Top Malta Outdoor Activities

Discover the natural beauty of Malta during a half-day boat tour to the island of Comino. Have ample time to snorkel, swim, and relax at the Blue Lagoon and a secluded beach in Santa Marija Bay, and benefit from personalized service provided by the captain and crew. The boat is equipped with sun and shade decks, showers, and restrooms, and food and drinks are available for purchase.

Take a scenic tour of Gozo on this 7-hour quad bike adventure from Malta or Gozo. Choose to ride or drive your own quad through Gozo’s rugged valleys, bays, and beauty spots, pausing at Calypso Cave, the Inland Sea, and hidden gems inaccessible to other vehicles. Stop for lunch, food-tasting and shopping on route. Includes return Gozo and north Malta hotel transfers, and a powerboat ride back to Malta via Comino’s sea caves.

Discover Malta’s two smaller islands—Gozo and Comino—on this full-day boat tour from Bugibba. Cruise along the rugged coastline to reach the Crystal and Blue lagoons with their turquoise waters and ideal swimming and snorkeling spots. Then explore the island of Gozo on your own or with a pre-arranged tour to see its key landmarks and cities such as Victoria and Xlendi before heading back to Malta.

Explore the island of Gozo by Jeep on a full-day tour from Malta. Discover both the highlights and hidden corners of Gozo in a Jeep that can travel on small country roads where larger vehicles cannot venture. Visit top attractions such as Victoria, Qala Belvedere, and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ggantija Temples, along with many other destinations across the island. Includes driver-guide, lunch and food tastings, transportation by Jeep, and hotel pickup and drop-off from select locations.

Spend the day off the coast of Comino in a catamaran in the clear blue water of the Mediterranean. The “Sea Adventure” is a large vessel, with tons of amenities, including three water slides, washrooms, two bars with drinks and food (own expense), air conditioning on the main deck, and more. Cruise out for a fun day of splashing and sun at Crystal Lagoon (seasonal) and the Blue Lagoon.

The islands of Gozo and Comino lie just off the north coast of Malta, and are known for their rocky shores and traditional fishing villages. This full-day cruise sets sail from Sliema and visits both islands in one day. Head ashore for a sightseeing tour of Gozo and admire landmarks including the Fungus Rock, the Azure Window, and the Inland Sea. Afterwards, cruise to the Comino Caves and the Blue Lagoon on Comino Island.

Discover everything that the island of Gozo has to offer during this full-day tuk-tuk tour. Visit all of the key landmarks and villages such as the Sannap Cliffs, Xlendi Bay, Fungus Rock, the island’s capital of Victoria, Calypso Cave, and much more. Learn about Gozo’s rich history and culture from your guide and enjoy a motorboat ride past the famous Blue Lagoon.

Save time and money by exploring two islands in one day on this sightseeing cruise from Malta. Departing from Bugibba, head first for Comino where you explore the Ahrax and Santa Maria caves before enjoying a swim and snorkel in the Blue Lagoon. Afterward continue to Gozo to explore the island, by foot or on an optional bus tour (additional cost).

Malta’s UNESCO-listed capital is best explored on a walking tour. This small-group tour of Valletta is limited to 20 participants, and has plenty of time to take in all the highlights.

Discover the natural beauty of Malta during a half-day boat tour to the island of Comino. Have ample time to snorkel, swim, and relax at the Blue Lagoon and a secluded beach in Santa Marija Bay, and benefit from personalized service provided by the captain and crew. The boat is equipped with sun and shade decks, showers, and restrooms, and food and drinks are available for purchase.

If small boats are not for you, set sail on the Mediterranean waters off Malta aboard a large and spacious catamaran. You'll stop at two or three prime locations for swimming and snorkeling, including Malta's most famous swimming spot, the Blue Lagoon where the boat will moor in a secluded area to avoid the biggest crowds.

If you've already explored Malta by land, get out on the water on this cruise and soak up the scenery of the island's north coast and around the neighboring island of Comino. Go to the famed Blue Lagoon to snorkel and swim in the clear water; admire the cliffs, enter the Ahrax and Santa Maria caves, and swim in the crystal-clear waters of Comino, or simply soak up the sun on the boat's sun deck.

See the island of Gozo by jeep on a day-long tour. Traveling through lush valleys and along off-road tracks, discover the island as few others do. As you relax, your guide navigates around the island, stopping at landmarks such as the Calypso Cave and the Gordon Lighthouse. Stop for photos at all the key sights, and savor a hearty buffet lunch with wine. Round-trip ferry transport from Malta and hotel transfers are also included.

