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Home/Destinations/Yangon/Golden Rock Day Trip

Golden Rock Day Trips

Visit one of Myanmar’s wonders: the Golden Rock (Kyaiktiyo Pagoda), a gold-leafed boulder balancing impossibly on a cliff edge, a revered pilgrimage site high in the hills. Day trips from Yangon handle the long drive and the thrilling truck ride up the mountain to this gravity-defying, spiritual marvel.

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Best Yangon City Tour with Experience English Speaking Guide
Yangon
Best Yangon City Tour with Experience English Speaking Guide
4.8(44)·10 hours
from$142/ person
via Viator
Yangon Full Day City Tour
Yangon
Yangon Full Day City Tour
5.0(25)·8–9 hours
from$107/ person
via Viator
Walking Tour in Downtown Yangon
Yangon
Walking Tour in Downtown Yangon
5.0(23)·2 hours
from$35/ person
via Viator
Private Full-day Yangon City Tour
Yangon
Private Full-day Yangon City Tour
5.0(16)·8 hours
from$129/ person
via Viator
Golden Rock day trip from Yangon
Yangon
Golden Rock day trip from Yangon
4.9(13)·10–12 hours
from$174/ person
via Viator
Explore Yangon on Foot (2hours)
Yangon
Explore Yangon on Foot (2hours)
5.0(13)·2 hours
from$35/ person
via Viator
Yangon City One Day Tour with Professional Tour Guide
Yangon
Yangon City One Day Tour with Professional Tour Guide
5.0(10)·8 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator
Private Bago Full-Day Tour from Yangon
Yangon
Private Bago Full-Day Tour from Yangon
4.8(9)·9 hours
from$113/ person
via Viator
Bago Full-Day Private Tour from Yangon
Yangon
Bago Full-Day Private Tour from Yangon
5.0(7)·8 hours
from$138/ person
via Viator
Half-Day Spiritual Shwedagon Pagoda Join in Tour in Yangon
Yangon
Half-Day Spiritual Shwedagon Pagoda Join in Tour in Yangon
4.8(6)·4 hours
from$33/ person
via Viator
Yangon City Tour
Yangon
Yangon City Tour
4.3(6)·8 hours
from$125/ person
via Viator
Yangon Heritage Walks
Yangon
Yangon Heritage Walks
5.0(5)·2 hours
from$25/ person
via Viator
Private Golden Rock Day Trip from Yangon
Yangon
Private Golden Rock Day Trip from Yangon
4.0(4)·12 hours
from$179/ person
via Viator
Private Overnight Golden Rock and Bago Tour from Yangon
Yangon
Private Overnight Golden Rock and Bago Tour from Yangon
4.8(4)·2 days
from$298/ person
via Viator
Golden Rock Day Return Tour with English Speaking Driver
Yangon
Golden Rock Day Return Tour with English Speaking Driver
5.0(4)·10–12 hours
from$233/ person
via Viator
Bago by Train: Full-day sightseeing tour
Yangon
Bago by Train: Full-day sightseeing tour
3.0(2)·9 hours
from$117/ person
via Viator
2 Day in Yangon
Yangon
2 Day in Yangon
5.0(2)·2 days
from$240/ person
via Viator
Yangon Full Day City Tour
Yangon
Yangon Full Day City Tour
4.5(2)·9 hours
from$85/ person
via Viator
An Ancient Wonder of Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda 2D1N Tour (The Golden Rock)
Yangon
An Ancient Wonder of Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda 2D1N Tour (The Golden Rock)
5.0(1)·2 days
from$256/ person
via Viator
Bago Day Trip from Yangon: Shwemawdaw and Reclining Buddha
Yangon
Bago Day Trip from Yangon: Shwemawdaw and Reclining Buddha
4.0(1)·8 hours
from$165/ person
via Viator
Full Day Private Tour in Yangon
Yangon
Full Day Private Tour in Yangon
5.0(1)·6–7 hours
from$129/ person
via Viator
The Essential Yangon EXPERIENCE
Yangon
The Essential Yangon EXPERIENCE
5.0(1)·9 hours
from$165/ person
via Viator
Explore the ancient capital of Bago on a day trip from Yangon
Yangon
Explore the ancient capital of Bago on a day trip from Yangon
8 hours
from$85/ person
via Viator
5-day Highlights of Myanmar (Yangon – Golden Rock – Bago – Bagan)
Yangon
5-day Highlights of Myanmar (Yangon – Golden Rock – Bago – Bagan)
5 days
from$869/ person
via Viator
Explore Yangon Private full day Tour ( walking tour / circular train )
Yangon
Explore Yangon Private full day Tour ( walking tour / circular train )
