1. Our adventure awaits

2. Costa Rica: A Touch of the Tropics
9 days
Led by Rachelle McLaughlin & Robin Henne

3. Our meeting will cover:
Why Travel is Important
Our Tour
Our Travel Partner
What’s Included
and What’s Not
The Safety Approach
How to Reserve
Your Spot

4. Why travel? Why I’m passionate about travel
Why this tour is great for our group
Help students develop a global perspective
Click the picture below to learn about the importance of a global classroom

5. Our tour Cities We’ll Be Visiting San Jose Arenal Region Monteverde
Central Pacific Coast
Sarchi

16. A more engaging learning experience
Help students become global citizens
Bring subjects and destinations to life
Develop perspectives that set students apart on college applications—and give them a leg up in their future careers
Spark the lifelong ability to take on any new experience with confidence

17. Why EF? Over 50 years of experience Global and local presence
Over 500 schools and offices in over 53 countries, including Costa Rica
Educational value
Accredited, just like our school
Earn high school and college credit
Incredible travel experiences at the guaranteed lowest price

18. A world of support
A team of personnel around the globe means that we’re there to support you wherever and whenever you need us.

19. EF’s commitment to our safety
24/7 Tour Director
Chaperones
24-hour emergency on-call service
Peace of Mind policy
My approach to safety

20. Why group travel?
Group travel keeps tours affordable, allowing more students to see the world
Combined groups get the best value.
Tour choice and departure date flexibility to match with other groups.
Meet other students from around the country.
Our departure date window is: June 4th – June 12th, 2018

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Information about
Traveling with ef.

22. What The Global Travel Protection Plan covers
Tour cancellation and interruption
Illness and accident
Baggage and property
Flight delay
24-hour access to an English- speaking representative

23. What are you responsible for?
Spending money
For additional tour experiences, 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)
Airport baggage fees
Passport and/or visa fees

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

25. Everything you get Program price includes:
Round-trip flights on major carriers
Comfortable motorcoach
Hotels with private bathrooms
Breakfast and dinner daily
Full-time, bilingual Tour Director
Sightseeing led by licensed guides
Entrance fees to select attractions
weShare, EF’s online platform for a deeper learning experience
Global Travel Protection Plan
Educational itinerary
Tour donation page

26. Paying for your tour
EF Price Guarantee—your guaranteed lowest price will never change once you enroll
If you enroll by next Friday you will receive a $200 enrollment discount

27. $200 Early enrollment discount…
Your cost with the
$200 Early enrollment discount…

28. Pay in full at enrollment
Payment options 1 2 3
Automatic Payment Plan ($95 deposit )
Manual Payment Plan ($250 deposit)
Pay in full at enrollment
Payments are automatically deducted from your bank account monthly on a preferred date or bi-weekly on a preferred weekday
Payment methods accepted: checking account, ATM/debit card or personal checks
Final payment extended up to one month before your tour
Receive invoices and make payments in less frequent installments
Payment methods accepted: Visa or MasterCard, ATM/debit card or personal checks
Accounts must have $500 total paid 30 days after enrollment; an additional $500 paid 90 days after enrollment
Final payment deadline is 110 days before your tour
Pay the entire balance at the time you enroll
Payment methods accepted: Visa or MasterCard, ATM/debit card or personal checks

29. Your tour donation page
A quick and easy way to raise money for your tour
How it works
Located on your personal EF website
Share your donation page on social media or via with friends and family members you’d like to ask for support
All donations are automatically added to your account

30. Who’s in?
I’ll be enrolling students tonight. Spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have questions, feel free to see me after our meeting.
Spots available: 20
Enrollment window opens:
Right now!
Enrollment window closes:
Next Friday, October 28th at 11:59PM.
To enroll you’ll need your VU
Two easy ways:
Online
eftours.com/ VU
Phone