Gozo: All Inclusive 4×4 Chauffeured JEEP day safari

Gozo on a big-wheel UTV feels like a guided adventure movie. I like the chauffeured setup, so you can focus on Gozo’s viewpoints and photo stops, and I also love that your Comino boat time is reserved for the group, with a Blue Lagoon swim in summer. One drawback to plan for: it’s a busy 7-hour day with pickup time and several short sightseeing stops, so you’ll want to come ready for a packed schedule.

The day is built around rugged tracks and famous Gozo scenery, from Ta’ Ċenċ Cliffs to the Dwejra Inland Sea and down to bays like Xwejni. Add a light traditional Gozitan lunch and the Comino water time, and it becomes a strong value choice if you want variety without having to organize multiple tickets.

Key things I’d bank on before you go

Brand-new UTV fleet (launched August 2024) means fewer old-gear worries and a modern ride feel.

Reserved Comino boat time for the group helps keep the day flowing, with stops for Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon, and a cave.

Cliff and inland-sea viewpoints like Sannat Cliffs and Dwejra make it more than just a driving tour.

Lunch plus a swim window in summer turns the day into a true break, not only sightseeing.

Language support and chauffeured comfort make it easier if you’re traveling as a mixed-age group.

A chauffeured UTV day safari that mixes dirt roads, bays, and sea stops

If your Malta plans include Gozo but you want to skip the slow-and-formal pace of a bus tour, this kind of Gozo day safari is a practical win. You’re riding in a modern, big-wheel UTV style vehicle (4×4 capability is the whole point), and you’re not driving. That matters. It keeps the experience focused on the scenery and the route, not on the mechanics of steering.

The format also fits groups. The UTVs seat 5 forward-facing customers, so friends and families can stay together without playing musical seats in a cramped vehicle. And because the day includes a light traditional Gozitan lunch plus a swim stop in summer, it works as a full outing, not just a couple of photo stops.

There is one trade-off. The itinerary is packed with scenic pauses that tend to be short. That’s normal for a loop that also includes crossings and Comino. If you prefer long stretches of leisure, you might feel time-pressed.

The “all inclusive” part, and what still costs extra

At $96 per person for a 7-hour day, the value depends on what you would otherwise pay separately. You get:

• Multilingual chauffeur service
• Ultra-modern chauffeured UTVs (forward-facing seating for up to 5 customers)
• A light traditional Gozitan lunch
• Pickup in Malta or Gozo from your hotel or the nearest accessible point
• Crossing to Gozo and back with boats reserved for Yippee clients (weather permitting), with ferry tickets included whenever required
• A boat trip around Comino reserved for the group, visiting Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon, and one of Comino’s caves
• In summer, a swim stop in one of Comino’s lagoons (the day’s Blue Lagoon swimming window is 30 minutes)

Two important extra items are explicitly called out:

• GGANTIJA Temple fee is not included
• An additional inland-sea Dwejra boat trip is not included

So if you’ve been dreaming of Ggantija Temples, budget for that entry fee. And if you specifically want the inland-sea boat portion at Dwejra, plan on paying separately for that added experience.

Getting to Gozo: pickup, ferry crossings, and the pace of the day

Your day starts with a pickup from a long list of hotel and pickup points across Malta and Gozo. That includes places like Sliema area hotels and Valletta-linked meeting points, plus Gozo locations and other central hubs. You receive exact instructions by WhatsApp or email, and you’re asked to be at the pickup location 5 minutes before the agreed time.

Malta traffic can slow things down. The tour provider notes that delays can happen, and the transport team will be holding a Yippee sign. It’s a small detail, but it’s the difference between a smooth start and a stressful one when you’re coordinating multiple pickup options.

Once you’re moving, you cross to Gozo by boat reserved for Yippee clients, weather permitting. Ferry tickets are included whenever required. Then your UTV route begins, with sightseeing stops scheduled back-to-back.

Stop-by-stop: what each part of the route gives you

Ta’ Ċenċ Cliffs (about 30 minutes)

This is the kind of stop that earns your attention fast. You get a classic cliff viewpoint experience with enough time for pictures and a slow look around. The value here is perspective. These heights help you understand Gozo’s coastline shapes and why the island looks so different from day to day.

