Best Quad Tours in Mallorca

Mallorca stands out for its beaches, festivals and the beauty of its main route through the historic center, the Bellver Castle, the Cathedral and the Royal Palace of the Almudaina, but it also has nature trails and adventure circuits that can be covered in ATV tours, and that can become one of the best activities to see and do in Mallorca.

With other visitors or in private groups, on the beach or in the mountains, during the morning or at sunset, the options to discover the island by ATV are very varied and here I tell you which are the best alternatives, so you can discover which one is the best for your trip, especially if you are planning to visit Mallorca with children.

The Sierra de la Tramontana mountain range hides the Mediterranean landscapes of Mallorca and is also the central point among the natural wonders of the island. Its wooded trails and winding roads do not go unnoticed by visitors and it is possible to travel through them by ATV on adventure tours for small groups.

On these tours you will discover that the Sierra de la Tramontana is one of the ideal places for ATVs, but also to get some of the best views of the island, especially if you plan to visit Mallorca during the summer. During this adventure tour you can count on the assistance of a local guide and all the mandatory safety elements to ride.

In these excursions you can also visit Sant Elm, a village enclosed between the beach and the mountain, which has an open view of the Balearic Sea and the Tramontana Mountains, and has a direct connection to Sa Gran and Sa Petita, two of the best beaches in Mallorca. Sant Elm is the most western village of the island and also one of the most beautiful, which you will be able to discover in these excursions.

Please note that to access these excursions you must be of legal age and have a valid driver's license. Minors from 10 years of age can attend as companions.

Details of interest

• Price... These excursions have an approximate cost of 97 euros, including instruction and the assistance of an expert local guide.
• Duration... Approximately 3 hours.
• Advantages of these excursions... It is an ideal alternative to get to know the Sierra de la Tramontana and Sant Elm in a fun excursion.
• Disadvantages of these excursions... It is a physically demanding adventure tour so it is not suitable for all visitors.

Cala Millor was for a long time a peasant village with family beaches until it was discovered by tourism and today it is one of the most visited places in Mallorca, although it still maintains its rural spirit. On these excursions you can ride through the streets on an ATV and take the rocky roads to Rancho Grande, one of the most famous theme parks on the island.

At Rancho Grande you can enjoy a barbecue before venturing out on a sandy off-road trail, surrounded by bushes and rough roads. On these adrenaline-filled excursions you will get to know the countryside and get into the rural heart of Mallorca with the assistance of a local guide.

Usually these tours also include the option to stay at Rancho Grande for those visitors who do not wish to attend the off-road experience and also include the ride to the starting point in Cala Millor, which is located in an area close to Manacor, so if you want to make the most of your trip you can combine these excursions with a visit to the Rafael Nadal Museum.

Please note that you must be of legal age to drive the ATVs and that you must have a valid driving license.

Details of interest

• Price... These excursions have an approximate cost of 160 euros, including instruction, barbecue, entrance to Rancho Grande and the assistance of an expert local guide.
• Duration... Approximately 4 and a half hours.
• Advantages of these excursions... It is a complete off-road experience.
• Disadvantages of these excursions... All visitors must be of legal age and have a valid driver's license.

On these excursions you can tour El Arenal, in the Bay of Mallorca, on an adventure quad tour that will take you through wooded and beach areas of the island as you ride through wilderness areas, rural roads and inhospitable mountainous terrain, surrounded by old farms.

El Arenal is one of the best areas of the island for an adventure tour or bike tour and if you plan to visit Mallorca in April or during the spring months you will be able to see blooming farmland and some of the island's most striking natural scenery for the best photographs.

Usually during these excursions you will have free time to take a swim at the beach and to explore off-road areas on your own. Throughout the tour you will be assisted by a local guide.

Please note that you must be of legal age and have a valid driver's license to take this tour. Children over 8 years old can attend as companions and can access reduced rates.

Details of interest

• Price... These excursions have an approximate cost of 95 euros, including instruction and the assistance of an expert local guide.
• Duration... Approximately 3 and a half hours.
• Advantages of these excursions... It is one of the best alternatives to get to know El Arenal in contact with nature and its rural roads.
• Disadvantages of these excursions... All visitors must be of legal age and have a valid driver's license.

These excursions offer a tour of the Bay of Palma on one of the longest quad bike tours , as over 65 kilometers you will ride through El Arenal, Llucmajor, Mount Randa, Algaida, Sant Jordi, S'Aranjassa and Es Pillari. Throughout the route you will cross asphalt roads, stony paths and sandy land until you reach Son Veri.

In the coastal area of Son Veri you can take a swim in the Mediterranean Sea and live a snorkeling experience, jump into the sea from cliffs of more than 15 meters and take some of the best pictures of the Bay. These excursions are available all year round, as if you plan to visit Mallorca in winter the swim in Son Veri will be replaced by a closed site excursion.

