Day Trips from Yangon to Bago

The trip highlight is you face a new experience of truck ride to Golden Rock and the beautiful scenery of surrounding mountains.

Visit Bago, the ancient capital of the Mon Kingdom, on this private full-day tour from Yangon. After pickup from your hotel, travel by train to Bago. The city is known for its many temples, and the tour will stop at several top sites, including Schwemawdaw Pagoda, Shwethalyaung Reclining Buddha, and Kambazathadi Golden Palace.

Escape Yangon for a day and discover the ancient city of Bago! Visit the towering Shwemawdaw Pagoda, the graceful Shwethalyaung Reclining Buddha, the impressive Kyaik Pun Pagoda, and the historic Kanbawzathadi Palace. With scenic countryside views and rich cultural heritage, this Bago Day Tour is the perfect mix of history, spirituality, and adventure.

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.

Discover two of Myanmar’s most fascinating destinations in one memorable day with our Golden Rock & Bago Full-Day Excursion. This tour combines the spiritual beauty of Golden Rock, one of the country’s most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites, with the rich history and cultural heritage of Bago. Experience a scenic journey through Myanmar’s countryside, admire the spectacular golden boulder perched on a mountain edge, and explore remarkable Buddhist landmarks, including Shwethalyaung Buddha and Kyaik Pun Pagoda. With convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off in Yangon, organized transfers, and a carefully planned itinerary, this excursion offers a wonderful opportunity to discover Myanmar’s religious traditions, cultural treasures, and iconic landmarks in a single day.