Spanish tapas allow diners to taste many small meals at once. Think of your family's walking journey in Mallorca the same way. Picturesque coastal towns. Soaring mountain ranges. Sapphire Mediterranean beaches. Rustic old-world fincas. Welcoming locals. Incredible food. Once you have a taste of Mallorca, you'll want to come back again and again.
Days 1-2 Admire the Tramuntana Mountains and deep-blue sea from picturesque Port de Pollença | Hike past dramatic cliffs, silvery-green olive groves and tranquil beaches | Visit the Coves Blanques and discover the fascinating history of these rock-carved caves | Explore on foot the Serra de Tramuntana, a World Heritage landscape | Take in views of the Bay of Pollença as you walk along coastal paths.
Day 3 Follow a spectacular trail to Alcúdia Peninsula, one of Mallorca's largest and most scenic natural spaces | Climb to the lookout point at Talaia d'Alcûdia and be awed by extraordinary views of pine groves, exposed mountainsides and the unbelievably blue sea below | Taste the rich flavors of fresh olive oil, the region's specialty and primary export | Soak up the Mediterranean sun and relish the gentle sea breezes.
Day 4 Embark on an exhilarating Zodiac boat ride from Cala Sant Vicenç to Port de Sóller | Cruise past the region's quintessential sights: rugged coastal cliffs, hidden caves and coves, and quaint fishing villages | Hike on a forested path along the coast past traditional houses, mills, monasteries and sunny terraces filled with olive trees | Dine in Deià, one of Spain's most famous culinary hot spots, where there is no shortage of spectacular Mediterranean fare.
Days 5-6 Meander through the enchanting Moorish hamlet of Valldemossa | Walk along a stretch of the historic Camí de s'Arxiduc, a dramatic crest trail overlooking the island | Sample delicious tapas, paella and Mallorcan cuisine | Sway to the sounds of Spanish guitar played by a local guitarrista | Explore the bohemian town of Deià—stop in one of its many art galleries, admiring its exquisite architecture and old-world charm.
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From castle to estate to hotel, this Leading Hotels of the World property's history is as extraordinary as its natural setting, world-class hospitality and sophisticated décor. (pool, spa)
Luxury and sensational views await at this elegant hotel built on a cliff overlooking Mallorca's gems—the Mediterranean Sea and the Tramuntana mountain range. (pool, spa)
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The earlier you book, the more choice you'll have and the lower your price. And you can always change your mind—you won't be charged to transfer to a different trip before your final payment is due.
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Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next—and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.
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| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 | ||||||
| miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | |
| 1 | 3* | 300 | 6* | 300 | 8* | 500 | ||||
| 2 | 4* | 600 | 6* | 1000 | 10* | 1300 | ||||
| 3 | 5* | 1000 | 9* | 1500 | 10* | 1800 | ||||
| 4 | 3* | 1000 | 8 | 1500 | 9 | 1900 | ||||
| 5 | 2* | 800 | 6* | 1500 | 7* | 2000 | ||||
| 6 | 3 | 1000 | ||||||||
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Note: The terrain on this trip includes well-preserved mountain trails and dirt roads. On longer options, the trails can be rocky or more technical in sections.
* Includes shuttle.
Learn more about how we determine our activity levels and fully support a range of abilities and interests.
Please note that our distance and elevation figures come from Ride with GPS. Other sources (such as Map My Ride and Garmin devices) may give differing elevation figures due to different GPS and mapping technologies. Readings from a Garmin or a smart phone are influenced by other factors such as air pressure.
On this trip featuring Premiere Hotels, you can count on the best lodgings Mallorca has to offer. In fact, the hotels we've chosen in this region have higher retail room rates than those offered by any other active travel company—even when their trips cost more.
For nearly four decades we've worked to earn and maintain our right to call Backroads the world's #1 active travel company. In pursuing that vision on behalf of our guests, we believe we've set the standard for our industry—captured in the Backroads Quality Guide, which clearly sets out the benchmarks of excellence, choice and support that we live by
Our Trip Leaders in Mallorca live in the area and are deeply engaged in their communities, giving them unique inside knowledge they're happy to share in making your experience that much richer. They'll introduce you to people, customs and parts of town you'd likely never encounter on your own—and teach you a few local phrases to help break the ice.
Since 1979, Backroads Founder and President Tom Hale has shown that staying #1 means constantly evaluating our performance using the best possible source of information: our guests. As we systematically analyze your feedback on our trip consultants, leaders, hotels, meals and on-trip activities, we never stop working to make a great company even better.
Our Trip Leaders combine deep local expertise with a firm grasp of North American expectations around quality of service. By the same token, we pair experienced Backroads leaders with local guides who know how to cater to your needs while cracking open the culture or natural history in ways that are meaningful, memorable and often magical.
Backroads has the best-qualified people to lead your trip in Mallorca, and our guests back that up, rating our Trip Leaders an average of 9.75 out of 10 for all-around quality of performance. Get the facts (and no fluff) on how we recruit and develop the very best people for your trip.
In Mallorca you head off each morning after choosing among several expertly designed routes—all with detailed directions, mileage and shuttle options. Unlike trips with one fixed daily route (or worse, one guide that everyone's obliged to follow), you're free to enjoy the best of the region at your pace, stopping wherever you want to explore further.
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Gather your favorite people to share a Backroads adventure on a ready-to-book Private Trip - featuring all the legendary Backroads hallmarks from expert leaders to unforgettable activities. You can pick from a large selection of dates for your group of 8 or more. Call us for date availability. If your party has fewer than 8 guests, or if your preferred date is not available, we'll create a departure just for you.
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I simply can't imagine a better way to immerse yourself in the life of a region, to explore hidden corners and appreciate nuances while enjoying the benefits and enormous satisfaction of traveling under your own power. These are experiences you cannot have behind the wheel of a car, or on a train or a tour bus. Active travel is, at its heart, a way of connecting more authentically with the world. Sure, Backroads provides amazing leaders, superb accommodations and meals, and opportunities you could never arrange on your own. But all of our comprehensive planning and support is aimed at something far simpler: bringing you the immediate, highly personal satisfaction of discovering a new world on your own terms.
— Tom Hale, Founder & President
