The tour of the island in two weeks

Arrival in Saint-Denis, transfer to a hotel on the west coast. Free day, sunbathing, beach and relaxation. Aperitif, sunset followed by a Creole meal in a waterfront restaurant at the Hermitage.

Beach day and sports activities, diving, water skiing, wholesale fishing, paragliding in St. Leu, whale exit (season) or dolphins (all year round), boat trip, boat-bubble... In the evening, dinner on the water side.

Car rental and exploration of the West. Departure early in the morning to the viewpoint of the Mado. A short swim in the basins of Saint-Gilles. Visit the Villèle Museum, the Garden of Eden or the Aquarium. Stroll on the port of Saint-Gilles in the late afternoon.

Departure for Saint-Pierre with lunch on the marina. Stroll through the streets of the city, visit temples, then drive to the Wild South, on the spice route. Swimming in the Manapany basin. Crossing the Grand Brûlé. Night in Sainte-Rose or in the South.

Departure early in the morning to Plaine des Cafres, then on the road to the volcano. Photos from the Bellecombe pass for the lazy, descent to Formica Léo for the reasonable, ascent of the volcano for the sportsmen. Overnight in a guest room and meal at a table d'hôtes in the Plains region. Or walk from the Great Basin and spend the night in a cottage at the bottom of the river.

Nature and hiking day. Visit the Belouve forest and the Trou de Fer, then hike down to the villages of Hell-Bourg or Salazie. Visit of the village and the circus.

Departure from Salazie to Mafate via the Col de Fourche. Bus ride to the pass, then walk down and spend the night in the middle of nature, in Marla (2h30 walk) or La Nouvelle (3h walk). Overnight in a mountain cottage.

Departure from Mafate to Cilaos via the Tabit pass, 3 hours walk. Transfer by bus to the village of Cilaos, visit the village and craftsmen, purchase local products. Night in Cilaos or descent to the coast. The most courageous will attack the Piton des Neiges in the process, and during the night.

A day at Louis, a small hike (Red Bras, Trois-Sources) or a great feeling as canyoning or climbing. In the evening, copious and roborative guest table type of duck to the lenses to recover from his travels.

Head east or Salazie for a day of whitewater rafting. Picnic/swimming by a waterfall or barbecue on the edge of a rampart. Canyoning, rafting or hydrospeed session in the rivers. Intellectuals will prefer to visit the village of Hell-Bourg, one of the most beautiful villages in France, the ecomuseum and the Folio house. Dinner at an Indian restaurant and overnight in the East.

Exploration of the Eastern region. Visit of a Tamil temple, vanilla production, sugar factory. Back to the West or the North.

Shopping day and outings, preferably a weekend. Guided tours of the marine cemetery, the Saint-Paul waterfront and the fairground market. Shopping also in the markets of Saint-Denis. Visit of the city of Saint-Denis. In the evening, a more festive atmosphere in a cocktail bar or theatre evening, casino or club. Preferably in Saint-Gilles.

Return from the beaches, for a good tan before the return. Horseback riding on the lagoon, swimming, water sports. An overview of the island in ULM or a helicopter (if you won the casino the night before), not forgetting the camera.

Back to the metropolis.