1. Who are my trip leaders?
All of our leaders at Alive programs are there to show you the best experience possible in some of the most beautiful destinations the world has to offer. They all have tons of travel experience in the destinations we go to and are there to point you in the right direction along the way. They were chosen for their professional and life passions, along with their entrepreneurial attitude towards life and desire to live it productive, happy, healthy, and balanced. You will be informed of who your group leaders are before your departure date to help alleviate any outstanding questions or concerns.
2. What type of climate should I expect?
For the most part our trips are based in tropical climates; they are humid and hot so no need for warm clothes!
3. Who will be my instructors and coaches?
At Alive our mission is to provide an education and experience that will transform the businesses and lives of our participants. We understand the expectations you have when you set aside your time and money to focus on your business and private goals. The quality of facilitators and instructors we offer is extremely important to us. We have worked hard to build strong relationships with some of the most experienced professionals to give our community members the best experience possible. We can be sure that you will greatly benefit from our choice of instructors.
4. Whats the value and impact of workshops?
Led by coaches who are experts in behavioral execution, the Alive curriculum includes a 360º assessment, with individual and group sessions that helps you turn intentions into impact and put learning into action.
Impact:
Significant reduction of psycho-emotional stress through practicing stress management tools and relaxation techniques.
Improving your productivity and creativity level by defining truthful motivation and remodeling your time management tools.
Building an adaptive stress-resisting belief system by practicing mindfulness.
Empowering communication and leveraging the execution level in teams and beyond by practicing interpersonal dynamics-tools and structured reflection techniques.
Impact:
Significant reduction of psycho-emotional stress through practicing stress management tools and relaxation techniques.
Improving your productivity and creativity level by defining truthful motivation and remodeling your time management tools.
Building an adaptive stress-resisting belief system by practicing mindfulness.
Empowering communication and leveraging the execution level in teams and beyond by practicing interpersonal dynamics-tools and structured reflection techniques.
5. Will I have any free time on the trip?
Yes, we always work to provide a laid back environment with ample free time to work and communicate with your team, get lost in a book, or relax on the beach. Many trips are set up around optional activities so you won’t feel obligated to participate in anything that doesn’t interest you on any particular day. This structured flexibility allows for a perfect balance of things to do while allowing people to do what they want to.
6. Are there other activities?
Absolutely. Our trips are geared towards bringing out the best in life for our guests. For us this means being prepared to accommodate your individual needs and wants. For some the ideal trip is quiet time in a beautiful location with a good book and daily yoga practice. Others may enjoy kiteboarding, surfing or hiking, among other things. Activities vary by location, but we have sought out the best in each place, but everywhere we go there are many alternative options for activities. Each trip page has an activities section that lists everything available to do on each particular trip. See the Sample Schedule tab on the Retreat page for more information.
7. Do I have to be in good shape to join activities?
No, we take a great pride in welcoming everyone on Alive programs. Your enjoyment and health are our utmost priority and, above all, we are excited to spread this philosophy among all of our participants. Whatever your additional personal goals may be, from healing an emotional or physical injury to recovering from stress or just getting away from it all, we would love to have you on a trip.
8. Do I have to be experienced with yoga, surfing or kiteboarding to come on a trip?
No, we are passionate about kiteboarding, surfing and yoga, and spreading this to newcomers is one of the best parts of the job! Our instructors are fully qualified to work with all ages and levels of abilities. Whether it’s your first time or you’ve been doing yoga or surfing for 20 years, our instructors are here to bring you to the next level.
9. What are the visa requirements?
Visa requirements vary by country of citizenship. Please check out this page for your specific visa requirements. Once selected for the trip, we will discuss the visa requirements regarding your specific nationality with you individually.
10. What are the passport requirements?
Your passport must be valid for at least six months after entering the last country on your trip.
11. What about travel insurance?
We do not provide travel insurance. You are personally responsible for your insurance during Alive trips, and we highly recommend that you make sure you have some. Traveling can be unpredictable and we’ve been saved by travel insurance multiple times! You can find a few good insurance providers here: Global Travel Insurance, Allianz and World Nomads.
