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Guam 3-Day Tumon Bay Essentials

Tumon Bay + Cocos Island + duty-free shopping

Guam 3-Day Itinerary — Quick Answer

As of 2026
Trip length
3 days
Est. cost / person (mid, ex-flights)
$740
Budget–luxury
$350–$1,550

As of 2026, the recommended Guam 3-day route runs Day1 Tumon Bay + Two Lovers Point · Day2 Cocos Island Day Trip + Underwater World · Day3 Hagåtña + Duty-Free Shopping + Departure, grouping the must-see sights with minimal backtracking. Estimated cost per person (excluding flights) is around $740 on a mid-range budget. A standard short trip — beach day in Tumon, day-trip to Cocos Island, half-day in Hagåtña with duty-free shopping before departure. Works for first-time visitors and families with limited vacation days.

3-Day Total Budget at a Glance

Budget

$350

Per person, flights excl.

Recommended

Mid-Range

$740

Per person, flights excl.

Luxury

$1,550

Per person, flights excl.

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Day-by-Day Detailed Schedule

DAY 1

Tumon Bay + Two Lovers Point

Arrival and the iconic Tumon Bay strip

Activities

  1. 08:00 Arrive at Antonio B. Won Pat Airport (GUM) 1.5 hours

    Direct flight from Seoul Incheon (4h 30min). Korean Air, Asiana, T'way, Jin Air and Air Premia all run direct routes.

    Cost: $300-600 round-trip TIP: Pre-arrange a hotel shuttle ($15-25/person) or a rental car. Taxi to Tumon is $20-30.
  2. 10:00 Hotel check-in + Tumon Beach 3 hours

    Check into your Tumon Bay hotel and head straight to the beach — Tumon's 4 km of white sand is the centerpiece of any Guam trip.

    Cost: $200-1,000 hotel + free beach TIP: Most hotels allow early bag drop before check-in. Reef-safe SPF 50+ is mandatory at many beaches.
  3. 14:00 Lunch — Beachin' Shrimp or Korean BBQ House 1.5 hours

    Beachin' Shrimp's garlic butter shrimp plate ($18) is Guam's most-recognized casual lunch; Korean BBQ House for galbi ($35) is the next-most-popular option with Korean visitors.

    Cost: $20-80 TIP: Beachin' Shrimp is walk-in only with 20-30 minute waits at peak; Korean BBQ House takes reservations.
  4. 16:00 Two Lovers Point 2 hours

    A 122 m cliff at the northern tip of Tumon with one of the best ocean lookouts on the island. The Chamorro legend behind the name draws couples and honeymoon visitors.

    Cost: $3 viewing tower TIP: Drive or trolley up — no walking access. Arrive an hour before sunset for the best photos.
  5. 18:30 Tumon Bay sunset + Tumon Sands Plaza 2 hours

    Watch the sunset from the beach, then walk Tumon Sands Plaza for duty-free shopping and dinner planning.

    Cost: Free walk; shopping varies TIP: Sunset is around 18:15-18:50 depending on the month. Most Tumon Sands shops stay open until 22:00.
  6. 20:30 Dinner — Outback Steakhouse or Hard Rock Cafe 2 hours

    Reliable American sit-down dining at Tumon Sands. Outback for steaks ($25-60), Hard Rock for burgers and ribs ($20-50).

    Cost: $20-60 TIP: Reserve Fri-Sat. Tip 18%.

Meal Recommendations

Breakfast

In-flight

Flight · Included

Light meal, save room for lunch.

Lunch

Beachin' Shrimp or Korean BBQ House

Tumon · $18-80

Pick one — both are worth it on later days.

Dinner

Outback or Hard Rock

Tumon Sands · $20-60

Familiar American sit-down dining.

Transit:

Hotel shuttle from airport + Hop-On Trolley + walking around Tumon Bay.

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

Budget $100 Mid $220 Luxury $500
DAY 2

Cocos Island Day Trip + Underwater World

Beach day and aquarium

Activities

  1. 08:00 Cocos Island Resort Day Pass 6 hours

    Drive or trolley to Merizo Pier (50-60 minutes from Tumon), then 15-minute ferry to Cocos Island. The day pass covers ferry, beach, snorkel gear and lunch — Guam's most popular full-day outing.

    Cost: $80-120 day pass TIP: Pre-book through Klook for 15-20% off. Reef-safe SPF 50+ mandatory. Last return ferry is around 17:00.
  2. 15:00 Return to Tumon + Underwater World aquarium 2 hours

    Walk-through aquarium tunnel through 100 m of acrylic — sharks, rays, sea turtles. A 1-2 hour stop and one of the few indoor activities on the island.

