From Malta: All Inclusive Gozo Jeep Safari Tour + Comino

Gozo gives this tour its real appeal: one busy day covers cliffs, bays, valleys, villages, and the coast, without asking you to handle Malta’s traffic. You ride in a chauffeured UTV, stop for photos, eat a light Gozitan lunch, and finish with a boat ride around Comino.

I like the forward-facing seats and the wide pickup network, which make this easier for families and hotel-based visitors. I also like the boat reserved for Yippee clients, since it links Gozo and Comino without making you arrange another ferry. The catch is time: some stops are brief, and the Comino swim can last less than 20 minutes.

Key points to know

• The vehicle is a modern UTV, not a traditional open Jeep: it seats five customers in forward-facing seats and is designed for off-road touring.
• The route packs in major Gozo sights: Ta’ Ċenċ Cliffs, Xlendi, Dwejra Inland Sea, Wied il-Għasri, Xwejni Bay, and Marsalforn.
• The Comino finish is weather dependent: you visit the Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon, and a sea cave when conditions allow.
• A light Gozitan lunch is included: the meal adds useful value, though one account found it only average.
• Guiding quality can vary: guides such as John and Jozef have been praised for humor and local knowledge, while another guide gave rushed or scattered explanations.
• The price is about $100 per person: that is fair if you value hotel pickup, transport, lunch, a full Gozo route, and the Comino boat.

What the seven-hour Gozo route really feels like

This is a sightseeing marathon with a splash at the end, not a slow island tour. The advertised tour itself lasts seven hours, not counting transfers from Malta or your hotel, so your full day will be longer.

The large pickup list covers hotels and meeting points across Malta and Gozo. You receive the exact instructions by WhatsApp or email, and you should arrive five minutes early. Allow extra patience for traffic, since pickup times can slip.

The UTV setup matters. These are Segway Ultimate Touring Vehicles, described here as modern Jeep-style safari vehicles, with five forward-facing customer seats. You are chauffeured rather than driving, so you can watch the scenery and take photographs. That also makes the ride a better fit for families or anyone who does not want to deal with Maltese roads.

The tradeoff is that the route covers a lot of ground. You get a useful first look at Gozo, but you do not get long walks or quiet time at every stop. If your ideal day means sitting at one bay for an hour, this will feel hurried.

Ta’ Ċenċ Cliffs and Xlendi set the tone

The first major stop is Ta’ Ċenċ Cliffs, with about 30 minutes for sightseeing. This is a strong opening because you immediately get broad coastal views and a sense of Gozo’s open, rugged edge. Bring your camera and shoes with a decent grip, especially if the ground is uneven.

The following scenic drive through Xlendi also takes about 30 minutes. Xlendi is one of Gozo’s best-known coastal areas, and the drive gives you a taste of how quickly the island changes from high cliffs to sheltered bays. The route is as important as the stop here: you are not just being taken from one landmark to another, but shown Gozo’s changing coast from the road.

You should treat these stops as photo and orientation breaks. The stated timings do not promise a long walk, a full swim, or an extended visit in either place.

Knight’s Wash House and Dwejra Inland Sea

Knight’s Wash House receives roughly 20 minutes. This is a smaller, more unusual stop than the major coastal viewpoints, and it gives the day some local character. It is the sort of place where a guide’s explanation can make a real difference, so listen closely when the group gathers.

Dwejra Inland Sea gets about 30 minutes. The site is one of the tour’s strongest photo stops, with dramatic rock formations and the small inland body of water linked to the open sea. You can admire the setting from shore and take photographs.

There is an important extra-cost detail here. A boat trip on the Dwejra Inland Sea is not included. If you want that short boat experience, you pay separately. Do not confuse it with the later Comino cruise, which is included when weather permits.

This distinction is easy to miss when planning the day. You can enjoy Dwejra without buying the additional boat ride, but budget for it if being on the water at this particular site matters to you.

Wied il-Għasri and Gozo’s northern bays

The route continues to Wied il-Għasri for about 30 minutes. This narrow coastal inlet is one of the more striking natural settings on Gozo, where steep rock walls lead toward the sea. It is a good place for pictures, though the short stop means you should be ready to move when the driver calls the group back.

