EF Go Ahead Tours travel experiences continue to have a ripple effect even after you return home. Taking a trip with EF allows us to…
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We've partnered with Eden Reforestation Projects to create and conserve forests.
We’ve been carbon negative since 2021, and our goal is to be historically carbon neutral (dating back to 1965).
In 2018, EF became the first international education organization to collaborate with World Animal Protection.
We collaborate with the communities we travel to so that we can preserve local cultures and encourage sustainability.
Our passion for education doesn’t end at simply helping travelers learn new languages or skills on tour. (Though, we love that part of what we do.) When you explore the world with us, we’ll help you understand how your visit—and the thoughtful choices you make as a traveler—can leave a lasting, positive impact on the places you experience and the people and animals you meet there.
We’re taking steps toward sustainability by embracing eco-friendly practices that are kind to our planet and reduce our carbon footprint. Our tours include experiences that get you out in nature learning about traditional land use, conservation efforts, the protection of iconic sites, and more.
Photo: Planting a tree on our Costa Rica: Rainforests, Volcanoes & Wildlife tour
We work with local suppliers that promote eco-friendly practices—from reducing waste and recycling, to being mindful of our energy use and choosing locally-sourced ingredients.
Experience it on tour: See how tomatoes are grown with geothermal energy at the family-owned Fridheimer Farm on Iceland: Reykjavik & the Golden Circle.
Appreciation and preservation go hand in hand. We prioritize the health of our environment by providing no-impact tourism in fragile ecosystems and learning opportunities at protected sites.
Experience it on tour: Pay a responsible visit to the Great Barrier Reef with an ecotourism accredited marine biologist on Highlights of Australia: The Great Barrier to Sydney.
We're committed to minimizing our carbon footprint. Stay tuned for an announcement of an ambitious new project to address our programs' historical and future carbon emissions globally.
Experience it on tour: Enjoy a farm-to-table lunch at an eco-friendly ranch—the country’s first carbon-negative company!—on Costa Rica: Rainforests, Volcanoes & Wildlife.
Truly experiencing a destination should not mean harming the animals that call it home. We’re committed to taking care of our furry, fuzzy, and scaly friends.
Photo: An elephant sanctuary visited on our Thailand Adventure: Bangkok, Chiang Mai & the Islands tour
At EF, we're proud to work with the non-profit organization World Animal Protection to implement animal welfare guidelines throughout all our travel programs worldwide.
Experience it on tour: Discuss anti-poaching efforts with an expert from the International Fund for Animal Welfare on Kenya Wildlife Safari.
Rescue and conservancy visits not only fund organizations creating positive change, but also allow us to learn about vulnerable animal populations.
Experience it on tour: Visit Chimp Eden, the Jane Goodall Institute South Africa Chimpanzee Sanctuary on South Africa: A Journey of Discovery.
When we're out exploring our world on safaris, cruises, and in national parks, we're there to watch—never disrupt—animals in their natural habitat.
Experience it on tour: Set out for low-impact observation of nature and wildlife in the Galápagos on Ecuador & Galápagos Islands Cruise.
Travel has always been about more than “seeing a place.” We’re committed to providing economic, social, and environmental benefits to the communities that you visit with us.
Photo: A textile cooperative run by Quechuan women you’ll visit on A Week in Peru: Lima, Cuzco & Machu Picchu
Your EF travel experience directly supports local businesses and livelihoods, and along the way, you’ll learn about the importance of local production and heritage.
Experience it on tour: Try local ingredients and enjoy lunch with an Oaxacan family at their home on Highlights of Mexico: Oaxaca to Mexico City.
We collaborate with the communities in which we live, travel, and work to preserve local cultures and encourage sustainability.
Experience it on tour: Enjoy a performance by the Major Voices South African Choir on South Africa: A Journey of Discovery.
We seek to make a long-term impact, focusing on regenerative solutions that benefit communities long after you depart a destination.
Experience it on tour: Meet the women of Nar Kadin, a collective that provides culinary employment opportunities, on Grand Tour of Turkey.
To ensure money is invested back in the community you’re visiting.
To skip single-use plastic. (Try one with a filter for no-stress refills!)
To be mindful of marine life in our oceans while protecting your skin.
Join us on a Small Group Tour for an in-depth look at your destination while making a positive impact on it.