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Visiting Réunion
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Top Attractions in Réunion
The most iconic and unmissable experiences this country has to offer.
Piton de la Fournaise
Piton de la Fournaise is one of the most active volcanoes in the world, rising to around 2,632 metres in the island's southeast. When it is not erupting, marked trails cross the lunar Plaine des Sables to viewpoints over the main crater.
Cirque de Mafate
The Cirque de Mafate is a vast natural amphitheatre of ridges and valleys that can only be reached on foot or by helicopter. Its scattered hamlets, linked by walking trails, make it one of the most remote and dramatic hiking destinations in the Indian Ocean.
Cirque de Cilaos
The Cirque de Cilaos is a steep-walled basin beneath Piton des Neiges, the highest peak in the Indian Ocean at 3,070 metres. Switchback roads and footpaths give access to thermal springs, viewpoints, and some of Reunion's most popular climbs.
Trou de Fer
This chasm in the Belouve forest holds the tallest waterfall in France and its overseas territories, dropping roughly 725 metres across a series of tiers. The floor of the canyon is reachable only by experienced canyoners, so most visitors either hike the forest trail to the viewpoint or take a helicopter flight over it.
Wise
Your bank marks up every USD you spend in Réunion. Wise doesn't.
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Airalo eSIM
Your phone plan was built for home. This one was built for Réunion.
- No SIM swapping
- No data roaming charges
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Health & Safety
Health & Emergency Info
Before You Travel
Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare you may need you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant. Emergency medical number Call 112 and ask for an ambulance. Contact your insurance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment. Vaccine recommendations and health risks At least 8 weeks before your trip: check the latest vaccine recommendations for Réunion see where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on th
Full health advice (FCDO) →Emergency Numbers
Police17
Ambulance15
Fire18
Health information sourced from UK FCDO. Always consult a travel health professional before departure.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Visiting Réunion
Entry requirements depend on your passport nationality. Reunion is an overseas region of France with its own entry arrangements that differ from mainland France, so check your specific requirements on the Reunion destination page at Yoogo before you book.
Reunion uses the euro (EUR), the same currency as mainland France. Cards are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels, though carrying some cash is useful for markets, small mountain villages, and rural areas.
Reunion is generally a safe destination with the usual precautions applying in towns and tourist areas. The main risks are natural rather than criminal, so respect warnings about ocean swimming, flash floods in ravines, and volcanic activity.
Hiring a car is the most practical way to explore the island, as the mountainous interior and scattered coastal towns are not always well served by public transport. The regional bus network links the main towns, while the winding mountain roads to Cilaos and the volcano reward careful, unhurried driving.
The cooler, drier season from May to November is ideal for hiking and exploring the cirques. The warmer months from December to April bring more rain and the risk of cyclones, though the coast remains green and lively.
French is the official language and is used everywhere in daily life, while Reunion Creole is widely spoken among residents. English is less common outside the main hotels, so a few words of French are helpful.
No vaccinations are routinely required for entry, but keep standard immunisations up to date and check current health guidance before travelling. Mosquito-borne illnesses such as dengue and chikungunya can occur, so use repellent and cover up in the evenings.
As in mainland France, service is included in restaurant and cafe prices, so tipping is not obligatory. Rounding up the bill or leaving a little extra for attentive service is a friendly gesture rather than an expectation.
Mobile coverage is good across the coast and main towns, though it can drop in the remote cirques and on high mountain trails. A French or local SIM works well, and an eSIM from a provider such as Airalo is a convenient option for data without roaming charges.
Reunion is a multicultural island where Creole, French, Indian, Chinese, and African traditions live side by side, and respect for this diversity is central to local life. A polite bonjour when entering shops is customary, and modest dress is appreciated when visiting temples, churches, and mosques.