Three Nights on Skye, Two Full Days to explore Skye, One Massive Adventure!
4 Days of MaccyB’s Fun! 3 Nights on Skye!
2 Day Tours of Skye!
1 Massive MaccyB’s Adventure!
You asked, we listened! We’ve created a brand new tour with a full extra day to explore Skye!
Our new Skye Spectacular tour allows us to show you so much more of this breath-taking island. We’ll hop aboard our bus and we’ll take you to see all our favourite spots you just can’t reach on a 3 day!
With 3 Nights at our beautiful Lochbuie Guest House and 2 Full Days on Skye. This tour is a fantastic opportunity to see the very best of Skye and delve deeper into the history and mythology of the Winged Isle.
We depart Edinburgh in the morning and set off on our adventure, a full day of exploration and excitement ahead. We strike out into the Highlands seeking out spectacular scenery, clan rivalry and the odd monster.
- Forth Bridges
- Pitlochry/Dunkeld
- Whisky Drinking
- Culloden Battlefield
- Loch Ness
- Glen Shiel
- Eilean Donan Castle
- Kyleakin
Please note that this is just a sample of some of the places we go to and are subject to change at any time at the guide’s discretion. Not all sites are available to visit all year round.
A full day’s adventure lies ahead exploring the incredible Isle of Skye as we set off from Kyleakin around the island that has inspired countless artists and creators. Crammed with stunning vistas, breathtaking hikes and entrancing tales of warriors, monsters and faeries. Spend most of the day off the bus getting amongst it!
- Sligachan
- The Cuillin
- Portree
- Old Man of Storr
- Kilt Rock
- The Quiraing
Please note that this is just a sample of some of the places we go to and are subject to change at any time at the guide’s discretion. Not all sites are available to visit all year round.
Our extra day in Skye is full of adventure as we explore some of the lesser known spots on the Isle of Skye. Taking advantage of our Kilted Tour Guide’s expert knowledge we head towards the Waternish Peninsula and fit in a hike or two along the way.
- Fairy Glen
- Neist Point Lighthouse
- Sleat Peninsula
- Talisker Bay
- Glenbrittle
- Dunvegan
Please note that this is just a sample of some of the places we go to and are subject to change at any time at the guide’s discretion. Not all sites are available to visit all year round.
We say goodbye to the misty isle and head south taking in views of the Nevis range and Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis. We’ll discover the haunting beauty of Glen Coe and hear tales of clan massacres, the likes of which inspired George R.R. Martin’s “Game of Thrones” series.
- Ben Nevis
- Fort William
- Glen Coe
- Rannoch Moor
- Doune Castle
- Wallace Monument
Please note that this is just a sample of some of the places we go to and are subject to change at any time at the guide’s discretion. Not all sites are available to visit all year round.
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 night one before heading over the bridge to Skye and spending your 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 out on our Where We Stay page.
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. We have had so many friendships forged on tour and we think this comes directly from only offering these tours to a certain demographic and allowing everyone to mingle. So if you’re over the age of 39 please consider a different tour as we reserve the right to deny boarding to anyone who has broken our age limit.
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) before your departure.
Departs at 9am (8am from 30 October – 28 March) every Friday & select Mondays from Castle Rock Hostel!
*25% deposit option is only available for tours booked 28 days or more in advance of departure date.
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30 September 2024(1 event) 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 £395 Buy Tickets |
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14 October 2024(1 event) 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 £395 Buy Tickets |
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28 October 2024(1 event) 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 £395 Buy Tickets |
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Reviews
I have never been on such a FANTASTIC tour in all my life! Our tour guide Neil was an absolute legend who is incredibly passionate about telling tales about his beautiful country! I made so many incredible friends and I cannot wait to return to Scotland next year as I’ve fallen in love with the breathtaking scenery and amazing people. Do yourself a favour and book a Macbackpackers tour now as you’ll absolutely LOVE IT! ✨
I was recommended this tour by a friend and am so glad I went. Neil was an amazing tour guide, who had so many stories and knew so much about Scotland. Because we were a smaller group we got options about what we wanted to do each day. The hikes were amazing and I feel like we got to see much more of the island than we would have on the three day tour. If you are considering this tour I would highly recommend.
This tour was exceptional, we made it to all the places listed in the itinerary and was given ample time to take pictures go around, hike. Also loads of lunch and toilet break stops. Our tour leader, Branca an amazing human being and a far great story teller gave us all the history and stories she could possible remember and these stories are all amazing which makes part of Scotland’s history and folklore.
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.
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.
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!