3D2N Mt Kinabalu Climbing Package

Highlight

  • Climb on second day, no rush
  • One of the world famous tour
  • Most challenging tour in Sabah

Included

2 nights of accommodation, land transfers of the whole journey, entrance fees, English Speaking Coordinator, experienced mountain guide, insurance, climbing permit, certificate, breakfast * 2, lunch * 2, dinner * 2, supper * 1.

Description

Don't worry to start your climbing right after 2 hours land journey, stay 1 night at Kinabalu Park to recharge.

The biggest attraction in Sabah for tourist all around the world - Mount Kinabalu. It’s the highest peak in south-east Asia, measuring 4,095.2 m high. Some say, the Mount Kinabalu is one of the easiest mountain to climb, but don’t underestimate the challenges that you’ll face on the Summit Trail.

You reach the final destination at Low’s peak. As you wait in the cold, dawn gradually creeps over the horizon, illuminating the darkness with the light of a new day.

Watching sunrise at the top has been described by travelers everywhere as a life -enriching experience In clear weather, you can almost see all of Sabah spread out below. From this vantage point, you will also see a dramatic drop more than 1,000 m drop - Low’s Gully. A chasm stretching 16 km. in length, it separates the summit plateau into the western and eastern plateau.

The base at the low peak is well-equipped with facilities. Advance reservation (3 ~ 6 months prior) are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

 

Price Table

person General Climbing
Malaysian International
1 1,950 2,390
2 ~ 4 1,630 2,070
5 ~ 10 1,480 1,840
11 ~ 30 1,220 1,780
Price valid till 31 Dec 2022
Open booking period Today till 1 day before climbing
Accommodation Day 1 - Poring Hotspring Hostel (Unisex Shared Dormitory)
Day 2 - Laban Rata (Unisex Shared Dormitory)

 

person General Climbing
Malaysian International
1 2,060 2,690
2 ~ 4 1,710 2,280
5 ~ 10 1,480 2,030
11 ~ 30 1,440 1,980
Price valid till 1 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2023
Open booking period Today till 1 day before climbing
Accommodation Day 1 - Poring Hotspring Hostel (Unisex Shared Dormitory)
Day 2 - Laban Rata (Unisex Shared Dormitory)

 

person General Climbing
Malaysian International
1 2,250 2,930
2 ~ 4 1,880 2,530
5 ~ 10 1,650 2,300
11 ~ 30 1,600 2,220
Price valid till 1 Apr 2023 - 31 Dec 2023
Open booking period Today till 1 day before climbing
Accommodation Day 1 - Poring Hotspring Hostel (Unisex Shared Dormitory)
Day 2 - Laban Rata (Unisex Shared Dormitory)

Other Options?

2D1N Mount Kinabalu Summit Tour:  https://sabahbooking.com/tour-31

2D1N Mount Kinabalu Via Ferrata (Walk The Torq): https://sabahbooking.com/tour-216

3D2N Mount Kinabalu Via Ferrata (Walk The Torq): https://sabahbooking.com/tour-298

2D1N Mount Kinabalu Via Ferrata (Low’s Peak Circuit): https://sabahbooking.com/tour-297

3D2N Mount Kinabalu Via Ferrata (Low’s Peak Circuit): https://sabahbooking.com/tour-299

 

 

  • A porter would normally carry up to 10kg at MYR13-MYR16 per kg. Simply ask for porter service on climbing day upon registration.
  • You may leave the luggage at Kinabalu Park, there will be a charge at MYR 12 per bag per night.
  • No age limit for kid to join, however, it is reccommended at least 5 years old.
  • Children 16 years old & below will required a personal Mountain Guide @ RM 230 nett guide. Maximum 1 guide for 2 children.


Mt. Kinabalu Mountain Trail

Mt. Kinabalu Trail

 

Recent Update

Drinking Water / Hot Water: Balsam Cafe & Laban Rata Restaurant are no longer provide hot water/drinking water for climbers. Mineral water is available for purchase at the grocery counter – MYR 7 for 500ml / MYR 14 for 1.5 liters. Coffee & Tea will only be provided during breakfast and supper.

