Rhodes: Butterfly Valley & Seven Springs Nature Day Trip
Overview
Discover the two most popular nature attractions of Rhodes Island - Butterfly Valley, and Seven Springs Valley with our convenient transfer to both sites in one day.
Spend 2 hours exploring Butterfly Valley, where during July, August, and September, you can spot Panaxia quadripunctaria butterflies, walk along shaded paths by the Pelekanos River, see waterfalls, and observe the endemic Potamon rhodium freshwater crab. Then, head to the East Coast for 1 hour and 45 minutes at Seven Springs, where you can continue a light hike through lush scenery, enjoy a café lunch by the springs, or venture through a narrow underground tunnel to a hidden artificial lake with an impressive dam and waterfall.
Pickups are provided from designated pickup points in Faliraki, Rhodes City, Ixia, and Ialysos.
What's Included
- Butterflies are only in July, August, and September
- Map with Information & Directions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance ticket to the Butterfly Valley (3-6 EUR p.p.)
Meeting and Pickup
After booking, you will be contacted by email and provided with the precise pickup time & place. If you are not sure which pickup point is best for you, write your hotel name in the comments so we can suggest the nearest pickup point.
What To Expect
Trip's ITINERARY:
- Drive to "Petaloudes" along the West Coast of Rhodes Island - approx. 30 min
- Stop at the Central Bus Parking for instructions - 2 min
- Free time in Butterfly Valley - 2 hrs
* Entrance ticket High Season 6€/p.p., Low Season 3€/p.p.
- Drive to "Epta Piges" - approx. 45 min
- Stop at the Bottom Parking Area (for tourist Busses) for instructions - 2 min
- Free time in Seven Springs Valley – 1h 45min (Free site)
- A relaxing return drive to your resort/ accommodation - approx. 30 min-1hr
* Precise departure time from Butterfly Valley & Seven Springs Valley will be announced by the driver on the day of the trip. Times may vary slightly according to seasonal/ daily conditions/ traffic/ size of the group!
** Both nature sites have paths with uneven surfaces and stony unpaved trails through slightly hilly terrain. Make sure to have proper shoes. This activity is not recommended for travelers with walking difficulties.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for people with mobility problems
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Butterflies are only in July, August, and September.
- Map with Information & Directions.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Entrance ticket to the Butterfly Valley (3-6 EUR p.p.).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Rhodes: Butterfly Valley & Seven Springs Nature Day Trip is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for people with mobility problems
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Rhodes: Butterfly Valley & Seven Springs Nature Day Trip will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Butterflies are only in July, August, and September
- Map with Information & Directions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance ticket to the Butterfly Valley (3-6 EUR p.p.)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for people with mobility problems
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
