Private Tour

Half-day Private and Guided Excursion of the west of Reunion

Overview

Available languages

Chinese

English

French

Mobile ticket

Half-day excursion to discover the west of Reunion.

From the beating of the blades to the tops of the mountains, we explore different natural areas, from the arid savannah to the primary forest of Maïdo before having a striking view of the preserved cirque of Mafate. In good weather, you will see the highest peaks of the island.

Then we will go and discover the most beautiful beach in the west, Boucan Canot, with its white sand and natural swimming pool.

Finally, after Cap Lahoussaye, we will discover the history of the first men who landed on the island and the different stages of the settlement of Reunion Island.

On the program, dream landscapes from the sea to the mountains, history, natural sites, heritage and even a little swim if you feel like it.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Gillot Airport

Saint-Denis Reunion Island

What To Expect

Piton Maido

on the way to one of the most breathtaking panoramas of the island. From the Maïdo belvedere, accessible by car, you will have a 360° view of the Mafate cirque, the Piton des Neiges, the Grand Bénare, LA Roche Ecrite and further down the Saint Paul coastline. We will be at an altitude of over 2000m so take jackets, glasses and sunscreen.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Plage de Boucan Canot

After the ups and downs of the island and the most beautiful beach in Reunion, Boucan Canot. You can have a drink overlooking the ocean or stroll along the boardwalk and you might, with a bit of luck, spot some whales.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Half-day Private and Guided Excursion of the west of Reunion

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

17 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Stunning views
Sally J,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Gregory was an excellent guide, we throughly enjoyed our time with him. He was prompt, the vehicle was clean, cool and comfortable and his English exceptional. He has a speaker for those in the back of the car so they can hear his commentary. The drive to the viewing point is quite long and winding but well worth the time. Anyone who suffers with motion sickness may need to consider medication beforehand. Gregory was adaptable to our requirements, allowing us a little extra time at the beach area to have lunch as one of our members needed to eat due to a medical condition.
Best Tour Guide in Reunion
sandyv847,
Apr 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Gregory was our driver and tour guide, he drove a very comfortable 8 seater Renault Traffic mini bus, he also spoke excellent English and whilst driving us to some interesting places he told us a lot about the history if the island if Reunion. We saw mountains, rigged coastline including a blowhole, and then we visited a beautiful beach area which, 2 weeks before had been hit by a cyclone. He walked with us pointing out lumps of coral and exposed tree roots. I spotted what I thought were coconuts on the ground, these turned out to be the nests of weaver birds, each with tiny eggs which had been blown from the trees, he held one for us to see. Finally he drove us to a charming village where we were free to browse the shops and enjoy a refreshing drink outside a bar in the square. Finally he drove us back to our ship, six happy, satisfied customers. Thank you Gregory Gutstein of geotravellers.re
The best experience discovery the island of Gouzou
988elshas,
Apr 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The trip was amazing, we discovered the culture, felt free to ask our questions about the history and most importantly, we felt welcomed. It was such an amazing experience
Excellent experince, Gregory is the best driver-guide
doraboronte,
Mar 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Gregory is definitely the best English-speaking guide on the island. If you're a foreigner and don't speak French, it's highly recommended to explore the island with a local guide, as most general guided tours are conducted in French (even if they advertise otherwise). Gregory is the best driver-guide on the island — he speaks excellent English, shares a wealth of fascinating information, and offers plenty of ideas for places to visit and activities to try. I can wholeheartedly recommend him! Réunion is a stunning island with incredible natural treasures — I’d love to go back and explore it again, only with Gregory's guidance!
Everything was top notch
romadud,
Nov 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I really liked the excursion: both the presentation of information by the guide and the organization. Everything was top notch
Great experience
Seaside398008,
Jul 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience thanks to an exceptional driver. Large capacity vehicle (no need for luggage, hiking equipment or family business;) Professional, punctual and warm, Gregory made us have a great time. A family outing at the top, a serene drive on the winding roads of Réunion and with children 😊, all decorated with anecdotes on the island. Award quality ratio is perfect. Do it again next year!
Amazing Reunion Tour Guide
Amy R,
May 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing Day! Gregory meet us at the cruise pier on time and in a super clean and comfortable van. There were 7 of us and we all had an amazing day. Gregory is very personable and knowledgeable about Reunion. We saw as much as we possibly could in one day and the island did not disappoint! We saw waterfall after waterfall, the old caldera, a quaint town in the center of the island and a few historic sites as well. I cannot recommend Gregory highly enough! He was outstanding! I would give him 10 stars if I could!
Driver with original tours
guillaumeh749,
May 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Gregory managed to introduce me to places that I didn't know as a Reunion Islander! Really nice to benefit from a driver who worked hard on his subject!
West of La Reunion
Tina S,
Apr 17, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Gregory is amazing and the best guide we ever had. He knows everything about the Island and is very sympatically.
Great tour and great experience
leciel83,
Apr 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Gregory is such a great guy and a tour guide! I did a solo stop over tour with him from Mauritius and I was glad that he was available to take me around. We visited a great little town of Salaze and had a quick drive through in St.Denis. Even though it was only a 3-4 hours tour but I learnt a lot about Reunion (ie, History, cultural mix … etc). Overall, great tour and great experience ! Merci Gregory !