Loch Ness & Skye Tour - MacBackpackers
3 Day Loch Ness and Skye Title
3 Day Loch Ness and Skye Title

Spend a night on Scotland’s most mythical Loch on this 3 day Highland adventure

Calling All Nessie Hunters

A visit to Scotland wouldn’t be complete without at least trying to spot our most famous “monster”. So we’ve given you an entire evening to spend looking out over the indomitable Loch Ness at the perfectly positioned Lochside Hostel on this demonstrably fun 3 day tour! 

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. A night at Lochside awaits with the chance to swim in the cold refreshing waters that Nessie calls home before warming up around a campfire with a dram in hand.

The next day we venture onto the magical Isle of Skye to search this mystical land for faeries and giants as we visit the Cuillins, Portree and the Trotternish Peninsula; before we spend the night overlooking the Skye Bridge in Kyleakin. The next day we head back towards Edinburgh through Fort William, Glencoe and Stirling. A tour of mythical proportions that’s sure to leave you mystified as to why you didn’t book it sooner!

Departing every Wednesday this Summer, you’ll arrive back into Edinburgh on Friday, just in time for a wild weekend in the capital city!

Loch Ness from Lochside Hostel - MacBackpackers

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  • Portree Harbour - 3 Day Isle of Skye Tour - MacBackpackers
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  • 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 Tours Schedule

Week of Sep 7th

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2 September 2024(1 event)


2 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
3 September 2024
4 September 2024(1 event)


4 September 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
5 September 2024
6 September 2024(1 event)
7 September 2024
8 September 2024
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Reviews

Tour was really fun, got to see a lot of different parts of the Highlands and other spots. Neil was an absolute gem of a tour guide. The tour wouldn’t have been nearly as good without his wealth of stories and great sense of humour. Would highly advise doing the longer tour though, you’ll get more time to explore and soak in the experience.

Dave Murray, Tour Radar

My friend and I took the 3 Day Loch Ness and Isle of Skye tour last July and had an absolute blast! Our tour guide, Richard, was knowledgeable, fun, and did his utmost to make sure our trip was memorable. The Scottish highlands are gorgeous, and this tour was the perfect way to see them. I also loved the hostel we stayed at on the Isle of Skye. My only regret is that we didn’t sign up for a longer tour; rest assured, I plan to return one day and take another tour with MacBackpackers!

Leah, Tour Radar

This tour exceeded my expectations. I had an excellent time exploring Scottish castles, mountains, and historical sites. Our tour guide Mark was an absolute riot! Very passionate about Scottish history and a great storyteller. I booked this trip as a solo traveler and found many others on the tour were also traveling solo. We had a great time getting to know each other while experiencing the beauty of the Scottish Highlands. I can’t wait for my next MacBackpackers tour!!

Sarah, Tour Radar

Branka’s tour with MacBackpackers was absolutely amazing! Her ability to combine Scottish folklore, history, and personal connections made for an entertaining and enlightening tour. We saw amazing sights, heard great stories, and made memories to last a lifetime — my only regret is not leaving enough time to take the 5-day tour!

Isabelle, Tour Radar