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EF Ultimate Break: Promo Codes & FAQs

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EF Ultimate Break is my favorite tour company to travel with. If you are between 18 and 35, there’s no better way to see the world than with like-minded travelers your age . And there are a lot of promo codes you can use to save on EF Ultimate Break trips .

EF plans everything, from the flights to the hotels and the activities. You just need to show up and be ready for the trip of a lifetime. 

I like traveling with EF to destinations I likely wouldn’t go on my own, but they have over 65 trips to choose from all over the world. Many people choose to book EF trips as solo travelers , so you will easily make friends on the trips. 

Below are some EF promo codes you can use to save on your next trip and some FAQs I often get asked about traveling with them .

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Originally published: April 26, 2023

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EF Ultimate Break Promo Codes

EF Ultimate Break always has promo codes you can use depending on whether or not you’ve traveled with them before. 

Promo Codes for First-Time EF Travelers

No matter where you decide to travel with EF Ultimate for your first trip, you can save $100 when you  book using this link !

The promo code will be automatically applied at checkout. Comment below if you have any issues applying the $100 discount. 

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Repeat EF Promo Codes

There are also EF Ultimate Break coupons for repeat travelers. When you book your second, third, or further trips with EF, use code REPEAT at checkout .

The discount gets bigger for each trip you’ve been on!

• 1 trip taken: $250 off (goes down to $100 after three months)
• 2-3 trips taken: $250 off (never expires)
• 4 or more trips taken: $300 off

If you forget to apply the EF Ultimate Break coupon code when you book, you can contact their support team, and they will make sure you get the discount.

Group Discounts

Group leaders will coordinate specific trips, and you get a discount (usually $200 off) when you use their group discount EF promo code.  

You can find all the current group discount codes here or search on the EF Ultimate Travelers Facebook page . Not all trips will have a group discount code available. 

These discounts cannot be combined with first-time or repeat traveler codes, so make sure you choose the EF Ultimate Break promo code that gives you the biggest discount. 

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EF Ultimate Break FAQs

After traveling with EF Ultimate Break on three trips, I get a lot of questions about traveling with them. I put all the frequently asked questions below, but if you have others, send me a  DM on Instagram .

Most Common Questions about EF Ultimate Break

Here are the most common questions I get asked by first-time travelers.

Should I get EF travel protection?

I always suggest getting EF travel protection because you never know what issues might arise when traveling. They will cover you if you get sick or injured, lose your bag, your flight is delayed, and more. 

If you want to book travel insurance for a non-EF Ultimate trip or want another option, I recommend SafetyWing .

How do I get to the first hotel if I book my own flights?

If you book your own flights (which I highly recommend!), you must get from the airport to the first hotel on your own. I use public transportation if it’s available and reliable (like in Europe or some parts of Asia), or book a transportation service through Viator .

You can always ask your tour director if you can join in on the group transportation, and they might allow you to.

Can I do laundry on EF trips?

Laundry will be available at some hotels or hostels throughout your trip. It is better to do laundry during your trip than over-pack, especially on longer trips. 

Can I upgrade my flight or change my seats?

If you book them with EF, you will get your flight assignment 30 days before you depart. You can use your confirmation number to find your flight details on the airline’s website. Here, you can pick/change your seat, add bags, and add TSA precheck/global entry numbers. 

How much should I tip my tour guide?

Each trip has a different recommended tip for your tour guide. You can find the recommended amount in your trip’s Know Before You Go Guide (found in the app, online, or in your email). EF tour guides work hard to give us a good experience and show us around a new place, so make sure you budget for the tip!

How big are EF Ultimate Break groups?

Tour groups range in size, with the average tour having 20 to 30 travelers. The maximum number is 40-ish travelers. 

Is EF Ultimate Break worth it?

EF Ultimate Break is so worth it! They plan everything for you, so you just have to show up, have fun, and travel the world with other people ages 18 to 35. 

Other FAQs About EF Ultimate

Below are some more frequently asked questions I get about traveling with EF Ultimate Break. Ready to book? Save $100 on your first trip (or use code REPEAT to save up to $300 on your next one).

Is EF Ultimate Break only for college students?

No, EF Ultimate Break is for anyone 18 to 35. 

Can you be older than 29 for EF Ultimate Break?

