From Yangon: Full Day Excursion to Golden Rock
At a glance
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Price from
- $515 / person
- Location
- Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Real Treasure Travels Tours
Description
Learn not only about the spiritual heart of the Buddhism but also discover the natural beauty of the region around Kyaikhtiyo (Golden Rock). This is an adventure trip as you must take a ride by an open truck from the base camp to the mountain top. On the way back to Yangon, make a short visit in Bago. HIGHLIGHTS • Make a pilgrimage tour up to Mount Kyaiktiyo, home of the famous Golden Rock Pagoda. • Admire the gilded dome of the Shwemawdaw Pagoda and see the Great Reclining Buddha Image, Shwetharlyang Pagoda in Bago. • Enjoy having lunch at local restaurant. • Visit the War Cemetery which is maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 5:30 AM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 7
- Adult (ages 12–70)
- $515
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $856.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
Tour Options
Itinerary
At 05:30 AM. pick up from your hotel in Yangon and start overland drive to Kin Pun "base camp" of Golden Rock (110 miles – 4 hours) and onward to Kyaiktiyo (the "Golden Rock"), a huge boulder completely covered by gold leaves and delicately balanced on the edge of a cliff. Arrive Kim Pun Based Camp at approx noon. As soon as arriving to the Kim Pun Base Camp at about 1000 AM, you will take the open truck to reach to the mountain top pagoda. After arriving to the top of the mountain pagoda, you can visit the Golden Rock Pagoda and take the photo around there. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant en-route.
After lunch, leave from Kyaikhto and return back to Yangon via Bago. Short visit in Bago includes great Shwemawdaw Pagoda, which is over a thousand years old.
Its spire is even taller than that of Yangon's Shwedagon Pagoda, the 55-meter-long reclining Shwe Thalyaung Buddha Image, one of the country's most revered objects. Then, continue drive to Yangon, with a brief stop at Kyaik Pun Pagoda, famous for its four giant Buddha figures. Drive back to Yangon.
Then, continue drive to Yangon, with a brief stop at Kyaik Pun Pagoda, famous for its four giant Buddha figures. Drive back to Yangon.
If time permit, visit Allied War Cemetery in Htauk Kyant. Arrive back to your hotel in the late evening.
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick-up from your hotel in Yangon City area. Please advise your hotel's name. Drop-off at your hotel in Yangon City area.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that this tour should be booked in advance at least 14 days ahead, as we need to apply the permission to Ministry of Hotel and Tourism due to the current political unrest situation in that area.
- As you will be visiting religious sites, please wear clothes that cover your shoulders and knees, and remember to take off your shoes and socks when entering pagoda areas.
- Due to road conditions, travel in this region is not recommended during the monsoon season (June - September).
- This tour is not available during the Water Festival between 12 to 18 Apr. During this time, everything in town is closed: restaurants, shops, markets, Museum, etc. Driving through Yangon is extremely difficult if not impossible because people celebrate the famous water-festival. You cannot avoid of getting very wet because everyone throws water at everybody. People drive through the city in open cars and there are stages along the street where people throw water. Everybody going up will get very wet.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does From Yangon: Full Day Excursion to Golden Rock take?
From Yangon: Full Day Excursion to Golden Rock lasts about 12 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does From Yangon: Full Day Excursion to Golden Rock cost?
Prices start at $515 per person for this Yangon experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $856. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does From Yangon: Full Day Excursion to Golden Rock run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 5:30 AM.
Can I cancel From Yangon: Full Day Excursion to Golden Rock for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pick-up from your hotel in Yangon City area. Please advise your hotel's name. Drop-off at your hotel in Yangon City area. Pickup points include Hotel Yankin, Wishton Hotel Yangon.
What languages is From Yangon: Full Day Excursion to Golden Rock offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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