A hen party in Tenerife has a huge head start on one back home: sunshine, a beach, and a strip full of bars — all a short, cheap flight away. But the hen weekends people actually rave about afterwards are never just about the nights out. They are the ones with a brilliant daytime activity that got everyone laughing, competing and bonding before the cocktails even started. Here is how to build one.
Start with the anchor activity. The trend that has taken over hen dos in Tenerife is the self-guided outdoor escape game — and it is far more fun than it sounds. Split into teams, each with a phone, and explore a real town solving clues and puzzles at your own pace. No experience needed, it photographs incredibly well, and it is a brilliant ice-breaker if not everyone knows each other — the perfect antidote to the same old spa-day hen.
The beauty of an outdoor escape game is that you are not locked into a fixed time or a single venue — you play any day, wherever suits, and larger groups simply split into competing teams. Pair it with a relaxed water day and you have the perfect weekend structure. See the group options on our stag & hen party page.
For the classic hen-party feel, add a water day. Tenerife does catamaran cruises with a bar on board, boat parties, jet ski sessions and sunset sails — the kind of Instagram-perfect afternoon a hen weekend is made for. Browse the full list on our things to do in Tenerife page and pair a morning on the water with an afternoon by the pool.
Make the bride the star. A few little touches turn a good afternoon into the story of the trip — matching tees, personalised challenges, and a custom forfeit for the slowest escape-game team. Bring a bottle of something for a toast when the winning team finishes.
On the practical side: Playa Las Americas and Costa Adeje are the two bases you want. Americas for the buzz and the bars, Adeje for a slightly more upmarket, cocktail-led vibe. Book your headline activity before you fly — hen season and weekends get busy fast. Put one person in charge of the group kitty, and always eat before a big night out.
The formula that works: one unforgettable activity, one relaxed water or beach day, and two nights out that everyone actually remembers. Get the daytime right and the rest falls into place. Check group dates and options on our stag & hen party page, or book an outdoor escape game for the bride squad from just €25 per team.