5-day Highlights of Myanmar (Yangon – Golden Rock – Bago – Bagan)

5 days Free cancellation Private tour

5-day Highlights of Myanmar (Yangon – Golden Rock – Bago – Bagan), photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

A glimpse of the colonial city of Yangon and the Golden Shwedagon pagoda then fly to the world Heritage Site of Bagan, one of the most remarkable archaeological sites in Asia.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Asia Travel Links

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–10 years) · Adults (11–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Open Truck Fees Up & Down in Golden Rock Pagoda
Included: Entrance fees as mentioned in the program
Included: English-speaking tour guide (other languages available upon request)
Included: Lunch
Included: Dinner
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Breakfast
Included: Accommodation based on DBL/TWN sharing with daily breakfast

Not included

Not included: Any services not mentioned in the program
Not included: Domestic Flight from Yangon – Bagan
Not included: Drinks, other meals, TIP and personal expenses
Not included: Visa Letter / Visa stamp fee

Itinerary

Day 1 · Arrive in Yangon and sightseeing

Yangon (Rangoon)

30 min

Upon arrival at airport, welcome by our Guide and he will be held on placard with your name on it
Yangon City Hall

2 hours Admission included

transfer to Yangon Heritage Trust’s downtown office where their specially-trained guide will give a briefing about the progress, and challenges to come, of preserving the city’s buildings. Afterwards, begin a 2.5 hour walking tour through central Yangon. Starting at Yangon’s Heritage Trust Office on Lower Pansodan Road and Highlights include City Hall, the High Court and the former Burma Railways Company – one of Yangon’s oldest administrative buildings
Shwedagon Pagoda

45 min Admission included

continue to Shwedagon Pagoda the most revered Buddhist temple in Myanmar. Although the origins of the pagoda are unclear, the local legend states that the original structure was built 2500 years ago then renovated several times until taking its current shape in the 15th century. The 8-sided central stupa is 99 meters tall and gilded with gold leaf and is surrounded by 64 smaller stupas and your guide will show you around the massive complex, explaining why this temple is so revered. Enjoy breathtaking views of the golden stupa from this vantage point

Overnight at Taw Win Garden (3-star hotel) or similar

Day 2 · Yangon - Golden Rock Pagoda

Taukkyan War Cemetery

30 min

On the way to Golden Rock, we will stop to visit Htaukkyant War Cemetery
Kyaiktiyo

2 hours

Arrive at pilgrim-village is a starting point to the famous Golden Rock. From our hotel in Kyaikhtiyo, we first take a truck and then enjoy the trekking to Golden Rock, it will take about 1 hour up the hill to enjoy the sunset at the Golden Rock. The famous 'Golden Rock' is a sacred, massive gold-leafed boulder delicately balanced on the edge of a cliff near the top of Mt. Kyaikhtiyo and it is one of the most revered Buddhist shrines.

Overnight at Mountain Top Hotel (3-star hotel) or similar

Day 3 · Golden Rock - Bago - Yangon

Bago

one hour

Bago, which located only 80 km, was an ancient capital of Mon Kingdom in the 15th century and enjoy the Bago sightseeing including Shwethalyaung Reclining Buddha (55 meters long), Shwemawdaw Pagoda, Myo Ma Local Market, 28 meters high huge Buddha Image of Kyaikpun Pagoda, Chinese Kwanyin Temple and upon your interest, you can visit the Kanbawzathardi Palace of King Bayinnaung

Overnight at Taw Win Garden (3-star hotel) or similar

Day 4 · Yangon - Fly to Bagan - Sightseeing

Bagan

30 min

Bagan is an ancient city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Mandalay Region of Myanmar.
Htilominlo Pahto

30 min Admission included

Htilominlo Pagoda is one of the largest temples of Bagan and noted for its fine plaster carvings
Shwezigon Paya

30 min Admission included

Shwezigone Pagoda in which the Frontlet Relic of Buddha was enshrined
Gubyaukgyi Temple

30 min Admission included

Gubyaukgyi Temple is the most famous temple for its wall paintings
Dhammayangyi Temple

30 min Admission included

Dhammayangyi Pagoda (extending approximately 255 feet on each of its four sides)
Thatbyinnyu Temple

30 min Admission included

Thatbyinnyu Pagoda is the Bagan's tallest temple (almost 217 ft)
Shwesandaw Pagoda

30 min Admission included

Late afternoon, you’ll enjoy the breathtaking sunset from Shwesandaw Pagoda, the most popular sunset-viewing spot in Bagan

Overnight at Bagan Umbra Hotel (3-star hotel) or similar

Day 5 · Bagan - Yangon departure

Nga Htat Gyi Pagoda

45 min Admission included

visit Chauk Htat Gyi Pagoda, which is famous for its huge image of a reclining Buddha and which was built in 1966 to replace the old image built in1907. You will also have the option to visit Kandawgyi Lake and surrounding areas, which offer numerous photo opportunities
Yangoods Bogyoke Market

45 min Admission included

you will go shopping at the Bogyoke market (formerly "Scott market") where you can get a wide range of Myanmar handicrafts, jewelry, fabrics and lacquer ware. Time permitting, your guide will bring you to the famous MK gems shop, where high quality gems are displayed in eight different decorated show room
Yangon (Rangoon)

30 min

you will transfer to Yangon International airport for your departure flight