Peguera: Racing Car Drive and Jet Ski Combo Tour

The best thing about this Peguera tour is the change of pace. You spend the afternoon at the wheel of a manual race car on Mallorca’s mountain roads, then switch to a jet ski for the coast and the clear water around Cala en Basset. It is a busy four hours, but it gives you two very different ways to see the island.

I like the small group limit of eight, which should make the briefing and stops more manageable. I also like the route’s mix of famous places, from Puerto Portals and Palma Cathedral to the S’Agilau Cave. The main thing to consider is the price: at $206 per person, you should compare the combined cost with booking the car and jet ski separately.

Key points to know before booking

• Two very different activities in one afternoon: Drive a manual race car from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM, then ride a jet ski from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
• Mountain roads are part of the appeal: The route includes the coast of Calvià, roads toward Palma, Camp de Mar, Cala Fornells, and possibly Port Andratx.
• A real driving requirement applies: The driver must be at least 21 and have two years of driving experience. The cars are manual.
• The jet ski section reaches Cala en Basset and S’Agilau Cave: You stop for clear water and photos, with a life jacket provided.
• One booking for two people means one car and one jet ski: If both people want separate vehicles, you need to book twice for one person.
• Budget an extra €30 for driver insurance: This is paid at the office and is not included in the headline price.

From Peguera to the southwest coast

Meet at the Formula Tours office at Carrer de La Savina, 8, in Peguera. The guide gives you an explanation before you set off, including the basic operation of the car and the practical details for the water portion later in the day.

The car tour begins along Mallorca’s southwest coast, leaving Peguera and passing through the Calvià area. This part is less about reaching one single monument and more about the pleasure of moving through the coast and mountain roads. You get changing views, bends, and several planned stops.

The exact route can shift with traffic and timing. One recent booking described a different route from the one expected, but found the mountain roads and S-bends particularly enjoyable. That is useful to keep in mind: you should see the advertised sights as the intended plan, but the driving portion is not a fixed racing circuit with every turn guaranteed.

You are not being timed against other drivers. This is a guided road tour, not a track day. The appeal comes from handling the car on Mallorca’s winding roads and seeing the island from behind the wheel.

Puerto Portals: Mallorca’s polished marina stop

The first major stop is Puerto Portals, a fashionable marina known for its boats, restaurants, and expensive-looking waterfront atmosphere. You will have time to take in the setting before moving on toward Palma.

This stop gives the car section a change of rhythm. After driving along the coast, you can get out, stretch your legs, and take photographs. It is also a useful contrast with the more natural coves later in the route. Puerto Portals is polished and exclusive, while Cala Fornells and Cala en Basset feel more closely tied to the rocky coast.

The stop may appeal most if you enjoy seeing how Mallorca’s different coastal areas fit together. If your main goal is wilderness or a long swim, this is not that kind of stop. It is a brief look at one of the island’s best-known marina districts.

Palma Cathedral and the Paseo Maritimo

The route continues into Palma, Mallorca’s capital. You pass the Nautical Club and go in front of the cathedral before stopping for photographs.

This is one of the strongest parts of the car route because it puts a major city sight into an outdoor driving tour. You do not spend hours walking through Palma, but you get a clear photo opportunity and a quick view of the cathedral’s dramatic position near the waterfront.

The timing matters here. You should expect a short guided stop rather than a full city visit. There is no museum entry or extended time inside the cathedral included, so plan a separate visit if Palma’s old town is a priority for you.

After the stop, you return along the Paseo Maritimo, the waterfront road, heading back toward Port Andratx. The route gives you a broad introduction to the capital without making the whole afternoon a city tour.

Port Andratx, Camp de Mar, and Cala Fornells

Depending on traffic and the time available, the third stop may be Port Andratx. This is another high-end harbor area in southwest Mallorca, with a different feel from Puerto Portals but the same general appeal of boats, waterfront views, and smart restaurants.

The wording around this stop is important. Port Andratx is not guaranteed in every departure, because the guide may need to adjust the route. If this stop is the main reason you want to book, ask the office about the expected route before paying.

From there, the drive continues toward Camp de Mar and into Cala Fornells. The cove is one of the scenic points of the route, and it brings the tour back to Mallorca’s rocky shore after the marina and city stops.

The car portion ends back in Peguera. You then have a short break before the jet ski portion begins at 6:00 PM. The transfer between the two parts is included, which matters because you do not need to arrange your own transport from the driving activity to the water activity.

What the manual race car drive is really like

The car section lasts from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM. The cars are manual, so you need to be comfortable with a clutch and gear changes before booking. The minimum age for the driver is 21, and you need at least two years of driving experience.

This is a key point, not a footnote. If you cannot drive a manual transmission, this activity is not suitable for you. The tour is built around driving rather than simply riding as a passenger.

A copilot must be at least six years old. That makes the car portion possible for some families, but the driver still needs to meet the age and experience rules. Child seats are included.

The small group size, limited to eight participants, is helpful here. A smaller group usually makes it easier to hear instructions and keep the stops moving at a reasonable pace. Still, this is a road tour with traffic, so you should not expect uninterrupted high-speed driving.

The route’s winding mountain roads are likely to be the most memorable driving section. You get the pleasure of steering through bends while seeing the coast and southwest Mallorca. The tradeoff is that the exact route may change because of traffic and timing, as happened on one recent booking.

The jet ski ride toward Cala en Basset

After the car tour and transfer, the water section runs from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. You ride a jet ski toward Cala en Basset, a coastal cove known here for its clear water.

