- Tropical Guam Trip on a Bullet Trip
- Basic Information (What is Guam like)
- Preliminary preparation
- Book airline tickets (1-3 months in advance is recommended)
- Car rental reservations (1 month in advance to the day before)
- Hotel reservations (1-3 months in advance)
- Tour reservations (1 week to 1 month in advance)
- Restaurant reservations (1 week to 1 month in advance)
- Customs declaration (web application at least 72 hours prior to departure)
- SIM Card Preparation
- Guam Travel Diary (Day 1)
- Late night departure – early morning arrival
- 4:45 AM｜Arrival at Guam International Airport
- 6:30 AM｜Arrive at Guam Reef Hotel and check in
- 8:00 AM Trek to Pagat Cave, an unexplored region!
- 2:00 PM｜Return to the hotel for a rest. Pool and beach experience overlooking Tumon Bay
- 3:30 PM｜Gourmet food to fill up on! Excellent Guam burgers at Meskla Dos
- 4:30 PM｜Tamon town walking and sudden squall
- 🏨 6:00 PM｜Return to the hotel and take a rest
- 🔥6:30 PM｜Sunset BBQ & Fire Dance Dinner at Hotel Nikko Guam!
- 🛒 9:30 PM｜Time for shopping at Kmart
- 💤 11:30 PM｜Back to the hotel and went straight to sleep…
Tropical Guam Trip on a Bullet Trip
In this report, I would like to describe my trip to Guam in August on a very short schedule of 2 days and 1 night!
- You may be thinking, “How is Guam in just two days?” But thanks to its proximity (about 3.5 hours by plane) and compact tourist attractions, the trip was surprisingly very fulfilling.
- In this article, I have compiled a detailed description of the preparation before departure, how to spend your time in the area, and the booking sites and tours that we were happy to actually use.
- We went trekking to the unexplored “Pagat Cave” on the day we arrived, strolled along the beach and around the city in the evening, and enjoyed a BBQ with fire dancing at Hotel Nikko Guam at night!
- Including a squall that soaked us all, we also introduce some episodes that will be useful for those who are going to Guam in the future!
You can enjoy Guam so much in a short period of time! Please enjoy the experience of “how much fun Guam can be even in a short period of time” in this article.
Basic Information (What is Guam like)
- U.S. Territories (U.S. Islands)
- Language: English
- Currency: U.S. dollars (Many places are cashless. Cash is basically unnecessary)
- Travel time from Japan: Approximately 3.5 hours by air
- Temperature: Always around 30 degrees Celsius (can be spent in short sleeves and shorts)
- Season
- Rainy season: June to October (watch out for squalls and thunderstorms)
- Dry season: November to May
- Clothing: Short sleeves and shorts are the basic attire. However, the air conditioning inside the rooms is strong, so a cloak is recommended.
- Means of transportation: Rental cars are recommended (only a Japanese driver’s license is required).
- Reasons for easy accessibility: The island is small and the sights are compactly organized, so you can fully enjoy your visit even in a short period of time.
Preliminary preparation
Book airline tickets (1-3 months in advance is recommended)
- Reservations: 1 month before departure
- Airline: United Airlines
- Cost: Approx. 50,000 yen per person round trip
- URL：https://www.united.com
Car rental reservations (1 month in advance to the day before)
- Comparison site: QEEQ
- Company used: Hertz Car Rental
- Duration: 2 days
- Cost: Approx. 110 U.S. dollars
- URL：https://www.qeeq.com
Hotel reservations (1-3 months in advance)
- Reservation site: Agoda (URL to be added later)
- Reservation period: 1 month before departure
- Hotel: “Guam Reef Hotel
- URL：https://www.agoda.com
Tour reservations (1 week to 1 month in advance)
- Activities：Pagat Cave Trekking Tour
- Reservation site: Veltra
- URL：https://www.veltra.com
Restaurant reservations (1 week to 1 month in advance)
- Includes: BBQ dinner with fire dance at Hotel Nikko Guam
- Reservations: Veltra or email reservations directly to the hotel
- Email: information@nikko-guam.com
- URL：Hotel Nikko Guam website
Customs declaration (web application at least 72 hours prior to departure)
SIM Card Preparation
- Service: Airalo (eSIM)
- Plan：Unlimited for 4 days, call and SMS support
- Cost: $9 with first-time coupon
- Feature: Convenient on-screen switching when you arrive at your destination
- URL：https://www.airalo.com/ja/japan-esim
Guam Travel Diary (Day 1)
▼ Schedule for Day 1~
| Time | Experience | Contents |
|---|---|---|
| 11:55 PM | Tokyo, Haneda Airport | Let’s check in 3 hours in advance |
| 4:45 AM | Guam Airport Arrive | No way! Immigration 30 minutes! |
| 6:30 AM | Guam Reef Hotel Check-in | Room tours with spectacular views held |
| 8:00 AM | Pagat Cave Tour | Hard trekking tour. Beautiful caves and sea. |
| 2:00 PM | Tumon Beach & pool | Great to enjoy both the ocean and the pool. Shallow water and excellent transparency |
| 3:30 PM | Meskla Dos | The burgers and fries are hearty & delicious. |
| 4:30 PM | Tumon Shopping | Interesting ABC store and local goods! Beware of squalls. |
| 6:30 PM | BBQ Dinner & Fire Dance | Great power right in front of the stage. Be prepared for the heat. |
Late night departure – early morning arrival
- 11:55 PM Departure from Haneda Airport (It is recommended to arrive at the airport 3 hours before departure)
- The airline this time is “United Airlines
- Flight time: approximately 3.5 hours
- In-flight meal (rice with chicken and egg, coleslaw, bread, snacks, beverages)
4:45 AM｜Arrival at Guam International Airport
Immigration clearance is smooth and takes about 30 minutes.
