Summit of Mount Kinabalu
Tour Overview
Rising majestically amid Sabah’s undulating Crocker Range is Borneo and Malaysia’s highest peak, Mt Kinabalu, towering at 4,095.2m above sea level. It is located within Kinabalu Park, the Unesco World Heritage Site that’s home to diverse and exotic flora and fauna set against a backdrop of unique geological, topographical and climatic environments.
Tour Highlights
Discover the beauty of Mt Kinabalu and its wide range of habitats, from rich tropical lowland and hill rainforest to tropical mountain forest, subalpine forest and scrub on the higher elevations.
Tour Rates
This tour package requires minimum 1 person
Standard Rates
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Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Ride to Kinabalu Park and prepare to climb Mt. Kinabalu
- Your two-day climb begins with a 2-hour car ride to Kinabalu Park, where you will meet your mountain guide and be given a packed lunch before proceeding to Timpohon Gate, the start of your 6km climb to the Laban Rata resthouse at 3,270m.
- A steady pace is recommended to acclimatise your body to the altitude, and trekking poles are a great help.
- Along the way, stop for brief rests at gazebo-like stations – there are washroom facilities and water tank for refilling your bottle, although water purification tablets are advised.
- Upon arrival at Laban Rata, wash up and fuel up at the buffet table before turning in for the evening to rest up for the trek to the summit the next morning.
Day 2
Early morning climb to the summit of Mt. Kinabalu to catch spectacular sunrise view
- The 2.7km climb to the peak, weather-permitting, begins with an early wake-up call.
- Be sufficiently outfitted in warm and waterproof clothing with a headlamp and have some hot supper at the dining hall before taking off.
- This segment of the climb is more challenging – expect steep cliffs shrouded in thick mists and poor visibility, as well as strong winds and freezing temperatures.
- Ropes are provided to help with the climb, but you’d find that you don’t need it for the most part.
- Aim to make it to Low’s Peak in time to catch the spectacular sunrise, a truly awe-inspiring sight.
- The trek down the mountain is the same as the one up. You’ll have breakfast at Laban Rata before continuing the descent to Timpohon Gate.
- There, your transport will to take you back to the park headquarters, where you will receive your much deserved certificate of accomplishment.
- Lunch will be provided at a nearby restaurant, after which, the journey back to Kota Kinabalu and then the resort will commence.
Important Notes:
- 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 ailments, it is highly recommend that you should refrain from climbing: (Hypertension, Diabetes, Palpitation, Arthritis, Heart Disease, Severe Anemia, Peptic Ulcers, Epileptic Fits, Obesity, Chronic Asthma, Muscular Cramps, Hepatitis (jaundice); or any other disease which hamper the climb.)
What’s Included
- Return Transfer from hotel/ resort to Kinabalu Park
- Climbing fee/ Insurances/ Permit
- Meals : Lunch/ Dinner/ Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Tour guide
- Certificates of accomplishment
What’s NOT Included
- Tips and gratuities (optional)
Recommendations
- Waterproof backpack to store your items
- Trekking or running shoe with good grip
- Warm clothing/ long sleeve shirt/ hiking pants, jacket/ wind breaker, extra clothing and socks
- Small towel Hand gloves and winter hat
- Disposable raincoats
- Head torch (compulsory)
- Personal toiletries
- Refillable water bottle (0.5 - 1 Litre)
- High energy food such as chocolates, nuts, biscuits, sweets, energy bars
- Your extra luggage can be stored at Kinabalu Park HQ at a nominal fee of MYR 12 per piece prior climb
Terms and Conditions:
- Advance Reservation — Booking made more than 30 days in advance of tour date, 25% deposit payment is required to secure climb slot/ accommodation/ tours, 75% balance payment is required 30 days prior to tour commencement.
- Last Minutes Reservation — Booking made within 30 days of tour date, 100% full payment is required to secure climb slot/ accommodation/ tours bookings and admission to the tour, for last minutes reservation made within 30 days prior to tour commencement.
- Failure to comply with this may result in an automatic cancellation of your reservation and the release of your climb slots/ accommodation/ tours/ all other bookings to others in the queue system without prior notice.
- All bookings are subject to availability at the time of booking.
- There would be no refunds for cancellation after the tour has commenced or for any unused tour service including.
