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Self Drive Road Trips (Downunder, Southern Africa, Costa Rica, Europe, Malaysia)

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  • Caution Elephants, Southern Africa
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  • Explore Europe's Backroads
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For the independent-minded traveller who likes to make up their own mind as to the itinerary they or would enjoy and the pace at which they wish to travel, Goway makes it easy to plan a vacation.

Whether it is a self-drive car or a Motorhome, we have supplied several suggested itineraries in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, three countries which lend themselves perfectly to this type of arrangement. We also offer self-drive in Costa Rica and Europe.

So let Goway, not only arrange the transportation for you but also, where required, accommodation so that when you travel, you don’t have to worry about making overnight arrangements at the last minute. If you are not sure of the itinerary you want, we have already prepared day-by-day suggested routings to make sure you drive to the places you should be visiting. And naturally, all itineraries can be modified according to your needs and requirements.

Sometimes distances are great and it might make sense, if choosing more than one itinerary, to fly between cities to make sure you see what is important. Whether you like a small car or a larger model, Goway has the car for you – manual or automatic, there is a choice.

In Australia, you can rent a car or a Motorhome. We offer suggested itineraries from 4 to 16 days in 7 States so there is plenty of variety.

For New Zealand, again, a car or Motorhome rental is available. You can choose from 11 different itineraries covering both the North and the South Islands. So once again, the choice is unrestricted.

South Africa is a large country but with the 4 itineraries Goway currently offers, you will be able to experience the highlights that are not to be missed. An amazing self-drive also exists in Namibia.

Europe too is a perfect area for self-drive. Your problem is to choose what you should visit. We have many suggestions for you to consider.

So let us do the pre-planning and then hand over the keys for an unforgettable vacation!

All Downunder clients receive Goway's Co-Pilot Kit of goodies (maps, directions, discounts).

You will probably require accommodation before and after your self-drive vacation. We will be happy to book this for you.

Because of the vast distances in Australia, you should consider flying between some destinations.

Special air passes, available through GowayAir could be of interest to you.

 

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Self-Drives

  • Rock 'N Roll, Rockets and Elvis: Atlanta, Memphis, Muscle Shoals, Nashville & More

    MODERATE | SELF DRIVE: Music plays a large part in this itinerary, with Memphis and Nashville proudly displaying their Rock’n’roll, Blues and Country chops. Plus, a chance to see two of the world’s famous recording studios in Memphis and Muscle Shoals. Lest we forget, there’s Graceland and Tupelo, famous home, and original birthplace of Elvis, respectively. If rockets are more your thing, the largest space museum in the world in Huntsville is a must-see, while Lynchburg, Tennessee is synonymous with the Jack Daniels distillery. Start and finish your trip in lively Atlanta, a modern metropolis, rich in history.
    Duration:
    13 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,798
    Trip Type:
    Self-Drives
    United States See Trip Details

  • Rockies to Vancouver, Canadian Style

    MODERATE | SELF-DRIVE: Slow down the pace a little and enjoy some of the most magnificent locations and unique resorts in the Rockies, highlighting the splendor of Canada’s most spectacular scenery from Banff and Lake Louise to Jasper. Delight in the enchanting view of Maligne Lake and admire the stunning landscape of Icefields Parkway or British Columbia’s Fraser Canyon. At the end of the trip one of the world’s most fabulous cities awaits: Vancouver, wonderfully located between the mountains and the Pacific coast.
    Duration:
    14 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 4,752
    Trip Type:
    Self-Drives
    Canada See Trip Details

  • Rocky Mountains & The Great Plains: Denver, Yellowstone, Rapid City & More

    MODERATE | SELF DRIVE: Dazzling Mountain scenery and the trail of the Buffalo provide the widescreen panoramas, while visits to Mount Rushmore and the Little Big Horn Battlefield add the special nuances to this trip. Enjoy Denver, Vail, and Grand Junction, wait for Old Faithful to erupt in Yellowstone and take in the spectacular views of the Badlands in South Dakota.
    Duration:
    15 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,627
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Self-Drives
    United States See Trip Details