Xwejni Bay Beach follows, again with about 30 minutes. The coast here has a different feel from the cliffs and inlets earlier in the day. You can expect time to look around, take photos, and get a closer sense of Gozo’s northern shore.

Marsalforn Bay receives another 30-minute visit during the main route. The bay is one of the island’s better-known seaside areas, and it breaks up the more rugged stops with a settled waterfront setting.

These three locations show why the tour works well as an overview. You see different kinds of Gozo in one day: high cliffs, narrow inlets, rocky coast, and a bay used for seaside life. The weakness is depth. Thirty minutes sounds generous on paper, but it passes quickly once you get out, hear the meeting instructions, take photographs, and return to the vehicle.

Ta’ Pinu Basilica adds a cultural stop

Ta’ Pinu Basilica is listed among the places where you can capture photographs, although the timetable does not give it a separate duration. That means you should not expect a long church visit unless the day’s timing allows it.

The basilica gives the tour a useful change of pace. After several natural sights, you see one of Gozo’s best-known religious buildings and a reminder that the island is more than sea views and off-road driving. If you want interior time or a quiet visit, ask the chauffeur how much time is available before leaving the vehicle.

Guides can shape this part of the tour. John has been singled out for local knowledge, humor, and keeping the day moving, while Jozef has been praised for showing the island thoroughly and keeping transport on time. Those are good signs, but guide quality is not perfectly consistent. One account described explanations as quick and disorganized, with some of the group missing information.

That makes this tour more dependent on the individual chauffeur than a museum tour with a fixed audio guide. If you care about detailed interpretation, stay close when the guide explains each stop.

Lunch is useful, but keep expectations modest

The light traditional Gozitan lunch is included, which improves the value of the package. You do not have to search for a restaurant while the clock is running, and the meal gives you a proper break in a day built around short visits.

The food has been praised as delicious by some participants, while another found it average. I would treat lunch as a convenient taste of local food rather than the main reason to book. If you have a large appetite, bring a snack. Snacks, water, sunscreen, and comfortable clothing are all sensible additions for this long day.

The phrase light traditional lunch matters. This is not presented as a long food-focused meal. You should expect the schedule to continue soon after eating.

The Comino boat trip is the big finish

The boat trip to Comino is one of the best reasons to choose this package instead of a Gozo-only road tour. A boat reserved for Yippee clients takes you toward Comino and passes the Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon, and one of Comino’s sea caves.

The route gives you a different view of the islands. After spending most of the day on roads and cliffs, you see the coast from sea level and pass the pale rock walls around Comino. The boat also serves as the return connection to Malta, which saves you from arranging a separate ferry.

In summer, the tour includes a swimming stop in one of Comino’s lagoons. Here you need realistic expectations. One account described the swim as about 20 minutes, and another hoped for more time at the Blue Lagoon but found the stop shorter than expected. You may have enough time for a quick dip, not a relaxed beach afternoon.

The boat may also move quickly past the caves. That is fine for a quick look and photographs, but it is not a private cave cruise. If Comino is the main reason you are booking, confirm the current plan before departure and pack your swimwear, towel, hat, and sunscreen where you can reach them.

Weather controls this part of the day. If sea conditions prevent the Comino section, ferry tickets are provided instead. That is a practical fallback, but it does not recreate the promised boat sightseeing and swim. The schedule also includes a very short five-minute sightseeing entry after the Blue Lagoon, so do not expect several separate Comino stops.

The $100 price: fair for transport and coverage

At about $100 per person, this is not the cheapest way to see Gozo. You are paying for hotel or nearby-point pickup, transfers, a chauffeur, the UTV, lunch, the Gozo to Comino boat arrangement, and return transport. For a visitor without a car, that package can be worthwhile.

I would judge the price by what you want from the day. If you want to cover many places without planning buses, ferries, parking, and lunch, the cost is reasonable. If you are comfortable renting a car or using taxis, a self-guided day may offer more time at fewer sites and could cost less, especially in winter.

The tour also has a practical advantage for groups. The vehicles use five forward-facing seats, and the format avoids asking one member of your party to drive all day. It is suited to families, friends, and work groups who want an active day with minimal planning.