12. Can I book my own flight?
Yes, if you wish to book your flight you may. For Founders & Executives Retreat we provide a one-way air ticket from San Francisco to Denpasar, Bali. For the Acceleration Program air-fares are on you.
However, we are here to help if required and we are always happy to suggest flights options.
However, we are here to help if required and we are always happy to suggest flights options.
13. What if I need to cancel my trip?
We understand that things come up and sometimes trips need to be cancelled in unforeseen circumstances. As far as your flights, we recommend purchasing cancellation insurance just in case. This insurance can be applied to provide a full refund in the case of a personal medical emergency or in most family emergencies.
Regarding your Alive Founders Retreat and Post-Accelerations programs purchase, a partial refund can be issued depending on at which point you have to cancel the trip. Check the prices section for more information about our cancellation policy. If we have booked your flight there will be a flight cancellation fee in addition to your trip cancelation fee. Please feel free to Contact Us with any questions or concerns if you are unsure about your commitment to the trip. At Alive we do understand that sometimes plans change, so we offer the opportunity to use the money you have put towards a trip towards any other Alive program at a time that works for you.
Regarding your Alive Founders Retreat and Post-Accelerations programs purchase, a partial refund can be issued depending on at which point you have to cancel the trip. Check the prices section for more information about our cancellation policy. If we have booked your flight there will be a flight cancellation fee in addition to your trip cancelation fee. Please feel free to Contact Us with any questions or concerns if you are unsure about your commitment to the trip. At Alive we do understand that sometimes plans change, so we offer the opportunity to use the money you have put towards a trip towards any other Alive program at a time that works for you.
14. What if I want extend my trip?
We are asking you to note the probability of trip extension and the number of days (or weeks) in the Comments tab in your Application form. We will help you to relocate to our local partners’ accommodation, we will recommend you to co-working spaces and provide a list of places to visit at every destination. However the workshops and activities will take place only during the official dates of Alive Programs.
15. What type of accommodations can I expect?
At Alive programs we aim to provide comfort on your journey, while maintaining a real connection with the places we visit. We understand the importance of a good, quiet night’s rest when you are in a new place, making the most of your days. We have checked out many places to ensure our accommodation has comfortable bedding, clean bathrooms and all the amenities. We work with locally owned and operated accommodation to support the communities we visit. The style of rooms vary trip to trip - from private luxury villas to bungalows! Inquire for more details on the accommodation for any of our trips.
16. Will there be access to the Internet?
All of our accommodation offers secure and consistent Internet access. In the rare instance that we will be away from Internet access for one day, we will let you know before your trip so you may handle any business or inform your team or partners of where you will be.
17. Do I get my own room?
Our trip prices are based on double and single occupancy rooms. If you are traveling alone and want to be paired with someone of the same sex or a co-founder/companion who you are traveling with please Contact Us and put your preference to your application.
18. Do people often travel alone?
Yes. We frequently get travelers who come on their own. The beauty of traveling with a group is you don’t have to worry about traveling alone, you are always among friends on an Alive trip! When you take a unique adventure with a group of like-minded founders, quite often life long friendships are formed. One of the most beautiful parts of our trips is the quality networking aspect.
19. How big are the groups?
Our trips range in size from 10 to 35 group members plus 2 hosts and 2-3 facilitator coaches. We find that a group this size still allows for an intimate personal experience but also a fun energetic group atmosphere for those evenings spent around a fire on the beach.
20. What is the ratio of guys to girls?
The ratio will be different on every trip but is more often slightly higher for the number of males on trips. If the situation permits we do our best to create a balance of males and females on a trip but overall we found it does nothing to affect one's trip if there is a higher ratio of one sex to the other.
21. Can I be in the same group/accommodation as my friend, team member or co-founder?
Of course! We will do everything we can to ensure that you and your friends are placed in the same group. Please note that space is limited in all of our programs so if you do have a group of people signing up, the earlier you register the more likely we are to have space for everyone in the same group.
Please indicate on the online application form that you would like to share a room. If you have a friend, partner, co-founder or team member that are also applying for the program and you would like to share the room with him/her, please mention his/her name in the "Additional Comments" section of the online application. If you’re applying for the Post-Acceleration program please ask every person of your team to indicate how you’re going to share the rooms.