  • Route 66 & Texas Hill Country: Dallas, Amarillo, Santa Fe & More

    MODERATE | SELF DRIVE: A superb combination of unique cities in Texas and New Mexico with the existing parts of Route 66 is the focus of this trip. Bookended by the impressive skyscrapers of Dallas and the delightful cowboy roots of Fort Worth, Oklahoma City makes for an intriguing stop as do New Mexico’s Amarillo and Santa Fe, introducing a captivating desert vibe. Roswell beckons you to stop at its UFO Museum, and back in Texas you can look forward to a bewildering choice of live music venues in the great city of Austin.
    Duration:
    11 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,732
    Trip Type:
    Self-Drives
    United States See Trip Details

  • Route Des Voyageurs

    MODERATE | SELF-DRIVE: Enjoy the cosmopolitan delights of Toronto, the thunder of Niagara Falls and Ottawa, the nation's capital. Then embark on a discovery of French Canada, cradle of Canada's beginnings. From historic Quebec City, travel to the top of the Gaspé Peninsula, where Jacques Cartier claimed New France in 1534. The mighty St. Lawrence River is a companion for several days, leading you back to vibrant Montreal.
    Duration:
    16 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,774
    Trip Type:
    Self-Drives
    Canada See Trip Details

  • Shipwreck Coast Explorer: Self Drive

    FIRST-CLASS | SELF-DRIVE: Starting and finishing in Melbourne, enjoy a self drive tour along Victoria’s southwest coast. The Great Ocean Road offers amazing scenery, unforgettable natural features and quaint towns making it a unique vacation spot.
    Duration:
    5 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 839
    Trip Type:
    Self-Drives, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
    Australia See Trip Details

  • South Island In-Depth: Self Drive

    Drive the South Island experiencing all it has to offer. Enjoy whale watching, Abel Tasman National Park and the Glacier Region as well as Queenstown and Scottish influenced Dunedin.
    Duration:
    12 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,129
    Trip Type:
    Self-Drives
    New Zealand See Trip Details

  • Splendid Nature of Quebec

    MODERATE | SELF-DRIVE: Let Québec charm you with its diversity and romanticism on an itinerary which combines the exciting pace of urban touring with the natural beauty of provincial parks and tranquil waterways. While cosmopolitan Montréal and heritage-rich Québec City are magnificent cities, the scenic coastal routes of the Gaspé Peninsula provide an alluring balance. Immerse yourself in this unique and enchanting province.
    Duration:
    15 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,662
    Trip Type:
    Self-Drives
    Canada See Trip Details

  • Tasmanian Self Drive: Launceston to Hobart (or V.V.)

    FIRST-CLASS | SELF-DRIVE: Enjoy driving through Tasmania, taking in its stunning unspoiled wilderness. From Launceston travel to Swansea, explore the east coast’s beaches, granite outcrops and deserted caves.
    Duration:
    4 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 399
    Trip Type:
    Self-Drives, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
    Australia See Trip Details

  • The Civil Rights History Trail: Nashville, Memphis, Selma, Montgomery & More

    MODERATE | SELF DRIVE: A trip full of captivating scenery and rich southern ambience, but fully focused on an, often, chilling theme: the Civil Rights History Trail. It’s a thought-provoking journey as you visit places such as Oxford, Jackson, Selma, Scottsboro, and Montgomery, but also Atlanta and Memphis, two cities that are forever associated with Martin Luther King Jr. The trip tells a story that must be told and reveals fascinating details at every stop. Memphis and Nashville, both eminent musical capitals of the south, provide engaging moments to round out the trip.
    Duration:
    14 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,757
    Trip Type:
    Self-Drives
    United States See Trip Details

