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, 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

Of all butterfly destinations in Europe, the French Alps has to be up there amongst the richest. Starting near the southern end of the Alpes Maritimes and working our way north, we encounter a phenomenal range of butterflies, from species at home in the warmer areas to the true Alpine specialists

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

Renowned among butterfly enthusiasts, Romania boasts a number of specialities.

The Hautes Pyrénées is one of the most dramatic European mountain destination, with glorious scenery and an enviable butterfly fauna. Accompanied by wildlife champion Kate Humble, this tour is an exclusive opportunity to enjoy the best Pyrenean butterflies with the very best guides at your side.

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.

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 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

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.

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

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, all to be seen in a pleasant, warm autumnal Mediterranean climate

A unique and exclusive opportunity to search for the butterflies of the European Arctic, ranging between 69°-70°N within the Arctic Circle in northern Norway and Sweden. A range of highly sought-after species may be seen, in a landscape vividly painted with alpine wildflowers at the height of summer

A unique and exclusive opportunity to search for the butterflies of the European Arctic, ranging between 69°-70°N within the Arctic Circle in northern Norway and Sweden. A range of highly sought-after species may be seen, in a landscape vividly painted with alpine wildflowers at the height of summer

The Middle Atlas mountains of Morocco are surprisingly green and lush, with peaks above 2,000m receiving annual winter snowfall to provide nourishing water during the spring. This verdance means they are home to an unusual and enticing range of butterflies, our targets during this unique spring tour