Daniel Jacome

Daniel Jacome was raised in Quito, Ecuador, but spent all his summers in the Galápagos, where his grandfather first arrived in 1958 and where his father has lived and worked as a naturalist since the 1970s. Daniel has completed college studies in Anthropology, Environmental Interpretation, and Botany and has been a Galápagos naturalist guide since 1994. His special interests include diving and birdwatching, and he is also a member of a popular Ecuadorian band called Tercer Mundo.

Upcoming Trips:

Darwin Cruise, March 26-April 3, 2012
Evolution Cruise, March 26-April 8, 2012
Ultimate Galapagos, March 26-April 12, 2012
La Encantada Cruise, March 31-April 12, 2012
Fitzroy Cruise, March 31-April 8, 2012
Finch Cruise, April 5-13, 2012
Darwin Cruise, July 30-August 7, 2012
Darwin Cruise, November 19-27, 2012

Client Testimonials:


Daniel was fabulous. When you can attract and keep people of his caliber, you’re doing everything right! Fred M., Stockton CA The best guide of any type we’ve ever had! Shep B., Atlanta GA Daniel fields questions very well, manages a wide variety of ages and temperaments in an exemplary manner, and goes out of his way to please eery individual. He is simply a delight! Rene B., San Deigo CA I was along for the most recent Ultimate Galapagos tour. Truly the trip of a lifetime...so far. This was my first vacation in over 10 years and my first foray outside the USA, but it won’t be the last. And, Daniel Jacome is a teriffic guide. Ross B., Santa Maria, CA  Daniel Jacome is truly a gem—knowledgeable, funny, caring and attentive, making sure that every one of us enjoyed our trip to the utmost. He not only freely shared his love of the Galapagos with us, but made us aware of how travel with a responsible company such as Wilderness Travel, can help to preserve this very special place on Earth. June and Guy M., Seattle, WA
It was very clear that Daniel has a deep personal love for the Galapagos Islands. He knows the land and marine wildlife, the plants, geology, oceanography and human history, and interweaves this knowledge in his explanations of what we were seeing.  Daniel is one of the most gifted interpreters I’ve had the pleasure of learning from and I’ve worked with many in the last 20 years. Laura M., Seattle, WA Daniel Jacome was truly an excellent leader. His knowledge, care for the environment, concern for participants, rapport with the crew, and up-beat personality—all were perfect. Catherine S., Los Altos, CA Daniel was fabulous in every way—he helped make the trip the wonderful experience it was. Debby S., Ann Arbor MI Can't say enough good things about Daniel. Steven W., Richmond VA Daniel is a treasure! He is absolutely wonderful, the best! Jan P., Portland, OR
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