Gozo & Comino: Jeep Safari, Blue Lagoon Boat Trip & Lunch

Summary

Gozo’s wild roads, ancient stones and Comino’s clear water in one day

You’ll ride rugged roads on Gozo by jeep with a local guide, wander ancient temples older than pyramids, share lunch with new friends in a sleepy village, then cross to Comino for swimming at the famous Blue Lagoon. Expect laughter, sea spray, stories you’ll remember long after your shoes dry.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Gozo Jeep Safari and Comino boat trip

• Visit Ta' Ċenċ Cliffs
• Walk around Sannat cliffs
• Explore Xlendi Bay
• Visit Fontana village
• Tour the Citadel Gozo
• See Ggantija Temples
• Visit Dwejra Bay
• Explore Ta Pinu Basilica
• View Gozo salt pans
• Drive through Marsalforn area
• Boat trip to Comino Island
• Visit Blue Lagoon
• Explore Comino sea caves

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included for this Gozo & Comino tour?

Yes, hotel pickup is included from Malta or Gozo by minivan or at your closest pick-up point.

How long does the Gozo jeep safari and Blue Lagoon boat trip last?

The tour lasts around 7 hours (excluding transfer time).

Is lunch provided during the Gozo day trip?

Yes, a light traditional Gozitan lunch is included with wine or water.

Can I swim at Comino’s Blue Lagoon on this tour?

Yes, there is usually time for swimming at Blue Lagoon during summer months if weather allows.

Are entry fees for Ggantija Temples included?

No, entry to Ggantija Temples is optional and not included in the price.

Is this tour suitable for children or people with limited mobility?

The tour is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels; infant seats are available too.

What kind of vehicles are used on the Gozo jeep safari?

The safari uses Segway Ultimate Touring Vehicles (UTVs) seating five passengers each plus driver.

Will there be a local guide during the tour?

Yes, multilingual chauffeurs provide information at every stop throughout Gozo.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup by minivan from Malta or Gozo, crossing to Gozo by boat or ferry depending on weather conditions, all transport by chauffeured 4x4 UTV jeep around Gozo with commentary in several languages, an optional visit to Ggantija Temples (entry not included), a traditional Gozitan lunch with wine or water, plus a private boat trip around Comino visiting Blue Lagoon and sea caves before returning to your original pick-up point by minivan.

What’s the experience like?

“You ever tried prickly pear liqueur?” Mario grinned at me from the driver’s seat as we bumped along some narrow road in Gozo. I hadn’t, and honestly, I was still thinking about the salt pans we’d just seen — all those white lines glinting under the sun, with this weird smell of seaweed and minerals in the air. Our jeep felt like it could handle anything. At one point, I leaned out to snap a photo of Ta’ Ċenċ Cliffs but nearly lost my hat to the wind. The cliffs are massive — you really feel small up there. Mario told us about the birds nesting in the rock; he pointed out a shearwater swooping low over the edge. I didn’t expect to care about birds, but there’s something about seeing them right there that sticks with you.

We stopped for lunch in a tiny village — Fontana maybe? It was quiet except for church bells and some old men chatting outside a bar. The bread was chewy and warm, stuffed with tomatoes and olives, and they poured us local wine that tasted almost salty after all that sun. Our group was a mix — two couples from Germany, a family from France, me solo — but somehow everyone loosened up after that first glass. Mario switched between English and Italian without missing a beat (I tried to say “grazzi” properly; he laughed). We talked about how old Ggantija Temples are compared to Egypt’s pyramids — it sort of blows your mind when you’re standing next to stones older than history class ever made them sound.

The afternoon blurred into golden light as we rolled through Marsalforn and past Xlendi Bay — everywhere you look is just blue water or honey-colored stone. Then came Comino: we swapped wheels for a boat and zipped across choppy water toward the Blue Lagoon. The color is unreal but not in that Instagram way; it’s more like someone spilled turquoise paint everywhere. Some people swam (the water was freezing in May), others just dangled feet over the side or watched fish flicker under the surface. There was this sharp smell of sunscreen mixed with diesel from the boat engine — not exactly poetic but real.

I keep thinking about that moment on Dwejra’s rocky shore when everything went quiet except for waves slapping at stone arches. You get these flashes where you’re not sure what century you’re in anymore. So yeah — if you want a day trip from Malta that feels both wild and oddly personal, this Gozo jeep safari plus Blue Lagoon boat ride does it. Just don’t wear your best hat.