Our top tip? Pack light! Every traveler will be responsible for carrying their own luggage throughout the entire trip. Travelers should only need one small carry-on suitcase and their EF backpack, as checked baggage fees are not included in your tour price.
What to Pack: Your Essential Packing List
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Start with the basics
Here are some items your child should plan to pack on every EF tour, no matter the destination.
In their personal item (like their EF backpack!)
Airline boarding pass
ATM/credit card
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Hairbrush
Contact lenses and/or glasses
Change of clothes
Phone charger and/or portable charger
Medications (in addition to a copy of any prescription)
Any valuables
Entertainment for the plane
In their carry-on suitcase
Shirts (short- and long-sleeved)
Pants/shorts/jeans
Comfortable walking shoes
Socks and underwear
Pajamas
Bathing suit (if applicable)
Raincoat and/or umbrella
Lightweight jacket or fleece
Reusable water bottle
Deodorant
Health insurance card
1 clear quart-size bag for liquids (All liquids must be 3.4oz or less)
Shampoo/conditioner
Soap
Sunscreen
Hand sanitizer
The greatest and strangest tips for what to pack in your carry-on
It’s no surprise that here at EF, we like to travel. A lot. So at this point, we have packing down to a science. We’ve enlisted some fellow EF staff members to share their secrets with you.
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