Nat Geo Day Tour: The Valley of the Oranges

Boat trip from Sant Elm to Dragonera Island Natural Park

Embark on a trip to Dragonera Island. Explore scenic hiking trails, encounter the island's lizards, or snorkel in pristine waters.

Nat Geo Day Tour: The Valley of the Oranges

Picturesque hills and aromatic citrus orchards best describe Sóller. From Palma de Mallorca, travel into the Serra de Tramontana mountains, where you'll discover this eye-catching town, nicknamed the 'Valley of Oranges'. Historically, Sóller was isolated from the rest of Mallorca due to its mountains, allowing the development of unique cultural and agricultural practices. Sóller's orange groves trace their roots back several centuries, introduced to the region by Arab settlers during the Spanish occupation. On this exclusive tour, you'll uncover the region's conservation initiatives with your National Geographic-trained guide, visiting the Balearic Museum of Natural Sciences for an exclusive audio-visual experience including photos illustrating the history of the orange groves and their impact on Sóller's local economy. After this, tour Sóller's citrus-infused Botanical Gardens, where you'll study the botanical properties of different citrus varieties, enjoy an exclusive visit to the seed bank and learn more about the museum's work to conserve the Balearic Islands' plant species, unique ecosystems and natural habitats. Finish with a cooking demo featuring a zesty dessert with a citrus tang. Next, discover Sóller's secrets on a guided walking tour, before making the most of the surroundings with some free time to explore at your leisure.

Nat Geo Day Tour: In the Wake of a Nat Geo Explorer, Kayak the Pristine Seas of Mallorca

Inspired by National Geographic's Pristine Seas project, which aims to protect the last wild places in our oceans, this National Geographic Day Tour offers a unique opportunity to explore some of the most beautiful and unspoiled Mediterranean waters by kayak. Accompanied by your experienced guide and a marine biologist, you'll learn about the importance of Posidonia. Let your guide take you on a kayak tour through the marine protected area of the Dragonera Islands, offshore from Sant Elm. It's a rich ecosystem home to dolphins, fish, birds, algae, and more. Enjoy the opportunity to snorkel and marvel at the Posidonia meadows up close, while your guide explains the significance of this seagrass for the Mediterranean and the world. Learn how we can help protect the Posidonia meadows by raising awareness of their role in the battle against global warming, as featured in the National Geographic documentary, 'Pristine Seas: The Power of Protection'.

Entrance to Palma Cathedral La Seu

Looming large over the waterfront, Palma's La Seu Cathedral is a symbol of the city. One of the largest cathedrals in the world, this Gothic masterpiece is one of Majorca's must-see sights. With this ticket, you can marvel at its stunning architecture, discover the rich history of the building, and admire the illuminated stained-glass windows.

Meltemi half-day sailing charter

This Meltemi sailboat charter offers you a hands-on experience as you cruise the southeast coast of Majorca. You'll be able to help with the sails and even steer the boat, before diving into the waters at the scheduled swim stop. The cruise is available in either half or full-day format, with snacks or lunch aboard depending on which option you pick.Sailing out of the beautiful harbour of Portocolom, you'll glide past secluded coves and rugged cliffs. Capacity on the boats is limited to 11 guests, giving this trip an extra dash of exclusivity. Your skipper will offer you the chance to unfurl sails, change tack and even take charge of the helm – don't worry, they'll be watching to make sure you're comfortable steering. When the captain drops anchor in a tucked-away cove, you'll be able to dive off the boat for a swim or snorkel in the crystal-clear waters. If you book the full-day option, a pair of swim stops are on the agenda. And to top it off, a tasty buffet lunch will be served onboard for full-day guests, or tapas for half-day guests. There's also a sunset option to choose from.

Real Cartuja de Valldemossa Ticket

One of Majorca's most inspiring spots. The Real Cartuja de Valldemossa was the haunt of kings, monks, composers, painters and writers and is a treasure-trove of historic mementos.

Alcudia dolphin-watching trips by Brisas

You'll head to Puerto de Alcudia, where you'll set sail and head out to open water where pods of dolphins are known to hang around. The journey to the bay of Alcudia passes the cape of Formentor, so you can expect some pretty epic views of the island as make waves to dolphin territory. There are two options to choose from for this outing. The first pairs your dolphin-watching cruise with a beach trip to Es Coll Baix. This unspoilt stretches of sand is one of the most secluded in Majorca's line-up, so you can expect plenty of peace and quiet duiring your visit. The second tour option starts beofre dawn, so you'll be out on the water as the sun rises. This option has you out on the water for about three hours, meaning you've got more chances to look for the wildlife. Plus, since it's an early start, breakfast on board is included.

Hot air balloon flight at sunrise in Mallorca

Book your seat for this hot air balloon flight over the coastline of Mallorca!