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OUR PICKS FOR YOUR FIRST TRIP
New to educational travel? All of our starter tours are easy to plan, cover can’t-miss sights, and are packed with hands-on learning experiences that make the world your classroom.
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With over 60 years of industry-leading experience, we know exactly what teachers who are new to educational travel need to lead a successful first tour. That’s why EF Starter Tours are built to make your trip smooth and unforgettable—even before takeoff.
Hit the highlights that students are most excited to see.
Experts in your corner take care of all the details and logistics.
Our interest-free payment plans keep your tour budget-friendly.
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When you partner with EF, not only are you supported by the global leader in educational travel, but so are your students, families, and entire school community.
Having 52,000 EF team members across 115 countries (including a 24/7 Safety & Incident Response Team) means that we’ve got the local knowledge to help keep your group safe, and we can react quickly and in-person if you need us.
You’ll have a dedicated EF Travel Team who knows your school district and helps with every last detail—along with a personalized digital hub to keep track of it all. And our Traveler Support Specialists are here to answer any and all questions that families may have.
We carefully craft every EF itinerary with hands-on experiences that amplify lessons from the classroom, and then go even further. Students grow empathy, confidence, and global awareness, while also building critical skills colleges and future careers are looking for.
Get in touch with us! Whether you already have an itinerary in mind or just want more information, we’ll connect you with someone who works with other teachers in your area and specializes in planning educational tours. They’ll help you choose the perfect itinerary, sign students up, and plan every last detail.
We make it easy—full stop. We know how busy you are, which is why we handle all the planning for you.
Your dedicated EF Travel Team works with other teachers in your area every day. They’ll get to know you and help bring your dream tour to life.
We’ll send custom materials tailored to you, your school, and your tour to get students and families excited to sign up.
Our Traveler Support Team (who speaks Spanish, too!) is here to answer any and all parent questions.
We organize everything related to your itinerary—transportation, hotels, select meals, activities, guided tours, and more.
You’ll have access to a personalized, easy-to-use digital hub where you can track deadlines, monitor student payments, read packing lists, find important documentation, and countdown to takeoff.
A local Tour Director will lead your group and support you 24/7—from the moment you arrive at your first destination to your final goodbyes.
We design every tour with the EF Method, our curriculum of immersive, hands-on learning that amplifies what you’re already teaching in the classroom. Students build critical future-ready skills like empathy, open-mindedness, confidence, collaboration, and cross-cultural understanding. And (maybe most importantly!) they have fun. With EF, your students will experience dozens of unforgettable “a-ha!” moments that reignite their love of exploration, discovery, and learning.
We’ve curated our starters tours specifically for teachers and school communities new to educational travel. Each itinerary includes the must-see highlights of each destination, while also diving deeper into local cultures through hands-on experiences. EF Starter Tours are also budget-friendly and consistently receive top ratings from both teachers and students.
Let’s start with your goals—whether that’s focused on destination or academics.
For Spanish-language immersion in major cities, we recommend Barcelona and Madrid.
For Spanish-language immersion with a side of adventure and a focus on ecology, Discover Costa Rica is perfect.
Interested in exploring iconic European capitals? Experience London and Paris and Bell’Italia are great picks.
Want to see tomorrow’s technology meet centuries-old traditions? Japan: Land of the Rising Sun is an excellent introduction to Asia.
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