ATV Riding in Mallorca: Automatic Buggies Off-Road

Take the wheel through Mallorca's hidden interior without the learning curve

ATV riding in Mallorca on automatic Polaris buggies, departing from a local meeting point for a three-hour activity that mixes on-road driving through traditional villages with a 30-minute off-road section over unpaved tracks. A guide leads the group in English, Spanish, French or German. You choose between riding solo, with one passenger, or sharing a four-seater buggy. A valid driving license is required, and the minimum age to drive is 21.

The experience

You arrive at the meeting point, get a briefing from an experienced guide, and then drive out into the Mallorcan countryside within minutes. The route takes you past small fincas, traditional windmills and the village of Sant Jordi, giving you a real sense of how the island looks beyond the coast. The buggies are automatic with power steering, so there's no clutch work or gear shifting. Just point and drive. Seat belts are built in, which means no helmet is required, so you get an unobstructed view the whole way.

After the paved sections, you hit the off-road track. This is where the buggy's suspension and ground clearance earn their place: you spend about 30 minutes on an unpaved route that would be rough in a regular car but is exactly what these vehicles are built for. The track shows you terrain most visitors never see, and the guide stops briefly at the end so you can catch your breath and take in the edge of Llucmajor, a traditional town that marks the boundary between the backcountry and the settled areas.

You can book as a solo driver, bring one passenger in the front, or split a four-seater buggy with up to three others. The choice changes how the experience feels: solo gives you full control of the line you take, while sharing spreads the cost and the responsibility. Either way, you're operating the vehicle yourself, not watching from a passenger seat.

What’s included

• Three-hour buggy activity with automatic Polaris vehicle.
• guide in English, Spanish, French or German.
• briefing before departure.
• on-road and off-road driving through Mallorca's interior.
• stop at the edge of Llucmajor.

Options for this experience

3 options

One person per buggyUp to 1 people · Guide in 4 languages · 09:45 and 13:45

Two people per buggyUp to 2 people · Guide in 4 languages · 09:45 and 13:45

Four people per buggyUp to 4 people · Guide in 4 languages · 09:45 and 13:45

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:45 and 13:45

Book up to1h before

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and German

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessiblePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Adventure Tours Mallorca S.L.

Is this one for you?Choose a two-seater if you're traveling solo or with one companion and want the lowest cost per person. Pick the four-seater if you're in a group of three or four and want to share the rental fee across more people.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and German.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Do I need a driving license to ride in a buggy in Mallorca?

Only the driver needs a valid license. Passengers aged 12 and up (or 125 cm tall in a two-seater) or 4 and up (in a four-seater) can ride without one. Your license must be an original document in Latin script. Photos, copies and non-Latin alphabets are not accepted in Spain, so bring an international license if yours uses a different alphabet.

What's the difference between the two-seater and four-seater buggy options?

A two-seater holds a driver and one passenger. A four-seater holds a driver and three passengers. The two-seater costs less per person if you're traveling solo, while the four-seater spreads the cost across more people and works well for families or groups.

How much of the route is off-road versus on paved roads?

You start on paved roads through villages and countryside, then spend about 30 minutes on an unpaved track where the buggy's suspension and traction really matter. The rest of the three-hour activity is on regular roads.

What happens if I've never driven a manual transmission buggy before?

These buggies are automatic, so there's no clutch or gear shifting. Power steering makes them easy to handle, and the guide gives everyone a briefing before you start, so first-time drivers are fine.

Is this activity suitable if I have a back or neck condition?

The activity is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health. The unpaved section involves bumps and vibration, so if you have concerns about your back or heart, check with your doctor first or consider watching from a passenger seat instead of driving.