Reunion

Réunion
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Traveling to Réunion? Land Connected.

Réunion packs volcanoes, cliff-walled cirques and warm lagoons into one French island in the Indian Ocean — and the mountain roads and trailheads are far easier with data from the moment you land. Install your CGOO eSIM before you fly and you arrive connected at Roland Garros Airport, ready for maps, bookings and weather checks without hunting for a SIM shop.

Choose the Plan That Fits Your Trip

  • Fixed data or unlimited: pick from the plan grid above by trip length and data use — fixed-data plans for maps, messaging and light browsing, unlimited plans for heavy use and hotspotting.
  • Instant delivery: your QR code and installation link are emailed within minutes of checkout. Install before your flight; validity starts on the day you activate.
  • Good to know: your phone must support eSIM (dial *#06# and look for an EID), and your 15-digit IMEI is required at checkout so your eSIM can be provisioned.

Travel Highlights

  • Piton de la Fournaise: one of the world's most active volcanoes — walk the lunar plains of the Plaine des Sables to the crater rim when access is open.
  • Cirque de Mafate: a roadless mountain cirque reached only on foot (or by helicopter), with tiny villages and dramatic ridge trails.
  • Cirque de Cilaos: the famous winding mountain road, thermal springs, and hikes to the island's high peaks.
  • Saint-Gilles-les-Bains: the west coast's lagoon beaches, snorkelling and sunset restaurants — the island's classic beach base.
  • Piton Maïdo: the viewpoint over Mafate at sunrise, plus the markets and vanilla plantations around Saint-Paul.

Getting Around

  • No international ride-hailing app operates on the island: Uber's Saint-Denis city pages are for towns of the same name in mainland France, not Réunion. Plan on pre-booked local VTC drivers or metered taxis at ranks instead.
  • Airport to town: from Roland Garros Airport (RUN), CarJaune buses run to Saint-Denis and along the coast, but services end early in the evening — a late flight means a pre-booked transfer or a taxi.
  • Rental car: the most flexible way to see the island, especially the cirques — book ahead in high season and expect narrow, winding mountain roads.
  • Into the cirques: no road enters Mafate at all; reach trailheads by car or bus to a hub town, then continue on foot. Buses do not climb to every trailhead, so check the route before you set out.

Safety and Practical Tips

Réunion is generally safe for visitors, with the usual care for valuables in busy markets and beach car parks. The island's real risks are natural: check volcano access and cyclone-season weather before heading into the mountains, never swim in unsupervised rivers or lagoon passes, and treat the strong currents on the wilder south and east coasts with respect.

Hiking here is serious mountain walking — start early, carry water, sun protection and a charged phone, and tell someone your route. Trails can close quickly for weather or volcanic activity, so confirm conditions locally before you go.

Entry and Visa

Entry rules depend on your passport. Réunion is a French overseas department, so French entry rules apply — check the current requirements for your nationality with the nearest French consulate before you travel, and carry a passport valid for your whole stay.

Weather and Climate

  • Tropical and warm on the coast: roughly 24–30°C year-round at sea level, cooler in the mountains — pack a layer for high-altitude hikes.
  • Wet season (November to April): hotter, humid, with heavy rain and the cyclone risk; trails and roads can close at short notice.
  • Dry season (May to October): the best hiking weather — cooler, drier and clearer, especially for the cirques.
  • Microclimates: the east coast is far wetter than the sunny west, so check the forecast for the side of the island you are visiting, not just the island as a whole.

Money and Payments

  • Currency: the euro (EUR) — Réunion is part of the eurozone, so euro cash and cards work just as they do in mainland France.
  • Cards: widely accepted in hotels, restaurants and larger shops; carry some cash for markets, small eateries and mountain gîtes.
  • Wise: hold euros on a Wise card and spend in euros with no currency conversion on the island.
  • ATMs: easy to find in towns and at the airport; remote cirque villages may have none, so stock up on cash before hiking in.