Excursions & day trips

Full-day Chalki Island boat trip and Butterfly Valley visit

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£49.00

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Language: English

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Duration: more than 8 hours

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This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.

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.

What's included

Transport
Boat transfer
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

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

Phil02
From United States of America - August 2025

Travelled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Rien de particulier. Cela correspondait a nos attentes
Jörg
From United States of America - August 2025

Travelled with family

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5
Anika
From Germany - August 2025

Travelled with family

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Die freie Zeit (1 Stunde) im Schmetterlingstal war sehr knapp bemesse, da hätte man gut noch min. 30min. mehr gebrauchen können und notfalls etwas wen ...
Mag
From United States of America - August 2025

Travelled with family

25 - 34 years old

Average
Overall rated
3/5

Nous étions que des français à l excursion on nous mets un guide anglais. A la réservation il aurait dû préciser que sur île ce n étais pas que du pl ...
Anonym
From United States of America - August 2025

Travelled with family

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5
Julie Gregory
From United States of America - August 2025

Travelled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

The timescale for the Butterfly Valley was not long enough to explore the different areas. It was extremely busy, which meant having to waste time que ...

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Full-day Chalki Island boat trip and Butterfly Valley visit

What people say about this experience

Excellent