Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Have you been trying to plan an epic vacation with your friends but been struggling to get all of them to agree on flights, accommodation and activities? Planning can be the most difficult part of a trip and sometimes the stress of it all makes you want to forget it all together. That’s where EF Ultimate Break comes in— a tour group for 18-29-year-old travelers that plans your entire trip— from flight and hotel bookings, to planning the route itself, and arranging tours so all you have to do is show up. And yes, you can still earn points and miles by booking this way. All you have to do is add your frequent flier number to the booking.This type of travel is perfect for groups looking to avoid the back-and-forth that comes with planning, but it’s also great for solo travelers looking to make new travel friends.If all of this sounds right up your alley then you’re in luck because EF is running it’s semi-annual sale on 2020 trips with savings up to $500 a trip. The savings can be had until August 1, 2019 at 11:59 PM EST. Packages may seem expensive at first, but just note each includes flights, accommodations, travel between cities, a tour leader and even some meals.To give you an idea of some packages you can book, here are some of the standouts:Note that the pricing varies depending on your departure city, dates and additional excursions added on.Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.Ultimate Europe (Save $500)What’s Included?Round-trip flights and airport transfersMultilingual tour director and local guidesPrivate motorcoachInternal flights, trains and ferries33 nights in hand-picked accommodationsWelcome Mixer with appetizers and drinksDaily breakfast and three-course Farewell DinnerMetro passes in each major cityEntrance to the Acropolis and other select attractionsEgypt Expedition (Save $400)What’s Included?Round-trip flights and airport transfersMultilingual Tour Director and local guidesPrivate deluxe motorcoach9 nights in hand-picked accommodationsDaily breakfast, daily dinner, four lunchesMetro pass in CairoEntrance to Pyramids of Giza, Great Sphinx, Egyptian Museum and moreGrand Tour of Ireland (Save $300)What’s Included?Round-trip flights & airport transfersTour Director & local guidesPrivate deluxe motorcoach7 nights in hand-picked accommodationsDaily breakfast, Welcome Mixer & Farewell DinnerMetro pass in DublinEntrances to the Guinness Storehouse, Blarney Castle & other select attractionsThese are just a few of the trips EF Ultimate Breaks offers, there’s plenty more to chose from on their site. If any of these trips strike your fancy, go to their deals page, browse the trips and dates and then be sure to book ASAP as the sale ends August 1, 2019. Intrepid Travel, another group tourism company, is currently running its largest-ever sale where you can score up to 50% off trips.If you decide to take advantage of this deal, use a credit card that earns bonus points on travel purchases, such as the Chase Sapphire Reserve, Citi Premier® Card (3x on airfare) or the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on travel).
