Frequently asked questions

We are firmly committed to providing quality product. We detox to retox because we know that a balanced life is the best life. Your workouts will be led by some of the best fitness instructors around the country, so you’ll be living your best life in paradise while doing 100 pushups and situps a day (we make it fun, we promise). Seriously though, when was the last time you came back from vacation with a more defined six-pack? The friendships and memories that you make on our adventures so are important to us! We pride ourselves in creating experiences that will change your life.

When booking a trip, you put down a 25% deposit to secure your spot. Full payment is not due until 6 weeks before we travel, and we have flexible payment plans to pay your remaining balance in increments of your choice, at anytime. 

Deposits are nonrefundable, however, are transferrable to a trip within 1 year of your original booking date.

First of all, we’re calling bull on that work event that “just happened” to pop up. But we’ll get over it and see you on the next trip. While back in the day deposits were non-transferable or refundable, this is the new wave of travel and we're here to go all out for our people (that's you!). 

If for any reason you cannot go, we can postpone your credit and payment for up to one year from the original booking date. This only applies if you tell us at least 28 days prior to departure. We do pay all the accommodation, vendors, and staff long before we arrive, so no transfers can be made within the month of travel. Fun Fact: Did you know 10% of global GDP is travel, thats a lot of people feeding their families in this industry.

Now... what we can’t help you out with? The FOMO that’ll come from watching the adventure on Instagram stories from home. Check out the Terms and Conditions and About pages for more info.

AND ALSO, WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU GET TRAVEL INSURANCE! 

As of March 2024 we have started working with a new insurance partner that covers US customers.

• Insurance is offered at Checkout only - once a purchase is made, you can't go back to add insurance. 
• Cost of the insurance is on average 7-10% of the booking value
• Cover Genius is our insurance partner - a leading embedded insurance provider who works with many customer across the events and travel industries (from AXS to Ryanair). They have a 4.7 ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot and industry-leading NPS scores of 65+.
• Worth noting if/when you claims, it is directly with Cover Genius and not SurfYogaBeer.

We won’t leave you hanging after you drop dat coin. We’ll email several times along the way: first after you book, second about a month and a half before the trip, and third two weeks before. Then we’ll make sure you know where to be and when. Unlike that dude from last night, we’ll be hitting you up.

You also have access to all your payment profile information on our booking partners: www.myeasol.com

DO IT. In fact, we recommend you sign up alone (most people do). It's a scary thing but it's the best way to be who you want to be and have no attachments to your life at home (job/friends/whatever). Within 30 seconds of arriving, you will feel so warm and welcomed into the SYB community. Arrival days are always planned to have a big group dinner with icebreakers, fun themes, dance parties and of course, some liquid courage (lol). On our most recent trip, we asked all guests to arrive at the airport in Hawaiian shirts and we 'leid' them right then and there. Any pre-trip jitters were immediately gone. If this is something holding you back, we would love to set up a call between you and one of our leaders to share more info.

We're all about letting loose and not taking life too seriously, we respect choice and there's no pressure to drink if you don't want to.

You want to...BUT WHY NOT?

We get it- you’re either too busy, don’t know anyone else going, or just accidentally spent way too much on drinks this weekend. Now, let’s cut the BS and get real. There will never be the perfect time to get away, being the busy human that you are. We actively encourage people to come alone on our adventures so they can meet people outside of their usual social circles. Everyone that chooses an SYB trip is there to get outside their comfort zone and meet like-minded sweaty people. Money spent on experiences is what every 100 year old says is the most important thing we can do while we’re young. Listen to Gramps and get ready to squat it out with us!

On every trip we do fun challenges to get you to step away from your comfort zone and explore a new you.

1. Caveman or Cavewoman Challenge: we’ll try to not use products such as soap, shampoos, hair gels, sprays, deodorant, or perfumes. We’ll use the natural cleansing powers of mother nature: oceans, rivers, and lakes. We’ll use the sands and salts to purify and embrace the smell of who we really are, not who Calvin Klein is.  COVID update, please wash your hands no excuses...

2. Most Sunburnt - Yep, for those that love the sun a little too much. They always end up coming back home a few shades darker...

3. Most Injured - Please, this is never an award we love to encourage.

Take your digital detox to the next level and join us in the Philippines, get ready to step outside of your comfort zone.

This will probably be Italy. Nothing rejuvenates the soul like washing down plates of fresh pasta with local limoncello and floating in the clear waters of Capri.

For sure Iceland. Between running all day we’ll hydrate with shots (joking... or are we?). Workout, run, dried fish, run, geothermal pools, run. You’ll come home stronger, fishier and with super toned legs. 

Playa Maderas, Nicaragua! This is our OG trip, we've done this more times than we can remember... If you want the full SYB experience this is it.

SYB has always been about healthy travel; we workout, we eat local, and take care of one another. However, health dynamics are changing and improving in a new way this year. 

We will send you all relevant health & safety details pertaining to your trip with SYB in your welcome package!

While we don't have an age requirement, most of our trips tend to have guests in the age range of late 20's to late 30's and mid 40's. That doesn't mean you can't be younger or older. 

We hope you have a youthful spirit, eagerness to meet other people, and enough wisdom not to do dumb things. 

Do I need to be a fitness babe or muscle man to come on these trips?

No way! Not every human being walks around looking like Gigi Hadid- we feel that. All different levels are welcome- even if the only time you’ve ever broken a sweat is hustling to the fridge during commercial breaks. Coming to all workouts is highly encouraged but not mandatory and we make adjustments for various fitness levels and injuries. The point is to try something new and make memories that you’ll never forget. Check out some BLOG POSTS to hear from other non-Schwarzeneggers about their experience.