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- Platinum Operator
- MacBackpackers
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Medium Intensity
- Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 4 - 27
- Ages 18-39
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Hunt for Nessie and get your first glance of Highland life
- Head to Isle of Skye and hike to amazing rock formations
- Learn all about the fight for independence
- Admire the scenic beauty of remarkable Glen Coe
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5
What's Included
- Guide
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Optional
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Operated by
MacBackpackers
Number of tours
3
Age Range
18 to 39 years old
Response time
12 hours
Response rate
91%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- KTKieran· September 30th, 2025Great tour, and our guide Neil was fantastic - knowledgeable and engaging! Have lived in Scotland for a while but energised to explore more after this trip!Show moreTrip date: September 2025
- AXAdrian· September 29th, 2025Take this tour! The ideal length of time. I had as much fun on the bus as I did walking the sites. Accommodations were clean, well-organized and spacious. Highlights for me were hiking up to the Old Man of Storr, the Gorge, the ferry ride and our night in Oban where we joined in a Ceilidh dance night (might not be an option for all travelers depending on tour schedule). We had Mark (newest MaccyB team member) as our guide for the first 3.5 days and Branka for the remaining 1.5 days. They both oozed passion for, and knowledge of, Scotland as well as connection with travelers. Their energy is infectious and their music sensibility is off the charts! :D Their presence amplified the tour experience. The reason this specific tour was appealing was because of it's focus on being in the outdoors. The schedule was well-timed with balanced intervals on the bus and exploring. The staff truly embody their commitment to building a community between the travelers on the tour. The stories were endless, the vistas were breathtaking and the memories everlasting!Show more
Trip date: September 2025 
Mohammed· September 5th, 2025There were many amazing places we were unable to go to cuz it was too crowded and the bus wasn't allowed to park there.....the time we were giving was very very short always felt like really rushed for example when we did the stor hike we were only givin 1.5 hr that's not enough at all you barely enjoy the views and it's time to get back again to the bus...Show more
MacBackpackers commented on this reviewThank you for your feedback. We’re sorry some stops felt rushed and that parking restrictions limited your time at certain sites. There is a problem with crowds in summer and we do our best to navigate the Island safely while taking you to see as much... Show moreTrip date: August 2025- Florence· August 17th, 2025Automatic translation available in English. View in EnglishI had trouble with English but otherwise it was cool. Beautiful country !!!!!!!!Show moreMacBackpackers commented on this reviewThank you for taking the time to share this! We are so glad you enjoyed Scotland :)Trip date: August 2025
- LLinn· August 12th, 2025This was an incredible tour with lovely people and expert staff/guides. It was so nice to have an itinerary planned, with transport and accommodation taken care of. I will be recommending this tour to everyone I know. Our tour guide, Neil, was fantastic - he was knowledgeable, experienced, funny, and warm. Thank you Macbackpackers for a wonderful time.Show moreMacBackpackers commented on this reviewThank you for taking the time to share this! We are so glad you had such a wonderful time :)Trip date: August 2025
- APAnne Maria Katharina Pieter· August 11th, 2025The tour was amazing. We've had such an amazing group and amazing experience with our tour guide neil. I couldn't think of a better experience. Neil has such passion for guiding the tours and has such knowledge about every place and all folklore tales. This experience was the best introduction to Scotland. I'm definitely coming back!Show moreMacBackpackers commented on this reviewThank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you had such an amazing experience and that Neil helped bring Scotland’s stories and places to life. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another adventure!Trip date: August 2025
- CCChristopher· August 9th, 2025Stuart was an amazing tour guide! I attended the tour as a local in order to see my new country and learn more about it and I wasn’t disappointed. Stuart told many great stories about Scotland and the Isle of Skye as well as made certain the group was mingling well. The trip with Macbackpackers was the highlight of my summer and I believe Stuart played a huge role in making it that way.Show moreMacBackpackers commented on this reviewThank you so much for your review, we are so glad you had such a positive experience!Trip date: June 2025
- MLMichael· August 9th, 2025Everything was perfect. Lots of history and jokes keeping us entertained throughout. The hikes were amazing! Timing calculated was on point. Highly recommend.Show moreMacBackpackers commented on this reviewThank you so much for your review, we are so glad you had such a positive experience!Trip date: July 2025
- Ayushi· August 9th, 2025The adventure covered most of the places I wanted to watch. The best part of the adventure was listening to the historical stories and folklores by Stewart our guide.Show moreMacBackpackers commented on this reviewThank you for your kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed the adventure and that Stewart’s stories and folklore made the experience special. We’ll be sure to share your feedback with him, he’ll be delighted!Trip date: July 2025
- NSNikhil· August 9th, 2025The whole tour was amaazingly planned and at the same time we had the freedom to choose what we wanna do and where we would like to spend more time on. Stuart was really cool and incredibly hospitable and would love to do this tour again just for him.Show moreMacBackpackers commented on this reviewThank you so much for your review, we are so glad you had such a positive experience!Trip date: August 2025
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Derek
Asked on September 16th, 2025Do we visit the viaduct and train of Glenfinnan?
