Myanmar · Religious & Spiritual

2-Day Kyaikhtiyo and Bago Tour from Yangon with Golden Rock

2 Days Round trip from Yangon Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Golden Rock at Kyaikhtiyo
02 Hike to the summit after a truck ride up Yathae Hill
03 Enjoy sunrise views from the hilltop at Kyaikhtiyo
04 Explore Bago's Shwemawdaw Pagoda, higher than Yangon’s Shwedagon Pagoda
05 See the 55-metre reclining Shwethalyaung Buddha
06 Visit Htuk Kyan War Cemetery on the return to Yangon

Make your way to Myanmar's magnificently unique gilded rock pagoda, known as Kyaikhtiyo. Drive from Yangon, take a truck ride up Yathae Hill, and then hike to the Golden Rock, with the option to use a palanquin for the final stretch. Enjoy a sunrise from the hilltop before returning via the ancient capital of Bago to visit its famous pagodas and monuments.

Hike for 1 hour to the summit, where the Golden Rock awaits.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Bago, Kyaiktiyo, Yangon

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Yangon to Kyaikhtiyo and the Golden Rock

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 the drive.
Arrive at Kinpun Base Camp in Kyaikhtiyo, the furthest point accessible by vehicle.
Take a truck ride up the steep track towards Yathae Hill.
Hike for 1 hour to the summit, where the Golden Rock awaits. This gilded boulder is perched precariously on the edge of a hill more than 3,615 feet above sea level. Though it is a test of 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 an overnight stay at your hotel in Kyaikhtiyo.

Day 02

Sunrise at Kyaikhtiyo and Bago's Sacred Sites

Enjoy the beautiful sunrise from the hilltop and have breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to Bago, the ancient capital of Mon, known for 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 55-metre-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 in Yangon and transfer to your hotel.

Where this trip takes you

Golden Rock, Yathae Hill, Shwemawdaw Pagoda

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

1 night's shared accommodation in a twin/double room with daily breakfast
Meals: lunch and dinner as per itinerary
All transfers and transportation in air-conditioned 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 Not Included

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.)
Anything 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.
A popular belief says that a person gains wealth every time he climbs the hill.

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