Salazie & Waterfalls
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Port
La Possession, Reunion
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$169
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 8 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
A panoramic drive from the pier takes you to Réunion's northern coast, hugging the shoreline as you go. You will pass through island's capital, St Denis, as well as the towns of Ste Marie and Ste Suzanne.
Reaching the east side of the island, continue to the Circle of Salazie, stopping at the vanilla plantation on Mt Roulof. Learn about vanilla and its production here since 1841, when Edmond Albius discovered how to pollinate the flower of the vanilla orchid by hand. You can buy essence and vanilla pods if you like, Continue your journey inland to the wild heart of Réunion. Driving through the green countryside of sugar cane fields, lychees and apple orchards, you will arrive at the spectacular Bridal Veil Waterfall. After a photo stop here, your journey continues to a beautiful viewpoint and on to the quaint village of Hell Bourg. You will have time to explore this small town.
Enjoy a typical Creole lunch at a local restaurant.
Your last stop will be in St Denis, at the handicraft market. Although St Denis is mostly modernized, its city center still retains the air of a tropical colonial town.
Relax and take in the scenery en route back to the ship.
Please note: Wear comfortable walking shoes.