Full Day Tour to the Caves of Drach, Caves of Hams & Porto Cristo

Full Day Caves of Drach and Hams Tour highlights

This full-day excursion has been carefully designed to combine Mallorca’s most iconic underground wonders with charming coastal scenery, offering a complete and varied experience without rushing. One of the main highlights is the visit to the Caves of Drach, one of the island’s most famous natural attractions. Inside, you will walk through vast caverns filled with impressive stalactites and stalagmites, enhanced by atmospheric lighting that reveals the caves’ dramatic formations. The experience reaches its peak at Lake Martel, one of the largest underground lakes in Europe, where you will enjoy a live classical music concert followed by a boat ride across the lake, creating a truly unforgettable moment unique to this cave system.

The tour also includes a stop at Mallorca Pearls, where you have the optional opportunity to visit the pearl exhibition. Those who choose to enter can learn about the traditional pearl-making process that made Mallorca famous worldwide and explore a wide range of jewellery collections at special prices. Guests who prefer not to visit the exhibition can relax nearby or wait comfortably, making this stop flexible and pressure-free.

After the caves, the excursion continues to the picturesque fishing village of Porto Cristo. Here, you will have free time to stroll along the harbour, enjoy lunch in one of the local restaurants, or relax on the sandy beach with shallow, crystal-clear waters. This coastal break adds a refreshing contrast to the underground visits and allows you to experience Mallorca at a slower, more authentic pace.

The final highlight of the day is a guided visit to the Caves of Hams, known for their distinctive hook-shaped (“hams”) rock formations. These caves offer a different atmosphere from Drach, with an intimate route, beautifully illuminated chambers and a musical show set by an underground lake known as the “Sea of Venice.” Together, the Caves of Drach and the Caves of Hams provide two complementary cave experiences, making this tour one of the most complete ways to discover Mallorca’s subterranean world in a single day.

How is the tour organised?

This full-day excursion is carefully structured to offer a complete experience without feeling rushed, combining sightseeing, guided visits and free time in a smooth and well-coordinated way. From the moment you are picked up, you travel comfortably by air-conditioned coach, allowing you to relax and enjoy the changing landscapes of Mallorca as you head towards the island’s eastern coast. Throughout the day, you are accompanied by a licensed official Mallorca guide, whose role is not only to provide informative commentary, but also to manage timings, entrances and logistics so everything runs seamlessly.

The itinerary has been designed to balance guided visits and personal free time. At major attractions such as the Caves of Drach and the Caves of Hams, your guide organises group access and explains what to expect, helping you appreciate the geological formations, lighting effects and musical performances. Between visits, the guide shares insights about Mallorca’s history, countryside and local traditions, adding context to the journey beyond the attractions themselves.

In Porto Cristo, the tour deliberately includes free time, giving you the flexibility to decide how to enjoy this coastal stop—whether that means having lunch, walking along the harbour, relaxing on the beach or simply soaking up the atmosphere. Your guide will advise you on the best options nearby and clearly communicate meeting points and times, so you can enjoy this break without any stress.

Thanks to this well-organised structure, you don’t need to worry about driving long distances, finding parking, navigating unfamiliar roads or dealing with queues and ticket availability. Everything is pre-arranged, allowing you to focus entirely on enjoying Mallorca’s caves, coastline and villages in a comfortable, informative and worry-free way.

What is included in the tour?

This full-day caves excursion includes everything needed for a complete and comfortable experience:

• Entrance ticket to the Caves of Drach

• Classical music concert on Lake Martel

• Boat ride across the underground lake

• Entrance ticket to the Caves of Hams

• Visit to Porto Cristo

• Air-conditioned coach transport

• Licensed Mallorca official guide

• Travel insurance

What is NOT included?

• Food and drinks (free time is provided in Porto Cristo to eat at your own pace)

• Any optional purchases during the Mallorca Pearls visit

Who is this tour ideal for?

This full-day Caves of Drach and Hams tour is ideal for visitors who want to see Mallorca’s two most famous cave systems in one single day without worrying about transport, tickets or planning. It’s perfect for couples, families and first-time visitors who want a structured yet relaxed excursion.

Many travellers wonder which cave is better: Hams or Drach. This tour solves that dilemma by combining both, along with Porto Cristo, allowing you to experience the highlights of Mallorca’s underground world in a comfortable and efficient way.

Book with Confidence: NoFrills Excursions

At NoFrills Excursions, we have been organising excursions in Mallorca for over 20 years, working only with trusted local operators and professional, licensed Mallorca guides. This long experience allows us to carefully select tours like this full-day Caves of Drach and Hams excursion, knowing the routes, attractions and timings in detail. Our guides are knowledgeable, approachable and attentive, taking care of the group throughout the day, managing entrances and logistics, sharing clear explanations and ensuring everything runs smoothly and comfortably.

Our company philosophy is simple: we treat our customers the way we would like to be treated on our own holidays. That means clear information, realistic schedules, no unnecessary stress and a genuine focus on enjoyment. With more than 1 million satisfied customers, we continue to grow by putting travellers first and offering well-organised experiences that feel reliable, relaxed and well looked after from start to finish.

Timetable and Duration

The excursion lasts approximately 8 hours, departing from Palma around 08:45 and returning at approximately 17:30. Exact pickup times depend on your location and are confirmed after booking.

Available departures from

This tour operates from the south of Mallorca, including: Camp de Mar, Santa Ponsa, Paguera, Cala Vinyes, Magaluf, Palmanova, Illetes, Portals Nous, Cala Major, Palma, Arenal, Playa de Palma and Can Pastilla.

Meeting point and pick up

Pickup is provided from selected resorts or a central meeting point in Palma. All pickup details and times are confirmed by email after booking.

Practical information for this tour

• Photography allowed inside the caves (no flash)

• Not suitable for wheelchairs (approx. 320 steps)

• Temperature inside caves: 18–20°C year-round

• Bring swimwear if you plan to swim in Porto Cristo