Quad Safari on Vis Island: Abandoned Military Sites
You'll ride through tunnels of an abandoned military base from the Yugoslav period, still standing on the island.
An ATV or UTV quad safari on Vis Island where you ride through abandoned World War II military sites—a cannon base, missile center, and the island's highest peak—with a local guide who explains the history as you go. The tour runs two to three hours and includes a guide in English or Croatian; children from age 5 are welcome. You choose between a single or double-rider quad, or a side-by-side UTV, depending on whether you want to ride alone or bring someone with you.
2h–3h
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Vis Island's historical sites
- Ride to abandoned military cannon base
- Explore tunnels and hear guide stories
- Visit abandoned missile center and take photos
- Learn about WWII secret British landing strip
- Discover history of Vis Town
- Visit highest peak for scenic views
The Experience
You start with a 20-minute ride to the first stop: an abandoned military cannon base left over from the Yugoslav period. Your guide takes you through the old tunnels, explaining the stories and facts about what happened there during the wars. After the tunnels, you ride to an abandoned missile center nearby and stop to photograph it. The quad or UTV handles the rough terrain while you focus on the landscape and the history unfolding around you.
The tour moves through three historical layers of Vis. You learn how the island served both Axis and Allied forces during World War II, and how British forces built a secret landing strip that changed the Mediterranean theater. Your guide connects these moments to the physical places you're riding through—the bunkers, the fortifications, the vantage points where decisions were made. Vis Town itself dates back to ancient Greek colonization in the 4th century BC and passed through Roman, Venetian, Ottoman, and Habsburg hands before becoming what it is now.
The tour ends at the highest peak on the island, where you get a view of Komiža town and the islands of its archipelago. From there, the ride back takes you through the terrain you've covered, and your guide can answer any questions that came up along the way. The whole experience runs between two and three hours, including the riding and the stops.
What’s included
The tour includes all fees and taxes, a local guide in English or Croatian, and your choice of vehicle: a single or double-rider quad, or a side-by-side UTV for two passengers.
Operated by Adrenaline Quad Safari Vis
Is this one for you?Choose the single-rider quad if you want full control of the machine and the freedom to set your own pace through the terrain; pick the double-rider quad or side-by-side UTV if you'd rather share the experience and the ride with someone else, or if you prefer a passenger seat while the guide or your companion handles the vehicle.
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Top questions
Can I ride a quad on Vis Island if I've never done it before?
Yes. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and your guide will explain how to operate the quad or UTV before you start. Children from age 5 are welcome on the tour.
What's inside the abandoned cannon base we ride through?
The cannon base is a Yugoslav-era military installation with old tunnels you can ride through. Your guide explains the stories and facts about the base as you pass through, and you'll also see an abandoned missile center nearby where you can stop and take photographs.
How long does the quad safari take?
The tour runs between two and three hours, including the 20-minute ride to the first stop, time at each site, and the return.
Do I ride alone or can I bring someone with me?
You choose at checkout: you can book a single-rider quad, a double-rider quad where two people share one machine, or a side-by-side UTV where you and a passenger sit next to each other.
What's the highest point on Vis Island like?
The highest peak offers a view of Komiža town and the islands of Komiža's archipelago. It's the final stop on the tour and gives you a vantage point over the whole area you've ridden through.
Is the guide included, and what language do they speak?
Yes, a local guide is included and speaks English or Croatian. They're familiar with Vis and explain the island's history, traditions, and natural features as you ride.
Quad Safari on Vis Island: Abandoned Military Sites
2h–3h · EN · HR · at your hotel
from US$ 117 per person
★★★★★★★★★★5.00182 reviews