Downside: 30 minutes is tight if you want a long wander or lots of off-path exploration. Think photo pace, not hike pace.

Xlendi (scenic drive, about 30 minutes)

After cliffs, the route shifts to the coast. Xlendi is a change of texture, and the scenic driving time helps you view Gozo from the vehicle as the coastline unfolds.

This is a good section for photos without needing to set expectations too high for deep walking. You’re there to see, and then you move on.

Knight’s Wash House (about 20 minutes)

This stop leans more cultural and local. A wash house is the kind of practical historic feature that gives you a sense of how people lived and managed daily life. You won’t spend hours here, but that short window is often enough to read the basics, take a few photos, and move on with context.

If you like quick storytelling stops more than big museums, you’ll probably enjoy this pacing.

Dwejra Inland Sea (about 30 minutes)

Dwejra is one of the headline Gozo areas, and the inland-sea focus makes sense for a driver-led UTV day. You get a standard sightseeing pause with views that help you picture the area’s dramatic rock formations.

Important note: an additional inland-sea Dwejra boat trip is not included. So you’ll likely see the area from land, unless you choose that extra boat add-on.

Wied Il Ghasri (about 30 minutes)

This stop is all about the terrain shift. You’re moving through valley-type views, where the light changes and the ground looks rougher and more textured. If you like the feeling of an off-road style day, this stretch is where it starts to feel real.

Short stop means you’ll want your camera ready before you arrive.

Xwejni Bay Beach (sightseeing time listed, plus beach vibe)

This is your more relaxed coastline moment. The day’s rhythm becomes less about cliff watching and more about sandy-bay scenery. It’s also a helpful breather before Marsalforn and the Comino portion.

If you’re traveling in summer, you might find this stretch pairs nicely with your swim gear timing, even though the main swim window is later.

Marsalforn Bay (sightseeing)

Marsalforn brings the bay atmosphere back into focus. It’s a coastal town feel, and it helps connect the earlier UTV route to the later sea day.

Because it’s listed as sightseeing without a detailed time window here, treat it as another short scenic stop.

Comino (about 40 minutes)

Then you’re on the Comino portion of the day, and this is a big reason to pick this tour style. Your boat time is reserved for Yippee clients, and the boat visits Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon, and one of Comino’s caves.

Comino’s value is not just the water. It’s the way the day can feel like a mini island hop without you managing multiple bookings. Also, the reserved nature can reduce the hassle of fitting into general crowds, which is a real practical advantage when you just want a smooth schedule.

Blue Lagoon swimming (about 30 minutes)

In summer, you get a swim stop in one of Comino’s lagoons, and the itinerary lists Blue Lagoon swimming with a 30-minute window.

This is enough time to cool off and enjoy the water, but not enough for a full beach day. Come with a towel and swimwear, and treat this as your refresh moment rather than an all-day swim.

The short sightseeing pause(s)

The itinerary includes a brief 5-minute sightseeing window plus another sightseeing stop later. That doesn’t sound like much, but on an active day it usually functions as quick repositioning, photo moments, or a transition between the Comino segment and returning direction toward Marsalforn and back.

If you’re the type who needs long explanations at every stop, this day is not built that way. If you want efficient fun and strong scenic variety, you’ll like it.

Marsalforn again (about 10 minutes)

The day closes this loop with a final Marsalforn sightseeing moment, then you get back toward drop-off points via the reserved return crossing and Yippee transport.

That short stop acts like a last look at the coastline before the day finishes.

What the Comino boat trip means for your comfort and timing

A reserved boat experience sounds like a small detail, but it can change your whole day. The day already includes Gozo crossings and multiple stop points, so anything that reduces confusion and ticket juggling helps.

Here’s what you can expect from the boat portion:

• Reserved boat time around Comino for Yippee clients
• Visits to Blue Lagoon and Crystal Lagoon
• A cave stop on Comino
• In summer, a swim stop in one of the lagoons, matching the day’s swim plan

Also, because the boat is part of the included experience, you can plan your budget more easily. Your only meaningful add-ons are that inland-sea boat at Dwejra and any temple entry plans.