During the trip we will be present and available for you every day. Please don’t hesitate to voice any questions or concerns you may have, and we will make it our priority to help you. Our main goal during the trip is to provide you with a seamless and high-quality experience.
Please indicate on the online application form that you would like to share a room. If you have a friend, partner, co-founder or team member that are also applying for the program and you would like to share the room with him/her, please mention his/her name in the "Additional Comments" section of the online application. If you’re applying for the Post-Acceleration program please ask every person of your team to indicate how you’re going to share the rooms.
During the trip we will be present and available for you every day. Please don’t hesitate to voice any questions or concerns you may have, and we will make it our priority to help you. Our main goal during the trip is to provide you with a seamless and high-quality experience.
22. What is the average age?
Our average clientele differs from trip to trip, but we generally see an average of late 20’s to early 40’s. However, at Alive programs we do not discriminate based on age. We are always excited to see people outside of our average age demographic.
23. How can I make payments?
Payments can be made by wire transfer, credit card or cash. For credit card payments please visit our payments section of the website.
24. Do you have payment plans?
Yes, we have suggested payment plans listed on our website you can use for reference.
We only ask that you have your trip paid for in full 30 days before the departure date.
In this section you will find a list of our suggested payment schedules for Alive programs. These are used as guidelines to help you budget accordingly as you work towards paying for your trip. However, we do understand that everyone has different financial circumstances so these are not set in stone. If you wish to pay in larger increments or upfront and save money - that is ok with us!
We only ask that you have your trip paid for in full 30 days before the departure date.
In this section you will find a list of our suggested payment schedules for Alive programs. These are used as guidelines to help you budget accordingly as you work towards paying for your trip. However, we do understand that everyone has different financial circumstances so these are not set in stone. If you wish to pay in larger increments or upfront and save money - that is ok with us!
25. Do you offer any discounts?
Yes, we certainly do! Check out the options below on how to save money for the trip:
We have Founders Retreats discount packages for your co-founders, friends and soulmates traveling with you.
We have Founders Retreats discount packages for your co-founders, friends and soulmates traveling with you.
26. Will I need lots of extra spending money?
The amount you spend is directly dependent on you, but keep in mind that generally items are 50-80% cheaper in our destinations than they are at home. Outside of the food, lodging, transport, activities and coaching program fees covered by Alive Programs we have seen an average of $700-1300 spent on a 30 day trip. If you are willing to get extra surfing and yoga lessons, massages, hikes, dining out, motorbike rentals, additional hours in a co-working space and/or a 2-day tour to the Gili islands we will recommend the places with the best prices.
27. Will I have access to money while I am away?
There are ATMs in Bali that that will work with your debit card. In the rare instance that you will be in a destination without access to money, your group leader will advise you of this so you can plan accordingly.
28. What should I pack?
Anything medically that you can’t live without, we obviously advise that you bring with you. As far as clothing and basic accessories, most of these items you enjoy at home will be found on your trip at a cheaper price and in a style you haven’t seen before. Bring the essentials, but leave room for some luwak coffee and other goodies you will find along the way.
29. Are there lots of bugs around?
Although we do our best to stay in nice enclosed accommodations and villas to keep those creepy crawlers at bay, we are still situated in exotic locations, which have their own wildlife and insects. Bug spray goes a long way in keeping flies and mosquitoes away, and in the rare instance that you have a larger insect in your room feel free to grab your guide and we will peacefully remove it.
30. Do I need any vaccinations before coming on a trip?
We suggest consulting a travel clinic or your local health board for the latest information on the vaccinations recommended for the country you are traveling to. If you are unsure about anything please Contact Us and we will gladly help you.
31. What kind of transportation can I expect?
Alive utilizes just about every form of transportation there is, including taxis, planes, boats, buses, and vans. For the most part we provide private transport to help with smooth transitions on our travel days. For the curious, worry not! You still have some options to experience local transport such as motorbikes but it’s on your own risk.
I still have some questions that you haven’t answered!
Reach out us at info@aliveaccelerator.com and we can help answer any outstanding questions or concerns.
Reach out us at info@aliveaccelerator.com and we can help answer any outstanding questions or concerns.