Paddle to sea caves and hidden coves with a guide, at places like Cala Varques, Alcudia and Sant Elm. Many trips include snorkelling, and some add cliff jumping.
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A kayak tour in Mallorca is an active outing, not a lazy one. You paddle close under the cliffs and swim inside sea caves, which is why it appeals to thrill-seekers, active adults and teenagers. We list 11 kayak tours in Mallorca on this page.
We would settle two questions before anything else. Which part of Mallorca is closest to your hotel, and do you want someone leading the way? Cala Sant Vicenç in the north and Cala d'Or in the south-east are among the protected bases for paddling.
Travellers have left more than 2,600 reviews on the kayak tours shown here, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5.
Of the kayak tours shown here, the one with the most reviews is "Mallorca: Cala Varques Kayak, Sea Caves & Snorkeling Tour", with more than 1,043 reviews and a rating of 4.9 out of 5.
Across this page, a kayak tour lasts from 1 to 4 hours.
If caves are why you came, Mallorca gives you more than one choice. On the east coast, one tour paddles from Cala Romantica to the reserve of Cala Varques. It hands you a flashlight for the caves and time to snorkel, with the natural arch in view. Another brings an experienced instructor and the full kayak kit.
If you are already staying in the north of Mallorca, we would start at Alcudia. The guided route passes the cliffs of the La Victoria nature reserve, with sea caves and time to snorkel. It takes about 120 minutes, so it fits neatly into a morning.
Thrill-seekers should head for Pollença. This route leaves the kayak on a stretch reached only by sea, then carries on with coasteering, cliff jumping and deep-water soloing. Its guide enters caves only when the sea allows.
You can also rent a kayak in the Bay of Palma instead of joining a guided tour. You get the kayak and a life vest, and the islet of Sa Galera makes a natural target, with stops to swim. It is a rental rather than a guided tour.
Travellers staying in the south-west can look at Sant Elm. A guide leads the way to Cala en Tió and its caves, telling tales on the route, with time to swim and snorkel. It also runs in German and Spanish, which helps a mixed party.
Kayak outings in Mallorca depend on warm weather and calm water, so we would plan yours from late spring into early autumn. Water can feel brisk early on, while the sea stays warm enough for a swim as summer ends. In winter, heavy winds and rougher water make swimming impractical.
Kit differs from one tour to the next around Mallorca, so compare what is included before you choose. The Alcudia route includes snorkel equipment and insurance. The Sant Elm tour includes life jackets and a paddle. The Cala Varques tour adds photos and videos of your day.
The season matters first, because heavy winds and rougher seas arrive around Mallorca in winter. One route around Pollença is described as open to every experience level. Life jackets come with the guided tour from Sant Elm.
That comes down to taste, because the coasts of Mallorca differ so much. The north has mountains meeting the sea and caves under the cliffs, while the east is a run of narrow sandy inlets.
A kayak tour in Mallorca takes a few hours rather than a whole day. The Alcudia route takes about 120 minutes. The route with cliff jumping takes about 210 minutes.