The value drops if the vehicle changes. One winter booking was switched on the morning of departure from a Jeep-style vehicle to a small tuk-tuk, with seven people squeezed inside. The route also changed, and Comino was missed. That is a serious risk because the vehicle type and Comino boat are central to the product.

Contact the operator if a same-day vehicle substitution is offered. You can accept the change if seeing Gozo matters most, but do not assume the full itinerary will remain identical.

What to bring and how to manage the day

Wear comfortable shoes and clothes that work for both sightseeing and a possible swim. Sunglasses, a hat, water, sunscreen, a camera, a towel, and swimwear belong in an easy-to-reach day bag.

Smoking is not allowed in the vehicle, and drinks are not allowed inside. Keep water for stops rather than expecting to drink freely in the UTV.

The tour is listed as wheelchair accessible, but the exact vehicle setup and boarding process are worth confirming for your needs. Pickup is available from Malta or Gozo, with the closest accessible pickup point used when a hotel cannot be reached directly.

The broad language range is helpful for mixed groups. Chauffeurs may speak English, French, German, Arabic, Dutch, Italian, or Polish, depending on the assignment. Still, do not assume every explanation will be given at equal length in every language.

Cancellation is flexible up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund, and you can reserve while paying later. Those policies help if your Malta plans are still shifting, but they do not solve the main uncertainty: sea conditions and possible operational changes.

Who should book this Gozo safari?

I would choose this tour if you have one open day, want to see a wide slice of Gozo, and prefer someone else to handle driving and connections. It is especially useful for hotel-based visitors, families, and groups that value a ready-made plan.

You will probably like it if you enjoy moving from viewpoint to viewpoint, taking photographs, riding in a rugged vehicle, and finishing with a short boat trip. The combination of road and sea travel gives the day variety.

I would be more cautious if you want long stops, quiet walks, detailed guiding at every site, or a guaranteed extended swim. The route is tight, and the quality of explanations depends on the chauffeur. I would also avoid booking it for the Comino section alone unless you are prepared for weather changes and a short swim stop.

Should you book it?

Book it for breadth and convenience. At $100, the package makes sense when you want Gozo’s main natural sights, a local lunch, hotel transport, and a Comino boat connection in one day.

Before paying, confirm the vehicle, pickup details, and Comino plan. If the operator offers a tuk-tuk substitution, ask exactly which stops and boat arrangements remain. With a good chauffeur such as John or Jozef, the day can be lively, well paced, and full of useful local detail. With a rushed guide or a changed vehicle, it can feel like too much ground covered too quickly.

FAQ

How long does the Gozo Jeep Safari and Comino tour last?

The tour lasts seven hours, excluding transfer time to and from your pickup point.

What vehicle is used for the tour?

The tour uses modern Segway Ultimate Touring Vehicles, described as Jeep-style UTVs. They have forward-facing seats for five customers.

Is the tour suitable for families?

The forward-facing UTV seats are described as suitable for families. The activity is also listed as wheelchair accessible.

What is included in the price?

The price includes a multilingual chauffeur, UTV transport, a light traditional Gozitan lunch, pickup and return transport, the Yippee boat to Gozo when required, and the reserved boat back toward Malta. The Comino boat section is subject to weather.

Is the Dwejra Inland Sea boat ride included?

No. Any additional boat trip on the Dwejra Inland Sea costs extra.

Does the tour include swimming at Comino?

In summer, the tour includes a swimming stop at one of Comino’s lagoons. The stop depends on weather and may be short.

Which places are visited in Gozo?

The route includes Ta’ Ċenċ Cliffs, Xlendi, Knight’s Wash House, Dwejra Inland Sea, Wied il-Għasri, Xwejni Bay Beach, Marsalforn Bay, and photo opportunities around Ta’ Pinu Basilica.

What happens if bad weather cancels the Comino boat trip?

If the Comino section cannot operate because of weather, ferry tickets are provided.

What should I bring?

Bring comfortable shoes, sunglasses, a hat, swimwear, a towel, a camera, snacks, sunscreen, water, and comfortable clothing.