Gozo Buggy Tour: Self-drive adventure!
Looking for some offroad fun in Gozo that’s family-friendly too? Well, buckle up for a bold Buggy adventure!
Take our action-packed buggy tour for an all-access day out, exploring the beautiful island of Gozo. Our skilled tour leader will show you the island’s most scenic, remote, and must-do places, sharing local knowledge along the way.
This highly popular tour, driving our fully automatic two-seater buggies – guarantees you an unforgettable day of adventures. Ideal for couples or groups of friends!
All of our self-drive tours include transfers to/from your hotel/accommodation in Malta, as well as a picnic on the go.
Good to know: If our buggy tour is sold out on your date of choice, have a look at our Quad Bike tours.
- In summer, we also offer a Sunset Buggy Tour.
- Looking for offroad thrills with the family or in a small group? Have a look at our 6-seater Jeep Safari tours!
NEW: Pay just €25 deposit per person to secure your booking!
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Discover Gozo on a buggy tour
Buckle up and get set for adrenaline-fueled Buggy action, touring Gozo’s epic scenery on a truly unforgettable experience. Our all-terrain Buggy tours venture on and off-road, visiting Gozo’s secret, off-beat, and adored places. Ideal for adventurous friends, couples, and families seeking free-spirited fun.
Get up close to Gozo’s raw beauty, powering across scenic coastal routes and lush country trails. Join a small convoy, as our experienced tour leaders show you the way. Enjoy the sights, scents, and sounds of Gozo’s wild, wonderful nature. Visit must-see places like the Inland Sea, Wied il-Ghasri, Xwejni Salt Pans, and Ta' Cenc Cliffs on our multi-award-winning tours.
Gozo has so many gorgeous landscapes and ‘must-do’ sites, however many are off the beaten track and so cannot be reached by car or bus. That is why a Buggy tour is the perfect way to explore the small island of Gozo, accessing remote and secret spots, while visiting the top sites as well.
To maximise your ‘outdoor adventure time’, we provide a picnic for you to enjoy during an extended ‘stop’ – letting you eat, relax and recharge.
Coasting along our award-winning beautiful blue shores, your return journey sails around Comino’s captivating caves and picture-perfect Blue Lagoon. Stop at one of Comino’s lagoons for a refreshing swim aboard one of our Yippee boats, which are equipped with a swimming platform for your ease and enjoyment.
Each buggy is fully automatic, has fitted seatbelts, and seats 1 driver + 1 passenger. Drivers must be 21+ years old, fully qualified to drive, and should present a valid driver's license. Provisional licenses are not accepted.
Tour details
- Duration: Approximately 7 hours (excluding transport)
- Pick-up times: Depends upon your location in Malta (usually between 08:00 and 09:15am)
- Starting point: Marfa Quay, Malta
- Start time: 10.30 a.m. (Prefer a later start time? Have a look at our Sunset Buggy tour - available between mid-April and mid-October.)
- A buggy can seat two people (driver + passenger) and has fitted seatbelts.
- Availability: All year round, daily.
- Driver and passenger can take turns driving (provided both are at least 21 years old and qualified to drive). Child passengers must be aged 5+.
- Minimum driver's age: 21 years. On the day, an original full and valid driving license is to be presented. Temporary, provisional licenses, photos, or photocopies of the driving license will not be accepted.
What’s included?
- Pick up in Malta from your hotel or closest pick-up point by Yippee transport.
- Pick up from Gozo from all major hotels or village squares.
- Crossing to Gozo by boat exclusively reserved for Yippee guests (weather permitting**). Ferry tickets whenever required are included.
- Experienced tour leaders giving guidance at every stop (in English and French)
- Self-drive, fully automatic buggy for the day
- Buggy drivers must be 21 years old and will need to present an original and valid driving license. Provisional licenses are not accepted.
- Buggies are third-party insured.
- Picnic
- Return to Malta by Yippee boat with a sightseeing sail past Blue Lagoon and Comino Caves, and a swim stop during the summer season.
- Helmets, hairnets, raincoats and fuel.
** Your safety is our priority - Boat crossings & swim stops are subject to weather conditions. Whenever weather conditions are severe, crossings shall be operated by communal ferry and tickets will be provided at no extra cost. If so, in Summer the swim stop will be in Gozo instead.
Transport pick-up times
Pick-up times and locations depend on your accommodation address. We will provide you with these details during the booking process. You must be at your pickup location at least 5 minutes before the pick-up time. Always look for a Yippee sign on the dashboard of the minivan.
Here’s an outline of what you can expect on this all-inclusive day:
- Pick up from Malta (transport by van to Marfa Quay and boat sailing over to Gozo)
- Pick up from Gozo from all major hotels or village squares.
- Welcome to Gozo! Your tour leader for the day will greet you at Mgarr Harbour, and you will receive a detailed operational and safety briefing before setting off in a convoy.
