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Flight over the Piton de la Fournaise volcano on Reunion Island (25 minutes) - Transfers included

Fly over the Piton de la Fournaise by helicopter!

The essentials

Fly over the Piton de la Fournaise by helicopter!

Duration
25 minutes
Languages
English
French
Cancellation Free cancellation with conditions

Highlights

Aerial views of the Piton de la Fournaise

Admiring Reunion's landscapes from the sky

The unique experience of a helicopter flight

Your pilot's informative commentary

Description

Fly over the Piton de la Fournaise in a helicopter!

The Piton de le Fournaise is the only French volcano still active today. It is also one of the most active in Europe and a site not to be missed during a stay on Reunion Island!

This flyover tour is exclusively operated from Saint Pierre heliport, which you will either drive to in your own vehicle or, if you choose the option, be transported to from your hotel and back. After meeting the crew and receiving a safety briefing, you'll board the helicopter and depart for a 25-minute flight.

Begin your island flyover tour with the Rivière des Remparts , which was formed more than 300,000 years ago after the collapse of an ancient caldera. Surrounded by green shores, it is one of the longest on the island. Before arriving at the volcano, you'll admire the Plaine des Sables (sandplain), a lava desert and lunar landscape of volcanic rock and sand, devoid of any vegetation.

You'll then enjoy an aerial view of the Piton de la Fournaise, its craters, and its lava flows. Gaze in awe at the magic of the volcano, one of the emblems of Reunion Island.

After this truly exceptional experience, you'll return to Pierrefonds airport.

Meeting point

Options

When you book, you'll be asked to choose between:

- Meeting directly at the heliport (make your own way there)

- A transfer organised our provider from your accommodation. Please note that the transfers are only covered for hotels located in the South of Reunion Island (from Grand Bois to Etang Salé)! No pick-ups will be made from private locations (gîtes, rentals, homes, etc.), only from HOTELS

Important information

  • Availability: every day (except exceptional cases
  • Schedule: the exact time of the flight will be confirmed the day before in order to take advantage of the best possible weather conditions
  • Departure point : Saint-Pierre heliport or your hotel if you choose the option with transfers (valid only for hotels located in the south of the island, from Grand Bois to Etang Salé
  • PLEASE NOTE: no pick-ups will be made from private locations (gîtes, rentals, homes, etc.), only from HOTELS
  • Duration: 25 minutes (flight times may be subject to change depending on weather conditions)
     
  • To take part in this activity, simply present your voucher to the service provider on site
  • You will need to arrive 30 minutes before your flight time to board
  • The helicopter used for this activity was manufactured in France by Airbus hélicoptère. The interior is spacious and offers a panoramic view to fully enjoy the scenery. The cabin has a maximum capacity of 6 passengersand 1 pilot
  • It is very difficult to anticipate the weather conditions on Reunion Island.The weather briefing is therefore carried out on site, 15 minutes before the announced take-off time
  • This activity may be modified or cancelled in the event of poor weather conditions. An alternative date, a different route or a refund will be offered in this case
  • The flight can also be postponed if the minimum number of participants (5 people) is not reached
  • Children under 2 can participate and will be seated on their parents' laps (maximum 1 baby per flight)
  • Passengers must be provided with ID for check-in
  • Passengers will be seated according to body build: the 2 smallest and lightest are placed at the front, the 4 others are placed at the rear.The rear seats are raised and arranged to take advantage of the panoramic view.
    Placing is done fairly, favoring at least one person from each group as far as possible and within the limits of regulations
  • For technical and organizational reasons, we strongly advise you to inform the service provider in advance if one of your passengers is a person with reduced mobility (in a wheelchair, with a cane or crutch) or corpulent (over 100 kg)
  • For reasons of safety, security and comfort, only sunglasses, cameras and cell phones in airplane mode are allowed on board. Bags and cases must remain on the ground. Poles and tablets too
  • We advise you to wear dark clothing to minimize reflections when taking on-board photos

Included

  • Helicopter flight over the volcano and the sandplain, from Saint Pierre heliport

  • Transfers from your hotel and back if you select this option

Not included

  • Tips (optional)
  • Any other extras

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