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🇷🇪 Saint-Denis · Cilaos · Saint-Gilles, Réunion · International Tour

Réunion Highlights

Discover Réunion's icons — Saint-Denis · Cilaos · Saint-Gilles.

🗓️ 8N / 9D4.9 (341)🏨 4★🌤️ Best: Apr – Jun · Sep – Nov

Starting from

₹1,89,999 / person

Overview

From Piton de la Fournaise volcano to The three cirques — Mafate, Salazie & Cilaos, this 8-night Réunion itinerary strings together the icons of Saint-Denis · Cilaos · Saint-Gilles at a pace that leaves room to actually enjoy them — the route we refine every season from real traveller feedback.

Apr – Jun · Sep – Nov is the sweet spot for Réunion (Indian Ocean), and we plan departures from Surat around it — flights via Mumbai or Ahmedabad, 4★ hotels locked in writing, and this itinerary from ₹1,89,999 per person on twin sharing.

Explera's Surat desk runs the whole journey end to end — flights, stays, transfers, guided sightseeing, Réunion visa assistance and insurance — with a written day-by-day plan before you pay and a human on call 24/7 while you travel. Every departure is fully customisable to your dates, budget and travellers.

Trip highlights

Piton de la Fournaise volcano
The three cirques — Mafate, Salazie & Cilaos
A helicopter flight over the calderas
Saint-Gilles lagoon & beaches
Experienced local guide throughout

✓ What’s included

  • 8 nights' 4★ stay with daily breakfast
  • Return airport transfers
  • Sightseeing & tours as per the itinerary
  • Réunion visa assistance & documentation
  • Explera 24/7 on-trip support

✗ What’s excluded

  • International/domestic airfare unless specified in the inclusions
  • Visa fees, travel insurance and any airport taxes not mentioned
  • Personal expenses — laundry, tips, mini-bar, phone calls and shopping
  • Anything not listed under "What’s included"
  • GST (5%) and TCS as applicable under Indian tax rules
  • Cost escalation due to currency fluctuation or fuel surcharge before travel

Day-wise itinerary

1

Day 1

Arrive Saint-Denis

Meet & greet at the airport, transfer to your hotel and an evening at leisure to settle in.

2

Day 2

Piton de la Fournaise volcano

Head out early for Piton de la Fournaise volcano; your driver and guide plan the day around the light and the crowds.

3

Day 3

The three cirques

Today is The three cirques — Mafate, Salazie & Cilaos — one of the stops travellers rate highest on this route — followed by an evening at leisure.

4

Day 4

A helicopter flight over the calderas

Explore A helicopter flight over the calderas with your guide, with time built in for the detours that make the day yours.

5

Day 5

Saint-Gilles lagoon

Guided visit to Saint-Gilles lagoon & beaches — entry logistics handled, with unhurried time for photos and local food.

6

Day 6

The waterfalls of Takamaka

A full morning at The waterfalls of Takamaka, then the afternoon free to wander, shop or relax at your own pace.

7

Day 7

Piton de la Fournaise volcano

Head out early for Piton de la Fournaise volcano; your driver and guide plan the day around the light and the crowds.

8

Day 8

The three cirques

Today is The three cirques — Mafate, Salazie & Cilaos — one of the stops travellers rate highest on this route — followed by an evening at leisure.

9

Day 9

Departure

Check-out and transfer to the airport for your return flight, with assistance throughout.

Book your Saint-Denis · Cilaos · Saint-Gilles trip from Surat & Gujarat

Explera Vacations plans Saint-Denis · Cilaos · Saint-Gilles holidays for travellers across Surat, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot, Vapi and the rest of Gujarat — from our Surat Diamond Bourse (Khajod) and L. H. Road (Varachha) offices, or entirely on WhatsApp. As an IATA-certified agency and the official SDB travel desk since 2009, we handle the whole trip on one invoice: visa, flights, hotels, transfers and sightseeing, with flexible 20% booking, GST billing and a 24/7 desk while you travel. Share your dates for a written, all-inclusive quote — no hidden mark-ups.

