★★★★★4.9 on Google from 270+ reviews
MacBackpackers — Edinburgh
MacBackpackers is a Scotland tour company running budget tours from Edinburgh to the Isle of Skye and other Highland destinations, aimed at travellers aged 18 to 35. Its routes include Loch Ness, Glenfinnan and the wider Highlands, with trips lasting three to six days.
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About MacBackpackers
MacBackpackers is a Scotland tour company running budget tours from Edinburgh to the Isle of Skye and other Highland destinations, aimed at travellers aged 18 to 35. Its routes include Loch Ness, Glenfinnan and the wider Highlands, with trips lasting three to six days.
You can ask for a written price on any personal or lifestyle service from this page and compare it with other Edinburgh personal service providers if you want to.
At a glance
- Trade
- Personal and lifestyle
- Based
- Edinburgh
- Covers
- Edinburgh and 15 km around
- 4.9 · 270+ reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 0:00–23:59
- Quotes
- Written, free, no obligation
A written price, with no obligation
Describe the job
A line or two and a photo if you have one — it takes a minute.
MacBackpackers prices it
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How MacBackpackers is rated
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Edinburgh and the towns around it
Based in Edinburgh, MacBackpackers works across the city and about 15 km around it.
- Edinburgh
- Musselburgh
- Bonnyrigg
- Penicuik
- Mayfield
- Dalkeith
- Dalgety Bay
- Prestonpans
- Queensferry
- Colinton
Before you book
What tours does MacBackpackers run?
MacBackpackers runs a 3 Day Isle of Skye tour, a 3 Day Loch Ness, Glenfinnan and Skye tour, a 5 Day Ultimate Highland Adventure and a 6 Day Edinburgh and Isle of Skye New Year's tour.
Who are the tours for?
The tours are for travellers aged 18 to 35.
Are the tours suitable if I have little hiking experience?
Yes, the tours cater to all levels of experience, from avid hikers to first-time explorers.
Can I join a tour on my own?
Yes, the tours are designed for people travelling alone, who often leave with new friends.
Is there a discount on accommodation when I book a tour?
Yes, every booking comes with a discount for an Edinburgh hostel stay.
How well rated are the tours?
MacBackpackers is rated 4.9 out of 5 based on more than 3,000 reviews.
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