General

3 Days 2 Nights Mount Kinabalu Summit Climb

Tour Code GB-MT14
Tour Mount Kinabalu Summit Climb
Duration 3 Days / 2 Nights
Destination Kinabalu Park

 

PRICING
No of pax International (RM) Malaysian (RM)
1 pax 2300 1800
2 – 5 pax 1900 1500
6 pax and above 1800 1400

 

The Mount Kinabalu Climb offers a wonderful, unforgettable experience for the more adventurous holiday makers who want to explore the amazing richness of the flora and fauna of the Kinabalu National Park, while engaging into climbing the astonishing Mount Kinabalu (4095m).

The climb is the perfect vacation offer for those who want to combine an exciting adventure with a relaxing experience. This is suitable for holidaymakers longing for exotic places and unforgettable landscapes. What’s more, you do not have to be a professional climber to be able to complete the trip.

The Kinabalu National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and it features many interesting sites, such as botanical gardens and exhibition halls, offering plenty to see before starting the climb.

If you are a nature lover, looking for new, exotic experiences in a unique mountain landscape, this package certainly offers you an opportunity to go for.

Itinerary

DAY 1 - 1200 hrs

KOTA KINABALU  >  KINABALU PARK HQ 

Pick up from your hotel lobby or airport and depart on a 2 hours journey to Kundasang. Along the way, take a brief stop at Pekan Nabalu.Pekan Nabalu is a place where the local natives gather to sell local produce, fruits and handicraft for souvenirs. Check in into Hostel or Hotel. Rest of the day you are free at leisure. Dinner will be served at restaurant and overnight.

* Take note : Check in late after dinner timing will be converted to packed dinner.

You are advice to take early flight to not miss the dinner time.

Meals: Dinner

DAY 2

 KINABALU PARK HQ  > LABAN RATA

Breakfast at Park Restaurant and collect your packed lunch proceeds to Park Headquarters for registration. Our Guide will assist you for registration, apply ID tag and assign the mountain guide. Arrive at Timpohon Gate (1800 meters above sea level) to begin 6.5km (Timpohon) to Laban Rata rest houses, stopping every 1km for drinks/toilet breaks. Buffet dinner at Laban Rata Rest house. Check in at Rest house. (Non-Heated Dormitory)

(If you arrive after 7pm you will receive dinner packs only).

Breakfast, Packed Lunch & Buffet Dinner

DAY 3

LABAN RATA > LOWS PEAK > PARK HQ > KOTA KINABALU

Wake up for buffet supper as early at 1.00am. At 2.30am, begin 3.2km climb to summit (4095 meters). YOU MUST REACH SAYAT-SAYAT CHECKPOINT  BEFORE 5.00am CUT OFF TIME. Park ranger will close the summit gate after cut off time. Watch sun rise at the summit of Mount Kinabalu. Begin descend to Laban Rata for buffet breakfast. Trek down to Timpohon Gate and have lunch at Balsam Restaurant . Transfer back to your hotel.

Buffet Breakfast & Lunch

~ End of service ~

Take note: Lunch will be converted to packed lunch on Day 2 for climbers who arrived late and missed the lunch timing. (1200pm - 04.30pm)

Information

Price includes

  • Return Kota Kinabalu Transfer to Headquarters
  • One way transfer to Mesilau gate or Timpohon gate
  • One way transfer to Kinabalu headquarters from Timpohon gate or Mesilau gate
  • Two nights’ accommodation (1 night at hostel and 1 night at the Laban Rata rest houses)
  • Meals as stated
  • Climbing permits
  • Mountain guide
      

Price do not include

  • Beverage
  • Alcoholic drink
  • Porter Fee (Optional)
  • Items not mention
  • Any other optional sites that require entrance fees

Extra Info

Important Remarks

  • Trail may be slippery & uneven. Guests are advised to wear shoes with good grip
  • Temperature up in the mountain can dropped to 15c – 25c during the day / night
  • Please let us know if you have dietary request, e.g. vegetarian
  • Do not bring you valuable things such as Jewelry and electric devises etc

First Time Climbers

  • Try not to carry anything at all. Pay extra for Porters-its worth it!
  • Do not worry about porters- just walk at you own comfortable pace & start slowly
  • Due to the height of Mount Kinabalu, you maybe at risk of getting acute mountain sickness (AMS). Some peopple are more susceptible than others but most people can go up to 8,000 feet (2,438 metres) with minimal effect. If you haven’t been to high altitute before, its’s important to be cautious and check with your doctor for advice.
  • Symtoms of AMS are headache, dizziness,fatigue, shortness of breath, loss of appetite, nausea, disturbed sleep, and a general feeling of malaise.if the systoms persist, it is adviseable not to continue your climb. To prevent AMS, go slow to acclimatize, stay hydrated, avoid tabacco, alcohol and depressant drugs and eat mostly carbohydrates

Trekking Guidelines

  • Buddy system is COMPULSORY. Always ensure there is somebody to accompany you. For emergencies, ask the mountain escort
  • Do not take anything but photograps and leave nothing but footprints
  • On the mountain top, FOLLOW THE ROPES which leads to the summit

WARNING! Do Not Climb

If you have history of suffering from the following ailments:

  • Heart Disease
  • Hypertentions
  • Chronic Asthma
  • Pectic Ulcers
  • Severe Anemia
  • Diabetes
  • Epileptic Fits
  • Arthritis
  • Palpitation
  • Hepatitis (Jaundice)
  • Muscular Cramps
  • Obesity (Overweight)
  • Or any other sickness that may be triggered by severe cold, exertion and high altitude.

 

CHECKLIST :

Climbing Gears

  • Rubber / Trekking Shoes
  • Small Water Bottle
  • Gloves, scarf, hat / ear muffs
  • Long pants & shortJacket / Windbreaker
  • Turtle Neck & Woolen Sweater
  • Knapsack & Waist pouch
  • Cotton & Woolen Socks
  • Raincoat & Plastic bag

Toiletries

  • Toilet Paper / Tissues
  • Sun Block, Insect repellent
  • Toothbrush & toothpaste
  • Towel

Miscellaneous

  • Malaysian Ringgit accepted ONLY at Park Outlets.
  • First Aid Kid (eg. Paracetomol, Plaster for Blister / cuts, Anti-nausea, Anti-histamine, Anti-Diarrhea, Oral-Redehydration Salts, knee support & Ointment for cramps)
  • High energy snack / fruits
  • Camera / Video
  • Binoculars
  • Head torch (compulsory)
  • Torchlight with string

 

Package Price

GROUP SIZE (BASED ON Adult) Adult (PER PERSON) Accomodation
2 PAX (COMBINED PACKAGE) MYR 1750 HOSTEL / SIMILAR