Piton Maido & Handicraft Market

Revel in mesmerizing scenery and magnificent vistas on this entrancing tour that explores the western region of Réunion Island and includes visits to a geranium factory and a handicraft market.

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 Saint-Paul handicraft market, where you can browse stalls that showcase local embroidery, palm-leaf hats and purses, tablecloths from Madagascar and numerous other regional products. Soak up the vibrant ambiance and absorb the rich aromas and heady spices that pervade this quaint market, so typical of magical Réunion Island.