Yangon: Excursion to Golden Rock - Group Tour

Golden Rock    Full Day

Highlights

  • Splendid Golden Rock
  • Magnificent scenery
  • Significance for locals of Buddhist monuments
  • Guaranteed departures every Wednesday & Saturday

    Note: Bookings require min. 2 people; departures only on Wednesday & Saturday

  • Inclusions

      Private air-conditioned vehicle
      Hotel pick up and drop off
      English-speaking driver service

    Exclusions

      Admission fee *
      Truck fares **
      Personal expenses
      Meals and drinks
      Tips for the guide and driver
      Visits not mentioned in the program

      * Admission fee: 10.000 MMK per person
      ** Truck fare per way: 2.000 MMK per person for back seats, 3.000 MMK per person for front seats

    Terms & Conditions

  • After payment is made, you will receive a confirmation letter and present it to our staff at the meeting point, either mobile or printed version.
  • Once booked, refunds are not available due to reservation requirements.
  • For pick up service, please provide your hotel details.
  • The tour starts at 05:00 and ends approximately at 20:00.
  • Tour lengths are a time frame based on the average traffic, it might be shortened or extended depending on the traffic conditions.
  • Please note, that during raining season, the platform around the Pagoda can be slippery.

  • Full Itinerary

    At 5:00 AM - 5:45 AM: Pick up in Yangon
    In the morning between 5 AM to 5:45 AM you get picked up at your hotel and transfer to the meeting point at the Golden Express office. From here the tour starts.

    Around 7 AM: War Memorial
    You stop at the Htaukkyant War memorial cemetery, a cemetery for Allied soldiers of the British Commonwealth, who died in the battle in Burma (Myanmar) during the Second World War.
    Please note, that this is just a quick stop on the way. The cemetery cannot be visited.

    Around 8 AM: Breakfast
    We will stop for breakfast at 39 miles (Phayar Gyi Junction) on our way to Golden Rock.

    Around 10:30 AM: Kinpun base camp
    After two and a half hours, we reach the Kinpun base camp. Here you join an adventurous ride in a public open truck to reach the Golden Rock. Taking the local truck is an adventure itself as the road is very bumpy. You can also reach the Golden Rock Pagoda by cable car. The cable car gate is situated halfway to the mountain.
    If you wish to reach the Golden Rock by cable car, both truck and cable car fares must be paid.

    Around 11:30 AM: Walk to the Golden Rock local market
    Upon arrival at the truck station, you will walk up to the Golden Rock pagoda by passing lots of vendors - take this chance to snap some colorful photos. On the top of the hill, you have plenty of time to not only admire the magnificent view of the mountain landscape but especially the legendary Golden Rock, which your guide provides information about.

    Around 3 PM: Lunch
    After spending around 1 ½ to 2 hours at the Golden Rock, you have lunch at a restaurant on top of the mountain.

    Around 5 PM: Return to Yangon
    In the afternoon, we head back to Yangon. There will be another stop 39 miles (Phayar Gyi Junction) for refreshments.

    Around 8 PM: Arrival Yangon
    Upon arrival in Yangon, you get dropped off at your hotel.


    from $63 per pax ( US Dollars )

    Notes:
    1. Children 3 years old and under are free. Children above 3 years will need to be paid as Adults.
    2. For Ballooning tours, children under the age of 8 years will not be allowed to fly. Children aged between 8 and 16 years will need to be paid as Adults, and must be over 137cm tall (4 feet 6 inches). Additionally, they need to be accompanied by a paying adult.
    3. Tours require a 3-day advance booking.
    For tours on short notice, please use Contact Us Form

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