Walking in Mallorca

Walking in Mallorca

8 Days Starting in Puerto Sóller and ending in Lluc

Visiting: Spain

Tour operator:

Exodus Adventure Travels

Tour code:

TST

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

4 - 16

Physical rating:

Moderate

Age range:

16-99

Special diets catered:

Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

History, Photography

Activities:

Trekking, Walking

From: $2020

NB: Prices correct on 19-Sep-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Behind Mallorca’s (also known as Majorca) facade lies a tranquil and timeless landscape. Rising abruptly out of the island’s interior are the craggy outcrops of the Tramuntana Mountains (UNESCO site since 2011), over which birds of prey can often be seen soaring on the breeze. Following a network of established trails, we trek to some of the highest peaks and enjoy spectacular vistas to the Mediterranean. Elsewhere, we discover picturesque hamlets complete with mediaeval churches and pass terraced hillsides adorned with sun-kissed citrus trees. In contrast, our coastal walks will reveal sleepy fishing marinas, secret coves and pebble bays.



Highlights

  • Unearth a traditional and tranquil side of Mallorca 

  • Walk through ancient forests and spot birds of prey including falcons, osprey and vultures

  • Enjoy coastal panoramas and walks up into the dramatic Tramuntana Mountains

  • Stay in characterful accommodation including a converted monastery

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Start Puerto Sóller

Meals Included: Dinner

We start at our hotel in Puerto Sóller and have a welcome group dinner in the evening.



Accommodation: Hotel Eden Nord (or similar)

Day 2 : Walk To Deia, Stopping For A Dip At Cala Deia – Activity Level 3 (Moderate) And Activity Level 5 (Challenging) Departures

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

We walk along the coast to the beautiful little bay of Cala Deiá, where (time permitting) we can paddle in the turquoise waters. From here, we head inland towards Deiá, one of the most beautiful villages in Mallorca owing to its idyllic setting in the hills. This walk explores the delightful area between the mountains and sea, using old tracks and paths over the cliffs, and offers coastal views along the Mediterranean pinewoods and coastal shrubs. We stop for a picnic lunch along the way.



Accommodation: Hotel Eden Nord (or similar)



Walking distance: 8mi (12km); ascent: 1,315ft (400m); descent: 820ft (250m); duration: five hours

Day 3 : Tram Ride To Sóller; Take The Pilgrim Steps From Biniaraitx - Activity Level 3 (Moderate) Departures

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

We take the historic wooden tram to Sóller and walk towards the village of Biniaraitx. From here, we will walk a wonderful circular route through the middle section of the Biniaraix ravine, which will allow us to discover Mallorca’s popular Dry Stone Route. The route was named due to the special technique which was used to line the route using only stones laid on top of each other, which can be identified with the many terraces and cobbled paths. On the route we will stop to have a picnic surrounded by a 50 metre waterfall.



Afterwards we will follow a different path back down to the centre of Sóller, where we usually stop for a drink or a wander around the town before taking the tram back to Puerto Sóller.



Accommodation: Hotel Eden Nord (or similar)



Walking distance: 6.5 mi (10.5km); ascent: 1,476ft (450m); descent: 1,476ft (450m); duration:  five hours

Day 4 : Free Day – Activity Level 3 (Moderate) And Activity Level 5 (Challenging) Departures

Today has been left free for you to use as you wish. Choose to relax in Puerto Sóller or explore elsewhere on the island. Mallorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands and there is a wealth of things to see and do – your leader will provide further details and help you to arrange any excursions locally. For instance, you may decide to spend the day in Sóller (inland from Puerto Sóller) – wandering through its narrow streets and visiting museums. Other options include visiting picturesque Valldemossa or the island capital, Palma, which is home to a magnificent cathedral, numerous churches, museums and excellent shopping opportunities. It is recommended to take the historic wooden train through the mountains between Sóller and Palma at least one way. For something a little different, it is possible to take a taxi boat to Sa Foradada (to eat at the restaurant) or take the ferry to La Calobra to visit the mouth of the Torrent de Pareis Gorge.



