Langevin River Canyoning: 5 options compared, 2026 prices

This is the most reviewed canyon in Reunion Island's wild south, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 140 verified Manawa reviews. The Langevin river runs down from the hills above Saint-Joseph to the ocean, with waterfalls, turquoise pools and abseils over ancient lava flows along the way. The operator, CilaosAventure, is one of the island's most established canyoning centres (it also runs the Fleur Jaune trip in Cilaos).

You meet at 8am at La Langevine bakery in Saint-Joseph. Then comes a 20-minute transfer to the start of the canyon, 30 minutes of briefing and kitting up, a 2-minute walk in, and 2 to 3 hours descending the classic canyon: optional jumps (1-3m), natural lava slides, short abseils and a final 5m slide down the iconic Petit Galet waterfall. You're back at La Langevine around 12-1pm.

Who it's for: reasonably fit travellers who are comfortable in water and can swim, from age 12 with an adult. Who it's not for: children under 12 (see the €55 family Petit Galet option, open from age 7), pregnant women, and anyone with heart conditions, serious joint problems or a real fear of water.

Manawa price: €55 per person. Included: neoprene wetsuit, lycra top, helmet, a waterproof bag and a state-qualified canyoning instructor. Bring swimwear, a towel, water, energy bars and closed shoes that can get wet (old trainers or proper canyoning shoes). Flexible cancellation with a weather guarantee. Minimum 2 participants.

This is the Funbooker option for canyoning on the Langevin river: €60 per person for a session led by an independent instructor.

How it works: you meet in Saint-Joseph, get a safety briefing and kit up, then descend the canyon with abseils, optional jumps and natural slides. Suitable for families with teenagers and canyoning beginners.

Who it's for: families with children aged 12+, canyoning beginners, travellers who prefer Funbooker, and those staying in the south who want a competitive price. Who it's not for: anyone after the full, more committing route (choose one of the longer Manawa options on this page).

Funbooker price: €60 per person, with free cancellation. Included: full equipment, an instructor and a briefing. Not included: transport to the site, optional photos and a picnic.

This is the most child-friendly canyoning trip in Reunion Island: a minimum age of 7 (compared with 12 for the classic option), extra supervision from CilaosAventure and a route limited to the Petit Galet section with no major physical challenge. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 14 verified Manawa reviews, it's a recent addition.

It covers only the lower section of the Langevin canyon, around the Petit Galet pool: natural lava slides, optional jumps of 1-2m at most, small assisted abseils and swims across little pools. There are no long abseils or exposed technical sections. The instructor adapts the pace to the children, and everyone can choose to take on or skip each obstacle.

Who it's for: families with children aged 7 to 12 who want to try canyoning without the adult version, parents who don't want to miss out on canyoning because of the kids, and parent-child groups after a sporty activity together. Who it's not for: teenagers and adults on their own who want a more committing route (choose the classic €55 option or the sporty €95 Grand Galet).

Manawa price: €55 per person, the same as the classic option; the difference is the length and difficulty of the route, not the price. Same inclusions (wetsuit, helmet, supervision), flexible cancellation for bad weather, and the same meeting point (La Langevine in Saint-Joseph).

This is the challenging version of the Langevin canyon, run by CilaosAventure, down the Grand Galet section (the wild south's iconic waterfall, which gave its name to an entire valley). It takes a full day, with 4-5 hours of descent, from age 14, and you need to be confident abseiling and in the water.

It includes longer abseils (15-20m on some sections), a spectacular jump into the Grand Galet pool (optional, but the route's iconic photo moment), challenging natural slides and technical roped sections. The pace is faster than on the classic €55 option, and you need to be genuinely fit.

Who it's for: sporty travellers who've done canyoning or via ferrata before, from age 14 with parental consent, who can swim and abseil without worry. Who it's not for: complete beginners (do the classic €55 option first), families with young children (the €55 Petit Galet option is the family choice) and anyone afraid of heights.

Manawa price: €95 per person. No reviews yet (it runs less often, a few times a month). Same inclusions as the classic option. Leave a change of clothes at the meeting point (it's a long day, and you'll be glad of dry clothes at the end). Minimum 2 participants.

This option is booked through Ceetiz and is slightly different from classic canyoning: the 'river hike' (randonnée aquatique) follows the Langevin river down with no real technical difficulty, mixing wading, swimming across pools, small jumps and slides, but with no roped abseils or exposed sections. It's more about the scenery than the sport.

The appeal: something between a walk and full canyoning, at €72 per person. If you want to explore the Langevin river without doing a full canyon, but want more than a swim at the Grand Galet pool (free to reach on foot from the car park), this is the one.

Who it's for: teenagers from age 13, travellers who want a water activity without the technical side of canyoning (ropes, abseils) and couples who prefer moderate effort. Who it's not for: sporty types looking for a challenge (choose Grand Galet at €95) and families with children under 13 (choose Petit Galet, from age 7, at €55).

Ceetiz price: €72 per person. No reviews yet on the Ceetiz listing, but the Langevin river is one of the most reviewed spots on the island across all options. Cancellation follows the Ceetiz terms shown on the listing when you book.