Cox & Kings To Offer Self-drive Cars And Motorcycles To Explore India And The World

One of the world’s oldest travel companies, Cox & Kings, has launched a new initiative in the country called Self-Drive 365. As the name suggests, the new programme encourages travellers to discover India and the globe by offering a wide array of road trips. There’s an assortment of cars and bikes to choose from, details of which are yet to be announced. The company says it will also provide a 24x7 support crew that will ensure the road trip goes without a hitch. Check out more details below:

Press Release

Mumbai, 16th May 2018: Setting off a new trend of self-drive holidays, India's exclusive brand Self-Drive 365 is here to redefine travel. The new segment aims to encourage travellers to discover and be a one-stop road trip planner while offering a wide array of road-trips within India and across the globe. With some cherry-picked destinations, experiences, facilities and an assortment of cars and bikes, the self-drive brand will ensure a 24 x 7 support crew that will never throw a spanner in the works of a road-trip be it in any part of the world. Self-Drive 365 is powered by Cox & Kings.   

Self-Drive 365 with its seamless booking process along with end-to-end trip planning is also the go-to platform for the beginners who have low or no experience of self-drives.

The new brand allows customisation basis experiences, terrains and several enticing activities. Be it a winding hill-climb, arrow-straight highways, tunnel of trees or beach-hugging coastal roads, each route is fun for a different reason and Self-Drive 365 lets everyone choose their favourite route to head out on. A splendid window to the diverse cultures around the world, explorers can experience fascinating history behind the Indian sari, the Scottish kilt, the Englishman’s Bowler hat and the Bhutanese Gho en-route their destination. Similarly, one may choose to entwine the road trip with an activity or experience that makes a destination unique be it the alluring cuisines, wildlife and other adventures.

Explorers can choose from the long list of dream cars ranging from higher-end sedans to luxury SUVs or a wide range of motorbike brands in different countries such as India, the US, Spain, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand among other destinations.

Speaking at the launch, Debolin Sen, Business Head, Self-Drive 365 said, "Self-drives are fast gaining popularity in India with enthusiasts wanting to explore foreign as well as domestic destinations at their own pace and with their favourite cars and bikes. With a highly experienced expert panel, round-the-clock assistance, hassle-free paperwork and series of thematic routes, Self-Drive 365 is set to be the pioneer of self-drive tours in the country”.

While the insurance, rental documentation, trip itinerary, accommodation etc. will all be managed by Self-Drive 365 itself, explorers will also be provided with a detailed road trip guide besides other mechanical assistance. Giving prime importance to the client's convenience, the Self-Drive 365's road trip advisor will first chat with them before charting the exclusive road trip.

Karan Anand, Head, Relationships, Cox & Kings said," Being the leader in the industry, Cox & Kings has been in the forefront of conceptualizing dynamic travel offerings for travellers in India and elsewhere.  In line with the emergence of experiential travel, the market for self-drives is growing. Through this unique offering, we wish to ensure, our travellers don’t miss the important part of local exploration"

For those who wish to see the world from behind the wheel, Self-Drive 365 brings the freedom to veer off the main road, that excitement to head down a turn one never took, liberty to find out about a place that few know of, and that pristine connection between man, machine and the road.

'The USA – The Great Pacific Drive', 'Spain – Spanish Tango', Ireland – The Wild Atlantic Drive’ are few of the international drives whereas the 'Heart of the Himalayas', 'Into the Tiger's Lair' and 'East Coast Life' are some that lets the enthusiasts explore India by road.  

About Self-Drive 365

Self-Drive 365 powered by Cox & Kings is a self-drive holiday specialist in India that brings impeccable road journeys for enthusiasts from around the world. With some fascinating destinations, experiences, facilities and an assortment of cars and bikes, Self-Drive 365 ensures a

24 x 7 support crew for uninterrupted journeys. For those who love to explore their dream destinations at their own pace with their favourite motorbikes or cars, the self-drive brand offers a seamless support system of its competent and well trained support crew. Explorers can choose from its multiple thematic experiences including adventure, leisure, wildlife, food, culture and history.