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2-Day Kyaikhtiyo & Bago Tour From Yangon

  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Religious, Trekking, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    2 Days

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English

Description

Make your way to Myanmar's magnificently unique gilded rock pagoda known as Kyaikhtiyo. Drive from Yangon, take a truck ride up the Yathae Hill and then start hiking up to the Golden Pagoda. You may also choose to take a palanquin up the last stretch. On your way back, visit the ancient capital Bago and its pagodas. 

Highlights
  • Visit the Golden Rock at Kyaikhtiyo
  • See the Reclining Buddha at Shwedagon Pagoda 
  • Explore Htuk Kyan War Cemetery 
  • Day 1: Yangon to Kyaikhtiyo expand_more

    • Pick-up from your hotel in Yangon at around 07:00 AM and drive for 6 hours to Kyaikhtiyo.

    • Enjoy a local lunch en-route and resume drive.

    • Arrive in Kinpun Base Camp at Kyaikhtiyo; this is the furthest a vehicle can go here.

    • Take a truck ride up the steep track towards Yathae Hill.
    • Hike for 1 hour to the summit where the Golden Rock awaits. This is a gilded boulder perched precariously on the edge of a hill over 3,615 feet above sea level. Though a test of one’s endurance, reaching the summit is very exhilarating. Those who are unable, or prefer not to walk, can use porters and palanquins to get to the top.

    • Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at your hotel in Kyaikhtiyo.

  • Day 2: Kyaikhtiyo to Bago expand_more

    • Enjoy the beautiful sunrise from the hilltop and have breakfast at the hotel.

    • Drive to Bago, the ancient capital of Mon and its famous pagodas. 

    • Visit the Mon-style Shwemawdaw Pagoda which at a height of 114 metres is even higher than Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon. It is Bago’s most outstanding religious monument. Continue to view the 55m long reclining Shwethalyaung Buddha.

    • In the late afternoon, set out on the return journey to Yangon. 

    • En route, visit the cemetery of allies and war graves around Htuk Kyan.

    • Arrive at Yangon and transfer to your hotel.

What's Included

  • 1 night’s shared accommodation in twin/double room with daily breakfast

  • Meals: Lunch and Dinner as per itinerary

  • All transfers and transportation in air-con vehicles (the type of vehicle depends on the number of pax)

  • Truck charge in Kyaikhtiyo

  • Entrance fees as per itinerary

  • English speaking guide throughout the trip

  • 02 bottles of mineral water per person per day on the bus (on days of transfer and sightseeing only)

What's Excluded

  • Airfares (International and Domestic)

  • Visa fees for Myanmar

  • Surcharge for any compulsory services such as 24 Dec and 31 Dec

  • Mineral water beyond that supplied

  • Tips

  • Any Insurance

  • Optional excursions and activities

  • Additional transfer required due to an emergency situation

  • Items of a personal nature (Phone calls, laundry, beverages etc)

  • All not mentioned above

Know before you go
  • There are many legends about the Golden Rock and Nat (Spirit Gods) shrines along the pathway from the base of the hill to the peak. Also, a popular belief that a person gains wealth every time he climbs the hill.
Meeting Point

Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 4 USD 439 Per Person

This is a group tour

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USD 439 / person