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Guam 5-Day Beach + Southern Heritage

3-day core + Spanish-era southern Guam + Ritidian Beach + Cetti Bay overlook

Days 1-3 follow the standard 3-day plan. Days 4-5 add Ritidian Beach in the north, the southern Cetti Bay overlook, the Chamorro Village Wednesday Night Market, and a final dinner before departure.

Five days hits the sweet spot for Guam — three days for the major districts, plus two days for nearby destinations that show a different side of the country. The pace stays relaxed, you get more variety in your photo album, and the day trips break up the urban intensity nicely.

5-Day Total Budget at a Glance

Budget

$550

Per person, flights excl.

Recommended

Mid-Range

$1,140

Per person, flights excl.

Luxury

$2,500

Per person, flights excl.

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Day-by-Day Detailed Schedule

DAY 1

Tumon Bay + Two Lovers Point

Arrival

Activities

  1. 08:00 Airport arrival + Tumon check-in + Two Lovers Point + dinner 13 hours

    Same as 3-Day Day 1.

    Cost: $300-700 TIP: Plan around the Korean Air or Asiana morning arrival.

Meal Recommendations

Breakfast

In-flight

Flight · Included

Light meal.

Lunch

Beachin' Shrimp or Korean BBQ

Tumon · $18-80

Pick one.

Dinner

Outback or Hard Rock

Tumon · $25-60

Familiar American chain.

Transit:

Hotel shuttle.

DAY 1 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)

Budget $100 Mid $220 Luxury $500
DAY 2

Cocos Island + Underwater World

Beach day

Activities

  1. 08:00 Cocos Island Day Pass + Underwater World + Aqua dinner 14 hours

    Same as 3-Day Day 2.

    Cost: $200-400 TIP: Pre-book Klook for 15-20% off.

Meal Recommendations

Breakfast

Hotel buffet

Tumon · $20-40

Standard.

Lunch

Cocos Island included

Cocos Island · Included

Beach buffet.

Dinner

Aqua at Dusit Thani

Tumon · $50-150

Reserve ahead.

Transit:

Ferry from Merizo Pier + trolley.

DAY 2 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)

Budget $150 Mid $320 Luxury $600
DAY 3

Hagåtña + Duty-Free Shopping

Capital sights + shopping

Activities

  1. 09:00 Hagåtña walk + Tumon Sands shopping + Tony Roma's or Korean BBQ 11 hours

    Same as 3-Day Day 3 (without the departure).

    Cost: $80-200 TIP: More relaxed pace than the 3-day version since you have 2 more days.

Meal Recommendations

Breakfast

Hotel buffet

Tumon · $20-40

Standard.

Lunch

Linda's Coffee Shop

Hagåtña · $10-20

Chamorro breakfast plate.

Dinner

Tony Roma's or Korean BBQ

Tumon · $25-80

Tumon favorite.

Transit:

Rental car or trolley.

DAY 3 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)

Budget $100 Mid $200 Luxury $450
DAY 4

Ritidian Beach + Cetti Bay Overlook

Nature day in the north and south

Activities

  1. 08:00 Ritidian Beach (Wildlife Refuge) 5 hours

    Guam's northernmost beach — protected as part of the Guam National Wildlife Refuge. Pristine white sand, clear snorkeling, very few people. Rental car required.

    Cost: Free entry + parking TIP: Park at the refuge entrance — no facilities on the beach, bring water and lunch. Reef-safe SPF 50+ mandatory.
  2. 14:00 Lunch — Proa Restaurant 1.5 hours

    The standard for Chamorro fine dining in Tumon. BBQ plates, kelaguen, red rice.

    Cost: $20-50 TIP: Walk-in usually fine for lunch; reserve for dinner. Tip 18%.
  3. 16:00 Cetti Bay Overlook 2 hours

    Southern Guam lookout with sweeping views of the Pacific and the Cetti Bay coastline. A 30-minute drive south from Tumon.

    Cost: Free TIP: Combine with a stop at the Sella Bay overlook (10 minutes further south).
  4. 19:00 Dinner — Prego at the Westin 2.5 hours

    Wood-fired Italian at the Westin Resort. Pizzas, pastas, grilled mains, Italian wine list.

    Cost: $40-100 TIP: Reserve Fri-Sat. Smart casual. Tip 18-22%.

Meal Recommendations

Breakfast

Hotel buffet

Tumon · $20-40

Standard.

Lunch

Proa Restaurant

Tumon · $20-50

Chamorro fine dining.

Dinner

Prego at the Westin

Tumon · $40-100

Wood-fired Italian.

Transit:

Rental car essential for Ritidian and Cetti Bay.

DAY 4 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)

Budget $100 Mid $200 Luxury $500
DAY 5

Chamorro Village + Departure

Final morning and dinner

Activities

  1. 09:00 Chamorro Village (Wednesday Night Market on Wed evenings) 2.5 hours

    If your visit overlaps a Wednesday, plan dinner around the night market (17:00-21:00) — live music, $5-15 plates, the most authentic Chamorro food experience on the island. On other days, the village runs a daytime craft and food market.

    Cost: $5-20 TIP: Walking Hagåtña. Cash preferred at the night market. Park at the village or take the trolley.
  2. 12:00 Lunch — Meskla Chamoru Fusion 1.5 hours

    Modern Chamorro-Filipino fusion in Hagåtña. Lunch combo plates ($15-20) are the easiest entry point.

    Cost: $15-35 TIP: Closed Sundays. Cards and cash. Tip 18%.
  3. 14:00 Final Tumon shopping + spa 3 hours

    Last-day shopping at Tumon Sands or K-Mart, plus an optional spa appointment at the Dusit Thani, Hyatt or Westin.

    Cost: Variable + spa $80-200 TIP: Reserve spa appointments ahead. Allow time to repack.
  4. 18:00 Final dinner — Al Dente at Hyatt or Korean BBQ 2.5 hours

    Italian at the Hyatt's Al Dente ($30-60) or a return to Korean BBQ House for galbi ($35).

    Cost: $30-100 TIP: Reserve Fri-Sat. Tip 18-22%.
  5. 21:00 Departure from Antonio B. Won Pat Airport (GUM) 30 min

    Late-evening departures.

    Cost: Hotel shuttle $15-25 or taxi $20-30 TIP: Book the shuttle a day ahead.

Meal Recommendations

Breakfast

Hotel buffet

Tumon · $20-40

Standard.

Lunch

Meskla

Hagåtña · $15-35

Chamorro-Filipino fusion.

Dinner

Al Dente at Hyatt or Korean BBQ

Tumon · $30-100

Italian or Korean — pick what you haven't tried.

Transit:

Rental car + airport.

DAY 5 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)

Budget $100 Mid $200 Luxury $450

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Guam 5-Day Itinerary FAQ

Worth doing Ritidian Beach + Cetti Bay?
Yes — Ritidian is Guam's most pristine beach (protected wildlife refuge) and Cetti Bay gives the best southern lookout view. Both require a rental car; together they make a satisfying nature day after the more touristy Tumon-Cocos circuit.
5 vs 3 days?
5 days adds the southern Spanish-era heritage and Ritidian Beach — worth it if it's your first Guam trip and you want a complete picture. 3 days hits the core (Tumon, Cocos, Hagåtña) and is the right length for short vacation windows.
Rental car worth it?
Yes for Day 4 — Ritidian and Cetti Bay are not on trolley routes. The Tumon-Hagatna-Cocos days can be done with the Hop-On Trolley ($15/day or $30/4-day) without renting. Many travelers rent for 1-2 days only, picking up at the airport or in Tumon.

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