providers — the ones we choose for their craft and their welcome.
Bird’s-eye view
Helicopter tour
Take off from the Saint-Gilles heliport and fly over the lagoon, the cirques, the Piton de la Fournaise. An unforgettable way to grasp the geography of an island that defies categories.
Bird’s-eye view
Paragliding
The sky of Saint-Leu, 20 minutes from La Saline, is one of the most beautiful paragliding sites in the world. Tandem flight with a certified instructor, landing on the beach. For everyone, no experience needed.
Active volcano
Piton de la Fournaise
One of the most active volcanoes in the world, 2h30 drive from Le Vacoa. Hike to the Dolomieu crater, lunar landscapes, recent lava flows. An absolute must.
Cirques & forests
Hiking
Three cirques, three moods. Mafate (the wildest, foot access only), Salazie (the greenest, with its waterfalls), Cilaos (the winemaking, with hot springs and peaks). We prepare routes and tips according to season.
Beneath the lagoon
Scuba diving
Our partner clubs — Submarine, Cereps, Escapade, Aress — offer try-dives, explorations and training from beginner to instructor level. Coral reefs, drop-offs, shark watching at the reef edge.
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Sea & lagoon
- Snorkeling at the lagoon (gear provided)
- Dolphin & whale watching in season
- Scuba diving — Submarine, Cereps, Escapade
- Stand-up paddle & kayak
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In the air
- Helicopter island tour
- Paragliding over the lagoon
- Skydiving (nearby)
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Land & volcanoes
- Piton de la Fournaise
- Cirque hikes (Salazie, Mafate, Cilaos)
- Cycling & mountain biking
- Tennis & golf nearby