Here's what actually happens when you book an adventure trip on your own. You spend a week researching. You pick a guide based on a website that hasn't been updated since 2019. You pack the wrong wetsuit. You book the wrong room. And when you get there, the communication is spotty because the people running the operation are incredible on the water and terrible at email.
We know because we've done it.
Half-Life Adventures exist because we've already made those mistakes. We've been to these destinations. We know the guides personally. We know which ones are the best in the business and which ones talk a better game than they deliver. We know what gear you need, what training will set you up for success, and what room to book so you're not moving three times in a week.
Your time is limited. When you go, it should be worth going.
We make sure it is.
Travel
Foil The World
Half-Life has built a trusted network of guides and instructors around the world to provide you with the best in class experience. We have trips of varying levels of expertise and adventure, enabling you to pick what is right for you.
If one of these trips catches your eye, we'll set up a call to understand your experience level and how you like to travel. Join an official Half-Life trip or head to these locations on your own timeline.
Maui, Hawaii
Home to whatever type of foiling you'd like. North Shore for tow foiling (October through March), west side for world class prone foil, and multiple shorelines for phenomenal wing foil conditions.
See the Half-Life crew in Maui on YouTube:
Intermediate
Costa Rica
Choose a multi-day off-the-grid excursion or wake up each morning and head to a break near your hotel. Jet skis and 1:1 coaching throughout the day. A great place to start if you haven't towed into waves before. Fly into San Jose, then a 1.5 hour drive to our location.
Oahu, Hawaii
Tow in foiling in approved locations on Oahu can be a life changing experience. North swell season is October through March. Tow foil guides, wing foil instruction, and a variety of water sport activities.
Intermediate to Advanced
Chicama, Peru
Widely acknowledged as the longest left in the world. Remote, a bit rugged, towing in behind zodiacs. Nice accommodations and great food. Fly into Lima, transfer to Trujillo, then a one hour van ride.
Intermediate to Advanced
Portugal
Home to Nazare, one of the biggest waves in the world, and we're not putting you on it! A full coast of waves perfect to match your skill level. Portuguese cuisine is world class. Our most luxurious foil experience. Fly into Lisbon or Faro, we pick you up. You just enjoy.
Australia
1.5 to 2 hours north of Sydney, home to world class breaks. Tag on foil time to your next family trip. Our guide hops in the water with you and provides coaching to the extent you need. AirBnB accommodations and a van to get around with gear.
Mui Ne, Vietnam
Warm water, good waves, wind, and local knowledge. Our guide gets you to the right breaks with instruction on the water. Afterwards, some of the best food in the world. Best January through March.
Expeditions
From gray whales in Baja to tiger sharks in the Maldives, these are curated ocean expeditions that put you face to face with the planet's most incredible marine life.
Feb - Mar
Gray Whale Expedition
5 day expedition. Baja, Mexico.
Feb - Mar
Maldives Tiger Shark Conservation
Diving and conservation experience in the Maldives.
May - Jun
Mobula Ray Migration
5 day expedition. Baja, Mexico.
Jul 26 - Aug 1
Sea of Cortez Seafari
Full week expedition experience.
Oct - Dec
Striped Marlin & Sardine Run
Multi-month season availability.
Oct 4-17
Humpback Whales, French Polynesia
Two week-long windows available (Oct 4-10 and Oct 11-17).
Jan 6-15, 2027
Socorro Island
Scuba diving liveaboard experience.
Training
Free Diving
Free diving is all about staying calm in the water when it matters. Whether you are a surfer preparing for longer hold downs, an aspiring free diver, a spear fisherman, or just a curious snorkeler, our free diving class is for you. Taught by certified instructors in a variety of locations, we'll customize our approach to match your needs.
Core classes held in La Ventana, Baja, Mexico. Introductory dives also available in French Polynesia and the Maldives.
Hit up Tim!
Tim brings years of high-level adventure sport expertise to help with your gear setup, plus access to trusted specialists for any specific customization needs. Click the button below to get expert guidance.
The Half-Life Travel Agent
Don’t see what you want above but want someone else to do the heavy lifting for you?
The Half-Life travel desk has you covered.
We can book flights, hotels, excursions, tours, meal recommendations, and whatever else tickles your fancy, anywhere in the world!
Our adventure travel specialist Jen will dial you and your family into a trip of a lifetime.
