Mealt Falls Walk - Isle of Skye - MacBackpackers
3 Day Isle of Skye Title
3 Day Isle of Skye Title

Three glorious days exploring the beauty of the Highlands and the mystical Isle of Skye

Our Most Popular Tour!

Spend 36 hours exploring the Isle of Skye, Scotland’s most famous island, with local tour guide and minibus driver. Discover Skye with MacBackpackers!

Join us as we delve into the breath-taking Isle of Skye, spending two nights at our hostel in the beautiful and picturesque Kyleakin; from there we strike out on an adventure to explore some of the world’s most stunning landscapes.

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, get out there and adventure!

Running every Friday and select Mondays throughout the year! For midweek tours check out our 4 Day Skye Spectacular, 3 Day Skye & Loch Ness and our 5 Day Skye and Highland Fling

*Please note these tours may be run in 16 or 28 seater buses depending on the popularity of the tour*

The Route

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Gallery

  • Welcome to the Highlands Sign - MacBackpackers
  • Old Man of Storr, Isle of Skye - MacBackpackers
  • Eilean Donan Castle - 3 Day Isle of Skye Tour - MacBackpackers
  • Hairy Coo - Highlands - 3 Day Isle of Skye Tour - MacBackpackers
  • Glencoe MacBackpackers Tour
  • Fairy Pools - 3 Day Isle of Skye Tour - MacBackpackers
  • Portree Harbour - 3 Day Isle of Skye Tour - MacBackpackers
  • Old Man of Storr View - 3 Day Isle of Skye Tour - MacBackpackers
  • Sligachan view of Cuillins - 3 Day Isle of Skye Tour - Macbackpackers
  • Quiraing - 3 Day Isle of Skye Tour - MacBackpackers
  • Culloden - 3 Day Isle of Skye Tour - MacBackpackers
  • Kilt Rock - 3 Day Isle of Skye Tour - MacBackpackers

Gallery

  • Welcome to the Highlands Sign - MacBackpackers
  • Old Man of Storr, Isle of Skye - MacBackpackers
  • Eilean Donan Castle - 3 Day Isle of Skye Tour - MacBackpackers
  • Hairy Coo - Highlands - 3 Day Isle of Skye Tour - MacBackpackers
  • Glencoe MacBackpackers Tour
  • Fairy Pools - 3 Day Isle of Skye Tour - MacBackpackers
  • Portree Harbour - 3 Day Isle of Skye Tour - MacBackpackers
  • Old Man of Storr View - 3 Day Isle of Skye Tour - MacBackpackers
  • Sligachan view of Cuillins - 3 Day Isle of Skye Tour - Macbackpackers
  • Quiraing - 3 Day Isle of Skye Tour - MacBackpackers
  • Culloden - 3 Day Isle of Skye Tour - MacBackpackers
  • Kilt Rock - 3 Day Isle of Skye Tour - MacBackpackers
  • Welcome to the Highlands Sign - MacBackpackers
  • Old Man of Storr, Isle of Skye - MacBackpackers
  • Eilean Donan Castle - 3 Day Isle of Skye Tour - MacBackpackers
  • Hairy Coo - Highlands - 3 Day Isle of Skye Tour - MacBackpackers
  • Glencoe MacBackpackers Tour
  • Fairy Pools - 3 Day Isle of Skye Tour - MacBackpackers
  • Portree Harbour - 3 Day Isle of Skye Tour - MacBackpackers
  • Old Man of Storr View - 3 Day Isle of Skye Tour - MacBackpackers
  • Sligachan view of Cuillins - 3 Day Isle of Skye Tour - Macbackpackers
  • Quiraing - 3 Day Isle of Skye Tour - MacBackpackers
  • Culloden - 3 Day Isle of Skye Tour - MacBackpackers
  • Kilt Rock - 3 Day Isle of Skye Tour - MacBackpackers

Upcoming Schedule

Events in October 2024

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
30 September 2024(1 event)


30 September 2024

Our longest tour and the best way to fully immerse yourself in what it means to be Scottish! Five fantastic days gallivanting around the Highlands from the woods of Perthshire to the gigantic ranges of the Wester Ross; we've managed to fit in so much culture and beauty that you'll fall head over heels in love with our bonnie land. 

Castle Rock Hostel
15 Johnston Terrace
Edinburgh, Scotland EH12PW
1 October 2024
2 October 2024(1 event)


2 October 2024

A grand 3 day adventure around the Scottish Highlands with a blissful night spent on the banks of Loch Ness at the Lochside Hostel as well as a full day on the Isle of Skye. All while getting you back to Edinburgh in time for a night out in the capital!

Castle Rock Hostel
15 Johnston Terrace
Edinburgh, Scotland EH12PW
3 October 2024
4 October 2024(1 event)
5 October 2024
6 October 2024
7 October 2024
8 October 2024
9 October 2024(1 event)


9 October 2024

A grand 3 day adventure around the Scottish Highlands with a blissful night spent on the banks of Loch Ness at the Lochside Hostel as well as a full day on the Isle of Skye. All while getting you back to Edinburgh in time for a night out in the capital!

