Themed tours and activities Réunion

Located in the heart of the famous Isautier distillery created in 1845, the Saga of Rum is the only museum dedicated to rum in Reunion Island. Thanks to exhibition spaces and short films, you can discover the history and the successive stages of rum production. From elevated walkways, one can observe machines, stills and distillation columns. The visit ends at the "Dépôt de Rhum", a store fitted out as a Creole village where you can find all the ranges of rums and liqueurs, as well as local products from Reunion Island.

Created in 1968, the island's only vanilla cooperative buys, collects and processes the green vanilla grown in the forests of the island's east and southeast, by the hundred or so producers it groups together, supervises and trains. Through gardens, workshops and enthusiastic guides, the guided tour allows you to learn more about the history of vanilla, and discover the different stages of ripening, processing and pollination of this famous "black gold". The boutique offers a wide selection of vanilla beans and related products, as well as a delicious vanilla coffee.

This steaming steel monster, which never sleeps in the middle of the sugar cane fields, is one of the last two sugar factories on Réunion Island. It adjoins the Savanna distillery, allowing visitors to combine a sugar factory and a distillery in a single visit (from July to December). An industrial universe that impresses both by its sheer size and by the detail of its production processes. By reservation only, this interesting and animated journey through Réunion's sugar odyssey begins at the Tafia & Galabé boutique (please note the clothing restrictions detailed on the web page). After a few explanations on the history of the Bois Rouge site, you'll be transported along the cane journey (crushing, juice extraction, syrup making, purification, crystallization), and it's a real spectacle of sounds, lights and smells, made even more impressive at sunset with the last departure at 6pm. In the second part of the tour, a visit to the distillery will introduce you to the meticulous production of great rums, from fermentation processes to the mysteries of ageing, right in the Savanna Distillery cellar. Finally, a rum tasting will help you identify the production processes and flavors discovered during the tour, not to mention various local pure cane artisanal products (sugars, syrups and jams). The boutique is also a great place to shop, with expert advice on the products on offer.

The cultural service organizes guided tours in and around the city from 1 hour to half a day. We discover the covered market, the mosque, the Hindu culture, the big Creole villas... Torchlight lectures on the beach allow you to meet pirates and illustrious characters of the island. The schedule is variable. With affordable rates and guides approved by the Ministry of Culture, here's something to learn for cheap!

What if you were to rediscover the secrets of "galabé", the long-defunct sweet of yesteryear? After years of research and testing, Alexis Rivière, from a family with deep roots in the island's sugar and farming history, has revived the production of this traditional Reunionese sweet, which is still fondly remembered by old-timers. In 2022, in the heart of the Beau Pays, on the historic Bel Air farm in Sainte-Suzanne, the site of the family business, Alexis set up his own factory, the Payet & Rivière micro-sugar factory. Visitors will be able to discover the galabé production process, now used in all its forms by top pastry chefs on Réunion Island and in mainland France, and taste the product. "Galabé" also represents a whole range of by-products (lontan sweets, syrups, spreads, etc.) that you can discover on site. But it's also a unique experience for visitors, evoking the history of the family, the plantation, and the various stages in the cultivation and processing of sugarcane. Of the estate's 200 hectares, three are reserved for the micro-sugar factory. These areas are now cultivated according to the principles of organic farming, a first on Réunion Island. The Payet & Rivière estate and micro-sugar factory complement visits to the two major sugar factories (Bois-Rouge and Le Gol), along with the Stella Matutina Museum and the Saga of Rum. An experience not to be missed.

Les Aventuriers invites you to discover the town of Saint-Pierre on your own, thanks to a family treasure hunt. Guided by a map of the city and oeil de Papangue's riddles of observation and reflection, become the explorers of the "bay of the best anchorage" for a morning. The activity unfolds at your own pace; you'll discover old Saint-Pierre through more than ten stages highlighting the town's history, legends and anecdotes. An original, enjoyable and fun way to explore Réunion Island.

Les Aventuriers offer a guided tour of the Creole huts, immersing you in the history of Salazie and discovering the architectural and cultural heritage of the village of Hell-Bourg, ranked among the most beautiful in France. Fun and suitable for everyone, the walk will take you back in time, through the village's lanes and paths, with exceptional views of the Salazie cirque. Stories and legends will be told, and the dark days of the "marronnage" will be evoked, while you admire varangues, gardens and Creole huts.

La Vanille des Laves is a shop that complements the Cooperative of Bras-Panon, but which promotes vanilla in its natural environment: the volcano. Its emblem Ti Gouss takes you to discover the vanilla plantations and take part in the different stages of production. An enriching experience with guided tours on the history of the village, agroforestry and the profession of vanilla producer. This know-how has been recognized and valued by winning the gold medal at the Concours Général Agricole de Paris in 2019.

Reunion's Lava Tunnels, located in Le Tampon, offer visitors a unique experience. Kokapat Rando offers hiking tours through these fascinating tunnels. The Kokapat Rando team is made up of qualified mountain guides and speleologists with a passion for volcanology. The blue lava tunnels are particularly popular and can be visited on outings organized by the agency. In addition to the lava tunnels, Kokapat Rando also offers hikes on the Piton de la Fournaise volcano and multi-day trekking tours. The agency has professional liability insurance to ensure the safety of participants.