The trip will be 6 days (5 nights) including travel from June 1-7, 2025. Below is a tentative agenda: 

Sunday, June 1 

All day: Arrive at the José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport to travel to NovaVita bungalows on the Finca Botanica Farm in Guayaquil, Ecuador. 

Monday, June 2

Morning: Welcome activity at the Young Living Academy

Afternoon: Visit your sponsored student and family (If you sponsor one)

Evening: Dinner at NovaVita

Tuesday, June 3

Morning: Explanation of service project

Afternoon: Begin construction work

Evening: Dinner at NovaVita

Wednesday, June 4 

Morning: Construction work

Afternoon: Construction work

Evening: Dinner at NovaVita

Thursday, June 5 

Morning: Construction work

Afternoon: Construction work

Evening: Dinner at NovaVita

Friday, June 6 

Morning: Finish up construction work

Afternoon: Finca Botanica Farm Tour

Evening: Farewell dinner

Saturday, June 7 

All day: Depart for the José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport

Apply now through April 4, 2025 to join us on this trip.

You'll be notified if your application was accepted or denied by April 11, 2025. If accepted, you will receive more information about how to pay your deposit with your acceptance email.

The cost of the trip is $1,500 USD for all attendees, 16 and above. Your trip cost includes your accommodations at the beautiful NovaVita spa, in-country transportation, meals, and activities for the duration of your stay. Flights are not included - You will book your own flights separately.

Yes, we allow payments to be made in installments! Once your application is approved, a $300 deposit is required by April 11 to hold your place. Remaining installments of $600 (each) are due April 30 and May 21.

You will book your flights separately from the trip cost, giving you the freedom to fly with your preferred airline. Upon your acceptance, more details will be provided via email.

You are welcome to bring a downline member or guest; however, they will need to complete their own application.

You may apply with a family member when you fill out your application. The cost for your family member to attend is $1,500, and they must be age 16 or older.

This is your opportunity to roll up your sleeves and contribute to a project that will provide children with a brighter future through education. Whether you’re mixing cement, laying pavers, stacking bricks, or working alongside local builders, your efforts will leave a lasting legacy.

Because construction-type work will make up a significant portion of this service trip, we are only accepting applicants ages 16 and up.

If you'd like to extend your stay beyond the trip dates, you will be personally responsible for any additional expenses incurred. Please contact Michelle Inchiglema at minchiglema@youngliving.com with any additional questions.

Click the "Sign Up Updates" button at the bottom of this page to receive more information! We’d love to have you join us!

A passport is required to enter Ecuador, and must be valid for at least 6 months after the date of your return.

For the latest entry guidelines to Ecuador, visit the website of the U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Ecuador. To receive important updates, U.S. citizens should register their travel in Ecuador in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program.

Please email our events manager Michelle Inchiglema at minchiglema@youngliving.com with any specific questions you may have.