Yes! EF Ultimate Break tours are for anyone 18 to 35. They raised the EF Ultimate Break age limit from 29 to 35 in 2022. 

What is the difference between EF Ultimate Break and Go Ahead?

The biggest difference between EF Go Ahead Tours vs EF Ultimate Break is the age requirements. EF Ultimate Break is for travelers 18 to 35, whereas Go Ahead Tours are for anyone six and older. 

Does EF Ultimate Break provide food?

Some meals are included on EF Ultimate Break trips. You usually get all breakfasts and a few lunches and dinners. The total number of meals included can be found on each individual trip page. 

Is EF Ultimate Break LGBT friendly?

Yes, EF Ultimate Break is LGBT friendly, and anyone, regardless of sexual orientation, is welcome on EF Ultimate Break trips.

Does EF include flights?

You can book roundtrip flights for your trip through EF Ultimate Break from major cities in the United States. 

Does EF have payment plans?

EF Ultimate Break offers payment plans, so you can pay weekly, biweekly, or monthly. The payment plans include your flights, add-ons, and travel protection too. 

Is EF Ultimate Break only for girls?

No! EF Ultimate Break is for everyone between 18-35, regardless of how you identify. 

How often does EF Ultimate Break have deals?

EF Ultimate Break runs a sale every few months or so. The biggest sale is in November for Black Friday . There are EF Ultimate Break promo codes you can use year-round.

Current sale! Until April 25, 2024, EF Ultimate Break is having a sale on 2024 beach trips, city escapes, and more. Trips in 2024 and 2025 are up to $600 off during the sale.

Make sure you use this link to save $100 off your first trip with EF Ultimate, or use code REPEAT if you’ve traveled with them before!

The Black Friday sale usually starts around the second week of November, but promotion for the sale will start as soon as late October.

Read more about the Black Friday sale .

You can use the $100 off link or the REPEAT codes on top of any sale prices.

What airline does EF Ultimate Break use?

EF Ultimate uses major airlines for their trips, and the exact airline you will be booked on depends on where you are flying from and where you are going.

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I love how easy EF Ultimate Break makes it to travel all over the world. Book your first trip using  this link for $100 off , or use one of the codes above to save as a repeat traveler.

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I apologize that you had a difficult time reaching our Customer Service Department. We have been experiencing a higher than normal call volume, so the wait time may have been longer than you expected. We are available Monday through Thursday from 8AM – 7.30PM MST, and Friday from 9AM – 5PM MST, and can be reached during those hours at 1.800.665.5364.

In regards to your inquiry about the $95 Enrollment Fee; this application processing fee is always non-refundable. Since we are a group travel company, we are required to book space far in advance of your departure, therefore the $95 Enrollment Fee is required to lock in your spot on the tour. Once you travel with EF Educational Tours, the $95 Enrollment Fee will guarantee you a repeat traveler discount of $100 towards future tours. We do our best to make this information clear, and I do apologize for any misunderstanding.

Again, I apologize for your experience and encourage you to contact us with any additional questions.

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Thinking of sending my daughter on an EF tour, but they will not even come close to telling us where she might stay. I have read much negative information on this company, so I am becoming concerned. Do they keep kids safe? Are the rooms clean or dirty? What about the food?

Help is appreciated. Why would they hide the places the kids might stay?

It may be that hotels are not disclosed because they are still negotiating hotels/rates or perhaps they hold out for last minute rates.

I would never book a tour without hotels disclosed (so as to be able to check location, reviews), but most tour companies do have disclaimers including that hotels are not definite and another "similar" hotel may be substituted.

Regardless, EF Tours has a reputation for using poorly located (usually distant), lesser quality hotels, and there have been many complaints regarding all aspects of these tours.

It has also been reported that not only are these tours not necessarily a good value, but in most cases where people have taken the time to calculate the costs of the components, they are not.

You can find plenty of comments with a search of this forum and others, the web, etc.

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Ridgekeeper...I replied to your post on the New York forum, but will repeat a bit of it here.

I would recommend EF Tours to any of my friends whose children want to travel the world!

We had no choice on the EF Tours program, as it was selected by my daughter's teacher. They chose the whirlwind tour option - Rome , Florence , Paris , London , which was in an of itself a mistake - very little time in each location, lots of time lost in transit. But the main problem was the horrific accommodations - flea bag hotels located far, far away from the cities - the one for Paris was particularly disgusting. Dirty rooms, inedible food, hour or more by bus from the city. Every meal they had was terrible. The only exception was the place in Florence was centrally located and okay.

