Reunion eSIM

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Reunion
5 GB · 30 days
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Réunion eSIM for the coast, Cilaos and Mafate

Use a Réunion eSIM for data between a Saint-Denis arrival, a booked Saint-Gilles or Saint-Leu coast address, a Cilaos road stage and preparations for Mafate on foot. Compare the shown data and validity with the confirmed route, without inferring coverage from mainland France or another island.

If you arrive via Saint-Denis and stay in Saint-Gilles or Saint-Leu, save the booked hotel’s exact entrance and transfer. The approach to Cilaos continues via the west and Saint-Louis onto a winding road with tunnels, so save the route, lodging and current road information. Mafate is different again: the trailhead, overnight stay and return arrangement are separate, and the tourism authority directs walkers to current ONF trail-status information.

For this trip

Which eSIM suits a Réunion trip?

Choose enough data for coast navigation, organiser messages, internet calls and intended uploads, with validity spanning every booked day. Confirm Réunion by name in the selected product; it is included in Horizon’s current Africa regional package, but France, Mauritius or another island is not added by inference.

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  • Intended data use

    Maps and messages are lighter than frequent uploads or shared laptop work.

  • Entire itinerary validity

    Cover the coast, Cilaos and any Mafate overnight from first connection through departure day.

  • Réunion listed explicitly

    Use the exact destination list rather than assuming France, Europe or a nearby island applies.

How eSIM works in Reunion

Install the eSIM over dependable Wi-Fi before travel and keep the QR code separately. Leave the line off until Réunion, then select Horizon for mobile data and enable data roaming on that line. For this Réunion product, the first successful connection to a supported network in Réunion starts the chosen validity period. Download route, road and trail details before leaving the coast.

  1. Buy a plan

    Pick a destination, data allowance and validity period.

  2. Install your eSIM

    Scan the QR or auto-install in the app — no physical SIM.

  3. Land & connect

    Data activates on first connection at your destination.

Size it to your trip

Pick the profile closest to your trip. The estimate assumes normal use — maps, messaging, photos, a short call home.

As a rule of thumb, a 3–4 day city break runs on about 1–3 GB, a one-week trip on 3–5 GB, a two-week multi-country tour on 8–12 GB, and working on the road takes about 1 GB a day, so 15 GB or more for two weeks.

Recommended size
3GB3–4 days
≈0.4 GB a day
  • Maps every day
  • Messaging and photos
  • A short call home most days
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In total, a 5 GB data allowance covers roughly 1,700 shared photos, 83 hours of social media and browsing, 15 hours of video calls, 63 hours of music streaming, or about 1000 hours of maps and navigation. Messaging apps barely use data.

Important cities in Reunion

Saint-Denis · City guide

Saint-Denis

Saint-Denis may be the first island address, while the booked stay is in Saint-Gilles or Saint-Leu on the west coast. Save the actual accommodation entrance and transfer or rental-car confirmation.

Saint-Denis eSIM — set up before you fly

Why Horizon

Why choose an eSIM for Réunion?

A prepared eSIM provides one data line for arrival messages, coast navigation and changes before an interior stage. Every Horizon plan includes free hotspot use, and Horizon does not throttle it; the phone and connected devices share one allowance. The Réunion eSIM is data-only and includes no local number. A compatible dual-SIM phone can keep your home line active, but its provider may charge for calls, messages or roaming.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a France or Europe eSIM automatically cover Réunion?

Not automatically. Réunion must be named in the product’s destination list. Réunion is one of the six destinations in Horizon’s current Africa regional package, but that fact does not add mainland France, Mauritius or any other island.

What should I save before travelling to Cilaos?

Save the route via Saint-Louis, the Cilaos lodging entrance and the host or driver contact. Check current road information before departure because a fixed journey time or an always-open road is not promised.

Can I drive to my accommodation in Mafate?

No. The tourism authority describes Mafate as having walking access, so the car destination and the overnight lodging are not the same point. Confirm the appropriate trailhead, lodging instructions and return plan with the organiser before setting out.

Will the plan guarantee reception on every trail?

No. A country listing does not promise service at every mountain or trail location. Download the relevant information, check current ONF trail status and follow the agreed trip preparations before departure.

Can I use hotspot without an extra Horizon fee?

Yes. Hotspot is free on every Horizon plan, and Horizon does not throttle hotspot use. Your phone and connected devices draw from the same plan allowance, so count a laptop or companion’s tasks when choosing data.

When does validity start, and is a local number included?

The first successful connection to a supported network in Réunion starts the selected validity; installation or a failed attempt does not. The eSIM is data-only and has no local number. On a compatible dual-SIM phone you may keep your home line, whose provider may charge for its use.

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