10 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Half Day Spiritual Shwedagon Pagoda Tour in Yangon
Yangon
Half Day Spiritual Shwedagon Pagoda Tour in Yangon
3–4 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Private Full-Day Yangon City Tour and Circular Train Ride
Yangon
Private Full-Day Yangon City Tour and Circular Train Ride
8 hours
from$138/ person
via Viator
Heritage Half Day Walking Tour of Downtown Yangon and Shwedagon
Yangon
Heritage Half Day Walking Tour of Downtown Yangon and Shwedagon
4 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Cultural Charm of Yangon: Full-day Sightseeing Tour
Yangon
Cultural Charm of Yangon: Full-day Sightseeing Tour
8 hours
from$71/ person
via Viator
Yangon City Tour: Colonial Charm & Golden Pagodas
Yangon
Yangon City Tour: Colonial Charm & Golden Pagodas
7–8 hours
from$144/ person
via Viator
Private Full-Day Yangon Culture and Temples Tour With Shwedagon Pagoda
Yangon
Private Full-Day Yangon Culture and Temples Tour With Shwedagon Pagoda
8 hours
from$205/ person
via Viator
Thanlyn And Yele Pagoda – Full Day
Yangon
Thanlyn And Yele Pagoda – Full Day
5–6 hours
from$78/ person
via Viator
Private Bago Day Trip from Yangon
Yangon
Private Bago Day Trip from Yangon
8 hours
from$139/ person
via Viator
Adventure Half-day visit in Yangon
Yangon
Adventure Half-day visit in Yangon
5 hours
from$72/ person
via Viator
Best of Yangon Private Full Day Tour with Shwedagon Pagoda
Yangon
Best of Yangon Private Full Day Tour with Shwedagon Pagoda
9 hours
from$134/ person
via Viator
Must-see Highlights of Yangon: Half-day Sightseeing Tour
Yangon
Must-see Highlights of Yangon: Half-day Sightseeing Tour
4 hours
from$62/ person
via Viator
Half-Day Thanlyin Tour in Yangon
Yangon
Half-Day Thanlyin Tour in Yangon
4 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Yangon Heritage Seeing and Walking Tour, Myanmar
Yangon
Yangon Heritage Seeing and Walking Tour, Myanmar
5 hours
from$77/ person
via Viator
Private Full-day Yangon City Tour
Yangon
Private Full-day Yangon City Tour
8 hours
from$126/ person
via Viator
Small Group: 6-Hour Yangon Highlights CityWalk Join-In Guided Tour
Yangon
Small Group: 6-Hour Yangon Highlights CityWalk Join-In Guided Tour
6 hours
from$93/ person
via Viator
Yangon Private Tour – Buddha, Market & Shwedagon Sunset
Yangon
Yangon Private Tour – Buddha, Market & Shwedagon Sunset
8 hours
from$79/ person
via Viator
Private Day Adventure Tour to Dalah
Yangon
Private Day Adventure Tour to Dalah
5 hours
from$53/ person
via Viator
: Memorable Moment in The Heart of Yangon (08:00 AM - 06:00 PM)Full Day Tour
Yangon
: Memorable Moment in The Heart of Yangon (08:00 AM - 06:00 PM)Full Day Tour
8 hours
from$110/ person
via Viator
Yangon Half Day Private City Tour with Hotel Pickup
Yangon
Yangon Half Day Private City Tour with Hotel Pickup
4 hours
from$95/ person
via Viator
6-day Treasure Of Myanmar (Yangon – Golden Rock – Bagan – Inle Lake)
Yangon
6-day Treasure Of Myanmar (Yangon – Golden Rock – Bagan – Inle Lake)
6 days
from$1,104/ person
via Viator
Yangon Walking Tours
Yangon
Yangon Walking Tours
4 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Yangon City Sightseeing Tour
Yangon
Yangon City Sightseeing Tour
8 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator

Golden Rock Day Trip in Yangon — FAQ

What is the Golden Rock?
The Golden Rock (Kyaiktiyo Pagoda) is a gold-leaf-covered boulder balancing on the edge of a cliff in the hills east of Yangon, one of Myanmar’s most sacred and astonishing pilgrimage sites.
How far is the Golden Rock from Yangon?
The Golden Rock is around 4–5 hours from Yangon, usually visited on a long full-day or overnight trip, with a truck ride up the mountain to the summit.
Is the Golden Rock worth the trip from Yangon?
Yes — the gravity-defying balancing boulder, gilded by pilgrims, in its dramatic mountain setting is a unique and memorable Myanmar experience.

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