The butterfly and botany experts
Mariposa Nature Tours specialise in butterfly and botany holidays throughout Europe and beyond.
TOURS BY THEME
Each of our themes are tailored to your interests, ensuring you get the most out of your next holiday. Select a theme to find out more.
FEATURED TOUR
Get inspired for your next adventure with our featured tours, highlighting the very best Mariposa has to offer.
Butterflies of the Picos de Europa
An exclusive opportunity to explore the truly magnificent Picos de Europa in northern Spain, home to over 150 species of butterfly. The locations we will explore include a wide variety of habitats, giving the possibility of well over 110 species over the course of this highly enjoyable tour
13th of Jul - 20th of Jul 2025
£1,525.00 / person
LATEST NEWS
Latest updates from our expert guides at Mariposa.
The year just gone, and the year ahead - a review of the latest news from Mariposa Nature Tours, including details of our new winter booking deal
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We're delighted that the phantom of the British countryside, the elusive Ghost Orchid, has been seen again for the first time in over a decade. And we're so pleased that it was found by our good friend and top orchid tour leader, Richard Bate!
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Details of our Early Bird Booking discount for all our week-long tours in 2025. £125 off ALL our week-long tours in 2025 if booked before 30 November 2024!
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Happy New Year from us all at Mariposa Nature Tours! We hope this finds you safe and well, and looking forward to the year’s wildlife-watching ahead.
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We're coming up for six months since Mariposa took flight into the world, and we thought now was a good time to take a moment to reflect on our journey to date. Like a migrating Monarch butterfly, we've come a long way!
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