ATV Riding in Gozo: Sunset Buggy Tour with Boat Trip

Drive a buggy across Gozo's southern coast while the sun drops into the Mediterranean.

A six to eight hour buggy tour of Gozo that starts with a boat ride from Malta to Santa Maria Caves and the Blue Lagoon, then puts you behind the wheel of a buggy for scenic drives past Sanap Cliffs, Ta' Pinu Shrine, Xlendi village and Dwejra before sunset dinner at the Xwejni Salt Pans. A driver-guide leads the route in English, Italian, French or German, and the tour includes local Ftira wine and water. A small fee applies for the optional Dwejra boat ride. Hotel pickup and return transport are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Gozo buggy tour and Blue Lagoon trip

• Transport to boat boarding point
• Boat ride to Santa Maria Caves
• Explore Santa Maria Caves
• Swim stop at Blue Lagoon
• Arrive at Mgarr Harbour, Gozo
• Start buggy tour at Mgarr Harbour
• Visit Sanap Cliffs
• Visit Ta' Pinu Shrine
• Visit Xlendi fishing village
• Visit Dwejra natural area
• Enjoy sunset dinner at Xwejni Salt Pans
• Tour ends at Mgarr Harbour
• Boat cruise back to Malta
• Transport from boat drop-off point

The experience

The day opens with a boat ride from Malta to Comino, where you'll stop at Santa Maria Caves and spend an hour swimming or snorkeling in the Blue Lagoon's turquoise water. The boat then heads to Mgarr Harbour on Gozo, where your driver-guide meets you and hands over the buggy keys. From there you drive yourself through the island's interior and along its southern coast: past the limestone cliffs of Sanap, the countryside shrine of Ta' Pinu, the fishing village of Xlendi with its bay and waterfront cafes, and the dramatic Dwejra landscape where the famous Azure Window once stood (a separate boat ride through the Inland Sea is optional for €5).

The buggy lets you set your own pace through each stop instead of watching from a bus window. Your guide navigates the route and handles the logistics. You control the vehicle and choose how long to linger at each point. The drive covers scenic but manageable roads, not technical terrain, so no off-road experience is required.

As the sun approaches the horizon, the tour ends at Xwejni Salt Pans, where dinner waits: freshly baked pizza, local Ftira wine, water and the view of the sun sinking over the Mediterranean. After eating, the boat returns you to Malta and transport takes you back to your starting point. The whole experience runs six to eight hours from pickup to drop-off.

What’s included

• Driver-guide in your choice of English, Italian, French or German.
• boat ride to Santa Maria Caves and the Blue Lagoon with a one-hour swim stop.
• buggy driving through Gozo's interior and southern coast.
• stops at Sanap Cliffs, Ta' Pinu Shrine, Xlendi village and Dwejra.
• sunset dinner at Xwejni Salt Pans with freshly baked pizza, local Ftira wine and water.
• hotel pickup and return transport to Malta.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Apr 2027

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 48 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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Barbarossa Excursions

Is this one for you?The six to eight hour commitment means you can fit this into a full day without sacrificing the rest of your itinerary, but the boat ride at the start and the sunset dinner at the end lock the timing: early morning departures and late-night plans won't work around it. Book this if you want to drive yourself through Gozo's landscape instead of watching from a passenger seat, and you're flexible on when the day starts and ends.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3): free.

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 the Blue Lagoon like when we stop there?

The Blue Lagoon sits between Comino and Cominotto islands and is known for crystal-clear turquoise water and calm, shallow conditions. You get a one-hour swim stop there, with the option to snorkel or simply relax on the boat while taking in the surroundings.

Do I need buggy driving experience to book this?

No. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and the routes are scenic but not technical. Your driver-guide handles navigation and logistics while you operate the vehicle at your own pace.

What happens at Dwejra, and is there an extra cost?

Dwejra is a dramatic natural area on Gozo's west coast, now known for the Inland Sea: a lagoon connected to the Mediterranean through a narrow tunnel in the cliffs. A boat ride through the Inland Sea costs €5 extra and is optional. You can also explore the area on foot or simply take in the views from the cliffs.

Is dinner included, and what do we eat?

Yes. Dinner is included at the Xwejni Salt Pans and consists of freshly baked pizza paired with local Ftira wine and water. You eat as the sun sets over the Mediterranean and the ancient salt pans.

Does the tour include getting from my hotel to the boat?

Yes. Hotel pickup and return transport are included in the price. The driver picks you up at your accommodation, brings you to the boat departure point, and returns you after the boat ride ends.