Shore Excursion Details

La Fournais Volcano

Pointe Des Galets, Reunion

La Fournais Volcano

DETAILS

  • 8
    hrs Estimate Duration
  • Meal

View a plethora of spectacular geological wonders on this enthralling tour of Réunion’s volcanically formed landscape.


Take a scenic drive along the coastline to Saint-Pierre and begin your ascent to the high plateau of Plaine des Cafres, where you’ll pass fields of heather and gentian, thick forests and small villages. Notice the cooling freshness of the coast gives way to the heat of the volcano and, from the nearly 6,800-foot summit of the Nez de Boeuf, delight in sweeping vistas across the valley to the Commerson Crater’s stunning caldera.


Stand in awe at the Pas de Bellecombe, a viewpoint perched atop a 492-foot cliff overlooking a volcanic valley that is reminiscent of the lunar surface and features more than 60 small craters spread around the larger Bory and Dolomieu Craters.


Following your unique exploration, visit La Cité du Volcan museum to obtain further insight on the island’s volcanoes before partaking in a delicious lunch at a nearby restaurant. You’ll long ponder Mother Nature’s raw power and her role in creating the bewitching landscapes of breathtaking Réunion.


Need to Know:

Note: This tour includes approximately two hours of moderate walking/standing. There will be some steps to negotiate. The tour is not available to guests who utilize a wheelchair. Guests with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their personal level of ability and stamina. Due to the altitude, the tour is not suitable for guests with cardiac problems or those who have a pacemaker. The tour includes some curving roads, so guests who are prone to motion sickness are cautioned to take the necessary precautions before the commencement of the tour. Travel time from the restaurant back to the ship is approximately 2 ½ hours by coach. Light weight clothing; an umbrella or poncho; sun cap; sunglasses, sunscreen and flat, comfortable walking shoes are suggested. It is also recommended that participants bring a bottle of water from the ship. The order of the sights viewed or visited may vary.

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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES

Excursion Type:

Adventure
Wildlife Tours

Activity Level:

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Tours with this activity level involve a considerable amount of physical activity such as substantial walking over cobblestone streets, uneven or steep terrain, climbing stairs, or extended periods of standing. Not recommended for guests with physical limitations. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are recommended.
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