Butterfly holidays

See Andalusia from east to west with its spectacular scenery and wildlife, including butterflies that cannot be seen anywhere else in mainland Europe or are scarce elsewhere.

A week spent exploring the peaceful and beautiful countryside of north Greece, from the shores of Lake Kerkini up into the mountains that flank the Bulgarian border

Of all the butterfly destinations in Europe, the French Alps has to be right up there amongst the richest.

We’ve pioneered tours in the Montes Universales for years, and this particular tour is the highlight of our summer, not least as we'll share with you one of our favourite European butterflies, the beautiful endemic Zapater’s Ringlet.

This tour will suit those who enjoy being surrounded by thousands of easily accessible alpine butterflies at a fabulous time of year, as the burgeoning vegetation in this glorious region reaches its midsummer climax.

A two base tour that includes time in the hidden architectural gem of a medieval town that's Albarracin, and at a guesthouse run by naturalists for naturalists in the foothills of the Spanish Pyrenees.

A week in the varied habitats of the Pyrenees, their foothills, and the approaches to the Mediterranean

A tour seeking a range of African butterfly species on the edge of their European range, with a bonus selection of late-flying Spanish butterfly species

A welcome early spring break in an island hotbed of butterfly endemism, Tenerife, with additional pioneer butterfly species expected, and some bonus endemic birds

An exclusive opportunity to explore the Picos de Europa, home to over 150 species of butterfly

The Hautes Pyrénées is one of the most dramatic European mountain environments, with glorious scenery and an enviable array of butterflies. This tour aims to find the most notable of their kind, with an emphasis on five of the Erebia ringlets

A varied, tranquil week in one of Europe’s biodiverse hotspots. Sweeping changes in altitude and transitions from Atlantic to Mediterranean habitats in a compact area means there is always somewhere new to go and a wide variety of butterflies to see.

A two base tour seeking some extremely desirable spring butterflies that includes time in the hidden gem of a medieval town that's Albarracin, and at a guesthouse run by naturalists for naturalists in the foothills of the Spanish Pyrenees.

See Andalusia from east to west with its spectacular scenery and wildlife, including butterflies that cannot be seen anywhere else in mainland Europe or are scarce elsewhere.

A welcome early spring break in an island hotbed of butterfly endemism, Tenerife, with additional pioneer butterfly species expected, and some bonus endemic birds

Renowned amongst butterfly enthusiasts, Romania hosts this pioneering tour focusing on the spring butterflies of Transylvania and, in particular, the enigmatic Danube Clouded Yellow - but also provides the opportunity to see one of Europe's most spectacular mammals, Carpathian Brown Bear

A week exploring the varied habitats of the Pyrenees, their foothills, and the approaches to the Mediterranean, this tour is the perfect way to end spring with a treasure chest full of butterflies, orchids, birds and beautiful landscapes.

A week spent exploring the peaceful, beautiful and butterfly-rich countryside of north Greece, from the shores of Lake Kerkini up into the mountains that flank the Bulgarian border, home to a mouthwatering array of butterflies, many species to be found in great abundance.

This tour will suit those who love being surrounded by myriad easily accessible alpine butterflies at a fabulous time of year, as the burgeoning vegetation in this glorious region reaches a midsummer climax.

This is an exclusive tour, exploring the unspoilt and under-watched countryside of Serbia, in search of one of Europe's rarest and most beautiful butterflies, the enigmatic False Comma, but also featuring a host of other highly sought-after butterfly species. A tour not to be missed!

The ultimate butterfly tour in the French Alps. Starting in the Alpes Maritimes and working our way north beyond Briançon, we encounter a phenomenal range of butterflies, from dry habitat denizens to the true Alpine specialists found above 2,500m on the spectacular cols we visit in the Queyras.

The Montes Universales are truly a hidden gem - an area of Spain spared the ravages of intensive agriculture, home to an abundance of butterflies, and counting some special species in their number. A holiday here is like stepping back in butterfly time to an era of diversity lost elsewhere in Europe

A very varied and tranquil week in one of Europe’s biodiverse hotspots. Sweeping changes in altitude and transitions from Atlantic to Mediterranean habitats in a relatively short distance means that there is always somewhere new to go and a wide variety of butterflies to see.

The Hautes Pyrénées are undoubtedly one of the most dramatic and beautiful mountain environments in Europe, boasting an enviable array of flora and fauna. This tour aims to find the most notable butterflies that call this region home, with particular emphasis on five of the Erebia mountain ringlets

This is an exclusive tour, exploring the Carpathian foothills of northern Hungary, in search of one of Europe's most charismatic fritillaries, the beautiful Pallas's Fritillary, and a fine range of late summer butterflies, including potentially FOUR species of large blue.