EF Ultimate Break Reviews 

Fun, energetic vibe. Great for first-time travellers, but expected a packed itinerary.

I paid the cost of my trip ages ago, but now it says there is $220 few past due. Nothing says what it is for. I tried contacting them and they said it's just the cost of the trip. Awfully messed up of them to add fees and not tell me.

I just completed the 35 day Ultimate Europe trip with my best friend and while it was amazing to see so many new places, I would not recommend this tour for young women traveling solo. The behavior of the tour director, who was a man in his 40s, was very inappropriate and made many of the young women we traveled with uncomfortable. He shared sexually explicit content with several of the women on the trip and made racially derogatory remarks. Had I not come on the trip with a travel companion I would not have been comfortable completing it by myself. I am uncertain of the process that EF utilizes to vet tour directors but he is not someone that should have been permitted to travel around the world with young women.

July 8th Update: The reply from EF to this review is disingenuous. My travel companion and I both left extensive information concerning these events in our tour evaluations and were never contacted by EF. The management at EF has been unresponsive and apparently uninterested in removing someone from their staff who is clearly a predator.

I really liked the experience both times I've used EF, once for Ireland and another for Greece. I was fortunate to have amazing tour guides Diarmuid and Greig who helped balance learning new things about the countries and having fun.

EF definitely isn't for everyone, it packs a lot of travel into a short period of time which isn't ideal if you are going on vacation to relax and take things slow. EF does amazing job at keeping everyday filled with things so I don't have to do the research myself. Would definitely recommend for anyone who wants fast pace adventure and exploring new things.

Been traveling with EF for two years in a row now. They’re reliable in their transportation and planning. The guides always have extra places to offer to you go when there is free time. It’s nice to be able to travel with others. I never had any issues with other travelers, and there’s usually around 30-35 people, so there’s lots of room and space to make friends and mingle with everyone. Love EF!

I’ve never traveled abroad, and I had my first experience with EF. Leading up to the trip, I felt comfortable because of the amount of information they gave me. I felt adequately prepared and that’s exactly how you want to feel when you’re going into a new experience! The actual trip was incredible too! My tour director was awesome and made me feel so comfortable with the travel. She provided so many added experiences to our trip that really enhanced the overall trip. From the second day of my trip, I was already planning my next one! Highly recommend taking a trip with EF, it is so nice to travel with a company where you don’t have to worry about the little things.

This was my second trip with EF, and they again did not disappoint! I did miss the Welcome Dinner for the second time as well due to cancelled/delayed flights, but that was not their fault and my guide was keeping in touch whenever possible. I embarked on the "Rome, the Amalfi Coast & Greece: Plus" adventure this time, and was amazed at how guided yet freeing this experience was. Despite missing out on the tour of the Colosseum the first day, I got to go on my own at night, which was amazing.

If you are a solo traveler, but don't like to plan your own trips, aren't sure where to start, want to make new friends, or just see the world, EF is a great place to start!

This was my first trip with EF. I have traveled with other companies in the past, but EF is by far the most well organized and thoughtful about their trip planning. All of the in between like buses, taxis, and other logistics was made easy by EF. I never felt stressed about getting anywhere and felt that I could really enjoy each spot that we traveled to. Sometimes I felt like we could spend more time in each place, but we made great use of the time that we did have. Even though the weather wasn’t great, our tour director, Andreas planned alternative activities and made sure we didn’t miss out on anything. EF clearly picks the best tour directors and I hope that my future trips will be just as great. Shout out one more time to Andreas for making my Greece trip the best ever! I will be booking again soon!

EF was my first trip outside of the country and I loved everything about it. Being able to split the payments and book everything together made it very easy. All I had to do was show up and enjoy myself. Yorgos was an amazing tour guide. Always there if you needed him. Had a lot of knowledge and suggestions of places to see at each spot. I am not sure how my trip to the greek islands can be topped.

The main drawback of this trip was the group size—over 40 travelers—which felt excessive. The group dynamic suffered as a result; most people stuck to the friends or family they came with, and there was a noticeable lack of cohesion or camaraderie. A smaller group would have likely created a more connected and enjoyable experience. Our tour guide, Saki, was fantastic. She offered excellent suggestions and was helpful throughout the trip. That said, I strongly urge EF to stick to the published itinerary. On the final leg of our journey, we were originally scheduled to leave Kyoto for Osaka in the morning and visit Osaka Castle at 10 AM. Based on this schedule, we purchased tickets for Universal Studios accordingly. However, just a day before departure, EF informed us that the group would not leave Kyoto until 10 AM—making it impossible to keep our Universal reservation. As a result, two of us had to navigate three different train transfers during peak commute hours just to make it on time. It was stressful and disappointing. Additionally, the tour description mentioned a cruise on Lake Ashi, which sounded like a highlight—but in reality, it turned out to be just a brief 7-minute boat ride. These kinds of small but important details are not clearly communicated, and it felt misleading. I’ve traveled with other companies that limit group sizes to 15–20 people, and the experiences were far superior. Unfortunately, this trip with EF did not meet those standards. This will be my first and last trip with EF.

This was my first trip with EF and it did not disappoint! What attracted me was the ability to pay monthly and the group setting. I really enjoyed how everything was structured. We were able to come together but also had the freedom to venture off on our own. Our tour guide was great, you can tell he really enjoys this job. The hostels weren't the most comfortable but other than that I had a wonderful time. Would recommend this to anyone and everyone! 10/10 experience!

Our tour guide Roxie was great, the local lodging accommodations were much nicer than I had originally anticipated, the tours and scheduled activities were phenomenal, and the free time was spent making lifelong connections! I would kill to do this trip again!

I just got back from my 4th trip with the company, EF ultimate break. Each trip has been very unique and rewarding in its own way. However, Spanish road trip is my absolute favorite itinerary with them and is my #1 destination. I only have great things to say about this travel company. They really go above and beyond in making all of our experiences top notch. You will definitely feel safe and will be in good hands.

Recently went on Italy Ultimate Break and all I can say is wow! What an unforgettable experience! Every moment of this trip was nothing short of amazing. Our tour director made it such a breeze and was very knowledgeable. I can't wait for my next trip with EF!

This was my second trip with EF, and they do not disappoint! Our tour guide Dario was fabulous, the group was wonderful, the price was great, and I didn’t have to plan anything except how many souvenirs I was going to be able to fit in my luggage! I would highly recommend traveling with EF Ultimate Break!

EF is an amazing way to travel, particularly if you are a solo traveler who is a little hesitant to do things completely alone. The tour director of our trip was incredible, the people on the trip were lovely, and the whole experience was unmatched. I would have never been able to take such an expansive trip without EF. Highly recommend!

I had really good time definitely worth it if anyone’s on the fence just do it. I had a wonderful group a really good tour director no issues it was really magical and exceeded my expectations .

Ultimate break does it all.
The company does a great job at taking on all the logistics of the trip and makes you pay a simple one amount fee! My trip to Thailand was one I’ll never forget! Definitely recommend them as I have 3 different trips booked this year!

I've taken two trips with EF and have one scheduled in a few months. I've truly had a great time on each trip! It's really easy to make friends and it's so nice to be on a trip with other adventurous people who also love experiencing diverse cultures. I love traveling but hate planning, EF plans out everything and makes the trips, transport, and activities easy!

I have been on two trips now with EF Ultimate Break, and loved both experiences! They make it super easy, with everything booked and planned before your trip even starts. All I have to do is show up! I will continue to travel with EF Ultimate Break!