15 days in Reunion Island Itinerary

Saint-Philippe is a commune in the French overseas department of Réunion. On the 7th (Sat), don't miss a visit to Quai de Sel - Ancien Port, surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, and then stroll through Anse des Cascades. On your second day here, take in the dramatic natural features at Route des Laves, take a peaceful walk through Foret de Mare Longue, and then admire the natural beauty at Jardin des Parfums et des Epices.

To find maps, reviews, and tourist information, read Saint-Philippe road trip website.

Florence, Italy to Saint-Philippe is an approximately 20-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Réunion Time, which is usually a 3 hour difference. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sun) so you can go by car to Saint-Pierre.

Saint-Pierre is the third-largest commune in the French overseas department of Réunion. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Saint-Pierre: Namaste Catamaran (in Le Port), Piton de Fournaise (in Saint-Benoit) and Cascade de Grand Galet (in Saint-Joseph). And it doesn't end there: admire the natural beauty at Domaine Du Cafe Grille, examine the collection at La Cite du Volcan, contemplate the geological forces at Pas de Bellecombe, and get outside with Fly 974 Tandem.

To see other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Saint-Pierre trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Saint-Philippe to Saint-Pierre in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Cilaos.

Cilaos is a town and commune on the French island of Réunion in the Indian Ocean. Explore Cilaos' surroundings by going to Maido (in Saint-Paul), Saint-Leu (Azurtech Parapente & Scubananas Reunion Plongee) and Saint-Gilles-Les-Bains (Plage de l'Ermitage, Reunion Bike Aventure, &more). There's still lots to do: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Piton des Neiges, delve into the lush surroundings at Foret de Bebour, relax and rejuvenate at Run Alti Cryo, and admire the majestic nature at La Roche Merveilleuse.

To see maps, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, use the Cilaos day trip planning website.

You can drive from Saint-Pierre to Cilaos in 1.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) so you can drive to Saint-Denis.

Venture out of the city with trips to Hell-Bourg (Canyoning, Envergure Reunion & Point de vue sur le trou de fer), Saint-Leu (Trou du Souffleur, Kelonia, &more) and Aquarium de la Reunion (in Saint-Gilles-Les-Bains).

To see where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Saint-Denis route maker website.

Getting from Cilaos to Saint-Denis by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 21°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) so you can travel back home.