After passing through customs and exiting the airport lobby, you will find the Hertz counter near the “West Exit” on the left side.
This time, since the car model we had reserved was not in stock, we were upgraded to a higher grade car for free!
✅ Car rental points
- We booked a Hertz rental car through QEEQ.
- QEEQ’s car rental reservation is an online platform for international and low-cost international car rentals (you can compare from over 300 internationally renowned car rental companies)
- Reservations can usually be made up to 3 hours before the start of use
- No cancellation fees, so reservations can be made relatively flexibly
- URL：https://www.qeeq.com
- Additional $5 for two drivers (per rental)
- No international driver’s license required if you have a Japanese driver’s license (valid in Guam)
🚗 Guam Traffic Rules
- Right-hand drive/left-hand drive (opposite to Japan)
- Turn signals and windshield wipers are also reversed
- Speed is indicated in miles (e.g., 1 mile = approx. 1.6 km)
- Yellow lanes (yellow line in the center) are shared lanes for left turns only
- Right turns are allowed even at red lights (*except when there is a “No Right Turn” sign)
- All lanes stop when school buses flash red lights (weekdays only / not applicable on weekends)
It may be a little confusing at first, but after about 30 minutes of driving, you will get used to it, and renting a car is definitely the best way to get around the island!
6:30 AM｜Arrive at Guam Reef Hotel and check in
Address: 1317 Pale San Vitores Rd, Tumon, 96913 Guam
Agoda Booking Page: Guam Reef Hotel – Agoda
The hotel is conveniently located about 10 minutes by car from Guam International Airport.
24-hour check-in is available, and free parking is provided.
🌊 Attractions of Guam Reef Hotel
- Infinity pool and direct beach access
- Training gym and gift store available
- The “GUAM Monument” is located on the premises, making it a great place for commemorative photos
- Tour desk in the lobby where you can book marine sports and island sightseeing tours on the spot
- Restaurants, shopping centers, and amusement parks within walking distance
🛏 Room tour
- Room on the 15th floor
- Equipped with a water server (I’ve never seen a hotel with a water server before. It’s nice to have it in the room)
- Twin beds
- Basic amenities such as hair dryer, shampoo, toothbrush, cotton swab, etc.
- Bathroom with bathtub and toilet with bidet
- Large terrace overlooking Tumon Bay and the beach
→ This really is a spectacular view. It was great in the morning and in the evening!
8:00 AM Trek to Pagat Cave, an unexplored region!
Departure for Pagat Cave expedition, the highlight of this trip!
Early in the morning, I headed to the meeting place and met my guide before heading into the jungle.
Check out this article for the rest of the story and more details! ⬇️
2:00 PM｜Return to the hotel for a rest. Pool and beach experience overlooking Tumon Bay
It was past 2 pm when we returned to the hotel after our trek to Pagat Cave.
After that, we cooled down at the beach and pool directly connected to the hotel!
▼ Tumon Beach Features
- Shallow water: so shallow that you can walk up to 50m offshore!
- More coral: Bare feet hurt, so crocodile swim or marine shoes required (lol)
- The waves are calm, so it is good for travelers with children.
- Excellent transparency, you can even see the bottom of the ocean!
▼ Hotel’s infinity pool
The infinity pool, which appears to be connected to the ocean, is like something out of a magazine!