  • The Complete South West Self Drive

    Like a whole other country, Western Australia enchants visitors with natural icons unlike any found in the east, delicious wine and cuisine, and a history all of its own. Explore the southwest tip of Australia in detail and at your own pace on this self-drive adventure.
    Duration:
    9 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 929
    Trip Type:
    Self-Drives
    Australia See Trip Details

  • The Great Lakes: Chicago, Green Bay, Detroit, Niagara Falls & More

    MODERATE| SELF DRIVE: A terrific trip introducing you to four of the Great Lakes. From Chicago, north along the shores of Lake Michigan to the point where it meets Lake Huron. Down to Detroit along Lake Erie into Canada and Lake Ontario until you close the loop driving the southern shores of Lake Erie back to Chicago. Milwaukee, famous for brewing and Mackinac Island, steeped in history are stops enroute, as are Niagara Falls and Toronto. The Rock’n’Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland is worth a visit before returning to the ‘Windy City’.
    Duration:
    15 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,650
    Trip Type:
    Self-Drives
    United States See Trip Details

  • The Great West: Los Angeles, Scottsdale, Las Vegas, San Francisco & More

    DELUXE | SELF-DRIVE: The name of this trip says it all. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Las Vegas provide urban atmosphere and glitz, while the vistas you encounter at the Grand Canyon, Bryce, Zion, Yosemite, and Death Valley are a dazzling mix of breathtaking and enchanting. Add intriguing drives through desert landscapes and a delightful coastal journey along the Pacific.
    Duration:
    21 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 3,823
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Self-Drives
    United States See Trip Details

  • The Pacific Coast Highway Delight Self Drive

    FIRST-CLASS | SELF-DRIVE: Discover New Zealand’s North Island on this 9-day road trip along the Pacific Coast Highway. Make your way from Auckland to Napier with stops at the Coromandel, Tauranga, Whakatane, and Gisborne and plenty of opportunities to explore the beaches, mountains, islands, and wildlife sanctuaries along the way. Conclude your trip with a delicious meal and glass of wine in New Zealand’s “food basket,” Hawke’s Bay.
    Duration:
    9 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,579
    Trip Type:
    Self-Drives
    New Zealand See Trip Details

  • The Wild West

    MODERATE | SELF-DRIVE Fascinating landscapes, off-the-beaten track backroads and exciting urban discoveries are all part of this amazing trip. Enjoy the picturesque tranquility of both British Columbia’s and Alberta’s national parks, the brilliant turquoise lakes of the Rockies and the breathtaking Pacific coast. Plus, look forward discovering one of the most fabulous cities anywhere in the world, Vancouver, and a gem with lots of European flair, Vancouver Island’s capital Victoria.
    Duration:
    14 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 3,213
    Trip Type:
    Self-Drives
    Canada See Trip Details

  • Thermal Explorer Highway & Volcanic Loop Experience Self Drive

    FIRST-CLASS | SELF-DRIVE: Explore New Zealand’s largest lakes, geothermal landscapes, snow-capped volcanoes, prehistoric cave systems, and mountain ranges on this 10-day road trip. Drive from Auckland to Napier with stops in Hamilton, Rotorua, Taupō, and Whanganui National Park, and immerse yourself in Māori culture as you discover the geothermal heart of New Zealand’s North Island.
    Duration:
    10 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,609
    Trip Type:
    Self-Drives
    New Zealand See Trip Details

  • Top End Explorer: 4 Days (Darwin - Kakadu - Katherine - Darwin) Self Drive

    Enjoy the complete freedom and flexibility of a self-drive vacation through Australia’s “Top End”, beginning and ending in Darwin with stops at Kakadu and Katherine along with way.
    Duration:
    4 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 349
    Trip Type:
    Self-Drives
    Australia See Trip Details

  • Turquoise Water and White Beaches: From New Orleans to Miami

    MODERATE | SELF DRIVE: From the captivating Bayou to glamorous Miami Beach and fabulous places in between, this is a great drive, that rarely veers off the coastline. New Orleans and Miami provide an exciting start and finish, with gorgeous beaches in Biloxi, Santa Rosa, Sanibel, and Naples dazzling you throughout the trip. If you’re into wildlife, there’s manatees in Crystal River and alligators in Everglades National Park.
    Duration:
    11 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,703
    Trip Type:
    Self-Drives
    United States See Trip Details

