Gozo Quad Bike Adventure & Comino Mini Cruise (Full-Day Tour)

Feel the power of a 570cc quad under you as you explore Gozo’s wild coastline, valleys and backroads, then round off the day with a mini cruise around Comino’s Blue Lagoon and Crystal Lagoon. This full-day adventure blends proper off-road-style riding with big views, hidden spots and a refreshing swim stop in some of Malta’s clearest waters (weather permitting).

⭐ Key Details

• Duration: Full day (approx. 8 hours including transfers, ~7 hours on tour)

• Location: Gozo & Comino, starting from mainland Malta

• Quad type: 570cc two-seater quad (ATV), driver + 1 passenger

• Transfers: Pick-up and drop-off from selected hotels/meeting points across Malta included

• On-water element: Mini cruise around Comino (Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon & sea caves, weather permitting)

• Extras included: Packed lunch with mineral water, helmets, fuel, third-party insurance, rainwear if needed

🏍️ What to Expect

Your day starts with pick-up from your chosen meeting point on mainland Malta and a transfer north to the Gozo crossing. You’ll board a private boat (or the Gozo Channel ferry if sea conditions require) for the short hop over to Gozo, where your quads and guides will be waiting. After a safety and operational briefing – including throttle control, braking, spacing in the convoy and hand signals – you’ll get kitted up with helmets and hairnets before rolling out.

The morning is all about finding your rhythm on the quad and getting a feel for Gozo’s varied terrain. You’ll follow your tour leader along a mix of quiet tarmac lanes, coastal tracks and rural backroads, heading towards highlights such as Ta’ Ċenċ Cliffs, Xlendi (passing by) and Knight’s Washhouses. Expect a mix of open coastal viewpoints, stepped valley sides and traditional rural landscapes. Riding is steady rather than “flat out”, with regular photo stops and short breaks built in.

Around midday you’ll stop to refuel with a packed lunch (included), eaten outdoors so you don’t lose time in a restaurant. The afternoon section typically heads towards the west and north of the island – Dwejra Bay and its inland sea, Ta’ Pinu (passing by), Għasri Valley (passing by), Xwejni Salt Pans, and the Qbajjar/Marsalforn coastline. You’ll keep following the leader in convoy, with an emphasis on safe spacing, smooth acceleration and controlled speed, especially on loose or dusty sections.

Towards the end of the ride, you’ll return the quads and switch back to the water. Weather and sea conditions permitting, you’ll board a private boat for a mini cruise around Comino, taking in the famous Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon and the Comino Sea Caves. In summer, there’s usually a short swim stop (around 30 minutes) in one of the lagoons, so you can cool off in clear water before your return to Malta and the final transfer back to your original pick-up point.

📍 Location

Gozo is ideal quad bike territory: compact, hilly and criss-crossed with narrow roads and tracks that give constant changes in gradient, surface and aspect. The island’s limestone plateau is cut by steep valleys and terraced fields, so you get a mix of cliff-top riding, inland viewpoints, rural lanes and shoreline approaches. The route is designed to keep you on quieter roads and legal tracks, with a strong focus on views – Ta’ Ċenċ’s high cliffs, the inlets around Dwejra and the sculpted coastline near the salt pans.

Comino adds a completely different perspective at the end of the day. Seen from the water, the Blue Lagoon and Crystal Lagoon show off their shallow white-sand bottoms, cyan water and steep rock walls. The mini cruise lets you switch off from riding, enjoy the boat handling and look properly at the coastline and caves. When conditions allow, a short swim stop is included; this is from the boat or in a sheltered bay chosen by the skipper on the day.

✅ Prerequisites & Requirements

This is a self-drive quad tour, so the key requirement is that drivers are legally allowed – and physically able – to control a quad safely for a full day. Drivers must be at least 21 years old and present an original, valid driving licence (no provisional licences, expired licences, photocopies or photos are accepted). A credit card is required as a guarantee for any insurance excess, traffic fines or contraventions, and you’ll sign an indemnity form plus a quad inspection form before departure.

Passengers must be at least 5 years old and over 60 cm in height. Although children from 5+ are allowed, this is still a full, outdoor, motorised activity and not recommended for very young or nervous children. This tour is not suitable for people with heart or back problems, pregnant guests, or anyone with significant mobility issues. You should be comfortable sitting astride a quad for extended periods, able to brace yourself over bumps, and happy with dust, wind and sun exposure typical of Mediterranean off-road-style riding.

💡 Why Choose Us

This trip is built for riders who want more than a quick 30-minute spin. You get a full day of structured quad riding on 570cc machines, with a route that strings together some of Gozo’s strongest viewpoints and features – cliffs, valleys, villages, salt pans and bays – without you needing to navigate or worry about logistics. The guides know the lines, surfaces and stopping points, so you can focus on smooth riding, scenery and enjoying the power and grip of the quad.

You also get door-to-door logistics and a bonus mini cruise in one package: hotel/meeting point pick-ups, private or ferry crossings to Gozo, the full quad itinerary, packed lunch, and then a boat segment around Comino’s Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon and sea caves, plus a swim stop in season. For adventure-focused visitors who want to tick off Gozo’s landscapes and Comino’s water in one efficient, high-energy day, this is a very strong all-round option.