Just visit your chosen tour page and select 'Enrol' to begin the enrolment process! Having trouble? Contact us at 1-800-263-2806 and a Summer Adventures team member will be happy to assist you.

We offer information sessions throughout the year to walk you through each of our Summer Adventure tours. Find out when the next one is happening on the Ways To Enrol page. Alternatively, you can speak with a member of our Summer Adventures team any time by contacting us at 1-800-263-2806 or [email protected]!

EF Summer Adventures tours are open to teens from across Canada between the ages of 14-18. Travellers must fall within this age range while on tour.

Yes—enrolment closes 90 days prior to the tour departure date (listed on the tour page). Please note that there are limited spots available for each tour, so registering early is highly recommended. Once enrolled, you will receive communications from the Summer Adventures team outlining the next steps to ensure your teen is ready for the trip of a lifetime. Pre-departure meetings for travellers and families take place around 30 days prior to embarking on tour. More information is shared during this meeting, and it is an opportunity for your teen to connect with/meet other travellers and their Summer Adventure’s Group Leader.

A Passport: A passport is required for all EF Summer Adventures. If you do not have one already, we recommend applying for a passport as soon as you enrol on a tour, as it can take up to eight weeks to process. Canadian citizens travelling abroad must bring a passport that is valid for at least six months after the tour’s return and has at least three blank pages.

Visas: Depending on where you’re travelling or your citizenship, you may need a visa for your tour. Because visa applications must be personally completed by the applicant, all travellers must obtain their own visas, both for countries they are visiting and those they are passing through. If you require a visa, we recommend using Visa Central, which gives a discount to EF travellers for visa processing.

Travellers will be hitting the ground running upon arrival, so try to get as much sleep as possible! Wake-up calls can be as early as 6am local time. You will be walking a lot while on tour, so be sure to pack comfortable walking shoes.

Breakfast is at the hotel, and typically includes a continental breakfast. Lunch is a chance to make culinary discoveries—your Tour Director and Group Leader will help guide travelers and make recommendations based on your preferences. Dinners will be a mix of familiar dishes and local specialties from a set menu, either at a local restaurant or at your hotel. 

You should expect to spend about CAD $30-$60 per day in additional spending money. This will cover things like any meals that are not included (usually lunches), souvenirs, snacks, and free-time excursions. 

EF chooses reputable partner hotels that are safe and youth-friendly. Hotels are generally located in lively neighborhoods with good access to the city centre, and give travellers a taste of daily life in the selected cities and towns. In some cases to optimize tour flow, hotels may be located further away (between 30-60 minutes) from the urban core, and travellers take a pre-arranged, private bus ride to their tour stops for that day.

All EF Summer Adventures will depart from Toronto's Pearson international Airport (YYZ). For travellers arriving by air from other provinces or outside Toronto, we ask that you please arrive the day ahead of your scheduled departure from YYZ. 

Accommodation and supervision are provided at an extra cost for single travellers.

Throughout the trip, your child will have a dedicated and experienced Group Leader, team of chaperones, a Tour Director, and support from regional EF offices. Parents can contact EF’s 24/7 helpline at any time for updates, help, or assistance.

Tour Directors are experienced guides who are local to the destination, and work alongside our Group Leaders! They guide the group throughout the trip, manage logistics, and ensure that all participants are enjoying the experience. 

Travellers typically stay in shared rooms with other travellers of the same gender. The standard for EF Summer Adventure tours is two travellers per room. We take requests for roommates into consideration, and we do our best to accommodate them.

At EF, we are committed to ensuring that all travellers feel comfortable and included. We understand that individual gender needs and concerns are important, and we are happy to accommodate alternative rooming arrangements to provide a safe and supportive environment for everyone.  

Please feel free to reach out to discuss any specific requirements, and we will work with you to make the necessary arrangements. 

We offer flexible payment plans! Please note that the options available may be subject to date of enrolment. Options include:  

• The Automatic Payment Plan which includes Biweekly or Monthly installments (direct debit). 

• The Manual Payment Plan (credit card). 

• Pay-in-full options (chequing account or credit card) 

• FlexPay (Travel now, pay later) 

You can manage payments through our online portal or by calling our support team. For more details and terms, please visit payment options. 

You will be asked to enter your payment details upon enrolling for the tour, whether accepted or on a waitlist, secured in our payments system. When waitlisted, you will not be charged, and your payment details will not be saved. 

Once your teen is moved off the waitlist, you will be asked to re-enter your payment details. This can be done through our online portal or by calling our support team.

Travel Insurance is mandatory for all travellers attending an EF Summer Adventure tour.  

The Global Travel Protection Plan is included in your invoice and provides comprehensive coverage, including Illness and Accident Coverage, Baggage and Property Coverage, Tour Cancellation and Interruption Coverage, and 24-hour Emergency Assistance by World Travel Protection Canada Inc. 

The Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) Insurance Add-On is also included in your invoice, allowing travellers who cancel up to 24 hours or more before departure for any reason not covered under the Global Travel Protection Plan can claim up to 80% of their cancellation fees. 

The Global Travel Protection Plan and the Cancel For Any Reason Insurance Add-On are only available, and can only be removed, for up to 30 days after enrolment on your EF Tour.  

For more details on the coverage included, please visit our EF tours coverage page or contact the EF Summer Adventures team at 1-800-263-2806.

Please visit our booking conditions for information on cancellation.