MacBACKPACKERS-5 day Skye & Highland Charge by MacBackpackers

Tour Itinerary

For 5 fun filled days, our fun and knowledgeable tour guide will show you the very best Scotland has to offer!

Departs Edinburgh on Wednesdays

Day One

Our first stop of the day takes us through Braveheart country to the National Wallace Monument. Heading north we�ll hear tales of highland outlaws and take in the haunting scenery of Glen Coe before crossing the sea to our hostel on the misty Isle of Skye.

Day Two

A full day on Skye! Dramatic mountains, the magic of Faerie Glen, stunning lochs and amazing waterfalls � Skye has it all! We will hike up to one of the islands more distinctive rock formations, the Old Mann of Storr. Prepare yourself for some unforgettable scenery!

Day Three

We�ll check out the famous Eilean Donan Castle then head north through the striking scenery of Torridon. Test your head for heights at the Corrieshalloch Gorge and discover the unique setting of the Black Isle before ending the day in the Highland capital of Inverness.

Day Four

Time for some Nessie hunting! We head off the beaten track, down the south side of Loch Ness. Those who dare have the chance to go for a swim! Taking in the Grampian mountains and Aviemore, we�ll stop to sample a dram at a whisky distillery before hearing tales of battle at Killiecrankie before heading to Pitlochry.

Day Five

Heading south we make our way to Dunkeld and stop for a forest walk in the beautiful Hermitage. Then it�s onwards to St Andrews, home of golf and awesome coastal views. We enter the Kingdom of Fife and head down the coast, stopping to capture great views of the world famous Forth Bridge before making our way back to Edinburgh.