There’s a freedom that only the open road can offer: no timetables, no tour buses, just you, a map and the next turn on the horizon.
These five self-drive journeys have been designed for the curious at heart, taking you beyond the beaten path into landscapes that demand to be explored on your own terms.
From off-grid odysseys in Namibia to coastal cruises through Canada’s maritime history, this is travel with the windows down and the adventure dial turned all the way up.
Namibia: The Diamond and Skeleton Coasts
Drive your own 4×4 deep into Namibia’s forbidden zone, where sand swallows ghost towns and shipwrecks line the Skeleton Coast. Camp under star-studded skies, kayak with a large colony of fur seals and follow the tracks of diamond prospectors through dunes and desert. This is an off-grid, permit-only adventure – no brochure gloss, all grit.
3-15 May 2026 | From £10,995 per person (ex. international flights)
Costa Rica: Uncharted Territory
Jungle trails, hidden beaches, flooded river beds – this is Costa Rica off-script. In your own 4×4, follow local guides through regions few tourists reach on our exclusive group tour. Watch great green macaws take flight in Boca Tapada, then go deep into Corcovado’s rainforest. Five vehicles, one wild route. This itinerary is also available on a tailor made basis.
5-17 March 2026 | From £7,250 per person (ex. international flights)
New Zealand: The Greatest Hits
Freedom, four wheels and a backdrop that keeps showing off. Roam between boutique stays and wild coastlines, pausing for whales, waterfalls or just another photo stop. With hybrid vehicles available, glacier landings, scenic trains and Doubtful Sound all in the mix, this self-drive delivers New Zealand’s greatest hits, and a few hidden tracks.
5-17 March 2026 | From £7,250 per person (ex. international flights)
Norway: Follow the Fjords
Drive through Norway’s far north, where fjords cut deep and mountains are older than time. Watch whales breach off Andenes, dine on just-caught seafood and sleep in an original fisherman’s cottage perched above Arctic waters. With culture in Bodo and puffins in the cliffs, this route blends wild nature with local flavour.
Canada: Drive into Maritime History
Lighthouses, lobster shacks and one of the world’s legendary drives – this self-drive circles through Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. Watch whales breach off the coast, explore the Cabot Trail and dive into maritime history with local guides. A laid-back road trip steeped in salt air and stories.
Whether you’re exploring fjords, rainforests or desert dunes, these self-drive adventures invite you to travel differently, on your own schedule.
Go solo, go tailor made, or join a small group that still gives you the keys. However you choose to drive it, the road ahead is wide open. Get in touch with one of our travel experts to create the perfect self-drive itinerary for you.