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!)

  • Passport (Required on all international EF tours. Plan to keep one copy at home and bring two copies on tour.)

  • Visas (if applicable)

  • Airline boarding pass

  • Till debit card

  • ATM/credit card

  • $50 converted to the currency of the first country they’re visiting

  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

  • Hairbursh

  • 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

Dig into more destination-specific details

We’ve curated 20+ detailed destination guides that provide more info about what to expect regarding currency, weather, visas, food, packing, safety, and more.

school trip packing list has students prepared for machu picchu