Myanmar · Religious & Spiritual

2-Day Golden Rock and Bago Tour from Yangon

2 Days Round trip from Yangon Easy pace
Marvel at the Astounding Golden Pagoda
Visit the Exquisite Shwemawdaw Pagoda
See the Unique Kyaik Pun Pagoda

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 See the awe-striking Golden Rock Pagoda perched on the hillside
  • 02 Marvel at the granite Golden Rock covered in gold leaves
  • 03 Visit Bago to see the Shwe Tha Laung reclining Buddha image
  • 04 Witness the marvellous Kyaik Pun Pagoda

Visit one of Myanmar's most amazing sites on this 2-day guided tour to the gravity-defying Golden Rock Pagoda, or KyaiKtiyo. This granite rock, precariously balanced on the hillside and covered in gold leaves, is a spectacular sight. Along the way, explore Bago to see Kyaik Pun Pagoda, Shwe Tha Laung reclining Buddha image, and other remarkable religious landmarks. You will also marvel at the splendid waterfalls and beautiful landscapes of the region.

This granite rock, precariously balanced on the hillside and covered in gold leaves, is a spectacular sight.

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 Yes
Cities Bago, Kyaiktiyo, Yangon
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Yangon and Golden Rock Sightseeing

  • Meet your tour guide and get picked up at the airport or from your hotel in Yangon.

  • Drive to Golden Rock for about 4 hours until you reach the base camp.

  • Take a public truck to reach the hilltop, where the Golden Rock Pagoda is located.

  • Trek up to the pagoda platform while marvelling at the beautiful landscape.

  • Get on a truck for a trip to the nearby waterfall and enjoy some time witnessing nature's beauty.

  • Return to Kyaikhtiyo and check in to your hotel.

  • Stay overnight at Golden Rock.

2
Day 02

Bago Religious Sites and Return to Yangon

  • Have a scrumptious breakfast at the hotel.

  • Drive to Yangon and enjoy the splendid scenic views along the way.

  • Visit Bago en route to see the Shwe Tha Laung reclining Buddha image, Shwemawdaw Pagoda, and Kyaik Pun Pagoda.

  • Continue to Yangon, followed by a transfer to your hotel.

End of tour.

Kyaiktiyo Pagoda, Shwethalyaung Temple, Kyaik Pun Pagoda

Where this trip takes you

Kyaiktiyo Pagoda, Shwethalyaung Temple, Kyaik Pun 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

  • Private air-conditioned van with driver

  • Fuel and toll fees or road tax

  • English-speaking tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Public truck fare

  • Hotel

  • Admission fees

  • Any other expense

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)
Tour start
Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Yangon.

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