Full-day Chalki Island boat trip and Butterfly Valley visit
Excursions & day trips

Full-day Chalki Island boat trip and Butterfly Valley visit

4.1/5
Excellent
Based on 404 reviews
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£49.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You get to stroll past waterfalls, ponds and storax trees in the Valley of the Butterflies
  • There's a laidback boat trip included over to the island of Chalki, which you get to explore
  • Your guide will show you around Chalki's harbour and tell you a bit about life on the island
  • You'll be able to go for a swim in the sea during your stop in Chalki
  • The tour is led by an expert local guide who knows the area and its history inside out
What to expect

Variety is the name of the game on this vastly contrasted excursion. Get back to nature at the renowned Valley of the Butterflies nature reserve, before a visit to the completely unspoilt and sleepy island of Chalki.

Journey to Rhodes's fertile interior in the morning, headed to the ecological sanctuary that is Butterfly Valley. Walk under the canopy of the forest, alongside waterfalls and ponds rich in wildlife. From mid-June to mid-September this is home to hundreds of thousands of Callimorpha butterflies, attracted by the resin of its storax trees. They make for quite the spectacle.

Afterwards, it's back to the coast where you'll board your boat to Chalki. This sleepy island has pretty houses scattered around the harbour where small fishing boats are moored. Take a walk around and enjoy this idyllic getaway and get a feel for traditional Greek island living. There'll also be time for a refreshing afternoon swim in Chalki's clear waters.

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Boat transfer
  • check Escort
What to remember
  • Entrance ticket to Butterfly Valley isn't included
  • Please be aware, the butterflies are only present from June to September
  • Pick-ups are available from Ialyssos, Ixia, Kallithea, Rhodes Town, Faliraki, Kolymbia, Ladiko, Afandou, Tholos, Archangelos, Lindos, Lardos, Pefkos, Gennadi, Kiotari, Lachania, Plimmiri. If you don't see the option to add a hotel for pickup, please provide the details at checkout
  • Please be advised that the total length of the stay on Chalki Island is about five hours and the total duration of the whole day (including the transfers) is over nine hours
  • Not suitable for those with reduced mobility
  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • Bring money for extras or gratuities
  • Some entrance fees and optional extras are payable locally
  • Subject to weather conditions
  • Not suitable for guests who suffer from travel sickness
  • Bring a hat
  • English-speaking guide for all nationalities
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Provider
TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA, with Tax Number 094469778 and Travel License Number 0261Ε60000126100
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.1/5

Based on 404 reviews from verified customers

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Review categories

Safety

4.3/5

Value for money

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Staff

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Service

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  • Kaylee

    From United States of America - October 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    The trip was perfect my family had a wonderful time and we would highly recommend

  • Frommherz

    From United States of America - October 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Butterfly Valley war super schön. Da wir am 1. Oktober dort waren, haben wir leider nicht mehr so viele Schmetterlinge gesehen. Dafür haben wir andere ...

  • Silex

    From United States of America - October 2025

    Travelled as a couple

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Great to get picked-up from outside our hotel. More accurate times would be helpful. No rep on pickup coach, so consider providing written info about ...

  • Solo Excursion

    From United States of America - September 2025

    Solo traveller

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Enjoyed the visit. But not much interaction with guide and left to explore on your own. Having two places to visit on one day is far too long. Not eno ...

  • Andreas

    From Germany - September 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Leider ist Ende September keine Schmetterlingszeit mehr, daher waren sehr wenige Schmetterlinge zu sehen. Die Aufenthaltsdauer von 5 Stunden ist auf d ...

  • Baronjeremy62

    From United States of America - September 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

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