EF Ultimate Break

EF Ultimate Break: group travel for young people aged 18 to 35

EF Ultimate Break is a travel agency specializing in group travel for young people, aimed at university students, young professionals, and anyone between 18 and 35 looking for an adventure experience. The company, formerly known as EF College Break, is part of the EF World Journeys group and operates under Signum International AG.

Age-segmented programs

The offering is organized into three age brackets to adapt the type of accommodation and the group atmosphere:

• Ages 20–28: trips with local experiences and typically group-share accommodations.
• Ages 25–35: destinations with 1–2 travelers per room.
• College Break (exclusively for ages 18–24): the College Break Collection connects participants with the world and with other travelers their age, typically with group-share accommodations.

Services and trip features

The company structures its trips around several recurring elements. Each group has a Tour Director, described as someone who knows the hidden gems (and the skips). Travelers share the experience with others of similar ages, and the company focuses on offering the best prices possible and easy ways to pay. Planning flights, hotels, and activities is handled by the agency, while the traveler only has to pack. Accommodations are selected to put groups in the heart of each destination, and the company backs its experience with over 60 years in the industry.

Destinations and travel styles

The catalog is organized by destinations and travel styles. Regions covered include Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. Trips combine cities and local experiences: for example, the 14-day, 5-city Japan itinerary from Tokyo to Osaka; the 10-day, 4-city Italy, Germany & Switzerland trip; the 11-day, 4-city Greece trip with Athens and the Greek Islands; the 9-day, 4-city Japan trip with Tokyo and beyond; the 10-day, 4-city Machu Picchu trip with Lima, Cusco, and the Sacred Valley; the 10-day, 3-city Italy trip with Venice, Florence, and Rome; the 11-day, 3-city Thailand trip from Bangkok to Phuket; and the 11-day, 3-city Costa Rica trip from Arenal to Puntarenas.

College Break Collection

The College Break Collection is reserved exclusively for travelers aged 18 to 24. The catalog includes options such as Costa Rica Adventure (10 days, 4 cities), Europe with London, Paris & Amsterdam (10 days, 3 cities), Ultimate Europe (35 days, 14 cities), Athens & the Greek Islands (11 days, 4 cities), Italy & Switzerland in summer (10 days, 4 cities), Italy, Germany & Switzerland (10 days, 4 cities), London & Edinburgh (8 days, 2 cities), Italy, France & Spain (16 days, 8 cities), Venice, Florence & Rome (10 days, 3 cities), and Rome, Sorrento & Greece (11 days, 5 cities).

Prices and payment plans

The site shows starting prices for some itineraries, with limited-time discounts. Examples published include Costa Rica Adventure from $1,709 (originally $1,909), London, Paris & Amsterdam from $2,299 (originally $2,499), Ultimate Europe from $5,799 (originally $5,999), Athens & the Greek Islands from $1,759 (originally $1,959), Italy & Switzerland in summer from $2,379 (originally $2,579), Italy, Germany & Switzerland from $1,849 (originally $2,049), London & Edinburgh from $1,759 (originally $1,959), Italy, France & Spain from $2,929 (originally $3,129), Venice, Florence & Rome from $1,829 (originally $2,029), and Rome, Sorrento & Greece from $2,879 (originally $3,079). The company states that it offers payment plans and stress-free booking, and that a team of experts helps travelers throughout the process.

Traveler resources

The website includes sections for FAQs, blog, travel guides, safety and support information, affiliate program, reviews, refer a friend, and student discount. It also has a mobile app to save wish lists and been-there lists, access exclusive deals, preview new trips, and chat with your group before you go. The company offers the possibility to organize group trips and has more than 18,000 reviews.

Location and contact

EF Center Boston, Two Education Circle, Cambridge, MA 02141 · Phone: 1-800 766-2645