A Reunion helicopter tour is how you see Piton de la Fournaise and the three cirques without days of hiking. From Saint-Pierre you may overfly caldera and lava country, Cirque de Cilaos, Cirque de Mafate and Cirque de Salazie, with Piton des Neiges when cloud allows — weather permitting throughout.
The Reunion hub has four shared scenic helicopters from Pierrefonds / Saint-Pierre Airport (FMEP): 25, 36, 45 or 55 minutes in the air. Coffee or tea with the pilot before take-off, and commentary in French and English, are listed when you book. No scenic landings — continuous overflights only.
Which Reunion helicopter tour to book
- Reunion Piton de la Fournaise 25-Minute Helicopter Tour, from €215 per person. About 25 minutes over Piton de la Fournaise. You may see the caldera, Plaine des Sables and lava landscapes, with the Saint-Pierre lagoon on the return. A live eruption is never guaranteed. Shorter tours often need a minimum of 5 participants; the provider completes the group. Guests over 110 kg may be offered an alternate date for balance on this volcano flight.
- Reunion Three Cirques 36-Minute Helicopter Tour, from €270 per person. About 36 minutes over Cirque de Cilaos, Cirque de Mafate and Cirque de Salazie. You may see Piton des Neiges from the Cilaos sector when cloud allows. Minimum of 5 participants stated for this shorter tour.
- Reunion Volcanoes and Cirques 45-Minute Helicopter Tour, from €325 per person. About 45 minutes combining the three cirques with volcano-sector views toward Piton de la Fournaise. You may also catch waterfall country such as Trou de Fer or Bridal Veil Falls when conditions allow.
- Reunion Full Island 55-Minute Helicopter Tour, from €365 per person. About 55 minutes on the premium full-island circuit: all three cirques, waterfall valleys and Piton de la Fournaise, with Piton des Neiges when weather allows.
Want the volcano entry only? Take the 25-minute Fournaise flight. Want the cirque amphitheatres without the volcano sector? Book the 36-minute three-cirques route. For both, step up to 45 or 55 minutes.
Before you go
- Where: hangar / meet-and-greet at Saint-Pierre Pierrefonds Airport, 142 Chemin de L Aerodrome, Saint-Pierre 97410. Hotel transfer is not included — make your own way. Arrive 30 minutes before your booked start with photo ID (passport or ID card; a copy is accepted on the full-island packing list). Exact start time is confirmed after booking.
- Who can fly: a minimum age is not stated on these booking pages. Not suitable for people with claustrophobia, epilepsy, altitude sickness (where listed), or guests who have been diving within about 18–24 hours. Guests 28 weeks or more pregnant need a medical certificate with no contraindications.
- Weight: not suitable over 120 kg (264 lbs). On the shorter volcano flight, guests over 110 kg may be offered an alternate date so the aircraft can be balanced.
- Cancellation: free up to 2 days before for a full refund. Cirques and the volcano are often cloudier later in the day — morning slots are popular. If conditions are not suitable, follow the free-cancellation or rebooking policy on your booking.
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