Mountain Guide Overtime Charges: Mountain Guide overtime charges based on arrival to Timpohon Gate on the descend day: MYR 15 per guide for every extra hour start from 4pm (count as a group).

Transportation Overtime Charges: Transportation overtime charges based on arrival to Timpohon Gate after 7pm on the descend day = MYR 80 per van per way.

 

Insurance coverage for climbers area as follow:

INSURANCE (PER ACCIDENT) :
- DEATH PER ACCIDENT ONLY MYR 50,000.00
- PERMANENT DISABLEMENT AS A RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT MYR 50,000.00
- EXPENSES PER ACCIDENT ONLY MYR 5,000.00
- REPATRIATION OF REMAINS MYR 2,000.00

 ** Please take note that coverage and claims will be subject to approval of Sabah Parks Management.

Itinerary

* The itinerary is for reference only, it subjects to any necessary changes in accordance to local requirements.
  • 1

    KOTA KINABALU – KINABALU PARK – TIMPOHON

  • 2

    Meet our driver at hotel lobby / airport (evening) and proceed with 2 hours drive to Kinabalu Park.

  • 3

    Free at own leisure to explore the area.

  • 4

    Dinner at restaurant.

N/A
Breakfast
N/A
Lunch
Local dinner
Dinner

Warm Remind

  • Default pickup time: 08:00pm, you may request anytime from 8am - 1pm.
  • Kindly provide arrival and departure flight details for registration.
  • Non-refundable and non-transferable to other dates once the booking confirmed.
  • SPECIAL NOTE: It is recommended that all climbers should have themselves medically checked before attempting any mountain climb. If you have a history of suffering from the following aliment, it is highly recommended that you should refrain from climbing - Hypertension, Diabetes, Palpitation, Arthritis, Heart Disease, Severe Anemia, Peptic Ulcers, Epileptic Fits, Obesity (Overweight), Chronic Asthma, Muscular Cramps, Hepatitis (Jaundice); or any other disease which may hamper the climber.
  • Things to wear & bring : suitable walking shoes and sandals, warm clothing, windbreaker/raincoat, change of clothes, hiking socks, hiking pole, lip gloss, lotion, insect repellent, drinking water and high energy food (chocolates, raisins, nuts, glucose), instant food: noodle, biscuit, buns, fruits & canned food(In case you miss the specified meals times), first aid kit, basic toiletries, binoculars, mobile phone, whistle, water proof bag, sleep bag, camera and torchlight.
  • You may decide your own pickup time (either from airport or hotel), surcharge will be applied if pickup after 6pm.
  • Climbers allowed hike to mountain hut on day 2 even raining; Sabah Park has the right to close the gate to summit on day 3 due to safety reason. There will be no refund / postpone in this case.
  • 1

    PARK HEADQUARTERS – TIMPOHON GATE – LABAN RATA

  • 2

    Wake up and have breakfast at a local restaurant (Breakfast time: 6:00am - 8:00am).

  • 3

    Meet up with co-ordinator at Kinabalu Park Headquater.

  • 4

    Register at Kinabalu Park Headquater. Please present original IDENTITY CARD / PASSPORT for verification.

  • 5

    Meet the assigned Mountain Guide(s) and Local Pack Lunch will be given.

  • 6

    Transfer to Timpohon Gate from Kinabalu Park Headquater.

  • 7

    Begin the ascent with your personal mountain guide. The climb will take approximately 4 ~ 6 hrs.

  • 8

    Take a rest and enjoy your packed lunch.

  • 9

    Expected to reach Laban Rata area.

  • 10

    Check-in at the Mountain Huts (unisex shared dormitory).

  • 11

    Dinner at Laban Rata Rest House restaurant (Dinner time: 4:30pm - 7pm).

  • 12

    Free at leisure for the rest of evening.