With its golden-hued buildings, opulent churches, and baroque splendor, Malta’s capital city of Valletta is ideal terrain for a walking tour. Learn more about the UNESCO-listed city’s highlights—and delve into its history—when you explore on foot. Meet your guide in Valletta’s Freedom Square, and make your way to a number of its main landmarks, including the Barrakka Gardens, the Grandmaster’s Palace, and the Grand Harbor. As you explore, learn all about the city’s past from your guide’s commentary.

Get acquainted with Malta and its sights on a City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour. With your ticket, you can sit back and relax as you’re whisked around north and south Malta by open-top, double-decker bus. See attractions such as the Blue Grotto and Three Cities using the south route, and take in Rabat, Mosta, and Castille on the north route. Plus, listen to the onboard audio commentary to learn more about Malta and its history. Entrance fees not included. Choose between a 1- or 2-day pass.

Take a relaxing tour of Malta with a self-driving electric car that tells you all about the history of the place as you drive along a 12-mile (18-kilometer) stretch of road along the sea. With your pre-programmed GPS, which is fluent in several languages, learn about the history and culture of Malta.

Visit six cultural and natural locations during this attraction-packed full-day tour in Malta. Explore the medieval-era city of Mdina by foot, visit the Christian catacombs of Rabat and the cliffs of Dingli, enjoy a scenic stroll through the San Anton botanical gardens, and get a first-hand peek at the dome of Mosta. Hotel or cruise port transfers are included.

Visit monuments that predate the Pyramids and Stonehenge—the Tarxien Temples, Mnajdra Temples and Hagar Qim—on this self-guided tour, with private door-to-door transfers and onboard Wi-Fi to maximize your time. Explore the sites using the audio and visual systems, then stop at Marsaxlokk and Wied iz-Zurrieq fishing villages, where you can choose to have a lunch with a view or take a boat ride to Blue Grotto (both at own expense).

Gain a comprehensive overview of Malta on this full-day tour of the island's natural and cultural landmarks, with round-trip transfer ensuring a hassle-free trip. Tick off top sights, such as the Blue Grotto and Mosta Parish, and discover hidden gems including the Popeye movie set and Selmun Palace. Receive personalized attention from your private guide, plus plenty of complimentary tasters of Malta's natural produce.

From first-time snorkelers to underwater aficionados, this Gozo small-group snorkeling tour can be tailored to suit your needs. Benefit from your guide’s knowledge of the coastline to find just the right spot, then dive in for a glimpse of life beneath the Mediterranean waves. Equipment hire and live action shots come included, so all you need to do is find an afternoon slot that works for you.

Visit the Malta National Aquarium in Saint Paul's Bay for a family-friendly activity in Malta. View the fish and sharks from the walk-through tunnel in the main tank, and peruse the marine and land creatures found throughout the 41 displays in the aquarium.

This private yacht tour offers a luxurious, up-close way to explore Malta’s lagoons and seaside scenery. Meet your skipper at the Kalkara Marina near the Grand Harbour and head north toward Comino. Your trip is personalized, and can include stops at the Blue Lagoon or Crystal Lagoon, hidden sea caves, and more. Snorkel gear and stand-up paddleboards are included, and drinks and a generous barbecue meal are available on request.

Malta Sailing Experiences specialises in small-group bespoke sailing holidays and yacht charter experiences around the Maltese islands and beyond. Our Half day charters are great for people who want a quick taster of life on a yacht. There are options to go to one of 4 bays whaich can be discussed with your skipper. St Pauls Islands or Fra Ben Bay or Hoffriet bays or Balluta Bay. You can also combine this with a harbour tour but this is best done on the evening charter and not on the morning one.

Get an adrenaline rush as you fly above the water during this flyboard session in Malta. Following a safety briefing on dry land, head out into the water where you’ll receive one-on-one instruction. Riders stand on a board connected to a watercraft by a hose and are propelled via jet nozzles.

Discover St. Julian from the air on this private parasailing excursion in Malta, ideal for adventurous families or groups of thrillseekers. Soak up coastal panoramas as you cruise out on a covered boat, then soar to heights of 500 feet (150 meters) from the rear of your vessel as a single or tandem flyer. Afterwards, receive video footage and photographs of your flight to share online or keep as a memento of your trip.