- Buggy tour around Gozo: You’ll be stopping at various landmarks and hidden gems on the buggy tour. During an extended stop, you can enjoy a picnic. At each stop, our multilingual tour leader will share their knowledge with you in your chosen language (English/French). We’ll take you to see Ta' Cenc Cliffs (Sannat), Xlendi Beach, Cliffs and Caves, Knights’ Wash houses (Fontana), Dwejra Bay and its watchtower, Fungus Rock and Inland Sea (San Lawrenz), Ta’ Pinu, Wied il-Ghasri, Xwejni Salt Pans, and Marsalforn Bay, after which you’ll return to Mgarr Harbour.
- Return to Malta with a pass-by of Comino caves (weather permitting**) and drop off with Yippee transport. Once our boat arrives in Malta, Yippee transport will then drive you back to your original pick-up point. In summer, you will be back at Marfa Quay at 5:30 p.m. (after the swim stop in Comino), and at 5:00 p.m. in winter.
- For guests staying in Gozo: Return to Mgarr Harbour and drop off at the original pick-up point with Yippee transport is included. However, guests staying in Gozo, who want to enjoy the mini cruise around Comino, must find their own way back to their accommodation once the boat berths in Gozo.
Note: If you’re booking between mid-April and mid-October and want a later start, consider the Sunset Buggy tour.
Ta' Cenc Cliffs - Sannat
See the beauty of Gozo’s wild, wonderful nature up-close as you trek around Ta' Cenc Cliffs. Nature, wildlife, coastal scenery – see all this and more riding across one of Gozo’s highest points, along our island's southwestern coast. Take in the vista from the breathtaking cliffs, with views looking out over to Comino and Malta.
Xlendi Beach, Cliffs and Caves (pass by)
Our ride along by the cliffs leads us to a belvedere overlooking Xlendi Bay, Gozo’s charming coastal village, with deep blue waters framed by high cliffs and a watch tower, built by the Knights. The tour will briefly stop at the Belvedere near Xlendi Tower, overlooking the bay, to take in the view and capture some photos.
Knight’s Washhouses - Fontana
Many visitors go from Xlendi to Victoria. but few of them stop on the way and miss out on a secret gem. That’s why our tours stop in the sleepy village of Fontana, where two 16th-century public washhouses, built by the Knights of St John are located. Fed by freshwater springs, these wash-houses are still used by local villagers today!
Dwejra Bay (Fungus Rock, Inland Sea & Watch Tower) - San Lawrenz
We will then head to one of Gozo’s most spectacular places: Dwejra Bay. Dwejra Bay is a popular site on many tourists’ tick-list: with a watch tower built by the Knights, the Inland Sea, the Fungus Rock and the Blue Hole dive site.This is where Gozo’s famous ‘Azure Window’,(a natural arch looking out to sea) once stood, before it was destroyed in a powerful 2017 storm. It is easy to see why the Game of Thrones TV series used this beautiful site as a backdrop for scenes for their first season.
Ta’ Pinu (pass by)
We will pass by another famous landmark you can admire in Gozo: the Ta’ Pinu Basilica and Shrine, located on the outskirts of Gharb and set against a lush countryside backdrop. This beautiful basilica has a strong religious importance, as it was built on the spot where a miracle happened. Locals and pilgrims visit this shrine to give devoted offerings to the Blessed Virgin of Ta' Pinu, to express their faith and gratitude after their prayers were answered. Pope John Paul II even led a mass there in 1990.
Wied Il-Ghasri Gozo: A Scenic Island Escape
Nestled along Gozo’s northern coast, at the end of a rugged valley is Ghasri Valley and its beautiful but hard-to-reach cove. The valley has a small pebbly beach with crystal clear waters and winding cliffs reaching out to the open sea. The rugged terrain leading up to this valley is perfect for putting a your ride through its paces!
Xwejni Salt Pans
This is without doubt one of Gozo’s most photo-worthy locations. Gozo’s northern coastline is dotted with salt pans, dramatic-looking chequerboard squares cut out of the rock by locals to harvest natural sea salt from the sea. In the summer, it is still possible to watch the salt being harvested.
Qbajjar and Marsalforn Bay
The Blue Lagoon
Blue Lagoon: the reason why tourists flock to Comino Island lies in these two magical words. And rightly so: Blue Lagoon’s crystal-clear waters are truly incredible, turquoise blue shores offering a paradise-like backdrop. Be sure to have your camera ready.
Please note: In summer, a swim stop at the Blue Lagoon or the Crystal Lagoon is included. Swim stops are always subject to weather conditions.
Crystal Lagoon
Comino has many treasures to enjoy and the Crystal Lagoon, right around the corner from the Blue Lagoon, is one of the most enchanting. Gorgeous, but quieter, the Crystal Lagoon is a favourite spot for snorkellers and scuba divers. We will drop anchor in one of these two lagoons to let you swim in amazingly clear waters.
Comino Caves
Comino’s rugged coastline is dotted with several natural caves formed over centuries by wave erosion. Once pirate hideouts, these caves are now popular destinations for divers and swimmers and have even attracted some filmmakers.
About Yippee
Yippee (part of Cominology Ltd) is the #1 Gozo tour operator, with a unique fleet of brightly-coloured Tuk Tuks, eJeeps, and high-powered Quad Bikes.
Address: Yippee, 17 Triq ix-xatt, Ghajnsielem, GSM 9033, Gozo - Malta
Contact: +356 2156 0512
Email: info@yippeemalta.com
