Mallorca in One Day Sightseeing Tour with Boat Ride and Vintage Train
Description
ISLAND TOUR is the best day out in Mallorca: ride the Soller train, take a boat along the coastline, visit La Calobra and enjoy a tram ride as you witness Mallorca's beautiful landscapes. A highlight of the tour if you are from the north area pick-ups is stopping at La Calobra emblematic "Nudo de la Corbata" road, where you’ll have the chance to take some photos and enjoying a drink in the picturesque surroundings from the heights. In case of being from the south area pick-ups, we'll enjoy 40 minutes in Lluc. In both cases, we'll explore the Calobra beach and its crystal-clear waters. Next stop by boat will be the charming coastal village of Port Soller, enjoy lunch at your leisure, and then hop aboard the local tram for a picturesque ride to Soller, where your guide will take you through the village's highlights. Finally, sit back and unwind on the vintage wooden train as you enjoy breathtaking views of the Soller Valley's lush agricultural fields on your way to Son Reus.
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Itinerary
When you are on Mallorca, in the Balearic Islands, head out on this guided sightseeing day trip to discover the beauty of the island. Get comfortable aboard an air-conditioned coach and while your guide explains interesting facts about the island, enjoy spectacular views of the Tramuntana, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed mountain range. We begin our excursion by entering The Serra de Tramuntana on coach, which is the backbone of Mallorca. A natural beauty nourished by culture, traditions and a strong identity, where the first travellers to enjoy the island arrived in the 19th century. Its extremes, Formentor to the northeast and La Trapa to the southwest, are separated by some 90 kilometres, along which you will find numerous viewpoints, turquoise blue beaches and stone villages that are well worth a visit.
Enjoy the coach journey as you get to travel through this beautiful stretch of the mountain roads with the guides explanations about all the different points we will come across such as Lluc Monastery, the Puig Mayor, the Torrente de Pareis stream. During this part of the trip you will have the opportunity to see one of Europe's most spectacular roads, the one that leads to Sa Calobra. The road to Sa Calobra has a total of 13 kilometres and it was built in 1932 and as we go down it you will experience a unique view of the surroundings.
Admire breathtaking views of the rock formations on the west coast of Mallorca as you head down a windy road to La Calobra. Here, you have free time to explore the village, grab a snack in one of the small cafes around the port (own expense) or relax by the breathtaking beach. By walking through the expectacular mountain tunnel, you will be able to visit the beautiful "Torrente de Pareis" which is another part of the beach at Sa Calobra.
The Torrent de Pareis was formed in the middle of the Tramuntana mountain range thousands of years ago, a canyon more than 3 kilometres long that runs between gorges until it reaches the famous cove of Sa Calobra. This gorge of limestone rocks, was forged over time by the erosive action of torrential water. It has now become a real focal point for sporting activities due to the formations and for it´s absolutely breathtaking views!
The next part of the tour begins as we board a modern boat for a 40 minute ride. This boat trip will take us from Sa Calobra to the Port of Soller, as we pass by the coast you will witness Mallorca's beauty in a way that will exceed your expectations. Observing from out at sea ancient defensive towers, coves, cliffs, marine caves and small islands. These are images you will keep with you forever!
Once we arrive into the Port of Soller it will be time to take the Soller tram. The journey takes approximately 25 minutes and ends at Soller's classic railway station in Soller Town. During this ride we will go through orchards full of lemon and orange trees which is Soller's most famous landscape and the tram will take us straight through the town itself.
Once we arrive at the beautiful town of Soller by tram from Puerto Soller we will have time for a short visit around its charming historical centre before we board the famous Soller wooden train. We will follow the original journey which has barely changed in its 100 years of operation.
