Pendulum Jump in Reunion Island: 2 options compared, 2026 prices

The 'pendulastic' jump combines a pendulum swing with a bungee jump: you launch from a platform 120 metres up, the elastic slows your fall, then swings you in an arc through the air for about 2 minutes (compared with one second of free fall in a straight bungee jump). It feels different: less brutal, but longer and more immersive, with the landscape unfolding beneath your feet.

The setting is exceptional: the Ravine Fontaine viaduct spans a narrow, wild ravine 120m above the ground, with an open view over the Indian Ocean and the Saint-Leu coral reef. During humpback whale season (July to October), you can sometimes spot them in the distance without binoculars. Deep in the ravine, you're in the territory of white-tailed tropicbirds (an endemic bird that nests in the rock walls) and the Réunion harrier (papangue, a local bird of prey).

You reach the platform across a 100-metre rope bridge, which is already a dizzying warm-up before the jump. You'll be supervised by CQP 1-qualified rope-access instructors, who handle the equipment (harness, helmet) and the full briefing. The Manawa listing is recent and has no reviews of its own yet, but the operator, Air Jump Réunion, is rated 5/5 from 14 reviews on its straight bungee listing at the same viaduct (see the reviews section below).

Who it's for: travellers who want the pendulum experience (different from a pure bungee jump), with a longer time in the air and an exceptional natural setting. Who it's not for: under-14s, people with medical contraindications (heart conditions, back problems, pregnancy) or an extreme fear of heights. Manawa price: €110 per person. Sportswear is compulsory (no dresses, skirts or open shoes).

This is the same pendulum jump as on Manawa, sold by my partner Funbooker at the same €110 price. The format, platform, operator (Air Jump Réunion) and viaduct are exactly the same; only the booking platform differs. Funbooker's advantage is a clear free cancellation policy, handy if your travel plans aren't fixed yet.

The experience runs the same way: you're welcomed at the Ravine Fontaine viaduct (access via the Route des Tamarins, free parking), get a safety briefing from CQP 1-qualified rope-access instructors, are fitted with a harness and helmet, cross the 100-metre rope bridge to the platform, then make a 120-metre pendulum jump with about 2 minutes of swinging through the air. The view takes in the Indian Ocean, the wild ravine and, in season (July to October), humpback whales in the distance.

Who it's for: travellers who prefer Funbooker for a flexible itinerary (free cancellation) or to keep all their Funbooker bookings in one place. Who it's not for: the experience is identical to the Manawa listing, so it's purely a choice of platform. Funbooker price: €110 per person, minimum age 14, with the usual medical contraindications (heart conditions, back problems, pregnancy).

Good to know: a souvenir video is usually offered as an add-on (about €25 extra, to be confirmed when booking). If you want filmed proof of your jump, add the option when you book. Bad weather (strong winds, storms) can mean a reschedule, with a refund or credit under Funbooker's policy.