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Reunion Island: A Journey to the Heart of the Indian Ocean
Introduction to the Ultimate Island
Located 210 kilometers from Mauritius, Reunion Island is not just any other exotic island lt is a concentration of the best that the world has to offer ail in one place
Covering only 2512 sq kms, the island offers a tremendous mixture of wild nature and authentic culture. With 40% of its territory classified as World Heritage by UNESCO, its diversity delivers the impossible dream of being able to circumnavigate the ‘world’ in Just a few days. From the minute you arrive, you will immediately sense the extraordinary diversity of the cultures that live in perfect harmony on the island.
As you travel around, you will experience the cultural richness, from Asian cuisine to Creole markets, and from Buddhist to Tamil and Christian traditions.
The contrasting experiences are unique in that, in only a few hours, you can be in the expansive volcanic lunar landscapes, then in the translucent waters of the lagoons or enjoying the feeling of being on top of the world in the lush green vegetation of one of the picturesque craters.
ln just a few days one can really enjoy an exceptional array of experiences, emotions and sensations on this unique island.
INTENSELY BLUE
Under the warmth of the southern hemisphere sun, you can relax on the white sandy beaches of Reunion Island. With its turquoise waters protected by a 30 kilometers coral reef, the island’s lagoons hint at the colorful schools of fish that you can discover with a mask and a snorkel. Gazing out into the blue of the Indian Ocean from the beach, or on-board a specially organized whale watching cruise, from June to the End of September, you can enjoy spectacular sights of Humpback Whales as they return from the Atlantic to warmer climes to mate and calf.
A PARADISE FOR OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Reunion Island is a dynamic destination with so many leisure and cultural activities to suit the soft adventurer or even the most hardened athlete, you will never get bored. The island is a wonderful natural playground, with over 1900 kilometers of combined in land and coastal trails to be explored safely by foot, on horseback or by mountain bike.
The myriad of trails offers the opportunity for visitors to explore with or without a mountain guide and can last for a mere few hours or several days. Some trails offer a stop off in one of the 31 hiking lodges in the heart of Reunion island’s natural surroundings.
The island is home to countless waterfalls, rivers and lagoons which ail provide the perfect playground for the many water sports activities available. Try an airboat, white water rafting or have fun kayak jumping, aquatic hiking, canyoning or abseiling down a waterfall.
The warm waters of the Indian Ocean provide a haven for scuba diving, deep sea fishing, and in the shallow waters of the lagoon, stand up paddle boarding, and snorkeling
The fun does not stop there with caving, mountain climbing, cycling, Segway, Elliptigo stand up cycling and golf featuring highly on the list of activities. There are also a number of gardens and museums on the island waiting to be visited, and for those interested in turtles, a visit to the turtle sanctuary in Saint Leu is a must Many more of the region’s marine species can be safely observed at the Aquarium in Saint-Gilles. Other places of interest to visit would be the Bourbon Pointu café in the Maison Rouge area or the 4D cinema at the Cité du Volcan
A birds-eye view of Reunion island’s breath taking scenery can be savoured from the air either by helicopter, glider or a paraglider.
Ali activities are safely supervised by experienced professionals but are ail guaranteed to thrill.
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