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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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 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(1,179)
I was reluctant to book this tour because of the 2 hour bus ride. That bus ride was a beautiful & pleasant journey. The boat ride was fun, but the best part was the tram and train rides. Great old wooden conveyances. Through some pretty spectacular scenery. It was a long day. Worth every penny. And Juan was the best guide.
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! 🌄🚂⛴️ We're especially pleased that the journey you were initially hesitant about turned out to be a beautiful and enjoyable part of the experience. The combination of boat, historic tram and wooden Sóller train, together with the spectacular Tramuntana scenery, is what makes this such a unique full-day adventure. A special thank you for your wonderful words about **Juan**! We'll make sure he knows how much you appreciated his guiding. 😊 We're thrilled you found the tour **worth every penny**. Thank you for choosing **Nofrills Excursions**, and we hope to welcome you back to Mallorca soon! 💙🌴
Cool activity to visit more things in Mallorca and with a guide. Our group was small and the guide made it enjoyable and told us really interesting things.
¡Muchas gracias por compartir tu experiencia! 😊🚂⛴️ Nos alegra que disfrutaras de esta forma tan completa de descubrir Mallorca y que el guía hiciera el día más ameno con sus explicaciones y curiosidades sobre la isla. Precisamente, combinar **autocar, barco, tranvía y el histórico tren de Sóller** permite conocer muchos rincones en una sola excursión, sin tener que organizar cada transporte por separado. ¡Gracias por elegir **Nofrills Excursions** y por compartir tu recomendación! 💙🌴
The experience went well and everything went as planned. However, I had the feeling that making the reservation through the agency did not bring any additional advantage. The process was quite simple and, in practice, it could have handled everything directly on its own, probably with the same ease. Maybe I expected some extra follow-up, additional information or some advantage that would justify the mediation. Overall, it was a good experience, but the agency service ended up adding little value.
Obrigado por partilhar a sua opinião e ficamos satisfeitos por saber que a experiência correu bem e que tudo aconteceu conforme o previsto. 😊🌴 Gostaríamos apenas de explicar que o valor de reservar através de uma empresa especializada não está apenas na compra do bilhete. O nosso trabalho inclui a organização da logística, coordenação dos diferentes serviços (autocarro, barco, elétrico e comboio histórico), apoio antes e durante a excursão e uma equipa disponível para ajudar os nossos clientes. Embora seja possível tentar organizar todos estes elementos de forma independente, a nossa proposta é precisamente permitir que os visitantes desfrutem do dia sem se preocuparem com horários, ligações ou disponibilidade dos transportes. Agradecemos o seu comentário, pois ajuda-nos a explicar melhor o valor acrescentado do nosso serviço. Ficamos felizes por saber que desfrutou desta experiência em Maiorca e esperamos recebê-lo novamente numa próxima aventura com **Nofrills Excursions**! 💙🌴
I’m so glad I booked this tour. It was a full experience getting to see this beautiful island via bus, boat, tram and train. Beautiful scenery, rich history and an awesome tour guide and driver in Juan and Rafa (seriously, Rafa’s driving skills through those mountains are unmatched!) I highly recommend this tour!
Thank you for sharing your experience! 🦇😊 We're pleased that you enjoyed the spectacular natural formations inside the Caves of Drach. We would just like to clarify one point for future visitors: **we do not advise guests to bring warm clothing for the caves**. This recommendation may have come from another website or travel blog. In our information, we explain that the temperature inside the caves remains relatively stable throughout the year, at approximately **18–21°C**. During Mallorca's very hot summer months, the caves certainly feel cooler than outside, but humidity can make them feel warmer than some visitors expect. Your suggestion of bringing a small towel or personal fan may therefore be useful for guests particularly sensitive to humidity. Thank you for choosing **Nofrills Excursions**, and we're glad you enjoyed this incredible natural wonder! 🌴💙
This is a very long day but provides many nice experiences. The bus ride up and over the mountain was an experience in itself! Our guide was wonderful and made sure to give extra attention to those who needed it. When warm out be aware that only the bus is air conditioned.
Thank you for your lovely review! 🌄🚌🚂 We're delighted that you enjoyed the many different experiences packed into our **Mallorca in One Day** tour. The spectacular journey through the Serra de Tramuntana is certainly an adventure in itself! A special thank you for your kind words about our guide. Making sure every guest feels comfortable and receives any extra assistance they need is very important to us. And a useful tip for future travellers: during Mallorca's hot summer months, the coach is air-conditioned, but the boat, tram, historic train and outdoor stops naturally are not, so water, sun protection and light clothing are highly recommended. ☀️💧 Thank you for choosing **Nofrills Excursions**. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience in Mallorca! 💙🌴
A lengthy excursion to see most beautiful parts of Mallorca, Dora was a brilliant guide and her fluidity with multiple languages is remarkable. Would highly recommend everyone choosing No Frills Excursions. Friendly tip bring water and food with you, we had spots to rest a bit but the restaurants are really overpriced and in my opinion not worth. Thank you for the wonderful experience.
