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Why take an educational tour?

Why take an educational 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. EF is #1 in educational travel.

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Why take an educational tour?

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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. EF is committed to your safety EF has hundreds of offices in more than 50 countries. 24-hour emergency on-call service so 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. EF’s TourLink Travel Journalis the best way to connect with fellow travelers and share the tour experience online—in real time—with friends and family back home.

  4. 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 (March 23rd –March 31st ) Similar tour options (Costa Rica: Coast to Coast, Discover Costa Rica)

  5. Where are we going?

  6. How much does it cost? • Student Price • Price of Tour: $1992 • Monthly Payment: $249 • Enrollment Fee – Reserve a Spot: $95 • Pay in full (minus Departure Fees) or use our Monthly Payment Plan • Automatic deductions each month • No late fees • Adult Price supplement $365 ONLY $8 A DAY Enroll by my deadline to get the most manageable, lowest monthly payment.

  7. What does the Program Fee include? • Airfare • Hotel accommodations • Transportation • 3 meals daily (2-6), Dinner on arrival day, Breakfast on departure day • Full-time EF Tour Director • Guided sightseeing tours • Entrance fees to select attractions

  8. What does the Program Fee NOT include? Beverages Optional excursions Departure fees Tips for your tour director, bus driver and local guides Spending money Passport/visa fees

  9. 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 July and Emily is going on an EF tour • to Costa Rica the following April. • After paying the enrollment fee and insurance, • the tour balance is $2,376. • Therefore, Emily’s monthly payments are only $216 • TOUR BALANCE • ÷ NO. OF MONTHS • ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– • = MONTHLY PAYMENTS TO BE DEDUCTED • $2,466÷ 05 = $493.20

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. How do I enroll? Online: www.eftours.com/enroll/1186180 Phone: 1-800-665-5364 Fax: 1-800-318-3732 Mail: EF Educational Tours One Education Street Cambridge, MA 02141 Tour number: 1186180

  13. eftours.com/student Visit EF’s student website to: Watch videos that highlight what you’ll do and see on tour. Learn about where you’ll travel with Lonely Planet Destination Guides. Join TourLink, EF’s interactive travel journal. Get tips on everything from packing to obtaining a passport. Connect with other travelers on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr and more

  14. eftours.com/parent Visit EF’s parent website to: Learn more about how EF will make your child’s tour educational and safe. Get important travel tips on what you need to know before the tour. Find information about how to fundraise for the tour. Get answers to parent’s most commonly asked questions. Connect with EF on Facebook, Twitter and more.

  15. Personalized website for travelers Log-in to: Make online payments 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!

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