The Tamarindo girls trip
Seven days on the Gold Coast. The chef, the catamaran, the picnic, the photographer, every transfer. Planned and booked by a local. Free.
A real week we have run on the ground. You show up. Jenny handles the rest.
A girls trip to Tamarindo, done beautifully.
Barefoot mornings with a private chef. A styled picnic on the sand at golden hour. A wildlife glide through the estuary. One legendary sunset aboard a catamaran. Sun-drenched, a little wild, and the kind of week the group talks about for years.
Every piece below is a real day Jenny has run on the ground. You show up. She handles the rest.
- 01 Every airport transfer & golf cart All week
- 02 Private vegan chef, twice Day 2 & 4
- 03 Styled beach picnic & photographer Day 2
- 04 Llanos de Cortez waterfall Day 3
- 05 Tamarindo estuary safari Day 4
- 06 Private yoga & in-villa spa Day 4 & 5
- 07 Horseback to Playa Conchal Day 5
- 08 Sunset catamaran sail Day 6
Day one · Arrival
Arrive, exhale, settle in
- Afternoon
Land at Liberia (LIR), about 45 minutes to Tamarindo. Transfers for the whole week are pre-arranged, so you walk out and get in the van. Your golf carts are waiting at the villa, the breeziest way to move around town.
- Evening
Welcome dinner, your call: Pangas Beach Club, one of Tamarindo’s most-loved oceanfront tables, or stay in and have the private chef cook the first night at the villa.
- Night
A barefoot walk on the sand to decompress. In nesting season Tamarindo is a sea turtle beach, ask about a guided night turtle tour.
The villa, golden hour
Styled picnic, Playa TamarindoDay two · Golden hour
Surf, then a styled sunset picnic
- Morning
Private vegan chef breakfast number one at the villa: acai bowls, coconut chia, mango salsa on toasted cassava, cold-pressed juice from local fruit.
- Mid-morning
Beginner surf lesson with Mousehead Surf School. Tamarindo is one of the best learn-to-surf beaches in Central America, the whole group up on boards, no experience needed. Read the surf guide.
- Late afternoon
A fully styled sunset picnic on the sand: rattan mats, tropical florals, chilled rose, fresh ceviche, and a photographer for the whole golden hour as the sky goes amber to violet.
Day three · Into the wild
Llanos de Cortez waterfall
- Early morning
Leave by 7 to 8am, about an hour out, to beat the heat and the crowds. Llanos de Cortez is Guanacaste’s most spectacular and accessible waterfall, a wide curtain into a turquoise pool ringed by jungle.
- Morning
Swim under the falls. Stand in the cascade, float in clear water, one of the most photogenic spots in the country. Entry is seven dollars. Bring a waterproof phone case.
- Afternoon
Back to Tamarindo. Pool and cabanas at Langosta Beach Club, then a celebratory dinner with live music at Delmonico’s.
Guanacaste backcountryThis exact trip, booked for you
Halfway through, and nothing to plan
Send your dates and group size. Jenny lines up every experience on this itinerary with operators she knows, at the local rate. No markups, no fee to you.
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Pura vida morningDay four · Pura vida
Yoga, wellness, mangrove magic
- Morning
Private vegan chef breakfast number two: grain bowls, avocado tostadas on local bread, watermelon agua fresca, coconut yogurt and tropical granola by the pool.
- Mid-morning
Private yoga on your villa terrace or beachfront at sunrise, your call. Breathwork, flow and grounding built for a group reset. All levels.
- Late afternoon
A guided boat tour through the Tamarindo estuary’s ancient mangroves with a naturalist. Crocodiles, howler monkeys, herons, iguanas. One of the most underrated experiences in the area.
Day five · On horseback
Ride to Playa Conchal
- Morning
Horseback with Pacific Horses through jungle trails onto the crushed-shell beach of Playa Conchal, about an hour from Tamarindo. The guides take great photos along the ride. See the Conchal guide.
- Late morning
Swim at Conchal. It is made of millions of tiny shells instead of sand, which is why the water runs that clear turquoise.
- Afternoon
In-villa spa: massage therapists poolside, in your own space. Then cruise the carts into town for boutiques, handmade jewelry and local art.
Playa Conchal
Sunset sail, the main eventDay six · The main event
Sunset catamaran
- Morning
Slow morning. Save your energy. Beach, cold brew, a last swim at Playa Tamarindo.
- Afternoon into evening
The one everyone remembers. The catamaran runs the Gold Coast past volcanic islands, dolphins often alongside. Snorkel, paddleboard, kayaks, drinks, dinner aboard, and a sunset from open water that is hard to top.
- Good to know
The top boats sell out weeks ahead. Jenny holds your date when you book through her. See the catamaran guide.
Day seven · Farewell
Last sunrise, pura vida
- Early morning
Wake before the world and walk to the water one last time. The Tamarindo sunrise, gold and mist, is a quiet goodbye.
- Morning
A final acai bowl or cortado from a local cafe. Pack the shells and the tan. About 45 minutes back to Liberia (LIR).
One last sunriseIn pictures
The week, as you will remember it
Real photos from the Gold Coast. This is the light you are flying into.
Before you go
It is all handled
The chef, the picnic, the photographer, yoga, surf, horseback, the catamaran, every transfer. Pre-booked. You just arrive.
When to come
December to April is dry and sunny. May to November is green season: fewer crowds, lower prices, short afternoon rain.
Get around
Transfers and day trips are arranged. In town, golf carts are the must-have. Rent one or two for the week.
Turtles
Leatherbacks nest October to February, Olive Ridleys nearly year-round. Night turtle tours run in season.
Pura vida, forever
Make this your group’s week
Tell Jenny your dates and how many. She books this exact week for you, end to end, free. Or she tweaks it: more adventure, more wellness, a bigger villa. Your call.
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