Gozo Self-Drive E-Jeep Tour: Rugged Backroads & Coast Trails

Drive rugged backroads and pause for a swim at Comino’s hidden cave beaches

A self-drive e-jeep tour of Gozo departing from Malta with hotel pickup and boat crossing, where you pilot your own vehicle through rugged valleys and sleepy villages to reach Sannap Cliffs, Xlendi, the Citadel, Ggantija Temples, Ta Pinu Sanctuary and the ancient salt pans: sites inaccessible by public transport or hop-on buses. The tour runs seven hours and includes an authentic light Gozitan lunch, ferry tickets, an experienced leader guiding the convoy, and return transfers. You choose between self-driving independently or following the leader. Gratuities and return transport are optional at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Self-drive tour of Gozo highlights

• Drive to Sannap Cliffs viewpoint
• Stop at Xlendi Belvedere
• Visit Fontana fishing village
• Explore the Citadel in Victoria
• Tour Ggantija Temples
• Visit Dwejra Bay
• See Our Lady of Ta Pinu sanctuary
• View the ancient salt pans

The experience

The e-jeep puts you in control of the route instead of watching it pass from a bus window. You drive a fully electric vehicle that seats up to three passengers plus yourself, moving through a convoy led by a tour leader who knows which backroads connect the island's hidden corners. The boat crossing from Malta to Gozo happens first, weather permitting, and on the return you'll pass through Comino's caves carved into limestone. In summer, a swim stop is offered. The whole day runs seven hours before you're back at your original pickup point.

The stops themselves are the draw. Sannap Cliffs sit at one of Gozo's highest points and are unreachable except on foot or by private vehicle: the views stretch to Malta and Comino. Xlendi is the island's most photographed bay, and you stop at the Belvedere overlooking the tower and water below. Fontana is a fishing village of about 1,000 people, a short walk from Victoria's old town. The Citadel rises from Victoria's heart, a fortified city inhabited since Neolithic times and later a refuge from Barbary pirates. The medieval architecture layers centuries of occupation into its stone. Ggantija Temples are a UNESCO World Heritage site predating the Egyptian pyramids: entry is separate from the tour price. Ta Pinu Sanctuary sits in the island's scenic interior, a pilgrimage site of spiritual weight. The salt pans stretch in terraced fields along the coast, their white crystals catching light the way they have for centuries.

Lunch is a light traditional Gozitan meal with a glass of water, served partway through the day. The leader speaks English, Italian, French, German and three additional languages. You can book as a fully independent driver or choose to follow the leader's route: both options move at the same pace and visit the same sites. Pickup happens from your Malta or Gozo hotel or the closest designated point by minivan, and the return follows the same route.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup in Malta or Gozo by minivan and return transfer to your original location.
• boat crossing to Comino with cave viewing and a summer swim stop (weather permitting).
• ferry ticket to Gozo.
• seven hours of self-driven e-jeep touring in a convoy led by an experienced guide.
• light traditional Gozitan lunch with water.
• experienced leader in multiple languages. Gratuities for the leader and return transport are optional at checkout.

Options for this experience

2 options

Self-drive, following the leaderGuide in 7 languages · 08:00Light traditional lunch with pickup and drop-off, in an E Jeep; pickup is included

Self-driveGuide in 7 languages · Available from 1 Jan 2027Light traditional lunch with pickup and drop-off, in an E Jeep; includes pickup

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00Last departure this season: 28 Feb 2027

GroupUp to 12 · max 4 per booking

Live guideEnglish, French, German, Italian, Arabic, Dutch and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 34 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by COMINOLOGY LTD

Is this one for you?Choose the self-drive option if you want to navigate the backroads at your own pace. Choose to follow the leader if you'd rather focus on the stops and let someone else handle the route. Either way, the e-jeep is the only way to reach these sites: public transport and bus tours don't go to Sannap Cliffs, the remote salt pans, or the smaller villages tucked into Gozo's interior.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French, German, Italian, Arabic, Russian and Dutch.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Sannap Cliffs and why is it only reachable on this tour?

Sannap Cliffs is one of Gozo's highest points, offering views across to Malta and Comino. It sits on terrain inaccessible by public transport or standard hop-on buses, so a self-driven vehicle or private tour is the only way to reach it.

Do I have to drive the e-jeep myself, or can I follow the leader?

You choose at checkout: self-drive independently through the route, or follow the leader's convoy. Both options visit the same sites and move at the same pace. The difference is whether you navigate or the leader does.

Is the Ggantija Temples entry included in the tour price?

Ggantija Temples is a UNESCO World Heritage site on the route, but entry is not included in the tour price and must be purchased separately if you wish to go inside.

What happens at Comino on the way back to Malta?

The boat crossing back to Malta passes Comino's caves, which stretch over 40 meters through soft limestone. In summer, a swim stop is offered in the clear water. In winter, weather permitting, you'll have a viewing from the boat.

Is lunch included, and does it have alcohol?

A light traditional Gozitan lunch with a glass of water is included. No alcohol is served for the driver. Passengers may request alternatives.