Tailor-made
Self-drive Holidays
Our tailor-made self-drive holidays give you the freedom to explore. With expert advice, scenic routes and handpicked places to stay along the way, with our help you'll have it all mapped out.
OVERVIEW
There’s something special about hitting the road with the freedom to explore on your own terms and in your own time. Our tailor-made self-drive holidays give you just that: the open road, incredible scenery, and the perfect balance of independence and support. Whether it’s winding through the winelands of South Africa, tracing fjords in Canada or cruising through Namibia's otherworldly landscapes, we’ll build your ideal self-drive itinerary from scratch, shaped entirely around you.
Self-drive holiday ideas
Every one of our holiday destinations is managed by a specific team of destination managers who know and love the country beyond words. You'll benefit from their first-hand experience, up-to-date knowledge, and extensive time spent in the country, uncovering the very best hotels and experiences for your holidays.
How it works
We're firm believers that planning a holiday should feel exciting, not overwhelming. We’re here to make it personal, thoughtful and completely stress-free. We’ll get to know you properly, design a trip that's perfect for you, and support you every step of the way.
Let's talk
This is where it all begins. We’ll chat about what you love (and what you don’t), your travel style, and all the little details that matter most to you. There are no sales calls here, just genuine conversations and an awful lot of excitement.
Designing your holiday
Your designated expert will get to work using their years of experience, first-hand knowledge and heaps of ideas to craft a holiday that feels completely yours. From quirky experiences to hand-picked hotels, every detail will reflect you and what you’re looking for from your well-deserved holiday.
You're off!
Once you’re happy with the plan, we’ll take care of everything, so you can focus on the good bits. Enjoy the excitement of that holiday countdown and savour every moment of your trip, safe in the knowledge we’re just a call away if you need us.
Top self-drive destinations
These are just some of our favourite places to begin your self-drive adventure, each one packed with scenic routes, standout stop-offs and incredible variety. With coastal roads, dramatic mountain passes, wide open plains and lively towns along the way, wherever you choose to explore, we’ll help map it out your way. And if you're not sure where to start, that’s exactly what we’re here for.
A few lovely words
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We travelled to Namibia this summer with the help of Kirsty. It was a self drive trip over big distances so logistically it needed to be spot on. Kirsty helped us with a great itinerary and the team on the ground in Namibia were first class with excellent attention to detail and customer support. That meant we could enjoy everything that wonderful Namibia had to offer knowing that we were in very safe hands. The result: The best family holiday we've ever been on. Thank you team.
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Unparalleled expertise
Here at Holiday Architects, we genuinely love what we do, and we think that shines through in every holiday we design. We’re a close-knit bunch (as you can probably tell!), and that connection runs through everything, from the way we support each other to how we work with our clients. We each specialise in the destinations we know best, places we’ve visited countless times, fallen in love with, and keep going back to. That means every single hotel, route, and experience is chosen with real care, because we know it’ll make your trip extra special. Happy team, happy clients, happy holidays, it’s that simple.
What you're saying
Happy clients are at the heart of everything we do. From the very first chat to the moment you land back home, we’re here to make sure your holiday is personal, thoughtful and completely stress-free. So these words mean the world.
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