The highlight of this Mallorca Island Tour for many is the train ride. This experience will be the finishing touch that will make you fall completely in love with the island. You will board Soller's world famous wooden train which was built in 1912. The train crosses Soller's valley as it goes through various tunnels giving us priveledged views of the valley as we reach the town of Bunyola and we stop to get off at the Son Reus station. There our coach will be awaiting us to take us back to where we began the tour earlier in the day.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The excursion starts in Palma at 9:30 AM. We offer a free optional round-trip transfer service from various resorts (Playa de Palma, Arenal, Magaluf, Santa Ponsa, Paguera, and Can Pastilla) to the departure point in Palma. This saves you from having to take a taxi or public transport. Alternatively, you can make your own way to the meeting point in Palma.
- VERY IMPORTANT-• Please at the time of the booking write the hotel name in observations. The pick up point for the tour is confirmed to you after you have made your booking. We will pick you up at your hotel or at a nearby point. Once booked please go to the section CONTACT OPERATOR and ask for your pick up details. It needs to be 24 hours in advance
- The tour is subject to train and boat timetables, so the itinerary may occasionally run in reverse order.
- The route passes through mountainous areas. In case of road closures or adverse conditions, the guide may adjust the itinerary or stops accordingly.
- If the boat ride to Sa Calobra is cancelled, instead of taking the bus down to Sa Calobra, we will go directly to Port de Sóller by bus and enjoy a boat ride around the bay there. This change prevents long waiting times in Sa Calobra (until 13:30) and avoids missing the tram ride in Sóller due to road restrictions.
Reviews(1,164)
This tour is basically just subjecting yourself to an exhausting "travel day", as you take various forms of transportation (bus, boat, tram, train) over the course of 8+ hours. Could easily just take a public bus directly from Palma to Soller to enjoy that town and skip the grind of being herded around all day only to spend 30 mins in Soller. Would recommend packing snacks as lunch spots on tour are tourist traps (over priced awful food). In summary, if you want to get some good photos without really experiencing anything, take this tour. If you feel there are some spots on tour that don't appeal and you want to skip all the modes of transport so you can spend more time in certain places, it's easier to bus yourself or rent a car and save yourself money as this tour is expensive.
Thank you for your review. We respectfully disagree with your conclusions, as they misrepresent what this excursion is designed to offer. The Island Tour is not a transfer to Sóller. It is a scenic journey combining coach, boat, tram and the historic wooden train, allowing guests to experience the Serra de Tramuntana from several unique perspectives in a single day. Suggesting that visitors simply take a public bus to Sóller completely misses the purpose of this excursion and means missing the boat trip, the historic tram, the 1912 train and some of Mallorca's most spectacular landscapes. As for the time spent in each location, the itinerary is clearly described before booking. This is a panoramic tour designed to showcase the island rather than spending an entire day in one place. Finally, there are several free-time stops throughout the day, including around 90 minutes in Sa Calobra, where guests can explore at their own pace, swim or enjoy lunch wherever they wish. No one is required to eat at any particular restaurant. This excursion has become one of Mallorca's most popular tours precisely because it allows visitors to experience the island's incredible variety in a single unforgettable day. We're sorry it wasn't the style of excursion you were looking for.
Very long drive to the monastery, and very windey road back down, so not good for people with motion sickness! The trip was lovely, but felt a bit rushed in each place to get the next transport. Take a big bottle of water and some snacks as you dont get much time to queue up to buy food. Our guide was very good and it was well organised, would definitely recommend it!
Thank you very much for your kind review! 🌴🚂⛴️😊 We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the excursion and found it well organised, and we'll be sure to pass your compliments on to your guide. You're absolutely right that this is a full-day tour, and because it combines the coach, boat, tram and historic train, the timings have to be carefully coordinated—especially with the fixed departure times of the vintage train and tram. This means the stops are designed to give guests enough time to explore while keeping the itinerary running smoothly. Thank you as well for your helpful advice about bringing water and snacks, especially during the warmer months. And for anyone who suffers from motion sickness, the scenic mountain road to Sa Calobra is indeed something to be aware of. We're especially grateful for your recommendation and hope to welcome you back on another Mallorca adventure soon! 💙☀️
I was originally hesitant to book this because it seemed expensive. It was worth every dollar! I definitely would not have had the courage to drive those mountain roads myself, and our driver was excellent! Antonia helped us learn every step of the way and it was such a smooth experience. We enjoyed the boat, the tram, and the train as well!