Accommodation: Hotel Eden Nord (or similar)

Day 5 : Leave Puerto Sóller Along A Coastal Mule Track To Cala Tuent; Transfer To Lluc Monastery – Activity Level 3 (Moderate) Departures

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

After a short drive from the hotel, we start our walk from the Mirador de Ses Barques. From here, we follow an old mule track away from the coast to Coll de Moncaire and head inland through a hidden and unspoilt little valley to Balitx farm. Next, we climb up to Coll de Biniamar to join the coastal path of Sa Costera, offering spectacular scenery throughout, until we reach the little bay of Cala Tuent where the bus will meet us for the transfer (approximately one hour) along the beautiful Sa Calobra road to the Lluc Monastery.



Accommodation: Lluc Monastery (or similar)



Walking distance: 9mi (14km); ascent: 900ft (275m); descent: 2,130ft (650m); duration: five hours

Day 6 : Circular Walk Around Muleta De Binifaldo, Passing Ancient Oak Forests – Activity Level 3 (Moderate) Departures

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today we enjoy a wonderful circular walk forming an arc around the Monastery of Lluc. The scenery along the route is varied and spectacular, including ancient oak forests, rock formations up to 200ft (60m) high and views of the highest peaks in Mallorca.



Accommodation: Lluc Monastery (or similar)



Walking distance: 6mi (10km); ascent: 885ft (270m); descent: 885ft (270m); duration: 4 hours

Day 7 : Ascent Of Puig D'en Galileu – Activity Level 3 (Moderate) Departures

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

We finish the trip on a high, climbing Puig d'en Galileu, which is one of the highest peaks on the island at 3,875ft (1,181m). The recently restored path to the top is beautiful and offers outstanding views across Lluc Valley and the peaks of Tomir and Roig.



Accommodation: Lluc Monastery (or similar)



Walking distance: 6mi (9km); ascent: 2,295ft (700m); descent: 2,295ft (700m); duration: five hours

Day 8 : End Lluc

Meals Included: Breakfast

The tour ends after breakfast. If you’d like to explore a little more, speak to your sales representative about extending your stay.

What's Included

  • Meals
    7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 1 dinners.


* All breakfasts, 4 picnic lunches (6 on level 5 weeks) and 1 dinner 
* All accommodation
* Transfer for group flights

What's Not Included

  • Travel insurance

  • Single supplement

  • Visas & vaccinations

Food


*Moderate (Activity Level 3) weeks:  *

All breakfasts, 4 picnic (packed) lunches and 1 welcome dinner are included.

*Challenging (Activity Level 5) weeks:  *

All breakfasts, 6 picnic (packed) lunches and 1 welcome dinner are included.

*Breakfast:* Normally continental style including tea or coffee, fruit juice,
bread, jam, honey, marmalade, and sometimes fresh fruit or cheese/ham.

*Lunch:* Comprises a typical Mallorcan-style Mediterranean packed lunch full
of locally grown fresh produce. Lunches will be eaten as picnics during your
walks, and will include foods such as bread, tomatoes, peppers, olives and
olive oil, Mallorcan cheeses, sausages, fruits, chocolate & biscuits.

*Vegetarians:* It is possible to cater for vegetarians. A meat and seafood
diet is the norm in Mallorca but salads and vegetables are included. Many
vegetarians have been on this trip with no problems, but you must be prepared
to be flexible and to take the food as you find it. If you are vegetarian or
have special dietary requirements, please inform us on booking.

Accommodation

The first four nights are spent in a comfortable hotel in Puerto Sóller with an outdoor swimming pool (seasonal), sun terrace, free wifi, bar and restaurant. It’s also within easy reach of a sandy beach.



For the remaining three nights, we have a change of scenery as we stay in the beautiful Lluc Monastery. Although not a hotel, this historic 13th-century building is set amid tranquil countryside and offers excellent rooms, delicious food and free wifi.



Single rooms are limited on this tour but may be available for a supplement on request. Please enquire at the time of booking.

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  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    The minimum age for this tour is 16 years old.

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    International flights are not included with this tour.

  • Who is Exodus Travels?

    At Exodus Travels, we've been exploring the world for nearly 50 years. From Walking and Trekking, Cultural and Cycling, Responsible Wildlife, to Polar and our new Premium Adventures, we are proud to offer award-winning small group and self-guided tours to 100+ countries worldwide.

  • Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

    If you would like to be paired with a tour member of the same gender, there is no additional charge. A single supplement can be requested if you would like your own room.

