Lava tubes of the volcano of Piton de la Fournaise, Reunion Island

Come and discover the unique underground world of Piton de la Fournaise by caving in the lava tubes of Reunion Island!

Book your activity

From€50
3 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 7 years-old and up

Practical information

Course of events

- Meeting with the instructor at the meeting car park

- Once equipped with a helmet, individual headlamp, kneepads and gloves if you wish, a 15 minutes walk on the lava ropes to reach the entrance of the tunnel with a description of the landscape around you by the guide

- Entry into the lava tubes with some initial explanations given by your guide while you get used to the darkness

- Discovery of the lava tunnels: ceilings from which dark chocolate seems to flow (stalactites), lava benches, forests of stalagmites, a "dodo", a "shark", and many other things if you let your imagination run free. Often standing, sometimes bent or crouched, you will progress slowly through the tunnels at your own pace

- After 2 to 3 hours, you will leave the lava tubes to finish the experience

Special terms

For photography enthusiasts, the team will take the time to help you make your own photo report.

Meeting point:
Car park of the 2001 lava flow, between Sainte-Rose and Saint-Phillipe on the RN2 in the Grand Brûlé enclosure
Spoken languages:English, French
Included
  • Caving equipment (helmet, lamp, gloves and kneepads)
  • Guide
Do not forget to bring
  • Trainers or hiking shoes
  • T-shirt (no tank tops or other tops that leave the shoulders bare)
  • Long and light trousers
  • Raincoat depending on the weather
  • Small backpack
  • Change of clothes
  • Bottle of water
  • Camera