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Derek
Traveler•Written September 2025With respect to accommodation during the tour days, is the price of all hostels 34 euros per person and night?
MacBackpackersOperator•Written September 2025Yes, the price for all the hostels is £34 per night per person. We automatically reserve the beds for you upon booking and all you have to do is pay for the accommodation at Castle Rock Hostel Reception just before the tour departure.
- MacBackpackersOperator•Written September 2025
Yes; on this tour there is a visit to the Glenfinnan viaduct. Please not we cannot guarantee that you would see the train as the train times do not always match the time of visit.
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Jess
Asked on August 25th, 2025Are the hostels ensuite, or the toilets are common use?
- MacBackpackersOperator•Written August 2025
The hostels are dormitory-style accommodation so you'd be sharing a room and toilet facilities.
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Belinda
Asked on August 25th, 2025How many people are there in the group? Can we travel with a regular luggage or only backpacker bag?
- MacBackpackersOperator•Written August 2025
Yes, we are happy to make an exception as you are only just outwith the age range. When making your booking, please note 'Age approved by Charn'
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Belinda
Traveler•Written August 2025Great! Thanks for the exception.
- MacBackpackersOperator•Written August 2025
The amount of travellers depends on how many people book for the tour, however the maximum is 29 passengers. You are able to travel with a carry-on sized piece of luggage and a backpack. If you have a full sized suitcase, you're able to store this at Castle Rock Hostel free of charge during the tour.
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Elizabeth
Asked on August 5th, 2025How strict are your age requirements? I have a female client who is a hiker, age 51, who is interested in this tour.
- MacBackpackersOperator•Written August 2025
We only allow guests on tour between the ages of 18 and 39 so unfortunately would not be able to accommodate them.
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Amanda
Asked on July 11th, 2025Do you still have availability for this one? Would it be okay if the guests are 44 years old?
- MacBackpackersOperator•Written July 2025
Yes, we can make an exception for these guests. You can go ahead and book.
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Sam
Asked on July 10th, 2025What is max wt? Allowed small trolley bag? Food?
- MacBackpackersOperator•Written July 2025
MacBackpackers tours are only for 18 - 39 year old backpackers. The tours are specifically designed for this age group and the activities, nature and style of the tours reflect that.
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Douglas
Asked on July 9th, 2025Was wondering if there was time to explore by ourselves during any of the stops or if the days are packed with group activities?
- MacBackpackersOperator•Written July 2025
There are lots of group activities, but if you prefer some alone time that can be done. The bus driver will tell you a time to be back at the bus, e.g. 1-2 hours at Glencoe for example. You can choose to stay with the group and explore or take a different route and meet them back at the bus. The same goes for the hikes on the Isle of Skye which take 2-3 hours, you could do some alone as long as you don't get lost and meet them back at the bus. There will also be shorter stops for castles and other sights which are shorter and it might be easier to just stay with the group in those situations but it is very flexible how you choose to spend your time at the stops.
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Margaret
Asked on July 5th, 2025Would we have to get ourselves from the airport to the starting location which is the Castle Rock hostel for day 1?
- MacBackpackersOperator•Written July 2025
There are trams and buses which go from Edinburgh airport directly to the city centre. So the journey is very easy and straight forward
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Naomi
Asked on July 3rd, 2025I'm just wondering about the age range. I'm 54 but not sure why this trip has a cut off of 39?
- MacBackpackersOperator•Written July 2025
Unfortunately MacBackpackers tours are for a different age group. Our tours are specifically designed for this age bracket and the activities, nature and style of the tours reflect that. Our guests are mostly in their early twenties and book with us specifically because they want to hang out and party with other people their age. That is our niche market.
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Jeffrey
Asked on June 13th, 2025Could you tell me about the age range for the 5-day Highlands and Skye circuit? I would travel with my 20-year-old son, and I am 58 years old.
- MacBackpackersOperator•Written June 2025
We have an age limit not because of physical fitness but because our tours are designed for young backpackers who want to socialize. Our guests are mostly in their early twenties and book to meet people their age. Unfortunately, we wouldn't be able to take you on this tour.
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