Star Sand Starlight Tour

Guam's Stargazing Tour of the Night Sky is a special journey that allows you to experience both the beauty of nature and the mystery of the universe.

Enjoy the ultimate experience of music flowing from a quiet, private space to the sound of waves under a star-filled sky.

Create unforgettable memories by gazing at the stars in the night sky along with fantastic natural scenery.

This program is perfect for a romantic atmosphere or to spend quality time with family and friends.

The Guam Ritidian Stargazing Tour is a fantastic experience, allowing you to experience the wonders of the night sky.

It gives us an opportunity to think again about the universe we live in.

Don't miss this special moment with the stars!

Snap Photos from Sunset to Starlight

The shoot runs from sunset time, when the afterglow still lingers, all the way to the fully dark night sky, so you can capture Ritidian’s unique colors and atmosphere in one experience.

Emotional snaps that pair beautifully with the sunset
Starlight snaps with a deep, dark-night mood

Authentic Starlight Snaps — No Composites

Photos from the StarSand Starlight Tour are not created with compositing (Photoshop).
A professional photographer with extensive night-sky experience shoots on location, capturing natural starlight and you together in the same frame.

Natural Cut & Silhouette Cut Editing Available

You can edit it in the styles below to match your desired atmosphere.

Natural Photos: The travel atmosphere preserved with subtle retouching
Silhouette (Emotional Silhouette) Photography: Capturing a figure as a silhouette against a sunset or starlight background to create an emotional effect.

Campfire & Marshmallow Time

To make the time spent waiting for the stars special, we operate a campfire where you can roast and eat marshmallows while gazing at the fire.
Make your Ritidian night even more special by enjoying sweet treats under warm lights.

Advantages of stargazing at Ritidian

Low light pollution: Far from the strong lights of the Tumon/Tamuning hotel zone, the sky remains darker, allowing you to see more stars more clearly.
Unobstructed view: With almost no tall buildings or signs obstructing the sky, there are few elements that block the view, allowing for a wide observation extending to the horizon in the direction of the sea.
Quiet natural environment: With minimal ambient light and a secluded atmosphere, the eyes can easily adapt to the darkness, making it advantageous for observing and photographing faint starlight, such as the Milky Way.
'A Night of Falling Stars' if Conditions Are Right: Guam experiences clear skies after a squall, so if the timing is right, you can encounter nights with exceptionally clear stars. ( Varies depending on weather, clouds, humidity, and moonlight .)

Stars/Constellations Good for Observation by Season (Based on Guam, Representative Examples)

Winter (December–February): Orion, Canis Major (Sirius)
Spring (March–May): Opportunities to observe Leo, Virgo, and the Southern Cross (depending on the time of day).
Summer (June–August): A favorable season for observing and photographing Scorpio and Sagittarius, plus the Milky Way; expect to see meteor showers around August.
Autumn (September–November): Autumn constellations such as Pegasus and Andromeda