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! 🌴🚂⛴️😊 We're delighted to hear that the tour exceeded your expectations and proved to be worth every dollar. The Island Tour is designed to let visitors experience some of Mallorca's most spectacular landscapes without the stress of planning or driving. A special thank you for your kind words about both Antonia and your driver. We'll be sure to pass them on! Driving the famous mountain roads to Sa Calobra requires great skill and experience, and we're pleased you felt safe and comfortable throughout the journey. 👏🚌 It's also wonderful to know you enjoyed every part of the experience—from the scenic boat trip to the historic tram and the iconic wooden train. Together they create a unique way to discover the beauty and diversity of Mallorca in a single unforgettable day. Thank you for choosing Nofrills Excursions. We hope to welcome you back for another amazing adventure on the island! 💙☀️
This is a great tour with great activities selected to give tourists a flavor of how beautiful the area is. All of the activities were well coordinated while allowing for flexibility and free time.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🌴🚂⛴️😊 We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the variety of experiences included in the Island Tour. Our goal is to give visitors a true taste of Mallorca by combining its spectacular landscapes, charming villages and unique modes of transport in one unforgettable day. It's especially rewarding to know that you appreciated how well everything was coordinated while still allowing time to relax, explore and enjoy each stop at your own pace. Finding that balance is something our team works hard to achieve. Thank you for choosing Nofrills Excursions, and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable adventure in Mallorca soon! 💙☀️
The tour itinerary is very good. Enjoyed the drive and train ride. The tram ride was overcrowded and people had to stand for the entire time. The only negative was the multi language narration. By the time you heard the information in your language the point of interest had passed. It was very frustrating to listen to the narration in 4 languages.
Thank you for your review and for highlighting what you enjoyed about the tour. We're delighted that you liked the itinerary, the scenic drive and the historic train ride, which are some of the highlights of this unique excursion through Mallorca. We also appreciate your comments regarding the multilingual commentary. As our tours welcome guests from many different countries, providing information in several languages allows everyone to enjoy the experience. While this naturally means the explanations take a little longer, our guides do their best to point out the main sights before reaching them and to make the journey informative for all guests. Regarding the tram, it is a public historic tram that we share with other visitors, so seating cannot always be guaranteed, particularly during the busiest months of the year. Thank you again for your valuable feedback, and we hope to welcome you back on another Mallorca adventure in the future. 💙🌴🚂
Wonderful day of family discovery by bus, boat, tram, and train!! Our guide Sebastian was fascinating, multilingual, and provided a lot of details and descriptions; it was very enriching! And an outstanding bus driver!! Very beautiful spots, photos, and memories in our heads; I highly recommend it
Merci beaucoup pour votre magnifique commentaire ! 🌴🚂🚋⛴️😊 Nous sommes ravis que toute votre famille ait passé une si belle journée à découvrir Majorque à travers ce circuit unique combinant bus, bateau, tramway et train historique. C'est l'une des meilleures façons de découvrir la diversité et la beauté de l'île en une seule journée. Un grand merci également pour vos compliments à l'égard de Sebastian. Il sera ravi d'apprendre que ses explications, sa passion et sa capacité à guider en plusieurs langues ont rendu votre excursion aussi enrichissante. Nous transmettrons également vos félicitations à votre chauffeur, dont le professionnalisme est essentiel, notamment sur les spectaculaires routes de la Serra de Tramuntana. 👏🚌 Merci pour votre recommandation. Nous espérons avoir le plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau lors d'une prochaine aventure avec Nofrills Excursions ! 💙☀️✨
Most of the excursion is sitting on a bus, boat or riding on the train. Very little time to wander and explore.
