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12 daysIncredible India
Bazaars, the Taj Mahal and a special visit to the WAGGGS Centre, Sangam.
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11 - 15 daysLondon to Lucerne
Three European cities. Two WAGGGS Centres. One amazing tour.
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10 - 13 daysGermany, Italy & Switzerland
Start with Munich, go through Venice and end in the Alps with a visit the WAGGGS Centre, Our Chalet.
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12 - 14 daysSwitzerland & Italy
Explore the ancient cities of Florence and Rome, the Venetian canals and the WAGGGS Centre, Our Chalet in the beautiful Alps.
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10 - 12 daysLondon, Paris, Florence & Rome
Big Ben, the Louvre, the Duomo and the Colosseum await.
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8 - 9 daysLondon & Paris
Explore two of Europe's most popular cities including a visit to the Pax Lodge.
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10 - 12 daysEngland, Ireland & Wales
Visit Blarney Castle, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Shakespeare's home.
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4 daysSavannah, GA - Birthplace of the Girl Scouts
Visit Juliette Gordon Low's Birthplace and the Girl Scout First Headquarters.
World Centre Tours
World Centre Tours
EF Tours for Girls has teamed up with the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) to give scouts a truly unique experience. WAGGGS is a movement dedicated to supporting girls and young women from around the world in developing skills and confidence needed to make positive changes in their lives and communities.
Girl-led international travel tours will take girl guides and scouts to dedicated WAGGGS World Centres around the world: Our Chalet in Switzerland, Pax Lodge in the UK, and Sangam in India. It’s a chance for girls from all over the world to come together to participate in unique WAGGGS programming, learn new skills, experience international sisterhood, and make friendships that will last a lifetime.
On this page:
1. Our itineraries
2. Girl-led opportunities
3. Academic resources
4. Impact of travel
5. Making travel possible
6. Group Leader benefits
7. Connect with us
Girl-led international travel tours will take girl guides and scouts to dedicated WAGGGS World Centres around the world: Our Chalet in Switzerland, Pax Lodge in the UK, and Sangam in India. It’s a chance for girls from all over the world to come together to participate in unique WAGGGS programming, learn new skills, experience international sisterhood, and make friendships that will last a lifetime.
On this page:
1. Our itineraries
2. Girl-led opportunities
3. Academic resources
4. Impact of travel
5. Making travel possible
6. Group Leader benefits
7. Connect with us
Girls take the lead
Every girl gets to play an active role in their experience. Taking on responsibilities and being engaged in the process, from beginning to end, is a powerful way to gain leadership skills that will benefit them long after their tour has ended.
Learn how you can give your girls the opportunity to take the lead and learn skills like goal setting, decision-making, money management, communication and global citizenship.
Learn how you can give your girls the opportunity to take the lead and learn skills like goal setting, decision-making, money management, communication and global citizenship.
Resources that go the extra mile
We provide resources that let girls reflect on their experiences and take them a step further—before, during, and after their tour.
Personalized learning: Every tour comes with a personalized learning platform that taps into each girl’s passions to help her put a more personal lens on the trip.College readiness: College readiness: An EF Tour for Girls is a perfect opportunity to write about on a college application. That’s why we created the UnCommon App, a series of guided exercises to help girls write standout admissions essays.
High school and college credit: EF is an accredited educational institution, just like a school. Girls can earn academic credit by completing coursework as part of their EF tours.
How do you measure the immeasurable?
Below are just a few of the intangible benefits of educational travel for girls.
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97% of girls said this tour helped them understand new people, places and cultures.
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85% of girls said this tour inspired them to take action in their community or continue studying something they learned on tour.
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83% of girls said this tour helped them grow more confident and independent.
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82% of girls said this tour helped them discover more about themselves.
Source: Trip evaluations, Travel years: 2019 and 2021
Making travel possible
We’re dedicated to making travel accessible to as many girls as possible. Because of our unmatched global network and longstanding relationships with airlines and hotels, we’re always able to offer the best value.
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Flexible Payment Options
Enroll for just $95, and then monthly or bi-weekly payments (and even the day of the week you pay!) are all within your control.
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Money Earning Resources
You’ll receive a budgeting guidebook containing tried and true methods from experienced Group Leaders who’ve led trips of all sizes. And, travelers get their own shareable page where friends and family can contribute to their tour.
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Girls’ Empowerment Travel Scholarship
Our $20,000 scholarship is designed to give a deserving girl group the opportunity to expand their perspectives through educational travel.
More on our scholarship
Group Leader benefits
Selflessness is in your nature. But let’s take a moment to consider the benefits that you’ll receive as a Group Leader.
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International Training Tours
First-time Group Leaders are welcomed to the EF family through a training tour to places like Paris or Rome. They are designed to prepare you for the responsibilities and safety measures required, so you’ll return home confident before leading your girls abroad. -
Your Trip Is On Us
You’ll earn a free spot on your tour for every six people you enroll! That means you’ll travel free and you’ll have the opportunity to build a team of chaperones to help you who can travel for free as well. -
World-Class Travel Rewards
Start earning Global Rewards points as soon as you start enrolling travelers. Redeem them for incredible rewards ranging from personal vacations in a destination of your choice to travel scholarships for your girls.
