Accommodation
Tsilaosa Hotel
In the heart of Cilaos village Ringed by the peaks of the cirque Cosy…
From€ 130per night
Island destination
The Cirques
Three vast collapsed calderas - Cilaos, Mafate and Salazie - ring the island's heart with cathedral peaks, thermal springs, Creole villages and some of the finest trekking in the Indian Ocean.
◷ Best time April to November
◎ 7 to 14 nights
☼ Wildlife, beaches and island travel
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Best timeApril to NovemberDry season, ideal weather
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Ideal length7 to 14 nightsRecommended stay
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Best forWildlife, beaches and island travelNature, adventure and relaxation
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RegionIndian OceanRéunion / Indian Ocean
Where to stay
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Accommodation
LUX* Saint Gilles
Direct beachfront on Boucan Canot Three restaurants and a beach bar LUX* Me spa…
From€ 250per night
Accommodation
Le Blue Margouillat Seaview Hotel
Adults-oriented boutique of 14 rooms Celebrated seaview restaurant Saltwater pool and tropical gardens Above…
From€ 160per night
Things to do
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Adventure
Piton de la Fournaise Volcano Hike
Cross the lunar Plaine des Sables to the rim of one of the world's…
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Adventure
Cirque de Mafate Trek
Trek into Mafate, the caldera reachable only on foot or by helicopter, staying in…
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Scenic
Helicopter Flight over Cirques & Volcano
The single best way to grasp Réunion - a scenic flight over all three…
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Suggested packages
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7 Nights
Réunion Volcano & Cirques Explorer
A week for active travellers: the Piton de la Fournaise volcano, a trek into…
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7 Nights
Réunion Beach & Adventure
The easygoing island in a week - the L'Hermitage lagoon, a scenic helicopter flight…
FromOn request
Climate & quick facts
When to go to Réunion
A French island of two climates: a warmer, drier west coast for beaches and a cooler, wetter highland interior. May-Nov is best for hiking and the volcano; Dec-Mar is warmer and wetter with a cyclone risk.
Rainfall & temperature
Rainfall Avg high °C
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Best time to travelMay to November (cooler, drier)
Indicative monthly averages. Sea temperature ranges 24-28°C; daytime highs 25-31°C.
Flight timeApprox. 4-5h from Johannesburg (usually via Mauritius, ~45min hop)
Time zoneUTC+4 (RET)
LanguageFrench & Creole
CurrencyEuro (EUR)
VisaVisa required (French overseas territory)
Best monthsMay to November (cooler, drier)
Sea temperature24-28°C year-round
Overview
Three vast collapsed calderas – Cilaos, Mafate and Salazie – ring the island’s heart with cathedral peaks, thermal springs, Creole villages and some of the finest trekking in the Indian Ocean.
Why visit The Cirques
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Handpicked lodges and hotels
See memorable landscapes and wildlife.
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Tailor-made island routing
Every route can feel different.
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Consultant-reviewed planning
Local expertise shapes the journey.
Best time to go
Your consultant will advise the best season based on your interests, dates and preferred route.
Dry seasonApril to November
Green seasonLush landscapes and fewer crowds
Travel noteMatched to lodge availability
How to get there
Routing, transfers and flight connections are planned around your dates and preferred lodges.
FlightsMain gateway routing
ConnectionsDomestic or island transfers
TransfersPrivate or shared options
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