Myanmar · Religious & Spiritual

2-Day Golden Rock Pagoda Tour from Yangon via Bago

2 Days Round trip from Yangon Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Witness the magnificent and shining Golden Rock at sunset
02 Discover the Kanbawza Thardi Palace, which was built in the 15th century
03 Explore the Shwedagon Pagoda and Burmese culture
04 Visit the Htauk Kyant War Memorial Cemetery and Taukkyan Junction Local Market

Marvel at the infamous Golden Rock, Kyaiktiyo Pagoda, on this 2-day sightseeing tour from Yangon via Bago. Along the way, discover the Htauk Kyant War Memorial Cemetery, Taukkyan Junction Local Market, and Kyat Khet Wine Monastery before enjoying sunset from the Golden Rock. Continue with Bago's cultural and historical landmarks, including Hinthargone Pagoda, Kanbawza Thardi Palace, Kyaikpun Pagoda, and the Shwethalyaung Reclining Buddha. The tour also includes a visit to the Mon weaving cottage industry.

Take the truck up to the top of Mt. Kyaiktiyo and enjoy the sunset from the Golden Rock.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Bago, Kyaiktiyo, Yangon

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Yangon to Golden Rock via Bago

Pick up from your hotel or the international or domestic airport.
Visit the Htauk Kyant War Memorial Cemetery and explore Taukkyan Junction Local Market.
Depart for Kyat Khet Wine Monastery.
Witness Shwemawdaw Pagoda.
Take the truck up to the top of Mt. Kyaiktiyo and enjoy the sunset from the Golden Rock.

Check in at the hotel.

Day 02

Golden Rock to Yangon via Bago

Take the truck down to the base camp.
Stop for a photo shoot at the Sittaung River and visit a dry fish shop.
Explore Hinthargone Pagoda and Kanbawza Thardi Palace, built by King Bayinnaung.
Discover the Mon weaving cottage industry.
Witness Kyaikpun Pagoda and the Shwethalyaung Reclining Buddha, the second-largest reclining Buddha in the world, which was "lost" for over 120 years.

Drive back to Yangon and drop off at your hotel.

Where this trip takes you

Golden Rock at sunset, Kyaiktiyo Pagoda, Shwemawdaw Pagoda, Kanbawzathadi Palace

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Yangon 3 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Air-conditioned private car
Pick up and drop off at your hotel
English-speaking Burmese guide
Public truck ride up and down to/from Golden Rock

What's Not Included

Entrance fees (Golden Rock: 6000 MMK per person and Bago Archaeological Zone: 10000 MMK per person)
Food and drinks
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Accommodation