Day 1: St Denis - Collect your rental car on arrival and proceed to your hotel. Overnight at Juliette Dodu .

Day 2: St Denis Cirque of Salazie Hellbourg - Only 1 hour from St Denis is the village of Hellbourg voted “as one of the most beautiful villages of France” surrounded by cascading waterfalls and mountain vistas. Overnight at Relais Des Cimes. (B)

Day 3: Hellbourg – the Volcano – Plaine Des Cafres - At Bourg Mourat take the road to the Piton de la Fournaise.where you will see the lava flows and distinct lunar landscape. Overnight at L’Ecrin in the village of La Plaine Des Cafres. (B)

Day 4: Plaine Des Cafres St Rose St Pierre - Discover the east coast, stop in St Rose before continuing your drive to St Phillipe a small village surrounded by the Volcano’s influence. Visit the Spices and Perfume Garden in the village of St Joseph stop and visit the local artisans at Centre Des Arts Du Feu. Overnight at Domaine Des Pierres (B)

Day 5: St Pierre - Visit Entre Deux. Spend the day visiting the town of St Pierre and surrounds or drive up to Entre Deux. Stroll thru this Creole village and admire the local homes, for the adventure lover, this area is perfect for Mountain Biking, and various hiking trails. Overnight at Domaine Des Pierres. (B)

Day 6: St Pierre – Cirque of Cilaos - The village of Cilaos is surrounded by the highest mountains and is dominated by the sleeping Piton des Neiges. Cilaos is famous for the local lentils and wines produced in the mountains, there are numerous activities like canyoning, mountain bikes and trekking. Overnight at the Tsilaosa Hotel. (B)

Day 7: Ciloas – St Gilles - Enjoy the beauty of Cilaos and surrounds before descending to the west village of St Gilles. Overnight at the Le Nautile Beachfront Hotel. (B)

Day 8: St Gilles - Visit Piton Maido and St Paul Early morning drive to the Piton Maido for an unforgettable view of the Cirque of Mafate which is only accessible by foot or helicopter. Overnight at Le Nautile Beachfront Hotel. (B)

Day 9: Depart St Denis - Return of your rental car in time for your connecting flight. (B)