Australia New Zealand Summer 2016 Informational Meeting

Why travel? Globally aware Learn to be flexible and problem solve Experience new cultures and explore famous sights first-hand Improve your grades and enhance college applications and resumes Gain independence and confidence Have fun with your friends and make new ones

Travel Experiences Impact Her Future  To promote international understanding and a respect for a variety of cultures  To clarify and deepen our understanding of the American identity and its values and beliefs through intercultural experience  To expand our knowledge about culture and history and the basis for different values and beliefs  To develop the interpersonal skills necessary to navigate a new environment with confidence, maturity and flexibility

Why EF Education First? Most educational Fully accredited Full-time personal, bilingual Tour Director Educational itineraries based on almost 50 years of experience Best value Highest quality tours at the guaranteed lowest prices Planning and organizing all tour logistics by travel experts

Why EF? Safety first All-Inclusive Coverage Plan Trained & licensed local guides 24-hour emergency on-call service EF’s Peace of Mind Program Should social unrest or natural events make traveling to our destination unsafe, EF will work with our group to make alternative arrangements.

What’s included? Full-time Tour Director Licensed local guides Entrance fees to select attractions All-Inclusive Coverage Plan Educational Itinerary Round-trip flights on major carriers Hotels with private bathrooms Comfortable motorcoach Breakfast daily and some dinners Everyone will also receive an EF Travel Patch, backpack, and luggage tag!

All- Inclusive Coverage Plan The plan covers your child for: Tour cancellation and interruption Illness and accident Baggage and property Flight delay 24-hour access to an English-speaking representative

Tour Safety All girl travelers must 14 at the time of the tour Adult to girl ratio met Adult Chaperones who are experienced in international travel Girl Scout Travel Forms required

What are you responsible for? These are all necessities each traveler will be responsible for on this tour.  Spending money for optional excursions, free time activities, souvenirs, beverages, lunches and snacks ($30-$65 per day)  Tips for your Tour Director, bus driver and local guides (around $10 per day)  Passport and/or visa fees

Passports and visas  All travelers are responsible for securing necessary documentation Valid passports are required for all travelers Passports may take up to 14 weeks to process Some destinations may require travel visas Non-U.S. citizens may require special visas or other travel documents Important note: Passports must be valid for at least six months after our scheduled return date

Journey Down Under June 25, 2016 – July 6, 2016

Our tour map:

Our itinerary: Day 1 – 2: Flight to New Zealand Day 3: Arrive in Auckland and tour the city Day 4: Travel to Rotorua - Guided Duck Tour - Visit the Agrodome - Hangi Dinner

Our itinerary: Day 5: Guided sightseeing tour of Rotorua - Visit the Whaka Area - Visit a Maori Village - Skyline Gondola Ride Day 6: Travel back to Auckland, Fly to Cairns Day 7: Visit the Great Barrier Reef - Optional Activity: Snorkeling with a Marine Biologist Day 8: Optional Excursion: Kuranda

Our itinerary: Day 9: Fly to Sydney, tour of the Rocks Day 10: Tour Sydney and visit the following: Sydney Tower National Opal collection Sydney Harbour Sydney Zoo Day 11: Optional Excursion: Blue Mountains of Katoomba Day 12: Return Home

Trip Extension to Hawaii  Day 12: Arrive in Honolulu and take a guided sightseeing tour of the city  Day 13: Optional North Shore and Dole Plantation Excursion  Day 14: Return Home

Girl Scout Exclusive Pricing  Girl Cost: $4,525  Adult Cost: $4,920  Optional Excursions & Activities:  Day 7: Snorkeling with a Marine Biologist - $45  Day 8: Day adventure to Kuranda - $170  Day 11: Day adventure to Blue Mountains of Katoomba - $135

Cost with the Trip Extension  Extension Cost:  Girls: $910 (Total $5,435)  Adults: $970 (Total $5,890)  What is included:  Airfare  Hotel Accommodations  1 Dinner  Entrance into: USS Arizona Memorial

What is included?  Round-trip airfare  9 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms  Breakfast daily and four dinners  Five sightseeing tours  Entrance into:  Rotorua Duck Tour, Whaka geothermal area, Whaka Maori Village, Skyline Gondola, Agrodome, Great Barrier Reef, Sydney Tower, National Opal Collection, Harbor cruise, Wild Life Sydney Zoo

What is not included?  Souvenirs, lunch, beverages, and snacks  Recommended budget is $35-$60 a day  Spending money for free time  Passport Fees

Payment Options Monthly Payment Plan (Best Option) Initial payment due of $95 Final payment deadline is two prior to departure Pay in smaller more manageable increments Tour balance due 100 days prior to departure Manual Payment Plan Initial payment due of $95 $150 due 60 days after enrollment $150 due 14 months (420 days) prior to departure $200 due at 9 months (270) days prior to departure Tour balance due 100 days prior to departure

Join in on the fun!  Registration will be open from October 1, 2014 – November 30,  Register first on Ultra Camp to reserve your spot with a $100 council deposit.  After the council deposit has been received you will receive information on how to create your EF tours account.  Login and select your payment plan

Trip Chaperones  Trip Director and Assistant Trip Director Selection.  Chaperone Selection Process  Print the International Travel Chaperone Application  Submit application by Monday September 29 th.  Interview with Trip Director and Assistant Trip Director