Gozo: Quad Bike Adventure & Private Boat via Blue Lagoon

Summary

Gozo quad bike day with sea caves swim red sand lunch

You’ll ride your own quad bike across Gozo’s wild countryside with a local guide leading the way, stopping at places like Dwejra’s coastal rocks and ancient salt pans. Swim at Ramla Bay or Ghasri Valley, taste traditional food at lunch, and end your day gliding past Comino’s blue caves on a private boat back to Malta. This one sticks with you long after you’re home.

What’s the experience like?

“Don’t worry, you’ll get the hang of it after the first corner,” our guide Mario grinned, handing me the helmet. I wasn’t exactly confident — my only quad experience was a bumpy ride in Greece years ago — but the engine’s purr kind of settled me. We set off from the pickup point in Malta just as the sun started warming up, crossing over to Gozo by boat. The salt in the air was sharp and clean. Mario led our little convoy through narrow country lanes, past stone farmhouses and fields that looked like patchwork from above. I kept lagging behind to take photos (sorry to whoever was stuck behind me).

The first stop was Dwejra — you could hear the sea before you saw it, crashing against those wild rocks. There was this weird silence between waves, broken only by someone’s laugh echoing off the cliffs. Mario told us about Fungus Rock and how people used to risk their lives for some plant growing there — honestly, I still don’t get why anyone would dangle over that edge for a bit of fungus, but maybe that’s just me. The salt pans were next; we watched an old man scraping crystals into buckets while his grandson chased a crab across the stones. The air smelled faintly metallic and briny — not unpleasant, just… different.

Lunch happened somewhere near Ramla Bay (the “red beach” locals call it). My shoes filled with sand immediately but I didn’t care — we ate simple food at a tiny café where everyone seemed to know Mario. Someone tried speaking Maltese and got a round of applause for effort (I chickened out). Afterward we cooled off by swimming in Ghasri Valley — cold water that made my skin tingle for ages after. The cliffs there are so close together you almost feel hugged by stone.

The last bit was honestly my favorite: back on a private boat heading towards Malta again, we skimmed past Comino’s blue caves with spray hitting our faces. It felt like the day had stretched way longer than it actually had — maybe because every stop had its own rhythm and story. I still think about that salty breeze sometimes when I’m stuck in traffic back home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Gozo by quad and boat

• Pickup from hotel or nearby point
• Visit Dwejra coastal formations
• Swim at Dwejra bay and Blue Hole
• See Fungus Rock and learn history
• Pass by Ghasri Valley narrow creek
• Visit Inland Sea lagoon
• Stop at Ramla Bay red sandy beach
• Lunch break
• Pass by 350-year-old salt pans
• Pass by Ix-Xlendi Bay fishing village
• Boat ride back via Blue Lagoon and Comino caves
• Drop off at hotel or nearby point

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included for this Gozo quad tour?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included or arranged at a nearby collection point.

Do I need a driver’s license to drive the quad bike?

Yes, drivers must be 21 or older and show a valid driver’s license plus another government-issued photo ID.

What is included in lunch during the tour?

A traditional lunch is provided during your Gozo day trip; details may vary seasonally.

Can children join this Gozo ATV tour?

Children over 6 can join as passengers if supervised by an adult; they cannot drive.

Are swimsuits needed for this Gozo day trip?

If traveling in summer, bring swimwear and towels for swim stops at beaches or valleys.

What happens if I book as a passenger without a driver?

You must come with someone who has booked as a driver; otherwise your booking may not be accommodated.

Is insurance included on this Gozo quad adventure?

Yes, all participants are covered by third-party liability insurance during the tour.

Does this include travel by boat between Malta & Gozo?

Yes, travel includes both ferry/boat crossings between Malta and Gozo plus a private boat return via Blue Lagoon and Comino caves (weather permitting).

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off (or nearby collection), use of quad bike with helmet and hairnet, guidance from a local excursion leader throughout Gozo’s countryside and coastlines, full insurance coverage for all participants, food tastings along the route, plus a traditional lunch before returning to Malta by private boat past Comino’s caves—just remember your license if you want to drive!