  • West Coast Discovery Self Drive: Perth to Broome

    Get out and see the Australia less-travelled on this Western Australia self-drive. Enjoy the freedom of exploring at your own pace behind the wheel, with a confirmed itinerary and accommodation to make the most of your time, plus the support of Goway’s co-pilot kit, designed for Australia self-drives.
    Duration:
    12 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,049
    Trip Type:
    Self-Drives
    Australia See Trip Details

  • West Coast Island Discovery

    MODERATE | SELF-DRIVE: Vancouver and Whistler are on the menu, but the fascinating part of this trip is exploring the quiet bays, peaceful shorelines and ancient forests of the Sunshine Coast and Vancouver Island. Get a real taste of island life in small coastal communities, accessible only by ferries, hiking expansive trails and discovering uncrowded parklands. Perfect for serene reflection and exploration.
    Duration:
    14 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,862
    Trip Type:
    Self-Drives
    Canada See Trip Details

  • Western Explorer

    MODERATE | SELF-DRIVE: Quintessential western landscapes and iconic national parks, such as Banff and Jasper are just for openers. Add unforgettable wildlife viewing, wonderful hiking trails, coastal mountains and picturesque, sheltered valleys to round out the picture. And before we forget, elegant Victoria and dazzling Vancouver make for a perfect end to a memorable trip.
    Duration:
    15 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 3,235
    Trip Type:
    Self-Drives
    Canada See Trip Details

  • Western Parks, Peaks and Vineyards

    FIRST CLASS | SELF-DRIVE: The road from Calgary to Vancouver crosses five distinct geographical areas, and this itinerary offers an intriguing combination of Rocky Mountain grandeur and the lesser travelled southern route through the interior of British Columbia. More intimate travel experiences are an integral part of this trip, as well as highlights such as the wonderful Okanagan wine region, often referred to as Napa North.
    Duration:
    11 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,293
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Self-Drives
    Canada See Trip Details

  • Western Spirit

    FIRST-CLASS | SELF-DRIVE: Canada’s West is as much a state of mind as it is a geographical destination. Enjoy the meaning of this as you leave the cosmopolitan excitement of captivating Vancouver and its lush Pacific playground, before experiencing an invigorating journey through authentic Gold Rush territory. Breathtaking scenery awaits in Whistler, Jasper and Banff, the cleanest air imaginable in Kootenay National Park, before a leisurely drive down the mountains introduces you to Penticton in the fertile Okanagan.
    Duration:
    20 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 3,399
    Trip Type:
    Self-Drives
    Canada See Trip Details

  • Western Values: Los Angeles, Grand Canyon, Yosemite, San Francisco & More

    MODERATE | SELF DRIVE: Breathtaking canyons, the magnificent Mojave Desert, Joshua Tree, Lake Powell, and Yosemite are among the dramatic highlights of this heady mix of stunning western landscapes. Los Angeles bookends your trip, but the stretch from San Francisco to Carmel-by-the-sea and Santa Barbara adds gorgeous Pacific coastline scenery. As for entertainment, how about stops in Laughlin, Fresno and, of course, Las Vegas.
    Duration:
    14 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,763
    Trip Type:
    Self-Drives
    United States See Trip Details

  • Western Wonders

    FIRST-CLASS | SELF-DRIVE: Experience the "Best of the West" on this magnificent journey through the national parks of the Canadian Rockies. Among the iconic landmarks are the world-renowned regions of Banff and Jasper, Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Rockies and Harrison Hot Springs. The trip finishes at the Pacific Coast, with wonderful Victoria on Vancouver Island and the metropolitan splendour of fabulous Vancouver.
    Duration:
    14 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,779
    Trip Type:
    Self-Drives
    Canada See Trip Details
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