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Everything that’s included on your tour

When you choose EF, you’re choosing to go with the global leader in educational travel—and you’re giving your child way more than just a seat on a plane. Not only will we take care of booking everything (yes, everything) for you, but you’ll also gain access to our extensive presence, culturally rich activities, integrated learning opportunities, and more.

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Learning that makes an impact

The EF Method

Our educational philosophy (woven into every itinerary) that helps students unlock personal growth and build wider cultural understanding.

Full-time professional Tour Director

A Tour Director who’s full of insights only a local could know and provides 24/7 on-the-ground support.

Expert local guides

Topic- and location-specific guides who share their deep knowledge of cultural and historical touchstones with students.

Guided tours, activities, and tickets

Educational, insightful, and hands-on learning experiences that enhance students’ curricula and highlight everything a destination has to offer.

High school and college credit opportunities

Credit-earning opportunities for transcripts and guidance on turning your child’s life-changing trip into a college essay.

Optional excursions

Additional immersive group activities (options vary by itinerary) that your child’s teacher can add to the tour.

Industry-leading safety & support

24-hour emergency assistance

Our Emergency Service & Support Team that’s available around the clock.

Peace of Mind Program

An automatic benefit that provides flexibility for groups to change travel dates, destination, or itinerary up to 60 days before departure.

Traveler support and resources

Our Traveler Support Team that walks you through any questions you may have.

Safety precautions and procedures

24/7 response teams, adult background checks, on-site quality control, and more.

Tour fundraising page

Easy-to-share page that makes it simple for friends and family to contribute funds automatically applied to the tour balance.

The on-tour experience

Airfare and on-tour transportation

Round-trip flights on major carriers (like Delta and United Airlines) and all on-tour transportation, including buses, flights, trains, and ferries.

Hotel accommodations

Comfortable hotels with overnight security that meet our high standards for quality, safety, and cleanliness.

Meals from the area

Breakfasts and dinners that highlight local favorites and feature a variety of flavors.

Travel gear

A complimentary EF backpack (unless your child’s teacher chooses to opt the group out), and an EF lanyard with important emergency numbers.

Gratuities

Tips for your child’s Tour Director, bus driver(s), any local guides, and restaurant and hotel staff.

And everything comes together to create perspective-shifting growth.

Explore the educational value of EF tours

Let's cover what's not covered in your price

Transparency is important. While everything listed above is applicable to every EF tour, there are some flexible pricing factors that can vary by destination, family circumstance, and itinerary. Explore your options, and connect with a Traveler Support Specialist if you have any questions.

While EF reserves all the hotel rooms for travelers, your child’s teacher will organize rooming assignments throughout the tour. Students usually will room in triples or quads with others of the same gender and share double beds. For additional fees, travelers can request a hotel room with two single beds, or if traveling with family, can request a family room to accommodate three people. After you enroll your child on their tour, you can submit rooming upgrades up to 110 days prior to departure.

Most teachers leading EF tours automatically require every traveler to enroll in an individual coverage plan, which is then included in your tour price (find this out on your teacher’s tour page!).

Learn more about your coverage options here

Some teachers leading EF tours choose to include daily lunches for every traveler, which will be added to your tour price. If your teacher does include lunch, your child will use their Till debit card with their lunch money automatically loaded onto it—you’ll have the opportunity to sign your child up for Till up to a month before they depart. If your child’s teacher does not include lunches in your tour price, you’ll need to budget a little extra spending money for your child’s lunch each day. And if students wish to drink something other than bottled water during an included group meal, they can purchase a different beverage.

Your tour price will usually include one small carry-on suitcase and personal item (like your child’s EF backpack!) for flights. This does not include a checked bag or luggage that is over airline weight limits.

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