Yes, they certainly are indeed and since many many years ago, that is why you must fly to QUITO , to officially enter the country, go thru Customs and get your passport stamped and your entrance validated. Only then you may fly from Quito to  Galapagos and BACK in order to take your flight home. thus, don't waste the airline ticket you have already PAID to get to and back from Galapagos as both ways you stop in Quito and an incredible trip of two hours to Arashà and the Tropical Rainforest., we pick you up at the airport to a hotel in Quito or directly to Arasha and back as you prefer. !

VISIT ARASHÁ and its beautiful Tropical Rainforest, be at a "Hot Spot" unique in our planet as described elsewhere in this web site and 11 times Internationally Awarded Resort & Spa by B.I.T.E. Tourism Mart and by "World Travel Awards" at London, England. ARASHA is only TWO HOURS car drive from Quito and we pick you up at the airport, hotel etc.

Use your favorite Tour Operator or click the Strategic Partners tab at MAIN MENU and request a list of all tour operators that work with by filling the form so you can choose the one most convenient for you.

Yes. Galapagos cruising in luxurious Eclipse from Ocean Adventures, then Quito with choice of several hotels and Arasha Tropical Forest Resort & Spa. We pick you up at Quito airport or hotel and back wherever you tell  us to within the metropolitan area of Quito. Just Click Contact Us at Main Menu and get all information you may need.                                            

Ecuador is located in the Northwest of South America, it limits on the North with Colombia and the South with Peru. Its offland territory are the Galapagos Islands and inlandwise its main geographical characteristics are:
In the East the forests known as Amazon lowlands where the oil well production of Ecuador is located. Then, the Andes mountains range which subdivides in two branches separated by valleys, where most of the highland cities are located such as Quito its capital city.
The West Andes mountains chain, which start at its slopes the way to the Cloud and Tropical Rainforests,  (where Arasha is located),  and go onwards to the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
Arasha is located in the midst of the "hot spots" detailed elsewhere in this web site and which is an important part of its uniqueness.
Geographical positioning:
00º 05' 46" North
79º 05' 54" West

Arashá is located about two hours away from Quito, Ecuador. It is in the Northwest side of the country, west of the Andean Mountains range.

Arashá is very easily reached by car from Quito. Simply take the Via "Mitad del Mundo", Calacalí - La Independencia KMK 121 and a very well paved highway takes you from the Andes to the Tropical Forest in less than two hours.

Yes, Arashá provides transportation. Guests can be picked up at the airport or from anywhere in the Quito metropolitan area.

We are at  541 meters equivalent to 1,774 feet above sea level.

The temperature ranges between 68º F and 82º F  (lower figure at night) with about 80% relative humidity. Can you possibly ask for anything better ?

Because Ecuador is located on the equator, there are not great fluctuations in the climate, thus making the tropical forest, in which Arasha is located, a great destination year round.

In general, the answer is no, you will find NO mosquito nets in our rooms, because we drained the whole property ( about 128 acres ). Arashá is in an ideal location because it is in a transition area between the cloud forest and the rain forest. In this area there is a plant called  "Floripondio" that naturally repels mosquitoes. Actual drainage of the property  is excellent. Many of our guests, however, bring or get at the resort mosquito repellent to use in their walks at the rivers, creeks and jungle.

Arashá offers over 30 plates in our menu, both National and International dishes, as well as special dishes such as vegetarian and gluten free. In addition, We have a large wine selection and a fully stocked bar with tropical drinks and cocktails.

There are a wide variety of tours and activities available to our guests at the resort, centering on health and wellness, as well as eco-education and amusement. The tours, both guided and unguided, include bird watching, a nocturnal tour in the jungle with torches, a primary jungle tour of Macallares Forest, as well as tours of the rivers, waterfalls and lagoons among others. In addition, we also offer tours outside  the resort where guests can learn about some of the native cultures of Ecuador. Take a look clicking the "Activities" tab on Main Menu.

Some of our other group activities include our chocolate & handcrafts workshops, an exotic organic plantation and forest tours, flowers & natural juices tour, and nightly movies in our  theater. We also have an 18-hole mini golf course, fishing in our private lake, a beautiful Spa with excellent trained personnel and a Concert Hall which doubles as a game room.
Frequent Organ concerts at the Arasha Music Hall and Bar.

Our guided tours offer a range of physical exertion and our staff (recommended) can help guests to choose activities appropriate for their level of physical fitness. Since there are several options, you may select the one that suits you best.

We accept: American Express, MasterCard, Diners Club and Visa.

Wheel chair accessibility is available.

A  qualified hospital is less than 7 minutes away in the town of Pedro Vicente Maldonado.

The resort is monitored 24 hours a day with a complete staff of security guards.  At  Arashá we have never had a problem with securTity, but we are always prepared.

There are 42 employees on premises and several speak English. For any special or urgent needs contact Reception (Front Desk) push 0 or 100 on the phone.

128 acres equivalent to 52 hectares of primary and secondary forests.