The ride experience: modern UTVs, forward-facing comfort, and chauffeured ease

The tour is built on big-wheel, off-road capable UTVs launched with a brand-new fleet in August 2024. You’re seated forward-facing, which makes the scenery feel more like you’re watching the island from a moving viewpoint rather than turning around to see what’s behind you.

Chauffeured also means you do less mental work. You don’t need to worry about steering, throttle timing, or road conditions. That matters if you’re traveling with people who don’t want to drive, or if you just want the ride to be fun instead of stressful.

A detail I appreciate: smoking is not allowed in the vehicle, and drinks are not allowed in the vehicle. That’s a reminder to bring what you need for breaks on the outside stops, and to use water strategically.

Lunch on the go, and what to bring for a smooth day

You’ll have a light traditional Gozitan lunch during the route. The practical benefit is simple: you’re not stuck searching for food mid-day, and you can keep momentum.

To make the stops easier, I’d pack for comfort first:

• Comfortable shoes (you’ll be getting out for sightseeing and photo stops)
• Sunglasses and a hat
• Swimwear and a towel (the Blue Lagoon swim is in the plan)
• Sunscreen and water
• A camera (cliffs, bays, and Comino caves are photo-friendly)

Also bring small snacks if you know you get hungry between short stops. Lunch is included, but the pacing means you might want a backup for long gaps.

Punctual guides and multilingual support: who helps make it feel easy

One of the most praised parts of this experience is the human side. In particular, guides who have earned top marks include Stefan, and also Emilio and Steven Caruana, with compliments pointing to punctuality, courtesy, and guide quality.

You’ll also have multilingual chauffeur options, including English, French, German, Arabic, Dutch, Italian, and Polish. Even when you know what you’re doing, it helps to understand the story behind the sights. Language support makes it easier to get the context at each stop, even if the time windows are short.

Price and value: does $96 make sense for this day?

At $96 per person for a 7-hour Gozo UTV safari plus Comino boat time, I’d call it good value if your alternative is piecing it together yourself.

You’re getting multiple categories of cost covered:

• UTV transport with a chauffeured guide
• Gozo crossings and return transport
• A reserved Comino boat experience with multiple water stops
• Lunch and a summer swim window
• A route that hits both cliff and bay viewpoints

The add-ons that could change the real total are:

• Inland-sea Dwejra boat trip fee (not included)
• Ggantija Temple entry fee (not included)

So the best way to think about value is this: if you’re already planning to do Comino and want a guided Gozo circuit, the package structure is the savings. If you only care about one island and you’d skip the other parts anyway, then the value is less obvious.

Who this Gozo UTV safari fits best

This is a strong choice for:

• Families and mixed-age groups who want the thrill of an off-road style vehicle without driving
• People who want a lot of scenic variety in one day, cliffs, valleys, bays, and Comino water time
• Travelers who like a guided plan with minimal ticket management
• Anyone traveling in summer who wants a swim stop with clear timing

It might not be ideal if:

• You want long free time at each location instead of a packed route
• You hate short sightseeing windows and prefer slow travel
• You’re hoping the inland-sea boat trip at Dwejra is included (it’s not)

Should you book this Gozo All Inclusive UTV day safari?

If your goal is one day that feels like both a land adventure and a sea day, I think this tour is a smart book. You get a brand-new, chauffeured UTV format, light traditional lunch, and a Comino boat experience reserved for your group, with Blue Lagoon swimming in summer.

Before you book, do two quick checks for fit:

• Make sure you’re okay with a schedule that moves through several short sightseeing stops within a 7-hour window.
• Decide if you want to add the Dwejra inland-sea boat trip and whether a Ggantija Temple visit matters to your trip. Those are your main potential extras.

If you match that style, you’ll likely end the day with exactly what most people came for: big views, real rugged-road fun, and a swim stop that feels like a payoff instead of an afterthought.