But for the price, a huge waste of money. You are at the mercy of your trip's organizers and chaperones, who may or may not have their act together. Also, the other travelers on EF Tours may not be great ambassadors for their country - my daughter told horror stories of the kids from two other schools who traveled with them, and as coincidence would have it, I was just at CDG airport in Paris this week, standing in line next to a group of EF Tours kids. Appalling behavior - loud, vulgar, rude, with the chaperone doing nothing. Just confirmed my already low opinion of EF Tours. Do yourself and your kids a favor: research the companies before they go, consider organizing an independent group, or go with a good organization which really has education, cultural awareness and language skills at the forefront, such as EIL.

I did not set up our tour, but learned ifnyou do the custom option it really was not a bad deal as you have more control over hotels etc....

EF Tours can be lots of fun for young adults and teenagers. Believe it or not, some young people really aren't so much interested in the travel experience as they are in having fun and making new friends.

As a parent, I surely wouldn't spend all that on kids not so interested in the travel experience but more on having fun and making new friends, which can be accomplished closer to home for much less money. EF Tours may presume that kids won't notice substandard lodging, food, tours, itineraries, etc. (and, even, hope they're too busy having fun with their new friends to notice).

I appreciate any cautionary tale, and this one is to be sure to check all components of any organized tour for value and all available reviews before making a decision.

Unfortunately there are also other companies that pander to teenagers and their parents for similar 'educational tours'.

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Hop On Hop Off Moscow - Bus Tours

Enjoy Moscow sightseeing at your own pace and explore the dynamic Russian capital on value-for-money Moscow hop-on, hop-off tours. Explore the charming city on double-decker buses with multiple routes covering popular Moscow attractions. Enjoy marathon sightseeing and discover the city at your own pace on a fun and flexible City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off Moscow bus tour that takes you around the city while providing an informative commentary on the buses about the points of interest. So, what are you waiting for? Start booking!

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Experience Moscow in Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours

The capital city of Russia, Moscow is home to the largest number of billionaires in the world. The city is the key political and socio-economic center of Russia and was named after the river Moskova. The city boasts a rich history spanning over eight centuries and is home to numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites. Arbat street in Moscow is over 500 years old. With over 6 million passengers using the metro every day, Moscow’s metro is among the busiest in the world.

A hop-on hop-off Moscow bus tour aboard the double-decker buses is the easiest and most convenient way of sightseeing around this busy city. You can pick 48 hr ticket option to see the entire city at your own pace. The engaging commentary and complimentary walking tour work like icing on the cake. Make sure to book early and try an add-on boat tour to make the most of your itinerary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: what is the best time to book a moscow hop-on hop-off tour.

March to May is the best time to plan a visit to Moscow. The days are long with significant sunshine which makes this time ideal for exploring the city. January is the coldest month so make sure to avoid it if you have a low tolerance for chilly weather. However, you will be able to score some good deals on airfare and accommodation during this time.

Q: How does it work?

Moscow bus tour offers you the convenience and flexibility to get off at the nearest designated stop. No tour guide, you set your own itinerary. You’ll find all the stops are located strategically at all the major attractions, making your touring as hassle-free as possible. And then, when you’re ready to continue, return to a designated bus stop, show your pass, and hop back on the bus and onwards towards your next attraction. So, go ahead and make a whole loop of the route once you have your tour ticket, get familiar with the city and pick out your favorite places to visit and then return to them during your stay.

Q: How many days are enough to explore Moscow?

We recommend at least two to three days to explore Moscow at a relaxed pace and cover most of its prominent attractions while enjoying shopping and local cuisine.

Q: What is the validity of the ticket?

There are several ticket options available to you, depending on your length of stay. Each bus tour will have validity from 24, 36, 48 to 72 hours. And the great thing is you can plan ahead as the vouchers are valid anywhere between 6 months to 1 year and can be used at any point during that period. Check the product page or bus tour operator for complete details.

Q: Where can I find a list of all the stops and a map of the various Moscow hop-on hop-off tour routes?

You can visit the relevant product page and check the Useful Downloads section to find the latest information as routes, stops, and timings change frequently.

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