Package FAQ

Saint-Denis · Cilaos · Saint-Gilles package — questions

What does the Saint-Denis · Cilaos · Saint-Gilles package cost from Surat?
The Réunion Highlights starts from ₹1,89,999 per person on twin sharing for 8 nights / 9 days (land package). Final pricing depends on travel dates, hotel category and flights, which we quote transparently.
What is included and excluded in this package?
Included: 8 nights' 4★ stay with daily breakfast, Return airport transfers, Sightseeing & tours as per the itinerary, Réunion visa assistance & documentation and more. Excluded: International/domestic airfare unless specified in the inclusions, Visa fees, travel insurance and any airport taxes not mentioned, Personal expenses — laundry, tips, mini-bar, phone calls and shopping. The full lists are shown above and everything is customisable.
When is the best time to visit Saint-Denis · Cilaos · Saint-Gilles?
The best time to travel is Apr – Jun · Sep – Nov. We plan around weather, festivals and your dates for the best experience and value.
Can Explera customise this Saint-Denis · Cilaos · Saint-Gilles itinerary?
Yes — adjust nights, hotels, sightseeing and dates, add flights and visa assistance, or turn it into a honeymoon or group departure. Just share your preferences with our Holidays desk.
Which is the best travel agent in Surat for a Saint-Denis · Cilaos · Saint-Gilles package?
Explera Vacations is Surat's IATA-certified travel agency and the official Surat Diamond Bourse travel desk — 15+ years, rated 4.8/5 by 2,130+ travellers. We plan the Saint-Denis · Cilaos · Saint-Gilles trip end to end: stays, transfers, sightseeing, visa and flights on one invoice, from our SDB (Khajod) and L. H. Road offices. Call the Holidays desk on +91 95743 32299 or WhatsApp.
Can I book this Saint-Denis · Cilaos · Saint-Gilles package from Ahmedabad, Vadodara or anywhere in Gujarat?
Yes — Explera serves travellers across Surat, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot, Vapi and all of Gujarat. Most of the planning and booking happens on WhatsApp and phone, so no office visit is needed; documents and visa filing are handled remotely with pickup available across Surat.
Does the Saint-Denis · Cilaos · Saint-Gilles package price include flights?
Prices shown are indicative land packages per person on twin sharing. As an IATA-accredited agency we add flights at genuine fares — often better than online portals — and can bundle visa, insurance and transfers so it's one clear, GST-invoiced booking.
How do I book and pay for this package from Surat?
Share your dates on WhatsApp (+91 95743 32299) for a written quote; confirm with flexible 20% booking and pay the balance before travel. Pay by NEFT/RTGS/UPI to our Indian bank accounts or securely online via Razorpay, with a proper GST invoice.

Prices are indicative, per person on twin sharing, and vary with season, availability, hotel category and currency. Share your dates for a confirmed, customised quote.

Traveller reviews

What travellers say about the Saint-Denis · Cilaos · Saint-Gilles trip

★★★★★4.9/5· 341+ reviews
★★★★★
Fantastic family holiday. The Saint-Denis package was customised to our dates and budget, the 4★ were lovely, and they even rebooked one activity when the weather changed. Five stars.

Vishal Dholakia

Surat (Varachha) · Family holiday

★★★★★
Great value for a 8-night Saint-Denis trip. Clear communication before travel, GST invoice for our records, and genuine 24/7 support. This is how a holiday should be planned.

Krupa Gajera

Surat (Varachha) · Family holiday

★★★★★
Booked the 8N/9D Saint-Denis trip with Explera for our trip with friends and it was flawless — 4★, smooth transfers and a well-paced itinerary. Nothing to arrange ourselves, we just enjoyed.

Manan Radadiya

Surat (Adajan) · Trip with friends

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