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A full-day, chauffeured UTV tour around Gozo with a mini cruise to Comino that pairs off-road exposure to Gozo’s cliffs, salt pans and temples with a swim stop in turquoise lagoons when conditions allow. Expect history, geology, and practical local insight on a relaxed but active day trip from Malta.
A full-day, chauffeured UTV tour around Gozo with a mini cruise to Comino that pairs off-road exposure to Gozo’s cliffs, salt pans and temples with a swim stop in turquoise lagoons when conditions allow. Expect history, geology, and practical local insight on a relaxed but active day trip from Malta.
You step off the private boat into Mġarr Harbour and the island’s limestone spine opens before you — windswept fields, terraced salt pans and a coastline that seems to have been hewn for contrast. A row of brusque UTVs waits; engines hum, dust lifts, and your driver steers you onto narrow backroads where villages give way to cliff-top panoramas.
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Operated by Robert Arrigo & Sons · Mġarr, Gozo
You step off the private boat into Mġarr Harbour and the island’s limestone spine opens before you — windswept fields, terraced salt pans and a coastline that seems to have been hewn for contrast. A row of brusque UTVs waits; engines hum, dust lifts, and your driver steers you onto narrow backroads where villages give way to cliff-top panoramas.
Gozo wears its history on the land. Bronze Age record and Phoenician trade gave way to the Knights of St. John, whose washhouses and fortified Citadel still mark Victoria’s skyline. Geology is everywhere: honey-coloured coralline limestone cliffs, narrow tunnelled inlets like Dwejra’s Inland Sea and the evaporative grids of Xwejni salt pans — places shaped by wind, sea and centuries of human work.
Culturally the island is compact and vocal — parish bands, chapels, and fishermen who still haul nets where boats can thread through caves. Comino’s Blue Lagoon puts the sea on full display, its shallow cyan daring you to swim.
Practically: plan for a full day (7–8 hours), bring swimwear and sun protection, and expect a mix of short walks, photo stops and a possible optional boat through the Inland Sea. Weather and sea conditions drive whether the mini cruise or swim stop happens; operators may substitute bays in Gozo if Comino is rough. Vehicles are chauffeured UTVs carrying up to five forward-facing guests, so the trip emphasizes scenery and storytelling over strenuous effort. Hydrate, carry a light wind layer for sea breezes, and have small change for optional local fees at archaeological or boat stops.
easy.
7–8 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short walks, steps and getting on/off boats and UTVs
The full experience runs about 7–8 hours; the listed start time is approximate — confirm your exact pickup time and location with the operator a few days in advance.
No — the mini cruise and swim stop are weather- and sea-condition dependent; if Comino isn’t possible, the operator will substitute a bay in Gozo.
You will have free time near Ġgantija but entrance fees (around €10) are not included and must be paid on-site if you choose to enter.
Yes — UTVs seat up to five forward-facing passengers and infants can be accommodated, though light lunch isn’t included for children under three; the tour is not recommended for those with serious mobility impairments.
Gozo’s Citadel traces habitation back to the Bronze Age; Ġgantija temples predate Stonehenge and reflect a Neolithic ritual landscape unique to these islands.
Salt pans and coastal habitats are fragile — stick to paths, avoid trampling vegetation, and take all litter with you; boat stops are scheduled to reduce pressure on Comino’s small environment.
Robert Arrigo & Sons operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step off the private boat into Mġarr Harbour and the island’s limestone spine opens before you — windswept fields, terraced salt pans and a coastline that seems to have been hewn for contrast. A row of brusque UTVs waits; engines hum, dust lifts, and your driver steers you onto narrow backroads where villages give way to cliff-top panoramas.
You step off the private boat into Mġarr Harbour and the island’s limestone spine opens before you — windswept fields, terraced salt pans and a coastline that seems to have been hewn for contrast. A row of brusque UTVs waits; engines hum, dust lifts, and your driver steers you onto narrow backroads where villages give way to cliff-top panoramas.
Gozo wears its history on the land. Bronze Age record and Phoenician trade gave way to the Knights of St. John, whose washhouses and fortified Citadel still mark Victoria’s skyline. Geology is everywhere: honey-coloured coralline limestone cliffs, narrow tunnelled inlets like Dwejra’s Inland Sea and the evaporative grids of Xwejni salt pans — places shaped by wind, sea and centuries of human work.
Culturally the island is compact and vocal — parish bands, chapels, and fishermen who still haul nets where boats can thread through caves. Comino’s Blue Lagoon puts the sea on full display, its shallow cyan daring you to swim.
Practically: plan for a full day (7–8 hours), bring swimwear and sun protection, and expect a mix of short walks, photo stops and a possible optional boat through the Inland Sea. Weather and sea conditions drive whether the mini cruise or swim stop happens; operators may substitute bays in Gozo if Comino is rough. Vehicles are chauffeured UTVs carrying up to five forward-facing guests, so the trip emphasizes scenery and storytelling over strenuous effort. Hydrate, carry a light wind layer for sea breezes, and have small change for optional local fees at archaeological or boat stops.