A visit to Scotland wouldn’t be complete without at least trying to spot our most famous “monster” Nessie! We give you an entire evening to spend looking out over the shores of the stunning Loch Ness. Sleep at the perfectly located Lochside Hostel and take a dip in its icy waters!

Set off from Edinburgh and head north through Scotland’s first National Park, the Cairngorms, with a stop in the beautiful forested Perthshire region before visits to The Highland Folk Museum and Culloden en-route to the banks of Loch Ness. After taking a swim with Nessie, warm up around a campfire with a dram of whiskey in hand (weather dependent).

The next day we venture onto the magical Isle of Skye to search this mystical land for faeries and giants as we visit the Cuillin, Portree and the Trotternish Peninsula; before we spend the night overlooking the Skye Bridge in Kyleakin. The follwing day we head back towards Edinburgh with a spellbinding stop at Glenfinnan Viaduct, the hauntingly beautiful Glencoe and the historical Stirlingshire. A tour that’s sure to leave you mystified as to why you didn’t book it sooner!

Arrive back into Edinburgh on Friday evening, just in time for a wild weekend in the capital city!

✅ Are arriving in Scotland prior to a Wednesday.

✅ Only have a few days to explore the Highlands.

✅ Want to sleep on the banks of Loch Ness.

✅ Want to explore the Cairngorms at a slower pace.

✅ Enjoy staying in hostels and meeting new people.

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.

Check our tour dates availability here!

Our 3 Day Loch Ness & Skye is one of only two tours that stays at our Lochside Hostel right on the banks of Loch Ness. Enjoy your night here sipping whisky on the hostel’s private beach or dip your toes in the mysterious water’s of Scotland’s most (in)famous Loch. On day two we head over the bridge to Skye and spend the evening at our Lochbuie Guest House in the charming fishing village of Kyleakin. Explore nearby castles, treat yourself to some fresh seafood and maybe even meet some locals as you unpack stories of your day exploring the Highlands.

If you want to know more about our Lochside Hostel and Lochbuie Guest House then check them our on our Where We Stay page!

This tour departs on Wednesday from Edinburgh and returns on Friday 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 Friday 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.