SELF DRIVE HOLIDAYS TRAVEL GUIDE
Don't 'guesstimate' driving times. Use detailed trip notes written by those who have driven routes themselves and found the best places to stop, stare and stay overnight.![]()
The added freedom you get from hiring a car on vacation is unquestionable. However, to ensure travelers get to experience driving without the stress, our organised tours let you wind down the window, throw off the driving gloves and make the most of map routes that are as much about the highlights that you'll discover en route as the handpicked accommodation waiting around the bend. Views of the Adriatic on Croatia's Peljesac Peninsula; driving through the Drakensberg en route to a South African farmhouse; tackling Tasmania and meeting local people, one B&B at a time; whatever your driving dream, our self drive vacations really put you in the front seat, without the: 'are we there yet'. Explore the world as you head out on the vacation highway and reach places that allow drivers to become just as rested as passengers.
Read on in our self drive and fly drive vacations travel guide.
Read on in our self drive and fly drive vacations travel guide.
What does a self drive vacation entail?
It's always easier when you know your way around, right? Those scenic routes and out of the way hidden landmarks; that coastal road leading to the beach that no one knows about; or that winding country lane that ends up overlooking the whole of the valley below. Local knowledge is what makes driving worthwhile. It cuts out the guesswork when considering how long a journey will take. It ensures you minimise your time on motorways but also reach a destination as efficiently as possible, without the stress. That's why our organised self drive or fly drive vacations makes sense. The trip notes have been tailored to your wishes by an expert who has actually driven the routes themselves. You get the added security of 24-hour assistance, just in case, and the chance to stay at handpicked accommodation that might only be accessible by car.
If the weather's bad then you can keep going or, if things clear up, you can stop for an extended break. Driving notes will also include things to look out for along the way as well as local recommendations as to where to stop for a bite to eat or scenic viewpoint that might otherwise pass you by. Once you've arrived at your accommodation you're able to do much, much, more than simply stretch your legs. You can stay a couple of nights, or longer. Your tailor made itinerary might include activities or walking routes or places to visit in the car or on foot.
When you're ready you can jump back behind the wheel and head to the next destination. Perhaps you'll cross borders or swap a city hotel for a remote rural retreat. Maybe you'll head for a couple of nights at the seaside or drive into a deep, dark forest where a log cabin by a lake awaits. Who knows! Self drive and fly drive vacations put you in control. They exemplify freedom but also give you the added comfort and confidence of local knowledge where and when you need it most. In a nutshell: you're in the driving seat even if you’re miles from home.
Slovenia highlights vacation, self drive
Independent exploration of Slovenia's natural wonders
From
£795 to £995
8 days
ex flights
New Zealand classic self drive tour
Explore the North and South Islands on an 21 day tour.
From
£4054
21 days
ex flights
Croatia self drive vacation
A self drive discovery tour of beautiful Croatia
From
£1295 to £1950
15 days
ex flights
B&B self drive tour of Tasmania, meet the locals
Self-drive staying in Tasmania's most charming B&Bs
From
AU $1995 to AU $8000
10 days
ex flights
Namibia self drive safari
An iconic self-drive safari through north and south Namibia
From
£2450
14 days
ex flights
New Zealand South Island self drive vacation
Turquoise waters, mountain exploration and stunning scenery.
From
£1969
10 days
ex flights
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