Drach Caves from Palma: entry, concert and boat ride
Half-day trip from Palma to the Drach Caves with skip-the-ticket-line entry, over 2 hours in the caves, a classical concert on Lake Martel and a boat ride. Direct coach, no hotel stops. Rated 4.4/5 from 1,489 reviews.
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Photo credits
- «Martel Lake Coves del Drac Porto Cristo Mallorca.jpg», by Steffen Mokosch, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- «Coves del Drac 01.jpg», by Rudolphous, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- «Coves del Drac 03.jpg», by Rudolphous, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- «Boat on Martel Lake Coves del Drac Mallorca.jpg», by Steffen Mokosch, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- «62 Coves del Drac, llac Martel.jpg», by Enric, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- «Coves del Drac 21.jpg», by Rudolphous, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Practical details
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Guide languages
- English · Spanish · German · French
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Drach Caves entry without queuing at the ticket office
- Classical music concert on Lake Martel
- Boat ride on the underground lake
- Direct coach from Palma, no hotel run
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Our take
The Drach Caves are the most magical plan in Mallorca with kids, and the one that sells out most: the concert on boats across the lake leaves them speechless. This trip sorts out transport and queue-free entry from Palma. If you are staying in the north, see the version from Alcúdia.
What's included
- Direct air-conditioned coach from Palma
- Local guide on board
- Drach Caves entry
- Classical music concert
- Boat ride on Lake Martel
- Free time in the gardens
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Pearl shop visit (optional)
Good to know
What to bring
- Shoes with good grip
- A light jacket
Not suitable for
- Pushchairs
- People with reduced mobility
Things to keep in mind
- There are about 300 steps inside the caves
- No photos during the concert
- The floor can be damp
Meeting point
Departure at 9:30 from a point in central Palma (depending on the option chosen).
The exact point is on your voucher. The coach goes directly to Porto Cristo, on the east coast, in just under an hour.
The experience
What you will see
- The stalactite chambers of the Drach Caves in Porto Cristo.
- Lake Martel, one of Europe's largest underground lakes.
- The classical concert from lit boats.
- The boat ride across the lake at the end.
How it works
You leave Palma at 9:30 on a direct coach, enter the caves without queuing and have over 2 hours there. You are back in Palma in the early afternoon.
Who I recommend it for
- Families with children who walk on their own.
- Anyone staying in or near Palma.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Families with a pushchair: there are about 300 steps.
- Anyone staying in the north: take the departure from Alcúdia.
Accessibility
Not accessible for wheelchairs or pushchairs: there are about 300 steps.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
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