Why take an educational tour?

2. Why take aneducational tour? Newfound confidence and independence Improve your grades and enhance college applications Enhanced career prospects Experience new cultures and explore famous sights Have fun with your friends and make new ones

3. EF is #1 in educational travel EF has the lowest prices guaranteed.More teachers choose EF than any other educational travel organization and 97% of students recommend the tours. The itineraries are educational,featuring experiential learning and visits to the best sites. EF is also accredited, so students can earn high school credit. A 24-hour EF Tour Directorstays with our group around the clock on tour, providing insight about our destination as well as great tips. With 45 years of experience and a worldwide presence,we are traveling with the safest and most reputable travel organization.

4. EF is committed to your safety EF has hundreds of officesin more than 50 countries. 24-hour emergency on-call serviceso you can reach EF day or night while your child is on tour. Bilingual professionally trained EF Tour Director accompanies our group 24 hours a day. EF’s Peace of Mind program, allows us to change our tour and/or departure date up to 35 days prior to departure.

5. How does group travel work? What is group travel? Groups with similar tour preferences and departure dates are combined to share a motorcoach Why does EF combine groups? Makes tours equally affordable for groups of 6 or 40 Low prices means more students can see the world Allows students to meet other travelers from around the country How does EF combine groups? Flexible date range Similar tour options

6. Where are we going? COSTA RICA Itinerary Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica Day 2: San José • Arenal region Day 3: Arenal region Day 4: Sarapiquí Day 5: Sarapiquí Day 6: Limon Province Day 7: Limon Province Day 8: San José Day 9: Depart for home

7. How much does it cost? Program fee includes Round-trip flights Comfortable motor coach 8 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (11 with extension) 3 meals daily (Days 2-8 and Days 9-11 on extension) • Dinner on arrival day • Breakfast on departure day Full-time EF Tour Director Comprehensive sightseeing to natural attractionsEntrance to:: INBioparque • Poás Volcano • Hot springs • Lake Arenal kayaking • La Fortuna Waterfall • La Selva Biological Station • Sarapiquí River whitewater rafting • Cahuita National Park • With extension: Ballena National Park • Manuel Antonio National Park Optional:: Sarapiquí Canopy Tour

8. OR… BELIZE Itinerary Day 1: Fly to Belize Day 2: Belize City • Lamanai Ruins Day 3: Belize City • San Ignacio Day 4: San Ignacio • Xunantunich Ruins Day 5: San Ignacio • Ambergris Caye Day 6: Ambergris Caye Day 7: Ambergris Caye • Depart for home

9. How much does it cost? Program fee includes Round-trip flights Comfortable motor coach • Ferry • Internal flight 6 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (7 with extension) Breakfast and dinner daily • 5 lunchesFull-time Tour Director 1 sightseeing tour led by a licensed local guide Entrance to:: Lamanai Ruins • Guided jungle hike • Zip-line tour • Xunantunich Ruins • Chaa Creek Natural History Center • Old Belize River boat ride • Snorkeling

10. What does the Program Fee NOT include? Beverages and lunches (unless specified) Optional excursions Departure fees Tips for your tour director, bus driver and local guides Spending money Insurance Passport/visa fees

11. EF’s monthly payment plan • Automatic deduction from your checking account (or charged to your credit/debit card) each month • No late fees • Final payment deadline up to 25 days prior to departure • For example: • It’s February, and John is going on an EF tour to Italy and Greece the following July. • The total tour cost is $2,864. • Therefore, John’s monthly payments are only $179. • TOTAL COST • ÷ NO. OF MONTHS • ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– • = MONTHLY PAYMENTS TO BE DEDUCTED • $2,864÷ 16 =$179

12. All-Inclusive Insurance • $145 All-Inclusive Insurance Plan includes: • Tour Cancellation and Interruption • Medical and Accident • Baggage and Property • Flight Delay Insurance • 24-hour access to an English speaking representative • For more information visit eftours.com/insurance or call EF’s Customer Service Department at 1-800-665-5364

13. Passports and Visas Valid passports are required for all travelers Passports may take up to fourteen weeks to process Some destinations may require travel visas Non-U.S. citizens may require special visas or other travel documents All travelers are responsible for securing necessary documentation

14. How do I enroll? Online: www.eftours.com/enroll Phone: 1-800-665-5364 Fax: 1-800-318-3732 Mail: EF Educational Tours One Education Street Cambridge, MA 02141 Tour number: 1210283 Enrollment deadline: February 17th 2012

15. Personalized website for travelers Log-in to: Make online payments Purchase insurance and phone cards Enroll on optional excursions See messages and alerts from EF and your group leader View flight and hotel information

16. Destination videos and photos Watch videos that highlight where you will go on tour: Costa Rica Videos

17. Online reviews from travelers Login to: Thkaa;flh Ha;lgh;hf;la Ahg;laskhf;lahf; Lakhflanfl;anfvla Alfbna;ljnbf;an;a • Read what other parents, students and teachers say about their EF tour experience. • Visitwww.eftours.com/reviews