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WHO WE ARE



MacBackpackers has been running fun filled, fully guided adventures around
Scotland for over 25 incredible years! Created for young independent travellers
aged between 18 and 39, our tours give an entertaining, informative and utterly
unique view of Scotland.

Our guides, patriotic and passionate, will open up our amazing country to you,
weaving together the rich fabric of Scottish history and culture as we travel
along some of the most picturesque routes in Scotland.

We are an energetic bunch and always aim to spend as much time off the bus as
possible. Whether it’s exploring a castle, climbing to the top of a mountain or
swimming in the legendary Loch Ness, we like to get up close and personal with
our country. We take you to all the hidden gems that you won’t find in the
guidebooks to give you a feel of the real Scotland!

Unlike many of our competitors, we are 100% Scottish and independent – we
believe this gives us a distinctive edge and gives you a genuinely unforgettable
experience.


OUR TOURS




 * 3 DAY ISLE OF SKYE


 * 3 DAY LOCH NESS & SKYE


 * 5 DAY SKYE & HIGHLAND FLING


 * 3 DAY ISLE OF SKYE


OUR NUMBER 1 SELLING TOUR! SPEND 3 DAYS EXPLORING OUR BONNIE LANDS WITH STOPS AT
CULLODEN, LOCH NESS AND OF COURSE THE INCREDIBLE ISLE OF SKYE. PERFECT FOR YOUR
FIRST TOUR IN SCOTLAND!



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 * 3 DAY LOCH NESS & SKYE


OUR 3 DAY SKYE TOUR WITH A TWIST! SPEND A NIGHT ON THE BANKS OF THE MYSTERIOUS
LOCH NESS BEFORE GALLIVANTING AROUND THE ISLE OF SKYE.



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 * 5 DAY SKYE & HIGHLAND FLING


5 FANTASTIC DAYS RAMBLING AROUND THE HIGHLANDS INCLUDING VISITS TO LOCH NESS,
WESTER ROSS, OBAN AND THE STUNNING ISLE OF SKYE!



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WHY CHOOSE MACBACKPACKERS?






 * WE RUN OUR OWN HOSTELS
   
   
   
   FROM OUR EARLY BEGINNINGS OPENING HIGH STREET HOSTEL OVER 30 YEARS AGO TO NOW
   RUNNING 9 HOSTELS IN SCOTLAND, WE HAVE PLACES TO STAY ALL ACROSS THE COUNTRY
   FOR OUR PUNTERS AND OFFER A DISCOUNT FOR OUR EDINBURGH HOSTELS FOR ANY OF OUR
   GUESTS.
   
   
   


 * EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS FOR OUR GUESTS
   
   
   
   OVER THE YEARS WE'VE SEEN TOURISM EXPLODED IN SCOTLAND AND AS ONE OF THE
   ORIGINAL BUS TOUR COMPANIES IN SCOTLAND WE'VE HAGGLED TO GET YOU SOME
   EXCLUSIVE DEALS ALONG OUR TOUR ROUTES.
   
   
   


 * OVER 25 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
   
   
   
   MACBACKPACKERS HAS BEEN OPERATING FOR OVER 25 WONDERFUL YEARS TAKING PUNTERS
   TO EVERY CORNER OF OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY. NOBODY KNOWS SCOTLAND LIKE WE DO!
   
   
   


 * 100% SCOTTISH OWNED
   
   
   
   MACBACKPACKERS IS ONE OF THE FEW 100% SCOTTISH OWNED TOUR COMPANIES OUT THERE
   AND WE ARE EXTREMELY PASSIONATE ABOUT SHOWING OFF SCOTLAND TO THE WORLD!
   
   
   


 * COMFORTABLE BUSES
   
   
   
   OUR 16 AND 29 SEATER BUSES ARE THE PERFECT WAY TO EXPLORE THE HIGHLANDS WHILE
   GIVING YOU THE CHANCE TO MEET LOADS OF LIKEMINDED, YOUNG TRAVELLERS!
   
   
   


 * FANTASTIC GUIDES
   
   
   
   OUR FANTASTIC GUIDES HAVE A WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT SCOTLAND AS WELL AS A
   SHARP SCOTTISH WIT THAT'S SURE TO MAKE YOUR TOUR ALL THE MORE MEMORABLE!
   
   
   

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 * WE'RE A TRUE YOUTH TOUR COMPANY!
   
   
   
   OUR TOURS ARE FOR 18-39 YEAR OLDS ONLY!
   
   
   

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FANTASTIC GUIDES


BRINGING SCOTLAND TO LIFE

Our fantastic guides have a wealth of knowledge about Scotland as well as a
sharp Scottish wit that’s sure to make your tour all the more memorable.


COMFORTABLE BUSES


A FLEET TO BE PROUD OF

Our 16 and 29 seater buses are the perfect way to explore the Highlands while
giving you the chance to meet loads of likeminded, young travellers!


PROUDLY SCOTTISH


100% SCOTTISH OWNED

MacBackpackers is one of the few 100% Scottish owned tour companies out there
and we are extremely passionate about showing off Scotland to the world!


OVER 25 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE


PIONEERS IN THE INDUSTRY

MacBackpackers has been operating for over 25 wonderful years taking punters to
every corner of our beautiful country. Nobody knows Scotland like we do!


EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS FOR OUR GUESTS


WE'VE GOT SOME DEALS FOR YOU

Over the years we’ve seen tourism explode in Scotland and as one of the original
bus tour companies in Scotland we’ve haggled to get you some exclusive deals
along our tour routes.


