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Why take an educational tour?
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Newfound confidence and independence
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Improve your grades and enhance college applications
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Enhanced career prospects
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Experience new cultures and explore famous sights
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Have fun with your friends and make new ones
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EF is #1 in educational travel
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EF has the lowest price guaranteed. More teachers choose EF than any other educational
travel organization and 97% of students recommend the tours.
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The itineraries are educational, featuring experiential learning and visits to the best sites. EF
is also accredited, so students can earn high school credit.
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A 24-hour EF Tour Director stays with our group around the clock on tour, providing insight
about our destination as well as great tips.
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With 45 years of experience and a worldwide presence, we are traveling with the safest and
most reputable travel organization.
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EF is committed to your safety
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EF has hundreds of offices in more than 50 countries.
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24-hour emergency on-call service so you can reach EF day or night while your child is on
tour.
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Bilingual professionally trained EF Tour Director accompanies our group 24 hours a day.
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EF’s Peace of Mind program, allows us to change our tour and/or departure date up to 35
days prior to departure.
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How does group travel work?
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What is group travel?
> Groups with similar tour preferences and departure dates are combined to share a
motorcoach
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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
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How does EF combine groups?
> Flexible date range
> Similar tour options
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Where are we going?
Costa Rica: A Touch of the Tropics
Itinerary
Day 1 Fly to Costa Rica
Day 2 San José • Arenal region
Day 3 Arenal region
Day 4 Monteverde
Day 5 Monteverde
Day 6 Carara • Central Pacific Coast
Day 7 Manuel Antonio National Park
Day 8 Sarchi • San José
Day 9 Depart for home
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What will we see?
Day 1
- Fly to Costa Rica Arrive in San José
Day 2
- San José • Arenal region Visit
INBioparque:
Ecosystem exhibits and trails
Travel to Arenal region
Visit Poás Volcano
Visit hot springs
Day 4
- Monteverde Travel to Monteverde
Reserve
Visit a local school
Optional: Horseback riding
Day 5
- Monteverde Visit the Santa Elena
Cloud Forest
Plant a tree in the EF reserve in
Monteverde
Participate in a canopy adventure
Day 7
- Manuel Antonio National Park Visit
Manuel Antonio National Park
Day 8
- Sarchi • San José Travel via Sarchi to
San José
Optional: Folklore Evening
Day 9
- Depart for home
Day 3
- Arenal region Take a kayaking tour of Day 6
Lake Arenal
- Carara • Central Pacific Coast Visit
Visit La Fortuna Waterfall
Carar
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Special Sights
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How much does it cost?
Enrollment Fee $95
Program Fee * $1,450
Early Enrollment Discount -$100
Current Departure Fees** $367
Weekend Supplement $70
All Inclusive Insurance $145
Horseback riding-Monteverde (pre-book
only) $50
Costa Rican Folklore Evening $45
Peace of Mind Program Free
For Students Total $2,122
Monthly $177
For Adults Adult Supplement $365
Monthly $208 Total $2,487
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What does the Program Fee include?
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Airfare
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Hotel accommodations
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Transportation
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Breakfast and dinner daily
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Full-time EF Tour Director
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Guided sightseeing tours
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Entrance fees to select attractions
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What does the Program Fee NOT include?
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Beverages and lunches (unless specified)
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Optional excursions
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Departure fees
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Tips for your tour director, bus driver and local guides
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Spending money
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Insurance
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Passport/visa fees
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Customary Tipping Information
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Local Guides
– $2 per traveler per guide
– 3 Local guides = $6 per traveler
•Bus Drivers
»$3 per traveler per day
»8 days with the bus driver = $24 total per traveler
•Tour Director
»$6 per day per traveler
»9 days with Tour Director = $54 total per traveler
Tipping Total
$84 - $100
Per Traveler
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Passports and Visas
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Valid passports are required for all travelers
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Passports may take up to fourteen weeks to process
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Some destinations may require travel visas
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Non-U.S. citizens may require special visas or other travel documents
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All travelers are responsible for securing necessary documentation
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All-inclusive Insurance
$145 All-Inclusive Insurance Plan includes:
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Tour Cancellation and Interruption
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Medical and Accident
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Baggage and Property
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Flight Delay Insurance
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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
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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
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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: 1013918
Enrollment deadline: March 31
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eftours.com/student
Visit EF’s student website to:
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Watch videos that highlight
what you’ll do and see on tour.
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Learn about where you’ll travel
with Lonely Planet Destination
Guides.
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Read Following the Equator,
EF’s travel blog
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Get tips on everything from
packing to obtaining a
passport.
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Connect with other
travelers on Facebook,
Twitter, YouTube, Flickr
and more
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eftours.com/parent
Visit EF’s parent website to:
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Learn more about how EF will make
your child’s tour educational and
safe.
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Get important travel tips on what
you need to know before the tour.
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Find information about how to
fundraise for the tour.
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Get answers to parent’s most
commonly asked questions.
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Connect with EF on Facebook,
Twitter and more.
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Personalized website for travelers
Log-in to:
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Make online payments
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Purchase insurance and phone
cards
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Enroll on optional
excursions
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See messages and alerts
from EF and your
group leader
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View flight and hotel information
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Destination videos and photos
Watch videos that
highlight where you will
go on tour:
Discover the World with EF
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Questions????
• Melanie Hoover – Group Leader (GL)
• Tour Number: 1013918
Costa Rica – A Touch of the Tropics
• Zach Rhodes – Tour Consultant (TC)
• 1-800-637-8222 x3243 [email protected]
• Crickett Thomas-O’Dell – Regional Manager (RM)
• 518-496-5150 [email protected]
• EF Tours Customer Service 800-637-8222
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