These excursions have an approximate duration of 3 hours, have the assistance of a local guide and end at the starting point. Please note that in order to do these excursions you must be of legal age and have a valid driver's license.

Interesting details

• Price... These excursions have an approximate cost of 95 euros, including instruction and the assistance of an expert local guide.
• Duration... Approximately 3 hours.
• Advantages of these excursions... These are the ones that cover the longest distance through asphalted and stony roads.
• Disadvantages of these excursions... All visitors must be of legal age and have a valid driver's license.

In Mallorca, on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, you will have access to some of the best sunsets in Spain. On these excursions you will ride along the west coast of the island while passing through maritime, mountainous and rural village landscapes, until you reach the Malgrats viewpoint, where you can watch the sunset.

In the west of Mallorca you will also get to know the typical flora and fauna of the area and enjoy a snack while bathing in the sunset of the island. The approximately 4-hour tour will end in Santa Ponsa, where you can combine your quad excursion with a boat trip or a snorkeling experience.

Please note that you must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license to go on these tours. These tours may include franchise fees for the use of the ATVs.

Details of interest

• Price... These tours have an approximate cost of 109 euros, including instruction and the assistance of an expert local guide.
• Duration... Approximately 4 hours.
• Advantages of these excursions... It is one of the best options to enjoy the sunset in Mallorca.
• Disadvantages of these excursions... All visitors must be of legal age and have a valid driver's license.

You can book the ATV excursions in Mallorca online in advance or book the tour once you are in the city, although if you plan to travel to Mallorca in August or during the high season months I advise you to book in advance to avoid delays and price increases due to last minute bookings.

Also note that ATV tours are usually in small groups of no more than five people and with the assistance of a local guide, so they can sell out quickly, especially during the summer months or high season.

The duration will depend on the excursion, although on average they last between 3 and 4 hours, even those that consist of a tour of the Sierra de la Tramontana or those that include a visit to the villages of the Bay of Mallorca.

If you are planning a stay of a few days on the island, you can opt for shorter tours. If that is your case, here is a list of activities you can do during a 3-day stay in Mallorca.

In these excursions you will be able to discover the main sites of the mountainous area of Majorca, such as the Tramontana mountain range and the village of Sant Elm. You can also visit Cala Millor, the Rancho Grande theme park and some of the rural roads in the interior of the island.

If you opt for the tours around the Bay of Mallorca you will visit El Arenal, Llucmajor, Mount Randa, Algaida, Sant Jordi, S'Aranjassa, Es Pillari and Son Veri. All along the Bay you will be able to cross asphalt, sand, beaches and forests and also enjoy one of the best sunsets in Spain in Santa Ponsa.

The ATV tours are mostly focused on the southern and western areas of Mallorca, away from the main circuit of the island which, outside Palma, is centered in Alcúdia and its surroundings.

If you are planning to visit Mallorca at Christmas or in the high season months I advise you to book your excursions in advance, to avoid delays and price increases due to last minute bookings. If you travel in a group and book in advance you could also occupy with your group all the ATVs of the excursion, which would turn the experience into a private tour.

Keep in mind that in order to drive the ATVs you must have a valid driver's license and be over 18 years old, that some tour service providers do not accept children under ten years of age as companions and that they may require an excess of up to 1500 euros to cover material damages and take out liability insurance.

If you decide to go on an ATV excursion in Mallorca and you are planning to stay only a few days on the island , I advise you to organize an itinerary to make the most of your visit and enjoy some of the best activities in Mallorca.

The most economical excursions are those that include a tour of El Arenal or the Bay of Mallorca and cost approximately 95 Euros, including instruction, safety elements for riding and the assistance of an expert local guide. The tours through the Sierra de la Tramontana and Sant Elm are also among the most economical with an approximate cost of 97 euros.

The most expensive excursions are those that include a tour of Cala Millor and the Rancho Grande theme park, with an approximate cost of 160 euros, although these tours, in addition to a local guide and safety elements, also include a gastronomic tour of Mallorca, with a barbecue or vegetarian menu at no cost during the excursion.

Please also note that some tour service providers may require the payment of an excess of up to 1500 Euros as a retention for possible material damages and for the contracting of a civil liability insurance.

A quad tour can be the most fun option to get to know the mountainous area of Mallorca and also one of the fastest alternatives to get to know the villages of the Bay of Palma, instead of using the island's tourist buses.

These excursions will also allow you to get out of the main circuit of Mallorca and get to know some places far away from Palma or the Bay of Alcudia, such as Sant Elm, Mount Randa, Algaida and Son Veri, where you can also visit some of the best beaches of the island, take a swim, jump from a cliff and live a snorkeling experience.