Luna Runtun, Adventure SPA

Overview

Description

Luna Runtun, with its 333 acres (135 ha) of untouched natural Andean forest, is located on the eastern flank of the active Tungurahua volcano (16,457 feet or 5,016 m) at 1,312 feet (400 m) above the charming town of Baños at the gateway to the Amazon. It is also surrounded by the Sangay and Llanganates National Parks.

We offer 25 adventure activities and bird watching programs, 25 spa treatments, and 4 swimming pools and hydromassages with hot volcanic water. We also have the Runtun Restaurant, the Café del Cielo, and our beautiful romantic rooms and suites have spectacular views.

Our adventure programs and spa are the perfect combination for your trip to Ecuador.

Rooms

28 unique rooms with spectacular views

Making a Difference

Number of employees: 60

Percentage of local employees: 98%

Some of the activities we have undertaken:

• We bought two nature reserves for conservation (for more information visit our Birdwatching & Orchids page).
• We renovated the bathrooms, kitchen, and dining hall of the Runtun school (for more information visit our Tungurahua Volcano Foundation page).
• We planted more than 10,000 trees in recent years on the Luna Runtun property.
• We are buying products from the farmers of Runtun whenever possible.
• We hire local people.

Rates

$76 – 100

Approximate rates per person include lodging, dinner, country-style breakfast, use of the pools, internet access, and taxes.

For more information about rates and reservations, click on the orange “Contact” button above.

Getting There

Nearest international airport: Quito (UIO)

Nearest local/national airport: Shell Mera (PTZ)

Travel time to nearest airport: 3 hours from Quito; 40 minutes from Shell

Additional Information

Date This Information Was Provided

March 2012.

Photos courtesy of Luna Runtun, Adventure SPA, Ecuador, for SustainableTrip.org.