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On our family self-drive holidays you can set off on your exploration in a hire car and make as many stops to places of interest along the way. We offer a range of trips to family-friendly destinations that are excellent for self-driving and offer fantastic opportunities for you to plan your holiday around what works for you as a family.

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10 Family Self-drive Holidays Holidays to Choose From

Highlights of Iceland Self-drive

Explore the vast and varied geothermal landscapes of Iceland on this short and adventurous self-drive itinerary where you and your family will experience some of the country’s natural highlights.

Destination: Iceland
Duration and prices excluding international flights 6 days from £1,495 per adult, £1,475 per child
  • Age Guide: 6+
  • Itinerary Type: Tailor-made Holiday
When To Go:
  • Easter
  • May
  • Summer
  • Oct
Holiday Types:
  • Activity & Adventure
  • Holidays with Teenagers
  • Multi-Activity Holidays
  • Multi-Generational Holidays
  • Water Adventure
  • Family Self-drive Holidays

Québec Family Adventure

A humpback whale tail near Tadoussac, Quebec, Canada NEW TRIP!

Create unforgettable memories on this self-drive adventure through Québec. Choose experiences to suit your family along the route, including kayaking, whale watching, canyon exploration, and more!

Destination: Canada
Duration and prices excluding international flights 15 days from £1,995 per adult, £725 per child
  • Age Guide: 8+
  • Itinerary Type: Tailor-made Holiday
When To Go:
  • Summer
Holiday Types:
  • Activity & Adventure
  • Wildlife & Nature
  • Holidays with Teenagers
  • Multi-Activity Holidays
  • Multi-Generational Holidays
  • Family Self-drive Holidays

Namibia Self-drive Family Adventure

Rooftop tent vehicle in the desert in Namibia

This 'classic-circuit' self-drive includes plenty of contrast between the dunes of the Namib Desert, the wild Skeleton Coast and the arid salt pans of Etosha. This is the perfect African wildlife family adventure.

Destination: Namibia
Duration and prices excluding international flights 13 days from £1,895 per adult, £895 per child
  • Age Guide: 10+
  • Itinerary Type: Tailor-made Holiday
When To Go:
  • Easter
  • Summer
  • Oct
Holiday Types:
  • Wildlife & Nature
  • Holidays with Teenagers
  • Family Self-drive Holidays
  • Safari Holidays
  • Camping Adventures

Namibia Big Cat Self-Drive Safari

Cheetah standing on top of a hill

Our complete self-drive family holiday explores the varied wildlife of Namibia and the dramatic landscapes of desert and coast. End your trip with a visit to a big cat rehabilitation project.

Destination: Namibia
Duration and prices excluding international flights 14 days from £2,095 per adult, £995 per child
  • Age Guide: 10+
  • Itinerary Type: Tailor-made Holiday
When To Go:
  • Easter
  • Summer
  • Oct
Holiday Types:
  • Wildlife & Nature
  • Holidays with Teenagers
  • Family Self-drive Holidays
  • Safari Holidays
  • Camping Adventures

Rockies Adventure

With a wide selection of family-friendly activities, stunning mountain scenery, emerald green lakes and cascading waterfalls, this epic self-drive adventure is ready and waiting for you.

Destination: Canada
Duration and prices excluding international flights 14 days from £1,875 per adult, £795 per child
  • Age Guide: 10+
  • Itinerary Type: Tailor-made Holiday
When To Go:
  • Summer
Holiday Types:
  • Activity & Adventure
  • Wildlife & Nature
  • Holidays with Teenagers
  • Multi-Activity Holidays
  • Multi-Generational Holidays
  • Family Self-drive Holidays

Southern Iceland Adventure

This extended family self-drive holiday explores the very best areas of southern Iceland's coast and embarks on a range of adventurous activities as well as encountering the island’s marine life.

Destination: Iceland
Duration and prices excluding international flights 8 days from £1,675 per adult, £1,625 per child
  • Age Guide: 10+
  • Itinerary Type: Tailor-made Holiday
When To Go:
  • Easter
  • May
  • Summer
  • Oct
Holiday Types:
  • Activity & Adventure
  • Wildlife & Nature
  • Holidays with Teenagers
  • Multi-Activity Holidays
  • Multi-Generational Holidays
  • Water Adventure
  • Family Self-drive Holidays

Whales & Bears of Vancouver Island

Orca breaching near Vancouver Island, Canada

Self-drive through epic scenery, watch whales, black bears and other marine wildlife on boat trips, then finish with a range of outdoor activities on this family adventure holiday to Vancouver Island.

Destination: Canada
Duration and prices excluding international flights 11 days from £2,395 per adult, £995 per child
  • Age Guide: 10+
  • Itinerary Type: Tailor-made Holiday
When To Go:
  • Summer
Holiday Types:
  • Activity & Adventure
  • Wildlife & Nature
  • Holidays with Teenagers
  • Multi-Activity Holidays
  • Water Adventure
  • Family Self-drive Holidays

Namibia’s Elephant Trails Self-drive

Desert elephants in Namibia

Track desert elephants in Kaokoland, go on safari in Etosha National Park and spend time with the AfriCat Foundation in the Okonjima Nature Reserve on this ultimate self-drive adventure to Namibia.

Destination: Namibia
Duration and prices excluding international flights 19 days from £3,495 per adult, £3,295 per child
  • Age Guide: 12+
  • Itinerary Type: Tailor-made Holiday
When To Go:
  • Summer
Holiday Types:
  • Wildlife & Nature
  • Holidays with Teenagers
  • Family Self-drive Holidays
  • Safari Holidays
  • Camping Adventures

Eastern Canada Family Discovery

Combine cities such as Toronto and Ottawa, with wildlife like bears and whales, and an abundance of activities in the great outdoors, on this is an amazing self-drive adventure.

Destination: Canada
Duration and prices excluding international flights 15 days from £1,595 per adult, £595 per child
  • Age Guide: 8+
  • Itinerary Type: Tailor-made Holiday
When To Go:
  • Summer
Holiday Types:
  • Activity & Adventure
  • Wildlife & Nature
  • Holidays with Teenagers
  • Multi-Activity Holidays
  • Multi-Generational Holidays
  • Water Adventure
  • Family Self-drive Holidays

Cheetahs & Dunes

Girl running on a sand dune in the Namib Desert, Namibia

Experience a truly amazing family holiday in one of Africa’s most beautiful countries. Namibia offers superb wildlife viewing, some spectacular scenery and great opportunities for adventure.

Destination: Namibia
Duration and prices excluding international flights 13 days from £1,895 per adult, £1,695 per child
  • Age Guide: 10+
  • Itinerary Type: Tailor-made Holiday
When To Go:
  • Summer
Holiday Types:
  • Wildlife & Nature
  • Holidays with Teenagers
  • Family Self-drive Holidays
  • Safari Holidays