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Private Golden Rock Day Trip from Yangon

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  • 12 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 2 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Embark on a full-day adventure from Yangon to the legendary Golden Rock (Kyaiktiyo Pagoda)! Travel through the beautiful countryside, then ride an open-air truck up the winding mountain roads to one of Myanmar’s most sacred sites. At the summit, marvel at the breathtaking sight of the giant gold-covered boulder balancing on the edge of a cliff, said to be held in place by a strand of Buddha’s hair. With its mix of spirituality, stunning views, and cultural significance, this day tour offers an unforgettable glimpse into Myanmar’s wonders.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fees
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • English Speaking Guide
  • Breakfast
  • Insurance

What's not

  • Personal expenses
  • Tips & donations

Itinerary

  1. In the morning, we will drive from Yangon to Golden Rock Pagoda. The journey takes approximately 4 hours, passing through scenic countryside, small towns, and local villages along the way.

    5 h

  2. Upon arriving at Golden Rock Pagoda, we will enjoy the breathtaking view of the famous golden boulder balancing on the edge of the mountain. Guests will have time to walk around the pagoda, observe local pilgrims, learn about the legend of the sacred site, and take photos of the beautiful mountain scenery. We will spend about 3 hours exploring the pagoda area before continuing the journey.

    2 hAdmission included

  3. After our visit to Golden Rock Pagoda, we will return to Yangon. The journey back to the city will take approximately 5 hours.

    5 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
Explore Myanmar
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Yangon

  • Its from-price is 43% above the median of the 45 day trips we list in Yangon.
  • It is longer than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 7 of 45.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Yangon

Yangon, Myanmar's largest city, is a river port of colonial buildings and temples crowned by the gold stupa of the Shwedagon Pagoda.

Yangon spreads beside the Yangon River in the delta of the Irrawaddy. The Shwedagon Pagoda, a gilded stupa nearly a hundred metres high on a hill above the city, is its great monument and a place of daily worship, reached by covered stairways. Near the centre, the Sule Pagoda stands in the middle of a traffic roundabout. Yangon was the national capital until the mid-2000s.

Top-ranked sights in Yangon: Shwedagon Pagoda, Bogyoke Aung San Market, Chaukhtatgyi Paya (Chaukhtatgyi Buddha Temple).

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