Best Quad Tours in Mallorca

Mallorca stands out for its beaches, fiestas and the beauty of its main route through the historic centre, Bellver Castle, the Cathedral and the Almudaina Royal Palace, but it also has nature trails and adventure circuits that can be explored on quad bike tours, which 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, in the morning or at sunset, the options for exploring the island on an ATV are very varied and here I will tell you about the best alternatives, so that you can discover which one is best suited to your trip, especially if you are planning to visit Mallorca with children.

The Sierra de la Tramontana mountain range hides Mallorca's Mediterranean landscapes and is also the focal point among the island's natural wonders. Its wooded trails and winding paths do not go unnoticed by visitors and can be travelled on quad bikes 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 are planning to visit Mallorca during the summer. During this adventure tour you can count on the assistance of a local guide and all the obligatory safety elements to ride.

On these excursions you can also visit Sant Elm, a village enclosed between the beach and the mountains, which has an open view of the Balearic Sea and the Sierra de la Tramontana, as well as a direct connection to Sa Gran and Sa Petita, two of the best beaches in Mallorca. Sant Elm is the westernmost village on the island and also one of the most beautiful, which you can discover on these excursions.

Please note that to access these excursions you must be of legal age and have a valid driving licence. Minors from 10 years of age can attend as accompanying persons.

Details of interest

• Price... These excursions cost approximately 97 euros, including instruction and the assistance of an expert local guide.
• Duration... Approximately 3 hours.
• Advantages of these excursions... An ideal alternative for getting to know the Tramontana and Sant Elm mountain ranges in a fun excursion.
• Disadvantages of these excursions... It is a physically demanding adventure tour and is therefore 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. These excursions take you through the streets on a quad bike and along the rocky paths to Rancho Grande, one of the island's most famous theme parks.

At Rancho Grande you can enjoy a barbecue before venturing off-road on a sandy off-road trail, surrounded by bush and rough tracks. These adrenaline-fuelled excursions take you through the countryside and into the rural heart of Mallorca with the assistance of a local guide.

These tours usually 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 journey 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 licence.

Interesting details

• Price... These tours cost approximately 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 tours... It is a complete off-road experience.
• Disadvantages of these excursions... All visitors must be of legal age and have a valid driving licence.

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

El Arenal is one of the best areas of the island for an adventure tour or bike ride 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.

Generally during these excursions you will have free time to take a swim at the beach and to explore off-road areas on your own. A local guide will be with you throughout the tour.

Please note that you must be of legal age and have a valid driving licence to go on this tour. Children over 8 years of age are welcome as companions and are eligible for reduced rates.

Interesting details

• Price... These excursions cost approximately 95 euros, including instruction and the assistance of an expert local guide.
• Duration... Approximately 3.5 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 paths.
• Disadvantages of these excursions... All visitors must be of legal age and have a valid driving licence.

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

In the coastal area of Son Veri you can take a dip in the Mediterranean Sea and experience snorkelling, dive off cliffs over 15 metres high and take some of the best photographs 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 last approximately 3 hours, are accompanied by a local guide and end at the starting point. Please note that you must be of legal age and have a valid driving licence to go on these excursions.

Interesting details

• Price... These excursions cost approximately 95 euros, including instruction and the assistance of an expert local guide.
• Duration... Approximately 3 hours.
• Advantages of these excursions... These are the longest distance excursions on tarmac and stony roads.
• Disadvantages of these excursions... All visitors must be of legal age and have a valid driving licence.

In Majorca, on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, you will have access to some of the best sunsets in Spain. On these excursions you'll ride along the west coast of the island as you pass through seascapes, mountains and rural villages, until you reach the Malgrats viewpoint, where you can watch the sunset.

In the west of Mallorca you'll also get to know the typical flora and fauna of the area and enjoy an aperitif while you bathe in the island's sunsets. The approximately 4-hour tour will end in Santa Ponsa, where you can combine your quad tour with a boat trip or a snorkelling experience.

Please note that you must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driving licence to take part in these tours. These tours may include a franchise fee for the use of the ATVs.

Details of interest

• Price... These tours cost approximately 109 euros, including instruction and the assistance of an expert local guide.
• Duration... Approximately 4 hours.
• Advantages of these excursions... 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 driving licence.

You can book quad biking tours in Mallorca online in advance or book the tour once you are in the city, although if you are planning 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 bear in mind that quad biking tours tend to be 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 mountain range or those that include a visit to the villages of the Bay of Mallorca.

If you are planning a stay of only 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.

On these excursions you can discover the main sites of the mountainous area of Mallorca, such as the Sierra de la Tramontana and the village of Sant Elm. You can also discover 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 discover El Arenal, Llucmajor, Mount Randa, Algaida, Sant Jordi, S'Aranjassa, Es Pillari and Son Veri. All along the Bay you can cross asphalt, sand, beaches and forests and also enjoy one of the best sunsets in Spain in Santa Ponsa.

The quad biking tours are mainly focused on the southern and western areas of Mallorca, away from the main circuit of the island which, outside Palma, is centred 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 can also take all the quad bikes on the excursion with your group, making the experience a private tour.

Please note that in order to drive the ATVs you must have a valid driving licence and be over 18 years old, that some tour service providers do not accept children under the age of ten as passengers, and that they may require an excess of up to 1500 euros to cover material damage 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 recommend that you organise an itinerary to get the most out of your visit and enjoy some of the best activities in Mallorca.

The cheapest excursions are those that include a tour of El Arenal or the Bay of Mallorca and cost approximately 95 Euros, including instruction, safety equipment and the assistance of an expert local guide. Tours of 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, at a cost of approximately 160 euros, although these tours, in addition to a local guide and safety elements, also include a gastronomic tour of Mallorca, with a free barbecue or vegetarian menu during the excursion.

Please also note that some tour service providers may require the payment of an excess of up to 1500 euros to cover possible material damage and to take out civil liability insurance.

A quad bike tour can be the most fun option to get to know the mountainous area of Mallorca and also one of the fastest alternatives for getting 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 Alcúdia, such as Sant Elm, Mount Randa, Algaida and Son Veri, where you can also get to know some of the best beaches on the island, take a swim, jump off a cliff and experience snorkelling.