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Experience the modern approach to educational travel

We’re reimagining what educational tours should look like and defining the modern class trip. Monuments, landmarks, and museums are only the beginning. There’s so much more to our class trips and so much more for students to gain from our destinations. Our itineraries meet students where they are today, and provide lessons that will stick with them—and help drive them—wherever they go next.

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What sets our tours apart:

  • Experiences that inspire

    Students do more than see the sights—they experience them. Our hands-on approach aligns with the goals of today’s teachers and resonates with today’s students.

  • Commitment to connection

    The storytelling and diverse perspectives of locals, plus our exclusive partners, help students create connections and make memories that last for years to come.

  • Tech that puts travelers first

    From start to finish, our class trips use thoughtfully incorporated, industry-leading technology to keep things simple and enrich the educational experience.

  • Experiences that inspire

    Students do more than see the sights—they experience them. Our hands-on approach aligns with the goals of today’s teachers and resonates with today’s students.

  • Commitment to connection

    The storytelling and diverse perspectives of locals, plus our exclusive partners, help students create connections and make memories that last for years to come.

  • Technology that puts travelers first

    From start to finish, our class trips use thoughtfully incorporated, industry-leading technology to keep things simple and enrich the educational experience.

Something for every student

Our class trips to Washington, D.C. and New York City put us on the map (no pun intended) and are still our most popular picks for educational tours. But when you partner with us, we’ll work with you to craft the perfect experience for you. Want something subject specific? Check out our different tour types to find trips focusing on everything from STEM to performing arts to service learning. Have a specific place in mind? Browse by your dream destination. Or, lean on our team to create your ideal itinerary from scratch.

DID YOU KNOW? 

Our not-so-secret travel advisors are teachers.

We involve them at every stage of EF Explore America’s tour design process. From inviting educators to scout out new destinations with us, to their role in previewing trips before students ever set foot on them, to reading all of our Group Leaders’ feedback in real time, teachers are the people who help make our itineraries shine.

Our promise to travel responsibly

As the world leaders in educational travel, we’re dedicated to positively impacting our travelers as well as the places and people they visit—both now and for years to come. Our EF Responsible Travel initiatives focus on three specific commitments: to support local communities, to promote animal welfare, and to protect the environment. Join us as we put in the effort today to make a better world for everyone tomorrow.
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EF’s commitment to you

Sure, we spend countless hours building and improving upon our tours until we’re confident you’ll love them. But we also focus on your overall experience. That’s why we’re serious about safety, pricing our trips affordably, and staying flexible as the world changes.

We’re in good company

At EF, we are designing a brighter future through better educational travel. And we aren’t doing that work alone. We collaborate with other organizations looking to make a positive global impact, and we use those partnerships to enhance the product we provide to you.

World Animal Protection

EF is relentlessly committed to respecting and promoting animal welfare as we help our customers experience more of the world.

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Meet our partners

We’re dedicated to forging partnerships that help your students dive deep into their destination and create personal connections that stay with them long after returning home.

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Anyone can get your students to New York or Washington, D.C.

We’ll make sure your students get North America’s signature cities.

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