Intrepid Travel has launched a new line of Self Drive Adventures that empower travellers with the means to independently drive and camp while traversing America's classic highways, iconic cities and vast landscapes. 

With most self-drive products on the market offering lodge and motel accommodation, Intrepid Travel’s itineraries arm travellers with a supreme kit of camping gear, maps, local advice and a range of optional extras so that they can explore beyond the USA’s cities and enjoy the spectacular national parks. And with no "under 25" fee (it's common for people under the age of 25 to pay more when hiring a car in the USA) life is truly a highway when road tripping with Intrepid. 

With a broad choice of vehicles (from compact cars to sedans and seven seater vans), accommodation options and self-selected activities, Self Drive Adventures are suitable for solo adventurers, cruisin' couples, intrepid families and groups of friends keen on a classic road trip.

"Intrepid's Self Drive Adventures are an exciting development for the company. We are now offering  travellers a real point of difference where we can not only offer different vehicles but also high quality camping gear, insurance and in-depth itineraries based on local knowledge, unlike hiring a car independently or booking with another operator," said James Thornton, Intrepid Travel's General Manager, Global Sales.

"We believe these trips will fulfil the needs of many people who want to experience North America in this unique way and we look forward to expanding the Self Drive Adventures range in the future."

The new Self Drive Adventures itineraries currently include:

The Great Outdoors
This 13 day trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles may start and end in two of America's most iconic cities, but with the itinerary including Yosemite, Joshua Tree and Zion National Parks, this adventure is definitely for nature lovers. The trip starts from: AUD$930 (per person)

Coastal Cruiser
California's sparkling coast is the star on this 6 day jaunt along Highway 1 from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Stops at Santa Barbara, Malibu and Monterey show Californian coastal living at its best.   The trip starts from AUD$480 (per person)

Southwest Adventure
This 16 day adventure showcases the deserts, mountains, lakes and cliffs that the Southwest is known and loved for. The immensity of the Grand Canyon and the incredible rock formations of Monument Valley are contrasted by the neon glitz of Las Vegas and the glamour of Los Angeles. 
The trip starts from AUD$1025 (per person)

Southwest Loop