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Real moments from real New Year crews, no stock photos.
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Nicaragua NYE
Surfing Yoga and Beer with Fireworks
Three things you will do on this trip that you will still be talking about years later.
All white New Year’s Eve partyIt starts on the beach as the sun drops, espresso martini in hand, watching the bonfire get lit and the fireworks go up as the sky turns over. Then the party moves to the pool, the DJ gets louder, and eventually everybody is in the water.
Sunset yoga and resetThere is something about this time of year when reflection takes over. A ridiculous sunset over the water from our yoga deck, your body finally letting go in a deep pose, and it lands harder than usual. Add the SYB connection exercises and you leave properly charged for the new year.
Boat day to Playa BlancaWe cruise the coastline on a private catamaran to a cove with the whitest sand in Nicaragua. Swim in water you can see the bottom of, lie on the sand, work through the food and drinks. No crowds, just us and a stretch of beach that should not be this empty.
📅 The day by day
Seven days. Every single one of them optional.
Land by 3pm, trail run, ocean, then the first happy hour.
Your flight needs to land before 3pm at Managua or Liberia to make the SYB bus transfers to Playa Maderas, about two and a half hours from Managua or three and a half from Liberia. Land later and we will connect you with a taxi company we trust. After check in we take a short trail run and jump in the ocean to wash off the flight. Then the open bar opens for the week with our first happy hour, some games to set the tone, and dinner around 8 or 9pm. The DJ plays, but tonight is an early one. This is only day one.
Workouts, beach games, coconuts and breakfast, all before 9am.
Wake up calls, then straight into morning workouts, beach games, a dip in the ocean to clean up, fresh coconuts handed to you as you walk out of the water, and a proper breakfast, all before 9am. A chill hour by the pool, then surf, sunset yoga and the open bar happy hour. Tonight is the first theme party, and you get the theme three weeks out in the welcome guide. DJ, bartenders, and new best friends throwing you in the pool.
Jungle gym in the morning, private flotilla in the afternoon.
We start at the jungle gym, where TRX straps hang from the trees, calisthenic bars rise out of the ground, wooden weights wait to be lifted and turf runs underneath. Then to the marina, where a fleet of catamarans takes us out to Playa Blanca, a secluded cove with powder white sand and water clear enough to snorkel all afternoon. Ceviche, tropical fruit and an open bar keep it going.
Surf part two, then San Juan del Sur and private karaoke.
We open with a yoga session that everyone needs by now. After breakfast we walk down the beach for surf lessons part two, and today is all about the surfing and anything else in the water. If you want a harder day there is a group trail run and circuit training at the jungle gym. Later we head into San Juan del Sur, twenty minutes away, to see the Jesus statue and the local shops, and dinner is on your own in town. Then we meet at our private karaoke bar. Everyone is singing.
A slower start, then all white, bonfire and fireworks.
Sleep in, we know what the last couple of nights were. We start slower to save something for the big night, but once we start we do not stop. Beach games, surf, a volleyball tournament, pool time, sunset yoga on the viewing deck, and then everyone dresses in all white. A long dinner over the water, a huge bonfire and fireworks for the countdown.
New year, new habits, saltwater therapy and the awards.
We wake up to a new year. A bit of recovery time, then straight into workouts, yoga and saltwater ocean therapy, plus reflection exercises to point the year somewhere useful. As the sun drops the mats come out for a deeper session, and this is where the magic actually happens. Last night together, so the awards, a proper feast, and we take it out with a bang.
Check out at 8am, van to Managua, group chat forever.
Everyone checks out at 8am and takes the SYB van to Managua, so pick a flight that leaves after noon. Until next time, or until the next party, because this friendship only just started.
Every day is optional. Do all of it, or lie by the pool and meet us for dinner.
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Because it’s one of the best ways to close out the year and start the next one.
You get everything that makes SurfYogaBeer great, surf, workouts, good food, and a strong group dynamic, but with a bigger crew and a bit more energy around it.
