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Drive & Hike Tours

Drive & Hike Tours

Drive and hike vacations pair a rental car with guided-by-you hiking days via our award-winning navigation app, so you cover more ground and pick the best section of trail each morning. Macs Adventure runs drive and hike itineraries in Iceland, New Zealand, Scotland and Ireland.

Iceland is a standout for this format - its Ring Road connects glaciers, waterfalls, and black-sand coastline with day hikes at each stop. New Zealand is also an ideal drive and hike destination, and we have three tours that cover all the best regions. We also run drive and hike trips in Scotland's Outer Hebrides and Ireland's spectacular west coast.

Every itinerary comes with hotels booked, driving routes mapped, and route notes in our app, backed by 20+ years of self-guided trip planning.

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8 hand-picked routes

  • Scotland

    Outer Hebrides Island Hopscotch

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$2,675CAD pp
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  • Republic of Ireland

    The Best of Ireland Drive & Hike

    • Walking
    • 9 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$3,155CAD pp
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  • Iceland

    Iceland's Scenic South Coast: Drive & Hike

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$3,845CAD pp
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  • New Zealand

    The Best of New Zealand

    • Walking
    • 26 days
    • Moderate
    from$9,175CAD pp
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  • Iceland

    Iceland Explorer: Drive & Hike

    • Walking
    • 11 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$7,600CAD pp
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  • New Zealand

    New Zealand: South Island Adventure

    • Walking
    • 19 days
    • Moderate
    from$7,570CAD pp
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  • Iceland

    Around Iceland: Drive & Hike

    • Walking
    • 15 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$8,350CAD pp
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  • New Zealand

    Highlights of New Zealand

    • Walking
    • 14 days
    • Moderate
    from$7,075CAD pp
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Real photos, real stories, straight from the trail

Over 26,000 travelers strong, our community shares #MacsMoments, swaps tips and advice, and helps each other plan the perfect trip. Many connect long before they set off - and some even meet up on the trail!

  • Pilgrim standing in front of Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela after completing the Portugués Way

    I'm headed back to the states and have a mixture of emotions. So much to process. I feel like a different person!

    October 2026

    Camino de Santiago, Spain

  • A smiling hiker beside a West Highland Way marker post below a mountain

    Thank you Macs for the brilliant adventure! We loved all the accommodations provided

    June 2026

    West Highland Way, Scotland

  • A hiker standing in a pasture amongst horses

    October 2026

    Hadrian's Wall Path, England

  • A hiker beside a wooden signpost by an ivy-covered wall

    June 2026

    Cotswolds to the Cornwall Coast, England

  • A hiker stops on the trail for an interaction with a local cow

    August 2026

    Via Alpina, Switzerland

  • A group selfie in front of a river on a blue sky day

    In fact, if you're looking for sensory magic, give this trip a try

    October 2026

    Walking the Dordogne in Style, France

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Get to know Drive & Hike Tours

Drive and hike trips give you the flexibility of a road trip with real hiking days built in.

  • How does a drive and hike trip work

    You collect a rental car and follow a set driving-and-hiking itinerary, with hotels pre-booked each night. You drive between hiking points and walk the best sections on foot, using our award-winning navigation app.

  • Do I need to be an experienced hiker

    No. Drive and hike trips suit a wide range of fitness levels since you choose how much of each day to hike versus drive.

  • What's the best destination for a drive and hike trip

    Iceland is our most popular - its Ring Road links glaciers, waterfalls, and coastal day hikes in one continuous route and we offer three itineraries to choose from. New Zealand is another ideal destination for driving and hiking, and our tours cover a wide area of this beautiful nation of islands.

  • Is a rental car included

    A rental car is sometimes included on drive and hike itineraries. Check the tour page inclusions or reach out to an Adventure Specialist.

  • How fit do I need to be

    Most drive and hike days are Easy to Moderate - you're choosing shorter, scenic hikes rather than covering long trail mileage.

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