Loch Ness

to Skye Tour

Loch Ness

to Skye Tour

Option 1: End your trip in Skye

Skye

LOCH NESS TO SKYE TOUR

Spend one unforgettable day travelling through Scotland’s magical Scottish Highlands. You’ll join the tour on day two after it has already departed from Edinburgh the day before, and travel through the Highlands to the Isle of Skye, Scotland’s most famous island.

Along the way you’ll see dramatic landscapes, legendary sights, and some of the most famous scenery in Scotland before arriving on Skye. The tour finishes on Skye, where you’ll stay the night and can continue exploring the island in your own time.

Tour joins on the morning of day 2 at Lochside Hostel (after the tour has already departed Edinburgh the previous day).

Tour finishes on Skye. Option to stay with the group in the Lochbuie guest house or book your own accommodation.

This tour runs only in peak months from April–October.

Prices starting from £95 (includes fees, before accommodation).

Option 2: End your trip in Edinburgh

Edinburgh

LOCH NESS TO EDINBURGH TOUR

Spend one unforgettable day travelling through Scotland’s magical Scottish Highlands. You’ll join the tour on day two after it has already departed from Edinburgh the day before, and travel through the Highlands to the Isle of Skye, Scotland’s most famous island.

Along the way you’ll see dramatic landscapes, legendary sights, and some of the most famous scenery in Scotland before arriving on Skye. You’ll stay the night on Skye, then travel back through the Highlands with the group the following day before finishing the tour in Edinburgh.

Tour joins on the morning of day 2 at Lochside Hostel (after the tour has already departed Edinburgh the previous day).

Tour finishes in Edinburgh after returning from Skye. Option to stay with the group in the Lochbuie guest house on Skye or book your own accommodation.

This tour runs only in peak months from April–October.

Prices starting from £170 (includes fees, before accommodation).

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Discover the Isle of Skye with MacBackpackers!

Explore the very best of the Scottish Highlands and the magical Isle of Skye on this unforgettable journey through mountains, myths and dramatic landscapes.

We begin from Loch Ness and travel west through the stunning Glenshiel, taking in the famous Five Sisters of Kintail and the incredible mountain scenery along the way. With views of the iconic Eilean Donan Castle, this is one of the most beautiful drives in Scotland before we cross onto the legendary Isle of Skye.

Once on Skye, we explore this mystical island as we head up to the Trotternish Peninsula for incredible views and a walk in one of the most unspoilt landscapes in the country. Along the way you’ll see the Cuillin Mountains, Portree, the Old Man of Storr, and Kilt Rock before we continue north to the beautiful coastline around Duntulm. We finish the day in the small village of Kyleakin, where you’ll spend the night on this magical island. Check out our Where We Stay page to see our Skye accommodation, or book your own.

If you book option 1 the tour ends here. If you book option 2, then on the final day we travel back through the Highlands via Glenshiel and Loch Cluanie, with stunning scenery the entire way. We stop at the Highland Folk Museum and visit the lovely town of Pitlochry before finishing with a peaceful walk through The Hermitage. A tour packed with dramatic landscapes, legendary scenery and the very best of the Scottish Highlands.

Arrive back into Edinburgh in the evening, just in time to enjoy the rest of your night in the capital.

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Terms & Conditions

This tour departs on Thursday from Lochside Hostel and returns on Friday to Edinburgh.

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. Please note your driver guide may amend times slightly due to traffic updates so please ask reception for an update.

Tours arrive on the Isle of Skye in the evening of Day 1 and 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 our partner hostel. All nights are priced from £38 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.

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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