Réunion is one of the most extraordinary islands in the world — a French overseas territory in the Indian Ocean, just east of Madagascar, where an active volcano, dramatic mountain cirques, lush tropical forests, and pristine beaches combine to create one of the most diverse and spectacular natural environments on earth. Piton de la Fournaise is one of the world's most active volcanoes — erupting several times a year — and one of the most accessible, with marked trails leading to the crater rim for extraordinary views of lava flows and volcanic landscapes.

The three cirques — Mafate, Cilaos, and Salazie — are among the most dramatic landscapes in the Indian Ocean, carved by ancient volcanic activity into extraordinary amphitheatres of rock, forest, and waterfall. Cirque de Mafate is accessible only on foot or by helicopter, making it one of the most remote and extraordinary hiking destinations in Africa. Verified local Ambassadors guide every step of this extraordinary Réunion journey.