Full-day Chalki Island boat trip and Butterfly Valley visit
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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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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
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  • check Boat transfer
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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

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4.1 /5

Based on 425 reviews from verified customers

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    Mark

    Verified booking

    2.2
    24 October 2025

    Travelled as a couple

    It was nice to get out of the hotel however the day started at 07:00 and didnt end till about 19:00. If we had known it would be 12 hours plus we wouldnt have bothered. The butterfly thing was out of season so was just a walk in the woods whilst Chalki Island had some charms there was next to nothing to do as it was end of season.

  • K

    Kaylee

    Verified booking

    5
    3 October 2025

    Travelled with family

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

  • S

    Silex

    Verified booking

    4.2
    1 October 2025

    Travelled as a couple

    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 practicalities. The day was far longer than advertised - you said can be over nine hours, but it was over 12 hours and we nearly missed dinner we were back so late, and there were more guests to drop-off after us. Appreciated Tui discount in some Chalki tavernas.

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    Solo Excursion

    Verified booking

    3
    30 September 2025

    Solo traveller

    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 enough time at Butterfly Valley and far to long at Chalki before heading back. Maybe on excursion details extending hours of excursions as stating around 8-9 hours for trip. It was like 12 hours between pickup between hotels and getting to destinations for the trip all round.

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    Ellie

    Verified booking

    4.6
    29 September 2025

    Solo traveller

    It was a great trip allowing you to see two areas of interest in one day. I like that at both the butterfly valley and when arriving at the island you could occupy your time how you wanted. We were given some information about chalki island whilst on the coach and the guide directed us to the beach we wanted on arrival which was good. But it would have been nice to have an option to follow a guided tour at the butterfly valley, or to have more information from the guide at Chalki.

  • L

    Lloydy

    Verified booking

    4.2
    29 September 2025

    Travelled with a group of friends

    It would have been improved if our bus had also had a guide on it to give a little more information about Rhodes, Chalki and the places we passed whilst travelling on the bus as it was quite a long journey. Otherwise the places we visited were lovely. Driver was good.

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