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Why take an educational tour?

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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

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EF is #1 in educational travel

o EF has the lowest prices guaranteed. More teachers choose EF than any other educational travel organization and 97% of students recommend the tours.

o The itineraries are educational, featuring experiential learning and visits to the best sites. EF is also accredited, so students can earn high school credit.

o 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.

o 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

o EF has hundreds of offices in more than 50 countries.

o 24-hour emergency on-call service so you can reach EF day or night while your child is on tour.

o Bilingual professionally trained EF Tour Director accompanies our group 24 hours a day.

o 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?

• 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

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Where are we going? COSTA RICA

ItineraryDay 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

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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

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OR… BELIZE

ItineraryDay 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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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 ToursOne Education StreetCambridge, MA 02141

Tour number: 1210283

Enrollment deadline: February 17th 2012

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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

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Destination videos and photos

Watch videos that highlight where you will go on tour:

• Costa Rica Videos

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Online reviews from travelers

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Read what other parents, students and teachers say about their EF tour experience.

• Visit www.eftours.com/reviews

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