3 Day Isle of Skye

The Perfect Weekend Tour of Scotland

3 DAY ISLE OF SKYE TOUR

Spend three glorious days (2 nights) exploring the beauty and history of the Scottish Highlands with a local Scottish tour guide and sleep on Scotland’s most famous island. Hike on Skye’s famous rolling hills and spot castles and coos along the ride.

Tour leaves every Friday from Castle Rock Hostel, Edinburgh.

Prices starting from £239 (includes fees, before accommodation).

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Discover Skye with MacBackpackers!

Nothing prepares you more for the excitement of seeing the Isle of Skye than a day meandering up through the Cairngorms, along Loch Ness and through the Great Glen. Taking in every beautiful landscape and incredible vista en-route to Scotland’s most famous isle.

Head on over the bridge as we dive right in to the breathtaking Isle of Skye, spending two nights at a private guesthouse in the beautiful and picturesque village of Kyleakin. From there we strike out on an adventure to explore some of the world’s most stunning landscapes and make some incredible memories with new friends along the way!

Where other tour companies can spend as little as 6 hours on the Isle of Skye, we spend a full 36 hours exploring this gem of a Hebridean Island.

Unearth the history, embrace the Island, and go on an adventure!

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Choose This Tour If You…

Are visiting Scotland over a weekend.

✅ Only have a few days to explore the Highlands.

✅ Enjoy hikes and stunning mountain views.

✅ Want to tick off some awesome ‘must-see’ places.

✅ Enjoy staying in hostels and meeting new people.

Your Scotland Trip Itinerary

Herein lies your expertly crafted trip itinerary which has been tried, tested and perfected by our local Scottish tour guides over almost 30 years of experience. Time for you to show up and enjoy the ride, no stressing over Google Maps!

Please note this is subject to slight changes on the day depending on weather, how busy sites are, and parking availability. We trust our tour guides will do what’s best for your experience and navigate any bumps in the road as smoothly as possible.

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Where We Stay

On this tour you’ll be lucky enough to stay at the beautiful Lochbuie Guest House in the small fishing village of Kyleakin, just over the Skye Bridge. This small guest house is reserved exclusively for our tour guests, so you don’t have to worry about trying to find accommodation in the Highlands for your trip. This can be added to your booking for £34 per night or paid for at Castle Rock Hostel on your departure date.

The hostel consists of bunk beds, a full kitchen, hot showers, a games room and your accommodation costs will include a basic breakfast in the morning. So settle in and enjoy the colours and views from Lochbuie as you relive your day in the Highlands!

Check out our Where We Stay Page to learn more!

Terms & Conditions

This tour departs on Friday from Edinburgh and returns on Sunday to Edinburgh again.

In summer, our tours depart at 9am. However, in winter our tours depart at 8am. Make sure you check your booking confirmation email to get the correct start time.

Tours return to Edinburgh on Sunday evening between 4-6pm depending on traffic and other factors which may be out of our control.

Accommodation is not included in tour price, but can be added in booking process. We reserve beds for you at each of our partner hostels along the route. All nights are priced from £34 per night including breakfast and are available as an add-on in the options section of the booking window.

Our Tours are for 18-39 year olds only. It is our company ethos to give backpackers the chance to experience Scotland with like minded travellers at a similar stage of life. Our aim is to help young people meet lifelong travel buddies.

Read the rest of our T&Cs here.

Our Awards

Tour of the Year Award 2017

“The Best Quick Getaway in the World!” – TourRadar Tour of the Year Award 2017

Tour of the Year Award 2018

“The Best Quick Getaway in the World!” – TourRadar Tour of the Year Award 2018

Tour of the Year Award 2015

“The Best Coach/Bus Tour in the World!” – TourRadar Tour of the Year Awards 2015

OUR PARTNERS

We have been running tours for over 25 years and we’re proud to work with the following partners in the Scottish tourism industry.