Thank you for your review. The Island Tour is designed to showcase as much of Mallorca as possible in a single day by combining several modes of transport: coach, boat, tram and the historic train. Travelling between the different locations is therefore an essential part of the experience, allowing guests to enjoy some of the island's most spectacular scenery without having to drive themselves. At the same time, there is also free time to explore: around 30 minutes at Lluc Monastery, approximately 90 minutes in Sa Calobra, 15 minutes in Port de Sóller and around 40 minutes in Sóller. During the train and boat journeys you're also free to move around, admire the views and, on the historic train, many guests enjoy standing on the open rear platform to fully experience the journey. This excursion is intended as a panoramic tour of Mallorca rather than a full-day visit to one location, and we believe it offers one of the best ways to discover the island's incredible variety in just one day. — The Nofrills Excursions Team
An interesting tour that was well-organized throughout. Our guide Pepe had interesting information about the places visited and about Mallorca. Unfortunately, he had to repeat everything in 3 languages because the participants came from 3 countries, and that left less time for details or questions. Overall, we can recommend the tour.
Vielen Dank für Ihre tolle Bewertung! 🌴🚂🚋⛵ Es freut uns sehr, dass Ihnen die Inselrundfahrt gefallen hat und Sie die Organisation sowie die interessanten Erklärungen von Pepe schätzen konnten. Seine Leidenschaft für Mallorca und sein umfangreiches Wissen machen jede Tour zu einem besonderen Erlebnis. 👏 Vielen Dank auch für Ihren Hinweis zu den drei Sprachen. Tatsächlich benötigen mehrsprachige Touren etwas mehr Zeit für die Erklärungen, ermöglichen dafür aber Gästen aus verschiedenen Ländern, gemeinsam die Schönheit Mallorcas zu entdecken. Unser Ziel ist es, allen Teilnehmern die wichtigsten Informationen und interessante Einblicke zu vermitteln. Vielen Dank für Ihre Empfehlung. Wir hoffen, Sie bald wieder bei einer weiteren Tour mit Nofrills Excursions begrüßen zu dürfen! 💙☀️
We rented a car and went on many excursions. To the market in Sineu, to the salt flats, to Soller and Alcudia, an evening boat trip, the old town of Palma, ...
Vielen Dank für Ihre Bewertung! 😊🌴 Es freut uns sehr, dass Sie Mallorca nicht nur von den Stränden aus entdeckt, sondern auch das Inselinnere mit Orten wie Sineu, Sóller, Alcúdia und Palma erkundet haben. Genau dort zeigt sich die Vielfalt und der besondere Charme der Insel. Wir hoffen, dass Ihnen auch unsere Inselrundfahrt mit der historischen Bahn, der Straßenbahn, der Bootsfahrt und der beeindruckenden Serra de Tramuntana in guter Erinnerung geblieben ist. Sie ist eine der schönsten Möglichkeiten, das authentische Mallorca kennenzulernen. Vielen Dank für Ihren Besuch und hoffentlich bis zu Ihrem nächsten Mallorca-Urlaub! ☀️🚂⛴️💙 — Das Nofrills Excursions Team
1913 vintage train, the journey through the mountains to Solers was great. Boat crossing was fine but no comments. Too bad there are too many people, the cove is polluted by people and boats.
Merci beaucoup d'avoir partagé votre expérience ! 🌴🚂⛴️😊 Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié le train historique de 1913 ainsi que la traversée de la Serra de Tramuntana jusqu'à Sóller. C'est sans aucun doute l'un des moments les plus emblématiques de cette excursion. Nous comprenons également votre ressenti concernant Sa Calobra. C'est l'un des sites naturels les plus célèbres de Majorque et, en haute saison, il attire naturellement de nombreux visiteurs. Malgré cela, il reste un lieu exceptionnel, réputé dans le monde entier pour son paysage spectaculaire et son accès unique par la montagne ou la mer. Merci pour votre recommandation de profiter pleinement de Sóller, un village plein de charme que beaucoup de nos visiteurs adorent également. Nous espérons avoir le plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau lors d'une prochaine découverte de Majorque ! 💙☀️🚋
