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Seize the new year

Start by making new friends and experiencing new cultures on a new adventure. Ring in the new year in London or Belize, or maybe cross Machu Picchu off your bucket list—‘cus binging Netflix all break is cool, but what if your life was the movie?

Popular winter break trips

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Costa Rica Adventure

10 days, 4 cities
Save up to $300
A very sharp and rocky cliff terrain sparsely covered in grass located right next to the ocean with several rocky formations sticking out of the water

Grand Tour of Ireland

9 days, 4 cities
Save up to $300
Two crooked palm trees in front of a calm shoreline with white sand and clear blue water with a green island far into the distance

New Year's in Costa Rica: Costa Rica Adventure

10 days, 4 cities
An aerial view of a large city with extremely ornate and detailed buildings with many people walking the streets

New Year's in Munich: Germany, Italy & Switzerland (Ultimate Plus)

10 days, 5 cities
Premium amenities
A view of several ancient ruins during the warm glow of dusk with trees and foliage all around the ruins and pink clouds in the sky

Rome, Paris & London

11 days, 3 cities
Save up to $250
An extremely large beige stone arch with many detailed and symmetrical carvings all over the arch during dusk with long exposure trails of white and red lights at the base of the arch caused by cars driving by

New Year’s in Paris: London, Paris & Rome

11 days, 3 cities
A frozen lake with rocky snow-covered mountains surrounding it and bright green Northern lights shining through the night sky and reflecting off the frozen lake

Iceland Winter Escape

6 days, 1 city
Save up to $150
Large palm fronds framing the view of a wooden pier that sits in a crystal blue ocean with a boat off in the distance

Belize: Rainforests, Reefs & Ruins

10 days, 4 cities
Save up to $250
An extremely calm beach shoreline with palm trees and cabanas in the background during a purple and pink sunset

New Year's in Belize

10 days, 4 cities
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Winter Break FAQs

How do I book one of your winter break trips?

It’s easy! You can search on our site by destination and departure date and browse all of our winter break trips until you find the perfect one. Or you can reach out directly to one of our Trip Consultants with questions. Our college-travel gurus will help you pick a destination, set you up with a payment plan, and generally make the entire process super easy.

I’m a broke college student! How do people afford EF Ultimate Break trips?

We want to make travel as accessible as possible for college students. Check out our payment plans to see all the ways we make it easy for you to book and pay for your winter break adventure. If you want to travel for free, sign up to become a Brand Ambassador. You’ll get discounts for you and your friends and could even earn free travel when you recruit more college travelers.

Any discounts if I book with a group of friends?

Booking your winter break adventure with a group will definitely save you some cash. If you’re planning to travel with your friends from college, call or chat with one of our Trip Consultants, they’ll make sure you all get a discount. You can also save money by referring other college students who book your trip (or even a different trip).

What makes a winter trip with EF Ultimate Break different?

We handle everything. Since you’re in college, we know you don’t have tons of time to plan out an itinerary, book travel, and find accommodations—so we do it all for you. Plus, every trip has an expert Tour Director who knows each destination inside and out. You’ll always know all the hot spots and hit all your bucket list items without having to do all the legwork.

Which EF Ultimate Break trips are best for winter?

Honestly? Any of them are perfect for a college winter break. But we have a few suggestions. If you want to escape the cold, get closer to the equator on a trip to Latin America—like to Costa Rica, Belize, Dominican Republic, Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. Want to ring in the new year in style? Try one of our New Year’s trips and celebrate across the pond in places like Paris, London, Barcelona, Amsterdam or Munich.

Can I book solo? My friends are being lame.

Definitely! This is group travel for college students, so you’ll meet tons of new people on your trip. Plus, about 60% of our travelers book solo, so you likely won’t be the only one.

Is an EF Ultimate Break trip safe?

Here’s what you should tell your parents: Health and safety is a major priority on our college trips. We’re approved by the World Travel & Tourism Council and have global staff available 24/7 to answer any questions or help with anything that should arise while on tour. Want info on COVID-19 protocols? Check out our safety FAQs here.

Do you have any holiday-specific trips?

We sure do. If you’ve always dreamt about traveling through Europe during your college winter break and seeing all the stunning Christmas markets and extravagantly decorated town squares—we’ve got you covered. Try one of our Christmas market trips and see what holiday spirit really means in countries like Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Austria and beyond. They’re like the travel version of a rich glass of hot chocolate.

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