    Cost: $25-30 TIP: Buy tickets at the entrance or online; Klook discount available. Family-friendly.
  3. 17:30 Tumon Bay sunset + optional spa 2 hours

    Back to the beach for sunset; resort spas at Dusit Thani, Hyatt and Westin run $80-200 for an hour-long massage.

    Cost: $0-200 TIP: Reserve resort spa appointments ahead — same-day slots sell out.
  4. 20:00 Dinner — Aqua at Dusit Thani 2 hours

    Modern Pacific fine dining with Tumon Bay views. The most popular special-occasion room on the island, with Thai-influenced presentations on local seafood and beef.

    Cost: $50-150 TIP: Reserve at least 1 week ahead. Smart casual / no shorts. Tip 18-22%.

Meal Recommendations

Breakfast

Hotel buffet

Tumon · $20-40

Most Tumon hotels include or sell large breakfast buffets.

Lunch

Cocos Island included

Cocos Island · Included

Lunch is part of the day pass — usually buffet-style with local dishes.

Dinner

Aqua at Dusit Thani

Tumon · $50-150

Reserve ahead. Smart casual.

Transit:

Drive or trolley to Merizo Pier + ferry. Trolley back to Tumon for the evening.

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

Budget $150 Mid $320 Luxury $600
DAY 3

Hagåtña + Duty-Free Shopping + Departure

Capital sights and last-day shopping

Activities

  1. 09:00 Hagåtña walking tour 3 hours

    Guam's capital — the Spanish-era Plaza de España, the Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral, the Latte of Freedom monument, and the Spanish Bridge. A 2-3 hour self-guided walk covers the main sights.

    Cost: Free walking TIP: Park near the cathedral or take the trolley to the Hagåtña stop. Morning is cooler than afternoon.
  2. 12:00 Lunch — Linda's Coffee Shop 1.5 hours

    A Hagåtña institution serving Chamorro and American breakfasts since the 1980s. Eggs Benedict, Chamorro breakfast plate, pancakes with coconut syrup.

    Cost: $10-20 TIP: Cash and cards. Tip 15-18%. Get there before the lunch rush at 12:00.
  3. 14:00 Tumon Sands duty-free shopping 3.5 hours

    Korean cosmetics, American chocolate, Japanese sake and luxury brands at duty-free prices. The DFS Galleria and Tumon Sands Plaza concentrate the major brands.

    Cost: Variable TIP: Bring your departure ticket for tax-free shopping at DFS. K-Mart (in Tamuning) is the cheaper alternative for souvenirs and snacks.
  4. 17:30 Final dinner — Tony Roma's or Korean BBQ 2 hours

    Baby-back ribs at Tony Roma's ($32) or galbi at Korean BBQ House ($35) — two of the most popular Tumon dinners.

    Cost: $25-80 TIP: Reserve Fri-Sat. Tip 18%. Lighter options at the Tumon food courts if you have an early flight.
  5. 20:00 Departure from Antonio B. Won Pat Airport (GUM) 30 min

    Late-evening departures back to Seoul, Tokyo or Manila.

    Cost: Hotel shuttle $15-25 or taxi $20-30 TIP: Book the shuttle a day ahead. International check-in opens 3 hours before departure.

Meal Recommendations

Breakfast

Hotel buffet

Tumon · $20-40

Eat well — you'll be walking Hagåtña all morning.

Lunch

Linda's Coffee Shop

Hagåtña · $10-20

The classic Hagåtña spot.

Dinner

Tony Roma's or Korean BBQ

Tumon · $25-80

Last-night dinner at a Tumon Sands favorite.

Transit:

Rental car or trolley + hotel shuttle to airport.

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

Budget $100 Mid $200 Luxury $450

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Guam 3-Day Itinerary FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Guam?
Yes — for first-time visitors focused on Tumon Bay, Cocos Island and a half-day in Hagåtña, 3 days is the standard short trip. 4-5 days lets you add Ritidian Beach, the southern Cetti Bay overlook and more relaxed beach time.
Worth doing Cocos Island?
Yes — it's the most popular day trip on the island, with calmer water than Tumon, better snorkeling, and a manageable price ($80-120 day pass). Pre-book through Klook for 15-20% off.
When to visit?
December-May for dry weather and clear skies. June-November is the wet season with brief afternoon squalls. August-October overlaps typhoon season — direct hits are rare but can ground flights and tours. Peak prices Dec 25-Jan 3 and during the Lunar New Year holiday.

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