Local Restaurant
Breakfast
Packed lunch
Lunch
Laban Rata
Dinner

Warm Remind

  • Mountain Huts does not provide heater. Hot shower is limited as it uses solar energy and take times to heat up depending on the weather.
  • Free shuttle bus transfer (KOKTAS) from Kinabalu Park HQ to Timpohon Gate.
  • 1

    LOW’S PEAK – KINABALU PARK HEAD QUARTERS – KOTA KINABALU

  • 2

    Wake up and have supper at Laban Rata restaurant (Supper time: 2:00am - 3:30am).

  • 3

    Commence to the summit by torchlight. There are ladders, hand railings and ropes to help you over the steeper parts. You reach the final destination at Low’s peak, the summit of Borneo at 4,095.2m.

  • 4

    Witness the beautiful sunrise from the summit. Clouds usually begin to form. These swirling clouds could obstruct visibility.

  • 5

    Begin to descend and back to Laban Rata. (latest by 6:30am).

  • 6

    Arrive at Laban Rata restaurant for breakfast (Breakfast time: 7:30am - 10:30am).

  • 7

    Begin to descend.

  • 8

    Reach Timpohon Gate, transfer to Kinabalu Park’s HQ and collect your certificate.

  • 9

    Transfer back to hotel at Kota Kinabalu.

  • 10

    Estimate time of arrival.

Laban Rata
Breakfast
Local Restaurant
Lunch
N/A
Dinner

Warm Remind

  • Free shuttle bus transfer (KOKTAS) from Timpohon Gate to Kinabalu Park HQ.

Pickup Time & Transport Fee

The pickup time is for reference only, actual time may be vary depends on number of visitors, distance, season, weather and road conditions, should be within 15 minutes. Transport fee quoted is per person.

Zone Hotel Pickup Time Fee (CNY)
A Kota Kinabalu city North (Grandis, Hyatt, Gaya street area...) 12:30 pm Free
B Kota Kinabalu city Center (Marriott, Marina Court, Horizon, ...) 12:30 pm Free
C Kota Kinabalu city South (Sutera Harbour, KK Time Square, ...) 12:30 pm Free
D Airport area (Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Aeropod, ...) 12:30 pm Free
E 1Borneo area (Tune, Grand Borneo, ...) 12:30 pm Free
F Outskirt area (Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Nexus Karambunai, ...) 12:30 pm 93.92
Where is my hotel?

How to Pay

Pay on travelling day

No advance payment is required, simply pay cash in Ringgit-Malaysia to tour guide. However, you still need pay in full for any cancellation made 1 day prior to tour date.

Pay Online

Accep Visa and MasterCard credit card, Malaysian bank transfer, Paypal, FPX, Alipay. 2.3% surcharge apply. Please be noted that 2.3% processing fee is non-refundable in case there is cancellation 3 days after the payment made.

Bank Transfer

Please request bank staff to calculate equivalent amount in USD before Telegraphic Transfer (T/T) to Malaysia. It takes 3 days to reach us. No 2.3% surcharge but you have to bear both side banks charges. The balances will be paid to either side as the case may be.

Additional information

  • Min. Participant(s):  1 Persons To Go (child does not counted)

  • Tour location / Depart from: Kota Kinabalu

  • Recommend to book:  6 month(s) in advance

  • To book at least:  30 day(s) in advance

  • Cancellation & Refund Policy:  Non-refundable and non-transferable to other dates.

  • Tour Type: Sit-In-Coach basis (SIC). This tour is not private tour, you will share the trip with other guests come from different countries. Please notify us upon booking if you are looking for private tour, surcharge might be applied.

  • Insurance: Tourist transportation insurance included. Please contact your insurance agency for personal travel insurance.

  • Pickup Service:  Pickup service will be provided from the hotel/hostel/lodge that you are staying. Please wait at lobby while the tour guide will find you when he/she arrive. Dropoff service will be provided after travelling, please notify us upon booking if your dropoff location is differ from pickup location.

  • Specialities: You may decide the joining date, no compulsory tips (If you are happy and satisfied with the journey and the tour guide service, it's always a nice way to express your appreciation with tipping, OR words of thanks is good enough).

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