Meet GaudyBorn and raised in Playa Potrero
On land she plans the day, takes you there, waits, and brings you home. On the water she finds the right private boat. Either way, it’s just your group.
Fishing and private boat charters · Just need a ride? Hire Gaudy as your private driver
Tell Gaudy about your group
Where you are staying, your dates, and the kind of day you want.
Get a plan
She suggests the right tour, confirms availability and timing, and gives you a quote.
Just show up
On land tours she handles the driving, door to door. On boat days she lines up the charter for you.
Rincón de la Vieja and the falls around Bagaces: the big inland days.
Photo: Kobold66, CC BY-SA 3.0Rincón de la Vieja Full day
Rincón de la Vieja's well-known adventure park packs the whole menu into one day: zip lines, river tubing and horseback riding, then volcanic mud and natural hot springs to finish.
Rincón de la Vieja Full day
Guided trails through one of the most active volcanic areas in the country: craters, bubbling mud pots and steaming fumaroles, plus the La Cangreja and Hidden waterfalls and a soak in the hot springs.
Rincón de la Vieja Half day
A hike up a river canyon to a hidden waterfall, with turquoise pools at the end for a swim. One of the most photo-worthy spots in Guanacaste, and a shorter day than the full national park.
Bagaces Half day
A wide, curtain-style waterfall with its own sandy beach at the bottom. Swim, float, sit in the sand and get the photo. An easy half day that works for almost any group.
Arenal / La Fortuna Full day
A longer day inland toward Arenal: misty cloud-forest trails, hanging bridges, and a swim in clear pools at the base of La Paz waterfall.
Zip lines, tubing and ATV trails for groups who want a rush.
Guanacaste 3-4 hours
Rough trails, river crossings and mountain paths, then a run along the coast. Helmets and gear are provided and no experience is needed.
Playa Matapalo Full day
One of the longest zip-line courses in Costa Rica, a sanctuary for rescued wildlife, butterfly gardens, and Diamante beach below the whole thing.
River safaris and quiet coastal hikes, slower and closer to nature.
Palo Verde Half day
A slow boat down the Tempisque River through Palo Verde National Park, watching for crocodiles, monkeys, iguanas and some of the hundreds of bird species that live there.
Papagayo Peninsula Half day
Coastal trails through dry tropical forest on the Papagayo Peninsula, with quiet beaches, big ocean lookouts and very few other people.
Coffee, shopping and long lunches, for the days you want less effort.
Guanacaste Half day
A working Costa Rican coffee farm, from the plant to the cup: tastings, a look at the roasting, and freshly roasted beans to take home.
Tamarindo Flexible
A door-to-door day in Tamarindo at your own pace: boutiques, a beachfront lunch, souvenirs and a sunset drink. Your ride waits while you enjoy the town, then takes you home.
Sport fishing and private boat charters
For years, her father took visitors out fishing along this beautiful stretch of Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. Now it’s Gaudy who helps guests get out on the water.
Tell her who’s coming and the kind of day you have in mind, and she’ll match you with a local boat and crew that fit: a relaxed family morning, a serious run offshore, or simply a private day at sea.
Tell Gaudy how many people are coming, and she’ll recommend the best boats for your group.
Ask Gaudy About Fishing BoatsOpens WhatsApp with your message ready. Just tap Send.
Prefer a private family day on the water? See a featured boat
Photos courtesy of our local charter partner
Gaudy recommends a boat based on how many of you there are and the day you want. She works with independent local charter operators, so the boat is picked for you, not the other way around.
Family fishing
Kids, first-timers and mixed ages. A comfortable boat, calmer water closer to the coast and a crew that does the rigging.
Serious sport fishing
Offshore runs for billfish, tuna and dorado on a dedicated sport-fishing boat, for anglers who want the big one.
Half day or full day
A morning out and back by lunch, or the long day it takes to reach deeper water. She helps you pick what fits your group.
Private cruising
No rods needed: swim stops, quiet coves, a long lunch on deck or the sunset, with your group alone on board.
Featured charter
One of Gaudy’s preferred local boats: roomy, shaded and easygoing, with space for the whole family to fish, swim and eat on deck.
Photos courtesy of our local charter partner
A private half day, as the operator lists it:
Need a ride to the dock too? Gaudy can drive you.
Hire Gaudy for a custom day: hot springs, hidden beaches, wildlife, food stops. Tell her what excites your group and she'll plan around it.
Booked on Viator
Sunset sails, ATV trails, zip lines and volcano combos run by local operators on a fixed schedule, with live prices, traveler reviews and instant booking.
Browse toursArranged directly with Gaudy
Your group only, on your timing. Gaudy helps choose the stops, drives you there, waits, and brings you home. Good for families, mixed ages and custom days.
Plan a day with GaudyYes. Every land tour with Gaudy is private: your group and your vehicle only, with no shared shuttle and no waiting on other hotels. The fishing and boat charters she arranges are private charters for your group.
Message Gaudy on WhatsApp (or text, email or call) with your dates, where you are staying and what you would like to do. She confirms availability and the details with you. Nothing is charged online.
Prices are not listed online. Message Gaudy with your date and group size and she will send a current quote before you decide.
For land tours, yes. Transport is door to door from where you are staying around Flamingo, Potrero, Brasilito, Conchal, Las Catalinas and Tamarindo. Gaudy takes you there, waits, and brings you home. For fishing and boat charters, ask her about a ride to the dock when you plan; it is arranged separately and confirmed for your trip.
Yes. Message her with how many people are in your group, and your dates if you know them. She recommends a boat that suits your group and the day you want, from family fishing to a full day offshore or a private cruise, then confirms the details and a quote with you. She does not own or captain the boats; each charter is run by an independent local operator.
Yes. Tell her what you want the day to feel like, whether that is hot springs, hidden beaches, wildlife or food, and she will build a plan around your group.
The main tours section lists hundreds of bookable activities from many operators with live prices and reviews. The tours on this page are the ones Gaudy personally arranges, booked by talking to her. She drives the land tours herself, and matches fishing and boat days with independent local charter operators.
Tours with Gaudy are arranged directly with her. Fishing and boat charters are run by independent local operators. Photos are from Gaudy’s own tours unless credited; charter photos are courtesy of our local charter partner.