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 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*

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

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Choose this tour if you…

…are visiting over a weekend (tours leave every Friday)

…enjoy hikes and stunning mountain views

…are visiting in the winter months (this tour runs year round)

…enjoy staying in hostels and meeting new people

…only have a few days to explore the Highlands

…want to tick off some of the “must see” places

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

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 (no mean feat)

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

Check out our Where We Stay Page to learn more!

T&Cs

Our Tours are for 18-39 Year Olds Only
Our company was founded out of the hostel industry and we have a focus on providing young people with the chance to explore Scotland affordably, make new friends and have an active style of tour. That’s why we have strictly limited our age range to 18-39 in order to provide our guests with the best possible tour and give everyone the chance to experience Scotland in a way not a lot of tours do. 

Accommodation is not included in the price of our tours
We understand that it’s extremely difficult to find accommodation in the Highlands, which is why every person on one of our tours has a bed provisionally held for them at each of our partner hostels along the route. All nights are priced from £32 per night including breakfast and are available as an add-on to your tour in the options section of the booking window.

You are welcome to pay for this upfront during your tour booking or at your departure point (Castle Rock Hostel) on your departure date.

Read the rest of our T&Cs here

  • 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 November 2024

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
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
4 November 2024
5 November 2024
6 November 2024(1 event)


6 November 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
7 November 2024
8 November 2024(1 event)
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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

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