You can relax on a beach bed or go for a swim.
This is what a resort is all about! I had a great time at the resort.
3:30 PM｜Gourmet food to fill up on! Excellent Guam burgers at Meskla Dos
Hungry after a quick swim, I went to Meskla Dos, a popular restaurant about a 3-minute walk from the hotel.
Meskla Dos is a locally famous burger restaurant that opened in 2010 and has two locations on the island of Guam. It specializes in burgers and is very popular with both locals and tourists.
- Address: 1352 Pale San Vitores Rd, Tumon, 96913 Guam
- Official page: https://www.mesklados.com
▼ Order Menu
- Achang Bay Blue Burger（$12.5）
→The rich aroma of blue cheese and the juicy patty are irresistible! - Guetes Cheese Burger（$11.5）
→Cheese-filled, classic and never boring deliciousness.
I had intended to eat it in the restaurant, but it seems that the order was communicated as take-away, so it was served in a container. However, this take-away container was surprisingly excellent!
- Not very photogenic, but while the burgers are large and hard to eat, they are easy to hold and eat securely without spilling.
→ **“Dare to order in a take-away container”! **
The fries are sprinkled with hot chili powder, giving them an addictive spicy flavor!
4:30 PM｜Tamon town walking and sudden squall
After lunch, go for a stroll in Tumon on foot.
While browsing shopping malls and ABC stores, check out souvenirs and limited-edition goods!
🛍 After dinner, go to The Plaza Shopping Center
After lunch, I went to “The Plaza Shopping Center ”**, which is about a 3-minute walk from the hotel.
This is a large shopping mall in the center of Tumon, with the following stores:
- Apparel brand stores: COACH, Lacoste, Marc Jacobs, etc.
- Cafes & Restaurants: Hard Rock Cafe (get a limited edition T-shirt!)
- Variety shop: ABC Store
⇒ Local goods, souvenirs, tanning kitty, Guam T-shirts, snacks, tableware and furniture! - Leisure: Aquarium of Guam
🏨 6:00 PM｜Return to the hotel and take a rest
☔ Unexpected trouble! Squalls occur…
While enjoying shopping, we suddenly encountered a torrential downpour (squall)!
I didn’t have an umbrella, so I had to run to the hotel, soaking wet from the 2-minute walk…!
The weather in Guam is changeable, so it is best to always carry a folding umbrella. ☂️
We returned safely despite being drenched by the rain. After a short rest at the hotel, we prepared for our evening plans♪
🔥6:30 PM｜Sunset BBQ & Fire Dance Dinner at Hotel Nikko Guam!
Around 6:30 p.m., we will move to Hotel Nikko Guam**, a 5-minute drive from the hotel.
Here you can enjoy a BBQ dinner and watch an authentic fire dance show right in front of you🔥
Check this article for the rest and more details! ⬇️
🛒 9:30 PM｜Time for shopping at Kmart
After dinner, go to Kmart, a large supermarket about a 10-minute drive from the hotel!
🛍 What’s Kmart?
It is a famous 24-hour superstore in Guam.
You can find all kinds of products such as souvenirs, daily necessities, toys, clothes, and snacks!
The store is spacious, so it is fun just to look around.
- Address: 404 North Marine Drive, Harmon Industrial Park, 96913 Guam
- Official page: https://kmart-guam.com
🌺 Haul
- Purchased Frangipani Hairpins ($3)
→ With its Guam-like flower motif, this item will lift your spirits just by putting it on ✨ - It’s also perfect for boosting your travel spirits!
💤 11:30 PM｜Back to the hotel and went straight to sleep…
Since I was active until late at night, I went to bed soundly that night.
Tomorrow morning is also early, so I will recharge my energy!
Finally
This time, we reported on the first day of our Guam trip, which we took on a bullet schedule of two days and one night.
From trekking in unexplored areas and spectacular beaches to gourmet food and shows, I felt that I could have so much fun even in a limited amount of time! It was an intense day.
In addition, a vlog of the trip is also available on YouTube 📹
Click here to watch the video that conveys the real atmosphere and sense of presence 👇
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▶️ Guam Vlog｜Bullet Trip Report “First Half of Day 1” (2D/1N)
▶️ Guam Vlog｜Bullet Trip Report “Second Half of Day 1” (2D/1N)
In the next article, we plan to bring you sightseeing in Hagåtña on the second day, Two Lover’s Point, and shopping at Outlet, Don Quijote, the world’s largest Don Quijote.
We will be happy if it will be of any help to those who are planning to travel to Guam in the future!
To be continued! 🌴✈️
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