Reunion Family Adventure: Volcano, Lagoons & Waterfalls

Today the family enjoys the turquoise lagoon and sea turtles. The children swim and snorkel in the calm, protected turquoise lagoon and marine reserve, spotting colourful fish over the coral reefs, and build sandcastles on the beautiful beach. The family visits the Kelonia sea turtle centre, where children see and learn about sea turtles and their conservation, a wonderful, memorable experience. You might explore the charming coastal town of Saint-Leu. The lagoon and turtles delight all ages. As the sun sets over the ocean, you savour the glorious colours together. This evening, dine on Creole cuisine. Rest well, the children full of stories of turtles and fish, ready to explore the active volcano tomorrow.

Today the family explores spectacular waterfalls and dramatic mountain scenery. You ascend to the breathtaking Maido viewpoint, high above the coast, gazing down into the remote, roadless cirque of Mafate, an amazing sight for children, or explore the lush cirque of Salazie, taking in cascading waterfalls such as the Voile de la Mariee and the charming heritage village of Hell-Bourg. You enjoy gentle nature walks amid the lush forests and dramatic scenery. The waterfalls and scenery amaze the family. As the day ends, you return to your hotel. This evening, dine on Creole cuisine. Rest well, the children full of the island's dramatic scenery, ready to explore the awesome volcano and lava tubes tomorrow.

Today the family journeys to the volcano region and adventures through a lava tube. You travel up to the volcano region, high in the mountains, taking in the dramatic changing scenery. You explore a lava tube (tunnel de lave), crawling and walking through tunnels formed by flowing lava with a guide and helmets, a thrilling, real-life adventure children love, and might visit the Maison du Volcan to learn about Piton de la Fournaise. The lava tube and adventure are thrilling. As the day ends, you settle into your accommodation in the volcano region. This evening, dine on Creole cuisine and enjoy the cool mountain air. Rest well amid the dramatic scenery, the children full of their lava-tube adventure, ready to explore the awesome volcano tomorrow.

Today the family explores the awesome active Piton de la Fournaise volcano. You drive up the dramatic road across the otherworldly Plaine des Sables, a Mars-like landscape of red and black volcanic terrain that amazes children, to Pas de Bellecombe, on the rim of the vast caldera, gazing over the immense crater and the smoking volcano, an awe-inspiring sight. You walk across the otherworldly lava fields, exploring the dramatic volcanic landscape, a real-life adventure for all ages. The drama and adventure are wonderful. As the day ends, you return to your accommodation. This evening, dine on Creole cuisine, the children full of stories of the volcano. Rest well amid the dramatic scenery, ready for a final day of family fun and relaxation.

Today the family enjoys a final day of nature and fun. You might take a boat or walk at the beautiful Grand Etang lake amid lush forest, enjoy a gentle nature walk to a waterfall, or return to the west coast to relax on the turquoise lagoon, swimming, snorkelling and building sandcastles. You savour the dramatic beauty and warm culture of Reunion together. It is a lovely finale to your family adventure. As the sun sets over the ocean or mountains, you savour the glorious colours together. This evening, enjoy a final family dinner, savouring the delicious flavours of Reunion, reflecting on your fascinating island adventure. Rest well ahead of your departure, the volcano, lagoon and waterfalls of Reunion vivid in the children's memory.

After a final morning in beautiful Reunion, perhaps a last swim in the lagoon or a final viewpoint, the family journeys to Roland Garros Airport near Saint-Denis for your onward international departure. The family leaves having shared a fascinating, dramatic adventure on Reunion, swimming in the turquoise lagoon and meeting sea turtles, exploring the awesome active volcano and lava tubes, discovering spectacular waterfalls and lush cirques, and enjoying gentle adventures amid dramatic scenery. The memories stay vivid long after you land, the turquoise lagoon and turtles, the awesome volcano and lava fields, the lava-tube adventure, and the spectacular waterfalls. Reunion offers a safe, dramatic and adventure-filled family holiday on a fascinating island, and you depart together, treasuring the shared memories, and already dreaming of a return to this spectacular island.