Chalki Island Boat Trip and Butterfly Valley Visit
Excursions & day trips

Chalki Island Boat Trip and Butterfly Valley Visit

4.2/5
Excellent
Based on 298 reviews
from
£49.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours

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…
  • 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.

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Boat transfer
  • check 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
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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

4.2/5

Based on 298 reviews from verified customers

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Review categories

Service

4.1/5

Staff

4.1/5

Value for money

3.4/5

Safety

4.1/5

  • W porzadku

    From United States of America - August 2025

    Travelled with a group of friends

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Wycieczka ok, wszystko poszlo zgodnie z planem. Przeszlismy po rezerwacie motyli (oplata nie jest w pakiecie wycieczki) - zaleta byl przyjazd rano, ki ...

  • Laur.

    From United States of America - August 2025

    Travelled with family

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Le bus est arrivé en ********** par rapport à l’heure indiquée, cela aurait bien d’avoir ce 1/4h de plus à la vallée des papillons

  • EDET Stéphane

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Très ********** expérience. Malheureusement le guide francophone étant souffrant, nous avons eu la visite en anglais, dommage.

  • Pat

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Very disappointed about this trip. Was told a boat trip to the island. (The island was lovely). This was not a boat it was more like a shuttle ferry w ...

  • A van het Meer

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Het was een leuke trip. De vlinders waren leuk, wel zware klim maar de moeite waard. Ook het spotten van krabben was erg leuk. De boot tocht was erg w ...

  • Aria

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Solo traveller

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Het was leuk , maar niet spectaculair. Te lang op het eiland. Geen uitleg van iets of zo, dat was best leuk geweest. Wist pas na het boeken dat de en ...

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