The Malaysian Customs Department (“RMCD”) imposes Tourism Tax to International guest (MYR 10 nett per room per night). You may pay the tax at reception. Update: Malaysia government waive the tourism tax from 1 July 2020 until 30 Jun 2021.
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 | 2,120 | 2,570 |
2 ~ 4 | 1,790 | 2,240 |
5 ~ 10 | 1,630 | 2,080 |
11 ~ 30 | 1,550 | 2,000 |
Price valid till | March 2022 | |
Open booking period | Today till 1 day before climbing | |
Accommodation | Day 1 - Kinabalu Park - Grace / Rock Hostel / 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
Mt. Kinabalu Mountain 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.
* The itinerary is for reference only, it subjects to any necessary changes in accordance to local requirements.
KOTA KINABALU – KINABALU PARK – TIMPOHON
Meet our driver at hotel lobby / airport (evening) and proceed with 2 hours drive to Kinabalu Park.
Free at own leisure to explore the area.
Dinner at restaurant.
PARK HEADQUARTERS – TIMPOHON GATE – LABAN RATA
Wake up and have breakfast at a local restaurant (Breakfast time: 6:00am - 8:00am).
Meet up with co-ordinator at Kinabalu Park Headquater.
Register at Kinabalu Park Headquater. Please present original IDENTITY CARD / PASSPORT for verification.
Meet the assigned Mountain Guide(s) and Local Pack Lunch will be given.
Transfer to Timpohon Gate from Kinabalu Park Headquater.
Begin the ascent with your personal mountain guide. The climb will take approximately 4 ~ 6 hrs.
Take a rest and enjoy your packed lunch.
Expected to reach Laban Rata area.
Check-in at the Mountain Huts (unisex shared dormitory).
Dinner at Laban Rata Rest House restaurant (Dinner time: 5:00pm - 7:30pm).
Free at leisure for the rest of evening.
LOW’S PEAK – KINABALU PARK HEAD QUARTERS – KOTA KINABALU
Wake up and have supper at Laban Rata restaurant (Supper time: 2:00am - 3:30am).
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.
Witness the beautiful sunrise from the summit. Clouds usually begin to form. These swirling clouds could obstruct visibility.
Begin to descend and back to Laban Rata. (latest by 6:30am).
Arrive at Laban Rata restaurant for breakfast (Breakfast time: 7:30am - 10:30am).
Begin to descend.
Reach Timpohon Gate, transfer to Kinabalu Park’s HQ and collect your certificate.
Transfer back to hotel at Kota Kinabalu.
Estimate time of arrival.
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) |
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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 | 96.26 |
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.
Accep Visa and MasterCard credit card, Malaysian bank transfer, Paypal, FPX, Alipay. 2.3% surcharge apply. Please be noted that 2.3% transaction fee is non-refundable in case there is cancellation 3 days after the payment made.
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.
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.
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).