Myanmar · Religious & Spiritual

2-Day Pagoda Tour of Bago and Kyaiktiyo with Golden Rock Hike

2 Days Round trip from Yangon Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Admire the beautiful reclining Shwethalyaung Pagoda in Bago
  • 02 Observe the discipline of Buddhist monks at Kyakhatwine Monastery
  • 03 Marvel at the Golden Rock at Kyaiktiyo Pagoda Complex
  • 04 Enjoy a short hike to Crow's Mouth with lively local shops along the way

Explore Bago's revered pagodas and monasteries before continuing to Kyaiktiyo for an unforgettable visit to the famous Golden Rock. This 2-day journey includes Kyaikpun Pagoda, Myathalyaung Pagoda, the beautiful reclining Shwethalyaung Pagoda, Shwemawdaw Pagoda, Hinthagon Pagoda, Kyakhatwine Monastery, Snake Monastery, and Kanbawzathardi Palace. At Kyaiktiyo Pagoda Complex, admire the golden rock balancing on top of a mountain, make a gold-leaf donation, and enjoy fresh mountain air. The experience also includes a short hike to Crow's Mouth, where you can see lively local shops along the way.

Breathe in the fresh air from the top of the rocky mountain.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Bago, Kyaiktiyo, Yangon
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Yangon to Bago and Kimpun Base Camp

  • Your Myanmar tour guide will meet you at your hotel and drive you to Bago in about 2 hours. On the way, explore Htauk Kyant and a bustling local market before continuing to Bago.

  • Upon arrival in Bago, visit Kyaikpun Pagoda, take some photos at Myathalyaung Pagoda, and admire the beautiful reclining Shwethalyaung Pagoda.

  • Then, head to Kyakhatwine Monastery to observe the discipline of Buddhist monks.

  • Transfer to a restaurant for lunch (not included).

  • Visit Kanbawzathardi Palace of King Bayinnaung, Snake Monastery, Shwemawdaw Pagoda, and Hinthagon Pagoda.

  • Continue to Kyaiktiyo Pagoda on another 2-hour drive.

  • Arrive at Kimpun Base Camp and transfer to your hotel.

2
Day 02

Kyaiktiyo Pagoda Excursion and Return to Yangon

  • After breakfast at your hotel, transfer to the truck station. Take a truck to Kyaiktiyo Pagoda, about 40 minutes away. This uphill drive takes you from the base camp to the top of the mountain where Kyaiktiyo Pagoda is situated.

  • From there, walk for about 10 minutes to the Kyaiktiyo Pagoda complex. Then donate some gold leaf at Kyaiktiyo Pagoda like Buddhists and walk around the pagoda complex to take some photos.

  • Breathe in the fresh air from the top of the rocky mountain. Here, go on a short hike to Crow's Mouth for about 2 hours. Along the way, you can see several local shops.

  • After exploring the Kyaiktiyo Pagoda complex, take the cable car to Yathae Mountain with your Myanmar tour guide.

  • Next, take a public truck again to reach Kimpun Base Camp. Here, your private car will be waiting to take you back to Yangon.

  • Upon arrival in Yangon, transfer to your hotel.

Golden Rock, Kyaiktiyo Pagoda, Shwethalyaung Pagoda, Crow's Mouth

Where this trip takes you

Golden Rock, Kyaiktiyo Pagoda, Shwethalyaung Pagoda, Crow's Mouth

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

  • One night's accommodation in twin-sharing with breakfast

  • English-speaking Myanmar tour guide

  • All transportation charges

  • All entrance fees

  • Meals (B/L/-)

  • One mineral water and one fresh towel for each pax

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses

  • Items/services not mentioned in the itinerary

Know before you go

  • Infants are free of charge without a seat.

  • Child rates apply with two paying adults.

  • Not recommended for:

    • Travellers with medical conditions such as back pain.

    • Pregnant women.

  • A short walk is included.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hotel
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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Estimated room rates

Single Room $202.00 — $284.00
Double Sharing $202.00 — $284.00

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