Thank you so much for your fantastic review and recommendation! 🌄🚂⛴️ We're delighted that you enjoyed discovering some of the most spectacular parts of Mallorca on our Island Tour. It is a full and varied day, combining the Serra de Tramuntana, coast, boat, tram and historic Sóller train into one unforgettable experience. A special thank you for your wonderful words about Dora. Her knowledge, enthusiasm and ability to communicate so naturally in several languages are certainly impressive, and we'll be delighted to share your comments with her. 😊 Thank you also for your helpful tips for future travellers. We're thrilled you chose Nofrills Excursions and hope to welcome you back for another wonderful day exploring Mallorca! 💙🌴
Maria was a lovely guide. She was very knowledgeable about Mallorca. She answered our questions about Mallorca and was always ready to clarify any questions we had. We brought a cooler with water but I think that if the tour operators offered water that would make it 5 stars. Mallorca is beautiful we loved hearing about Sóller and the surrounding area!
Thank you so much for your lovely review! 🌄🚂💙 We're delighted that you enjoyed discovering Mallorca and Sóller with us, and especially that Maria's knowledge and willingness to answer your questions made the day even more enjoyable. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to her! Thank you also for your suggestion regarding water. Guests are welcome to bring their own drinks, as you wisely did, and we'll certainly take your feedback into consideration. We're so pleased you enjoyed Mallorca's beautiful scenery and hope to welcome you back for another excursion with Nofrills Excursions! 🌴😊
It's a great day viewing beautiful Mallorca. We were on a cruise, so we only had a few hours to see as much as possible. This tour will help you accomplish that goal. Pick-up was a bit confusing because there are multiple buses at the meeting point and it took several minutes to find someone with accurate information about which bus to board. But the remainder of the day was excellent. I highly recommend this tour!
Thank you so much for your fantastic review and recommendation! 🌄🚂⛴️ We're delighted that our Mallorca in One Day tour allowed you to make the most of your limited time on the island. For cruise visitors especially, combining the spectacular Tramuntana mountains, boat trip, historic tram and Sóller train in one organised day is a great way to experience so much of Mallorca. We appreciate your feedback regarding the meeting point. At busy times several excursion coaches can depart from the same area, and we'll continue working to make identifying the correct bus as straightforward as possible. Most importantly, we're thrilled that the rest of your day was excellent. Thank you for choosing Nofrills Excursions and for highly recommending us! 💙🌴
Overall a great outing in terms of where we went. Boat ride very fun (and cooling in the heat) and the train ride return was a highlight! We had two issues: 1. When we had free time, the guide pointed out where we would meet up in after free time. She directed us to locations that were close, but not really the actual gathering point. We had to track down other people we recognized in order to find our group. 2. At the Basilica, we were not given good directions to the actual basilica. We followed signage to what we thought was the church, but it turned out to be to be a hotel from the signs out front. Turns out, we were supposed to walk through the center atrium of the "hotel" to get to the basilica. We almost missed seeing this. Fortunately just before departure, I decided to look and see the hotel interior and voila! we saw the basilica.
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the itinerary, especially the boat trip and the historic train ride, which are two of the highlights of this excursion. 🚂⛴️🌴 We also appreciate your constructive comments. Our guides always explain the meeting points at each stop, but we're sorry if the directions were not clear enough on this occasion. We'll certainly pass your feedback on to help make these instructions even easier to follow. Regarding the Lluc Monastery, the Basilica is accessed through the monastery complex, which can indeed be a little confusing for first-time visitors. We're pleased that you managed to discover it before departure, and we'll remind our guides to emphasise this point more clearly in future briefings. Thank you again for your balanced review and for choosing Nofrills Excursions. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable day exploring Mallorca! 💙😊
A fantastic day on this train.
Vielen Dank für Ihre tolle Bewertung! 🚂🚋⛴️😊 Es freut uns sehr, dass Sie einen fantastischen Tag auf unserer Mallorca an einem Tag-Tour verbracht haben. Die Kombination aus historischem Zug, Straßenbahn, Boot und den beeindruckenden Landschaften der Serra de Tramuntana macht diesen Ausflug zu einem ganz besonderen Erlebnis. Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich für Nofrills Excursions entschieden haben. Wir hoffen, Sie schon bald wieder zu einem weiteren unvergesslichen Tag auf Mallorca begrüßen zu dürfen! 💙🌴
