Distinctive volcanic island formed by a tuff cone of approximately 0.39 km², located north of Santa Cruz and west of Baltra Airport. Its summit rises approximately 120 m above sea level. .
Sparse and xerophytic vegetation (small cacti, shrubs and palo santo), ideal for understanding adaptation processes in arid environments.
A legendary island in natural history, it was the epicenter of Pulitzer Prize-winning studies of Darwin’s finches, including the observation of actual hybrid speciation.
Activity | What Gislandstours offers you |
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Interpretive circumnavigation | Boat tour around the cone, observing blue-footed boobies, boobies, frigate birds, falcons, and gray kingfishers from the deck of the boat. |
Snorkeling in Daphne Minor | Immerse yourself in clear waters with whitetip sharks, turtles, rays, moray eels, tropical fish, and occasionally manta rays. |
Protected scientific island: access is highly controlled and only permitted with an authorized guide.
Home to an impressive bird community: boobies, hooded boobies, Nazca birds, gray kingfishers, falcons, and short-eared owls.
The snorkeling areas (especially around Daphne Minor) are among the most vibrant: sharks, rays, green turtles, and macrofauna such as seahorses.
Darwin’s finches (including hybrid lines of Daphne Major)
Blue-footed boobies, hooded boobies, Nazca, gray kingfisher, magnificent frigatebird, short-eared owl
White turtles, green turtles, rays, moraines, sea horses
Sea lions and other tropical fish
All our tours include a certified local guide, ground and/or sea transportation, snorkeling equipment (when applicable), a picnic lunch or lunch at a local restaurant, and entrance fees when necessary. Always in small groups.
Yes, most of our tours are suitable for children, seniors, and people with moderate mobility. If you have any specific needs, please let us know and we can customize the experience for you.
Our guides are trained to offer tours in Spanish and English. If you require another language, we can help you with customized options.
The Galapagos can be visited year-round. January through May offers warmer weather and calmer seas; June through December offers cooler temperatures and more marine life. Each season has its own unique charm.
We recommend booking at least two weeks in advance, especially during peak season (June-August and December-January), although we also assist with last-minute reservations subject to availability.
Here are some tips to deal with motion sickness:
Safety is our priority. If weather prevents the tour from taking place, we will offer alternative options or reschedule based on your dates.
Write to us via WhatsApp or email, and we’ll be happy to help you plan your experience in the Galapagos.
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