Guayaquil & Otavalo
Where
Ecuador
Mission trip · Guayaquil & Otavalo, Ecuador
Clean water and the gospel in Ecuador.
We work with our Ecuadorian staff and local pastors to build up the local church as we share clean water and the gospel around Otavalo.
7-day trip
7 days
Trip length
Four days of ministry plus a fun day
$1,050
Trip cost
Plus your flight
Any group
Who goes
Join a team, or bring 12 or more
Experience Ecuador
Your home base for the week.
Where you'll stay
Teams stay at Hostel Santa Fe in Otavalo, a small city an hour north of Quito. It's clean, quiet, and quaint.
What you'll eat
Meals are at a neighboring restaurant that partners with the hostel.
Your fun day
Visit the Middle of the World Museum on the Equator and the famous Otavalo street market, known for its woven textiles.
A typical week
Most people say it's not long enough.
Travel in
Day 1
Fly in, meet your Filter of Hope host, and settle in.
Filters and the gospel
Days 2–5
Visit homes with a local church, install filters, and share Jesus.
Cultural day
Day 6
See and experience the local culture with your team.
Travel home
Day 7
Head home changed, with a new excitement for ministry.
How it works
Every filter goes out through the local church.
Our model is wonderfully unique:
- Our local church partners prepare the neighborhoods and families your team will visit.
- You split into small groups, each paired with a translator and someone from the church.
- You give each family a water filter, a New Testament, and a chance to hear how much God loves them.
- The local church follows up with every family and disciples those who pray to receive Christ.
Common questions
Before you go.
Who would I travel with?
Join a team that's already going, or pull together your own team of at least 12 from your campus, church, organization, family, or friends. Corporate teams, women's trips, fathers and sons, and high school or college groups all go.
When could I go?
How fast can you pack? Seriously, choose dates that work for you and we'll do our best to fit your schedule. Can't go for a week? Ask us about a mid-week or long weekend trip.
What does a typical day look like?
Mornings and afternoons, you'll get to know families in our church partners' communities, give them a water filter, and share the gospel. Evenings, your team talks through how the Lord is working. We always add a few surprises so you can experience the local culture.
What is the housing like?
All housing is clean and secure, in safe neighborhoods. Most bedrooms have air conditioning, the food is safe and delicious, dietary needs can be met, and we supply plenty of clean water.
Will I have help with the details?
Absolutely. A Filter of Hope trip planner walks you through each step, and a Filter of Hope staff member is in-country with your team. We even give you tools and tips to raise money for your trip.
What results can I expect?
Hundreds of people will have clean drinking water at home for the next 10 years, and many will come to know Jesus Christ as their Savior. Your team will grow close, grow confident in sharing their faith, and carry new excitement for ministry home. Oh, and you can bet your life will change, too.
Plan your trip
Ready to go?
Tell us a little about you and your group. Pick Ecuador in the form, or say you're not sure yet. Here's what happens next:
- A trip coordinator reaches out to find or create the right trip for you.
- You get tools and tips to build your team and raise support.
- A Filter of Hope staff member travels with your team.