Activities
Luna Runtun has designed a complete program of explorations, with the purpose of providing intimate contact with the marvels of Sangay National Park and The Pastaza Corridor, a Gift to the Earth (WWF), and the surrounding countryside. The guests will be able to choose from 5 explorations available each day. There is a total of 25 explorations in all. Each exploration is classified according to its duration and physical requirements.
Hiking tours
We have 11 different Baños hiking tours and treksfor you to choose from, ranging in difficultly levels of easy to difficult.
- La Cascada del Pailón del Diablo: EASY
- The Inca trail of Huayna Capac: EASY
- "La Vía de los Contrabandistas" Hike: MEDIUM
- The Inca Trail of Huayna Capac: MEDIUM
- Hike to The Valley of the Butterflies: MEDIUM
- Hike to the 2 Hanging Bridges: MODERATE - MEDIUM
- Hike to the Princess Pacha waterfall: MODERATE - MEDIUM
- Hike to El Sendero de los Dioses:DIFFICULT
- Hike to The "Ojos del Volcán": DIFFICULT
- Hike to The Top of the World: DIFFICULT
- Hike to El Refugio del Volcán Tungurahua: DIFFICULT
Short visits to the Amazon basin
- Route of Orchids, Waterfalls, and Guayabas - EASY
- White water rafting
- Rafting on a river located in the Amazon basin - EASY
- Canyoning
- Waterfall rapeling - EASY - we descend one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Pastaza Corridor. Enjoy a 310-meter ride downhill surrounded by majestic views and outstanding scenery.
Mountain biking
We have 5 Ecuador biking adventures to choose from:
- The King of the Wood - flat and down - EASY
- Route of Tunguruhua Volcano - downhill (Luna Runtun - Baños) - EASY
- The secrets of Tungurahua Volcano - MEDIUM
- Route of the Orchids, Waterfalls, and Guayabas - Full day MEDIUM
- Downhill - (Ventanas - Luna Runtun - Baños) DIFFICULT Short half -day downhill, 800 meters (2624 feet) of downhill.
Horseback riding
Discover the beauty of the surrounding areas; majestic mountains, breathtaking valleys, unique flora and fauna, and much more.
Other tours to nearby attraction
- Animal and Handicraft Markets - on Monday and Thursday only- EASY
- The Priest and the Witch - Half day An original city tour which starts with a hike from Luna Runtun to the city of Baños. Visit the Cathedral, a 1920s gothic construction, Museum of the Virgin of the Holy Water, meet the famous sugar cane candy makers and taste the delicious "Melcocha", visit the tagua ("vegetable ivory") and balsa wood handicraft makers, art galleries, handicraft shops, and, afterwards, the Saint Martin Canyon. Great shopping opportunities.
- La Nariz del Diablo (on Wednesday and Sunday only) - Full day Devil's Nose train ride.
- Spa Treatments
After enjoying our daily Ecuador adventure tours, relax your body and soul in our beautiful garden and SPA, hand painted with colorful mineral pigments representing orchids of the area and the 4 elements of life: Earth, Air, Fire, and Water.
Luna Runtun uses fresh and natural medicinal plants, fruits, and vegetables produced in our 63-acre garden for their natural healing properties as well as using ASHES AND VOLCANIC STONES from the active Volcano Tungurahua.
Spa Services
Body Treatment
- Volcanic ash and salt exfoliation
- Honey exfoliation
- Hot clay bath
- Hot hydrating bath
- Steam bath with cold water contrast treatment
- Nettle treatments
Massage Treatment
- Full body massage
- Reiky
- Back Massage
- Shiatsu
- Foot Massage
- Stimulation Massage: For children over six months old.
- Skin Care Treatments
- Facials for dry skin
- Facials for oily skin
- Anti-wrinkle facials
Hair Care Treatment
- Capillar treatment for dry hair
- Capillar treatment for oily hair
Manicures & Pedicures Treatments
Body Waxing Treatments
Additional Spa facilities:
- Carpet of volcanic stone
- Sauna