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes, our local guides are English speaking.

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    We are happy to assist with pre and post tour accommodation. Please enquire for detailed information.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Exodus has been trading since 1974

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Mallorca (May 23)

Brilliant walking holiday with 7 other friendly wa

Brilliant walking holiday with 7 other friendly walkers and an expert guide, Jacob.

Fantastic experience!

Absolutely stunning walks every day, fabulous food

Absolutely stunning walks every day, fabulous food and so much fun!

Walking in Mallorca

Another wonderful Exodus holiday. The walking was

Another wonderful Exodus holiday. The walking was superb and the accommodation characterful, with the contrast of the hotel near the seafront of the beautiful coastal town of Puerto Soller and then the stunning converted monastery at Lluc. Highly recommended.

WALKING IN MALLORCA

The walks were varied and interesting, the guide w

The walks were varied and interesting, the guide was brilliant, and the views were spectacular: we felt we experienced a taste of the real Mallorca.

Walking in Mallorca

A fantastic week of walking on the beautiful islan

A fantastic week of walking on the beautiful island of Mallorca. Every walk was different and spectacular in its own right. The hotel in Soller was very comfortable, centrally located with a great buffet breakfast. The nights at Lluc made a good contrast. Good company, great food and a fine dry week. Usual Exodus efficiency.

Walking in Mallorca

Lovely relaxing week on an island I hadn't visited

Lovely relaxing week on an island I hadn't visited before. Two centres with the contrast between the lively Puerto Soller with plenty of choice of restaurants and the quieter(and enjoyable) more remote environment of Lluc Monastery. A variety of walks exploring different aspects of the Sierra Tramuntana from dramatic coastal paths and views of turquoise seas and steep cliffs to more sustained mountain paths leading to 360 degree views of the mountain range. Not strenuous walking but pretty much all walks on good rocky paths, some uneven, which are perfect for regular walkers(I do use poles but didn't need them on this occasion) ; for early April we were lucky apparently as we had no rain - if it had been wet, the walks could have been much trickier. All of this superbly orchestrated and managed by our experienced local guide Eduard who was a star in every respect from planning the logistics of the walks, leading professionally, making sure everyone was safe, preparing lunches, driving, and particularly gelling with the group and communicating his passion for everything Mallorquin having grown up on the island.

Walking in Mallorca

This was our first experience of an Exodus holiday

This was our first experience of an Exodus holiday and we enjoyed it hugely. We did not know what to expect or if we were up to the walking. Now we know, we'll maybe look at a higher grade next time, as it is our intention to go again. The Exodus organisation was very good and the quality of the guide excellent. If he could be faulted at all, it would be his desire to explain anything and everything Mallorcan to us. He took great pride in providing typical local picnic lunches and went out of his way to arrange authentic evening meals.

Walking in Mallorca

Lovely relaxing week on an island I hadn't visited

Lovely relaxing week on an island I hadn't visited before. Two centres with the contrast between the lively Puerto Soller with plenty of choice of restaurants and the quieter(and enjoyable) more remote environment of Lluc Monastery. A variety of walks exploring different aspects of the Sierra Tramuntana from dramatic coastal paths and views of turquoise seas and steep cliffs to more sustained mountain paths leading to 360 degree views of the mountain range. Not strenuous walking but pretty much all walks on good rocky paths, some uneven, which are perfect for regular walkers(I do use poles but didn't need them on this occasion) ; for early April we were lucky apparently as we had no rain - if it had been wet, the walks could have been much trickier. All of this superbly orchestrated and managed by our experienced local guide Eduard who was a star in every respect from planning the logistics of the walks, leading professionally, making sure everyone was safe, preparing lunches, driving, and particularly gelling with the group and communicating his passion for everything Mallorquin having grown up on the island.

MALLORCA: SIERRA TRAMUNTANA

This was an extremely enjoyable trip visually and

This was an extremely enjoyable trip visually and culturally. Our guide was outstanding. My only proviso was that the C grade description was somewhat exaggerated. This was a pity as the guide was more than capable of fulfilling any grading required. The quality of the walking was excellent. 

WALKING IN MALLORCA

I really enjoyed this holiday. It was great to see

I really enjoyed this holiday. It was great to see Majorca and walk in its lovely mountainous regions.

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