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Daphne Major

Major Bird Watching

Daphne Major Island is an example of a tuff crater jutting 394 ft /120 m out of the sea. This island is home to a variety of Galapagos birdlife including Blue Footed Boobies, Frigate and Tropic Birds, to name a few.

Full view of Daphne Island from the sea.
Full view of Daphne Major Island from the sea.

Land access on Daphne Major is prohibited so a stop at either Playa Borrero on Santa Cruz or Roca Hundida is included so you can get some snorkeling in this area.

Group watching Blue-Footed Boobies courtship dance on Daphne Major.
Group watching Blue-Footed Boobies courtship dance on Daphne Major.
"We are so happy we decided to do a land based tour with Galapagos Alternative. It's the best way to go! They make the process of traveling to the islands simple and don't overcharge. Their use of local tour companies stimulates the local economy and gets you right in the middle of all the action on the islands."
- Sarah P.
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