WE RUN OUR OWN HOSTELS ACROSS SCOTLAND


WE HAVE 9 HOSTELS ACROSS SCOTLAND

From our early beginnings opening High Street Hostel over 30 years ago to now
running 9 hostels in Scotland, we have places to stay all across the country for
our punters and offer a discount for our Edinburgh hostels for any of our
guests.


AND MOST IMPORTANTLY…




WE'RE A TRUE YOUTH TOUR COMPANY


18-39 YEAR OLDS ONLY!

Our tours are generally filled with young, friendly backpacker types who want to
meet new people and explore Scotland in a more active way than most traditional
bus tours. So we’ve capped the age limit on our tours to 39 in order to help our
passengers have the best tour possible and tick off even more of our Bonnie
country.




REVIEWS



> With the taste of whiskey still on my lips and the winds of Skye in my hair, I
> know the memories of this tour will never fade. If you seek adventure, if you
> want to know everything that the Scottish Highlands have to offer, come wind
> or snow, sunshine or hail, Macbackpackers will provide you with the best
> possible itinerary, the most impressive views and the visits you cannot miss.
> With a whole day to spend in Skye, we discovered some of the best spots and
> itched for our next visit to the island … with Macbackpackers obviously!!!

Emma Pera, Tour Radar

> This is a wonderful tour!! It is a great sampler platter of the highlands and
> skye. With macbackpackers guidance, you are able to see and do so much more
> than if you try to use public transport and it is much lower stress than
> trying to do a car rental and planning. There were significant opportunities
> for hill walking and seeing historical sights. Neal is an incredible
> storyteller and gave hilarious and informative lessons on the history of the
> landmarks. I would definitely book a trip with macbackpackers again!

Morgan E, Trip Advisor

> As someone who has done 3 tours through the Highlands and Isle of Skye I can
> say with confidence MacBackpackers is the very best. You can tell the whole
> team are passionate about showcasing their beautiful country. Our guide Tim
> was incredibly knowledgeable and was a gifted story teller! He also had a
> wicked sense of humour that we all appreciated, in fact I laughed so hard I
> cried! Our hostel on Skye was clean, and cozy to return to after amazing days
> off of the bus exploring nature, it ended up being the best sleep I had our
> entire stay! Tim made us all feel welcome our first night playing his guitar
> and getting all of us singing together it was a magical evening we wont ever
> forget.
> 
> Don’t settle for sitting on a different company’s tour bus when you can go
> with MacBackpackers and get out into the stunning Scottish wilderness with
> guides who love their country and know how to make you feel at home with their
> warm Scottish hospitality!

Mckenna S, Trip Advisor

> Would HIGHLY recommend this tour! I did the 3 day Isle of Skye! Our tour
> guide, Branka, was amazing and knew of all the best spots and viewpoints! She
> had SO much knowledge about Scotland and its history and was a great
> storyteller as well! I’ve done several tours while traveling and this was by
> far my favorite! It was a small group size and we were able to do more
> adventurous things (hiking, swimming in Loch Ness and Fairy Pools etc) than
> you’d be able to do in a more ‘typical’ tour setting! You won’t leave this
> tour disappointed!!

Paige Vlietstra, Tour Radar

> This was the best tour I have ever been on. We had Neil as our tour guide, he
> told funny stories and Scottish history and I loved every minute of it! Went
> to beautiful amazing places that I’ll definitely be coming back for again!
> Would highly recommend for anyone wanting to get a taste of Scotland!

Georgina, Tour Radar

> Absolutely amazing Branka truly made this tour incredible! She knew her
> history, her folk tales and mythology and gave us the absolute best Playlist
> for the bus ride She convinced me to run into Loch Ness, swim in the faerie
> pools and took us on a hiking adventure to remember forever. If I could
> recommend any tour it would be this one!

Meghan Hinson, Tour Radar

> Easily the best guided tour I’ve ever done! Tim was absolutely fantastic, his
> knowledge of the highlands of Scotland was vast and he made the experience
> super fun and upbeat for everyone involved with his charismatic personality. I
> would definitely return for a longer tour in the future and it has certainly
> made me want to hike more around the isle! I was disappointed when it all came
> to an end!

Matthew, Trip Advisor

> This was the BEST trip I could’ve asked for. Tim (our guide) knew every trail,
> mountain, and bit of history on Skye and the rest of Scotland. The only time
> we weren’t laughing on this tour was when we were sleeping in Mackbackpackers’
> very own hostel in picturesque Kyleakin. We were so so lucky to be in this
> small group, enjoying the beautiful country with exceptional weather and
> company. The worst part? Leaving. It is a lot of walking and hiking, so make
> sure to bring appropriate shoes and clothes when you inevitably book this
> trip!!

Kyra Shankar, Tour Radar

> This tour is as good as you get for a 3 day Skye tour. Neil was our tour guide
> and he’s the perfect mix of knowledgeable and entertaining with his
> information. I saw views/sights that I never thought I would see in my
> lifetime. If you are wondering if you should book the 3 or 5 day, 100% go for
> the 5 day. People (like myself) don’t fully take into account how long it
> takes to get to IoS and 5 days would give you more but if you only have 3
> days, Neil and MacBackpackers is the way to go! I met lifelong friends on this
> trip! Thank you Neil!

Michael J, Trip Advisor

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 * GET A DISCOUNT FOR AN EDINBURGH HOSTEL STAY WITH EVERY BOOKING!
   
   
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