Excursions & day trips

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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Why you’ll love this…

Butterfly Valley nature reserve
Boat journey to second island
Exploration of island of Chalki
Sea swimming

What to expect

Variety is the name of the game on this vastly contrasted excursion. Get back to nature at the renowned Butterfly Valley 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 to Butterfly Valley not included
Butterflies present in season only - 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 stay in Chalki Island is approx. 5 hours and the total duration of the whole day (including the transfers) is over 9 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

@andrzejPL
From United States of America - July 2025

Travelled as a couple

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Polecam kazdemu, to dwie super atrakcje w przyzwoitej cenie ??
Doti
From United States of America - July 2025

Travelled with family

25 - 34 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5
Ger ravenstein
From United States of America - July 2025

Travelled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Great
Overall rated
4/5

Chalki is een leuk eiland echt een aanrader. Klein dorpje met leuke strandjes. Goed om een paar uur te vertoeven. Ook de vlindervallei is aardig vol t ...
AG
From United States of America - July 2025

Travelled with family

35 - 44 years old

Average
Overall rated
3/5

Fjärilsdalen var bra. Men båtturen över till Chalki var värsta på länge. Vi var lätt 100 personer för mycket på båten. Många mådde jätte dåligt. Inkl ...
SonJa
From United States of America - July 2025

Travelled as a couple

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5
Sondie
From United States of America - July 2025

Travelled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Chalki und Tal der Schmetterlinge sehr schön. Guide war nur Beiwerk, da wir beide Ausflüge auf eigene Faust und nur mit Zeitvorgabe gemacht haben. Ins ...

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