Détails de l'excursion à terre

Piton Maido & Handicraft Market

Pointe Des Galets, Réunion

Piton Maido & Handicraft Market

DÉTAILS

  • 41/2
    h Estimate Duration

OVERVIEW

Revel in mesmerizing scenery and magnificent vistas on this entrancing tour that explores the western region of Réunion Island and includes visits to a small handmade geranium production and a shopping center near Le Port. Journey approximately 90 minutes to the dramatic volcano Piton Maïdo and take in striking views of the Cirque of Mafate, which encompasses over 22,000 acres of nearly untouched wilderness. During an approximately 45-minute stop, discover that the cirque includes some 15 small villages, home to approximately 700 citizens, and that it’s a haven for hikers and nature lovers. Gaze in awe at Piton des Neiges, the highest mountain in the Indian Ocean, before continuing to a local geranium plantation to explore the traditional production and distillation methods used to create the flower’s alluring perfume. You’ll savor time on your own at the shopping center near Le Port.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Ascend to the summit of volcanic Piton Maïdo and gaze over the astonishing Cirque of Mafate.
• Survey thousands of acres of Mafate’s pristine wilderness, which is home to only some 700 inhabitants.
• Wonder at views of Piton des Neiges, the Indian Ocean’s highest peak.
• Tour a geranium plantation to understand how aromatic perfume is extracted from these flowers.
• Shop the busy shopping center near Le Port.


HELPFUL HINTS

• Wear casual, lightweight, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
• Bring an umbrella or poncho, a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
• Carry a bottle of water, as you may require hydration.

Need to Know:

Note: This tour includes approximately two hours of moderate walking/standing, plus any additional walking at the guest’s discretion during free time. There will be some steps and uneven surfaces to negotiate. The tour is not available to guests who utilize a wheelchair. Guests with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their personal level of ability and stamina. Due to the altitude, the tour is not suitable for guests with cardiac problems or those who have a pacemaker. The tour includes some curving roads, so guests who are prone to motion sickness are cautioned to take the necessary precautions before the commencement of the tour.

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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES

Type d'excursion :

Visites de villes et panorama
Excursions observation de la faune
Magasinage

Niveau d'activité :

Titre de l'image
  • 1
    Facile
  • 2
    Moyen
  • 3
    Difficile
Tours with this activity level involve a considerable amount of physical activity such as substantial walking over cobblestone streets, uneven or steep terrain, climbing stairs, or extended periods of standing. Not recommended for guests with physical limitations. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are recommended.
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