Castle Rock Hostel
15 Johnston Terrace
Edinburgh, Scotland EH12PW
10 October 2024
11 October 2024(1 event)
12 October 2024
13 October 2024
14 October 2024(1 event)


14 October 2024

Our longest tour and the best way to fully immerse yourself in what it means to be Scottish! Five fantastic days gallivanting around the Highlands from the woods of Perthshire to the gigantic ranges of the Wester Ross; we've managed to fit in so much culture and beauty that you'll fall head over heels in love with our bonnie land. 

Castle Rock Hostel
15 Johnston Terrace
Edinburgh, Scotland EH12PW
15 October 2024
16 October 2024(1 event)


16 October 2024

A grand 3 day adventure around the Scottish Highlands with a blissful night spent on the banks of Loch Ness at the Lochside Hostel as well as a full day on the Isle of Skye. All while getting you back to Edinburgh in time for a night out in the capital!

Castle Rock Hostel
15 Johnston Terrace
Edinburgh, Scotland EH12PW
17 October 2024
18 October 2024(1 event)
19 October 2024
20 October 2024
21 October 2024
22 October 2024
23 October 2024(1 event)


23 October 2024

A grand 3 day adventure around the Scottish Highlands with a blissful night spent on the banks of Loch Ness at the Lochside Hostel as well as a full day on the Isle of Skye. All while getting you back to Edinburgh in time for a night out in the capital!

Castle Rock Hostel
15 Johnston Terrace
Edinburgh, Scotland EH12PW
24 October 2024
25 October 2024(1 event)
26 October 2024
27 October 2024
28 October 2024(1 event)


28 October 2024

Our longest tour and the best way to fully immerse yourself in what it means to be Scottish! Five fantastic days gallivanting around the Highlands from the woods of Perthshire to the gigantic ranges of the Wester Ross; we've managed to fit in so much culture and beauty that you'll fall head over heels in love with our bonnie land. 

Castle Rock Hostel
15 Johnston Terrace
Edinburgh, Scotland EH12PW
29 October 2024
30 October 2024(1 event)


30 October 2024

A grand 3 day adventure around the Scottish Highlands with a blissful night spent on the banks of Loch Ness at the Lochside Hostel as well as a full day on the Isle of Skye. All while getting you back to Edinburgh in time for a night out in the capital!

Castle Rock Hostel
15 Johnston Terrace
Edinburgh, Scotland EH12PW
31 October 2024
1 November 2024(1 event)
2 November 2024
3 November 2024
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Reviews

Was a fantastic trip and managed to fit a lot into a three day tour! Really enjoyed it and definitely came at the perfect time. Hope to come back to Skye again as so much I probably didn’t see. The tour guide Neil was superb and his knowledge of the area and the tales told on the journey elevated this trip. Thanks for a perfect January break!

Charlie, Tour Radar

This was an amazing trip. Surprised that I got to see so much in 3 days. Also didn’t feel rushed at all. The accommodation was nice and cosy. Kyleakin is a beautiful place to stay. Good decision Macbackpackers! The guide Dave was a gem of a guy. Funny easy going and all round amazing! Plans the day really well even though it feels like roaming around with your mates without a plan. We went for awesome walks and Dave gives you so much space and options. Highly recommended!

Vishakh, Tour Radar
I would said that this was one of the most unique, beautiful, fulfilling experiences I had ever done. Please don’t hesitate to book this tour with MacBackpackers just do it and allow yourself to live this magical experience. Thank you so much Tim you were the most incredible guide. Your knowledge about Scotland, the unique hikes and trails and your amazing sense of humor. And of course the whiskey shots. Thank you for this experience MacBackpackers!
Belen, Tour Radar

Team Macbagpackers arranged the best trip ever. I want to highlight particularly they have exceptional customer service, Due a confusion I missed their tour and was 40mins late, but the staff were so understanding and took me in a separate car and patched me up with the group. I believe no tour company would go that far to help their customers and they have the best customer satisfaction.

Guarav, Tour Radar

Never been to Scotland before and was meant to hire a car but booked the 3 day Lock Ness and Isle of Skye tour instead – I am SO happy we did! Our guide Tim was funny, knowledgable, just a straight up good bloke. It was lovely to go visit less-touristy destinations in Scotland and hear the history of the areas and attractions along the way. We went for lots of lovely hikes, saw stunning views, pet Highland cows, did Scottish dancing, and drank free whiskey! Tim’s daughter came and sang beautifully for us at the isle of Skye. We stayed at a private guesthouse in Skye and lakeside at Loch Ness, waking up to magical views. We feel very lucky to have had such a fantastic guide and tour and would absolutely book again with Macpackers. We made amazing friends along the way with the other guests on the tour. Can’t complain! 10/10.

Relax16317332574, Trip Advisor

Amazing trip with these guys, had a lot of fun exploring scotland. We went for a 3 day trip. Our guide Branka is a gem, lovely person, full of energy. The hostel stays were good, the pace of tour was also good. Enjoyed overall.

Go for a 5 day trip if you can.

Amit P, Trip Advisor

3 day tour was great way to see the highlands / Isle of Skye, if I had more time I would definitely do the 5 day tour. Our tour guide Branca was awesome! Very knowledgeable about the history, folklore and best photo spots. We would only be in the bus for an hour & a half max at any one time, plenty of stops. Absolutely loved it!

Ngaire C, Trip Advisor

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

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