The first part is about speed and open-water movement. You receive a life jacket, and the tour includes full insurance, although the driver must pay an additional €30 insurance charge at the office. Bring a swimsuit and towel because the stop at Cala en Basset is designed for enjoying the water, not just looking at it.

The one-hour schedule is compact. You will spend part of that time traveling to the cove, then stop before continuing along the coast. This is not a full-day beach outing, and you should not expect a long, relaxed swim session.

That short format is also part of the appeal. You can add a water activity to a driving tour without giving up an entire day. If you want extensive jet ski time, you may find the one-hour section too brief.

S’Agilau Cave and the photo stop

After Cala en Basset, the jet ski continues to the famous S’Agilau Cave. The tour enters the cave so you can take photographs.

This gives the water portion a clear purpose beyond speed. You are not simply riding out and turning around. You have a natural coastal feature to reach, plus a chance to capture photos from the water.

Conditions and access can affect exactly how the stop feels, so keep your expectations practical. The supplied details confirm entry into the cave and time for photos, but they do not promise a long visit or a particular amount of swimming time.

The contrast with the car route works well. In the afternoon, you are focused on roads, bends, and viewpoints. In the evening, you are close to the water and moving along the coast by jet ski. For many people, that change will matter more than the number of formal stops.

How the two activities work for two people

The booking arrangement deserves careful attention. If two people book together, they receive one car and one jet ski. In practice, that means one person drives the car while the other rides as copilot, and one person operates the jet ski.

If you want two separate cars or two separate jet skis, you must book twice for one person. That can change the total cost considerably, so decide before booking who wants to drive and who is happy to ride as copilot.

The supplied information does not explain how driver swaps work during the road section or how jet ski sharing is arranged. Do not assume that both people will get equal driving time. Ask Formula Tours directly if sharing the controls is important to you.

The driver also needs a valid driving license and must carry identification. Bring a credit card because the €30 driver insurance fee is paid at the office.

What is included, and what is not

The package includes a guide in English, German, or Spanish, plus helmets, child seats, one drink per person, full insurance, transfers between the two parts, and a life jacket.

The helmet is relevant for the car activity, while the life jacket is for the jet ski. Comfortable shoes are recommended, and sandals or flip-flops are not allowed. Pack sunglasses, swimwear, and a towel. You also need a passport or ID card and your driving license.

The driver insurance charge is separate. At $206 per person, the price is not low, especially if you are booking for two people and only one person will drive each vehicle.

I would compare the price of this package with the separate prices for the car and jet ski before committing. One recent booking specifically found that booking the activities separately could be cheaper. The package still has practical value if you want one reservation, coordinated timing, and transport between the two activities, but do not assume the bundle is automatically the best deal.

The guide and group experience

Guiding is available in English, German, and Spanish. The guide handles the initial explanation and leads the route, while the small group keeps the experience more personal than a large coach excursion.

The human side can vary. One recent booking described the driving route as fun, especially the mountain roads and S-bends, but felt the jet ski guide seemed less engaged. That does not cancel out the attraction of the route, but it is a fair reminder that the quality of a guided activity depends partly on the person leading each section.

You should book this for the activities themselves, not for a polished, heavily scripted presentation. The best moments are likely to come from the road, the coastal stops, the cave, and the simple pleasure of switching from car to jet ski.

Who will enjoy this Peguera combo tour

I would recommend it most strongly to adults or older families who want active sightseeing and can handle a full afternoon of changes. You need to arrive prepared, follow the driving rules, and be ready to move from a car to the water within a short window.

It suits you if:

• You enjoy driving manual cars on winding roads.
• You want to combine Palma and southwest Mallorca with a water activity.
• You prefer a small group rather than a large bus.
• You are happy with short photo and swimming stops.
• You want a memorable activity rather than a slow, relaxed sightseeing day.

It may not suit you if you cannot drive manual transmission, dislike speed, or want a long beach stop. It is also a poor fit if both people in a pair expect to operate separate vehicles without paying for separate bookings.

The minimum copilot age of six opens the car ride to some children, but the jet ski portion may still be more appealing to older children and adults. The supplied information does not state a minimum age for the jet ski, so confirm that point with the operator if you are booking for a child.

Final verdict: book it for variety, compare the price first

I would book this tour if I wanted one active afternoon that covered both Mallorca’s roads and its coast. The mountain drive, Palma photo stop, Cala Fornells, Cala en Basset, and S’Agilau Cave create a satisfying range of settings in only four hours.

I would not book it without checking the separate prices first. The extra €30 driver insurance fee, the one-car and one-jet-ski setup for two people, and the possibility of a changed road route all affect the value.

Choose it for variety, speed, and compact timing. Skip it if you want a slow coastal day, a guaranteed Port Andratx stop, or equal driving time for everyone in your party.

FAQ

Where does the tour start?

Meet at the Formula Tours office at Carrer de La Savina, 8, in Peguera.

How long does the experience last?

The full experience lasts four hours. The car section runs from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM, and the jet ski section runs from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

What languages are available?

The live guide is available in English, German, and Spanish.

What is the minimum age to drive the car?

The driver must be at least 21 years old and have two years of driving experience.

Can children ride as copilots?

The minimum age for a copilot is six years old. Child seats are included.

Are the cars manual?

Yes. The cars have manual transmission, and the activity is not suitable for people who cannot drive a manual car.

What do two people receive with one booking?

A booking for two people includes one car and one jet ski. If you want two separate vehicles, book twice for one person.

Is driver insurance included?

Full insurance is included, but the driver must pay an additional €30 insurance fee at the office.