Myanmar · Religious & Spiritual

1-Day Kyaiktiyo Golden Rock Tour from Yangon with War Memorial Stop

1 Day Round trip from Yangon Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Myanmar's spectacular Kyaiktiyo Golden Rock Pagoda, a renowned Buddhist pilgrimage site
  • 02 Pay homage at the Htauk Kyant War Memorial for fallen World War II soldiers
  • 03 Ride a public open truck up the mountain from Kinpun base camp to the summit
  • 04 Take in scenic countryside views and observe local life on the drive from Yangon

Pay a visit to Myanmar's spectacular Kyaiktiyo Golden Rock Pagoda, a well-known Buddhist pilgrimage site. Marvel at its unique construction atop a granite boulder covered with gold leaves pasted on by its male devotees. On the way, stop to pay your respects to the fallen soldiers of World War II at the Htauk Kyant War Memorial.

Marvel at its unique construction atop a granite boulder covered with gold leaves pasted on by its male devotees.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
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

1
Day 01

Yangon to Kyaiktiyo Golden Rock Pagoda

  • Meet your local Burmese guide early in the morning and depart for the Golden Rock. It is approximately a four-hour drive from Yangon.

  • Visit the Htauk Kyant War Memorial cemetery for Allied soldiers of the British Commonwealth who died in battle in Burma during the Second World War.

  • Enjoy the scenic views on the drive and observe how the locals live in the countryside. Take a break in Bago to savour a cup of tea.

  • Relish a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, either before or after visiting the Golden Rock.

  • Drive up to the Kinpun base camp, from where a steep 11-kilometre road leads to the upper staging point.

  • Take a public open truck to the summit of the mountain. Please note that the journey in the truck may be crowded and uncomfortable, but it is the only way to reach the peak.

  • Arrive at the top of the mountain and take your time sightseeing, marvel at the view, and see the amazing pagoda.

  • Return to the tour car and drive back to Yangon, where the tour will end at around 7 pm.

Kyaiktiyo Pagoda atop a granite boulder, Kinpun base camp ascent, Htauk Kyant War Memorial

Where this trip takes you

Kyaiktiyo Pagoda atop a granite boulder, Kinpun base camp ascent, Htauk Kyant War Memorial

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Yangon 3 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking Kyaiktiyo tour guide

  • Private car for transfers

  • Entry fees at Kyaiktiyo

  • Open truck from base camp to upper camp at Kyaiktiyo

  • 2 water bottles per person

  • Lunch at a local restaurant

What's Not Included

  • Accommodation

  • Dinner

  • Visa fee for Myanmar

  • Travel insurance

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips

Know before you go

  • You need to wear long pants or a dress below the knee to enter the Golden Pagoda.

  • Bring a sweater or pullover, as the weather can be cold at the top.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Yangon.

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