Days are still active and structured. Mornings in the ocean, workouts, time to reset. But as the week builds, so does the atmosphere. Beach dinners, themed nights, and a New Year’s Eve celebration that actually feels like something.
You’re not just going out for one night. You’re spending a full week with a group, so by the time NYE hits, it feels earned.
It’s a mix of movement, connection, and celebration, all in one place.
All of our Nicaragua trips happen in the same place, but each one has a slightly different focus and feel.
Surf Camp is the most surf-focused option. You’ll still get workouts and group energy, but more time is dedicated to improving your surfing and being in the water.
SurfYogaBeer (classic trip) is the best balance. You get surf, workouts, yoga, social events, and a bit of everything. It’s active, social, and the most well-rounded version of the experience.
New Year’s Eve (NYE) is our biggest, most high-energy trip of the year. Same core structure, but with a larger group, more parties, and a big focus on celebrating going into the new year.
Reset & Recharge is the most wellness-focused. Think slower mornings, more yoga, more recovery, and a bit less emphasis on nightlife. It’s still social, just more grounded.
No matter which one you choose, you’ll be staying in the same villas, with the same team, and getting a mix of surf, movement, and community. It just depends on what kind of week you’re looking for.
Yes, and a lot of people do, especially on the NYE trip.
The structure of the week makes it easy to meet people quickly. You’re working out together, surfing together, eating together, and heading into nights out as a group.
Because it’s a slightly bigger crew for New Year’s, there’s a good mix of personalities, but it still comes together fast.
By the time NYE hits, you’re not showing up to a party alone. You’re going into it with a group.
People who want a mix of movement, connection, and a good time.
Typically:
It’s a very approachable crowd.
Yes.
You’ll still have daily movement built into the week, including workouts, yoga, and surf sessions. Mornings usually start active, which sets the tone for the day.
That said, it’s balanced. You’ll have time to relax by the pool, hang at the beach, or take things slower when you need to.
It’s active, but not overwhelming.
Social, high-energy, but still balanced.
During the day, it feels like a classic SYB trip, workouts, surf, good food, and time to relax. As the week builds, the energy picks up with themed nights, beach dinners, and more going on around the group.
New Year’s Eve is the peak, but it never feels chaotic or forced. You can lean into it or keep things more low-key.
It’s a fun, social week with a bit more edge than the standard trip.
Everything is centered around Playa Maderas.
You’ll stay in a group of nearby villas just steps from the beach, with access to:
It’s one home base, which makes the whole week feel easy and connected.
With us, it is.
We’ve been running trips to Nicaragua since 2015 and have never had any safety issues. We work with the same trusted local team, drivers, and surf partners who know the area extremely well.
You’ll be staying in a gated villa community with 24/7 security, and everything from airport pickup to daily activities is organized in advance.
You’re not navigating anything on your own. From the moment you land, you’re taken care of and moving as part of the group.
Yes.
We have a photographer and videographer on the trip, so you can stay present and still come away with great content from the week.
If you want to end the year in a social, active, and memorable way, then yes.
It’s a great fit if you:
It’s probably not the best fit if you’re looking for a quiet, low-key reset or a fully independent trip.
This one leans more social, with a bit more energy than the standard week.
1️⃣ Pick Your Trip - Choose your dates and destination.
2️⃣ Book Your Spot - Pay with cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Klarna, or a payment plan.
3️⃣ Book Your Flight - You’re in. Grab that flight.
4️⃣ Six Weeks Out - We’ll send you a quick form to collect your flight, food preferences, and anything else we need to plan your trip right.
5️⃣ Three Weeks Out - We’ll send the trip guide, party themes, and group chat invite so you can meet the crew.
6️⃣ Let’s Go - Show up at the airport and find the happiest crew there.
Bookings are non-refundable, as spots are limited and trips are planned in advance.
If you cancel more than 45 days before the trip, you may receive trip credit toward a future SurfYogaBeer trip.
Travel insurance is required and is the best way to protect your booking if plans change.
