Island tour (with bus, train, boat and tram)

Island tour reviews:

• Ellis

  

  Today we went on the island tour (stating out by being picked up at our hotel, on time) which included a very scenic journey over the mountains with Jaime, our driver expertly navigating a series of narrow hairpin bends that are every bit the match of anything in the Alps. Juan, our guide, provided a steady stream of informative, interesting and numerous commentary in excellent English. On reaching Sa Colabra we boarded a boat after which we stopped for lunch before taking the tram to Seller. If you get the chance, try an "orange Seller" - a highly refreshing drink and an ice cream at the same time! It was then on the train to pick up the coach back to the hotel. A great value day ably hosted by Juan and expertly engineered by Jaime. We'll soon our next trip.

• Amy

  

  Having completed your Island Tour excursion on the Sunday just gone (21st August) we were privileged enough to have Juan guide us through the wonderful landscapes that can be seen on the tour. He conducted the tour excellently striking a good balance between entertaining and funny with being informative and engaging. It meant that a long day of travel that could've dragged became a day you didn't want to end. Juan is the best tour guide in the world. Another area of praise for him would be the calm and professional manner he conducted the tour in when, due to bad weather, the plan for our day had to be changed quite considerably. Even though this was happening, it didn't feel chaotic or out of control as it could've been. The island tour itself was a fantastic journey with plenty to see and do. Furthermore, it was fantastic to split the day up amongst different forms of transport creating a trying unique experience that anywhere else will struggle to replicate or improve. Special praise should also go to Francisco, our wonderful driver, who navigated some of the tightest roads and corners I've ever seen with ease. Simply a fantastic day out.

• Jamie

  

  Booked the island tour yesterday for the trip today. Service in the No Frills office was very good. Picked up on time for the tour today. Enjoyed a hugely scenic coach trip through the mountains which included a stop off for a coffee at a view point. The tour leader Albert was interesting and amusing throughout. The coach dropped us at Port de Sal Calobra where a short walk takes you to a stunning cove that looks like something from Jurassic park. We then boarded a boat for a scenic trip along the coast and the stunning cliffs to Port de Sóller where we had time for lunch before taking the old tram to Sóller town. After a quick ice cream break we boarded the old train to Palma which winds through the mountains and many tunnels. The coach was there to pick us up and take us home when we got off. The organisation of the tour was excellent, Albert was always on hand if you need anything and was very clear in directions, times and meeting points. The bus driver was also superb. The tour does take quite a lot of time (around 9 hours I think) and at the hight of summer as it is now the temperatures of 32c or more can challenging at times but we all enjoyed it (including 5 year old daughter and 12 year old son) just remember to take sun cream, hats and to drink plenty or water