Climbing Mount Kinabalu
Private Touring
- Flexible Dates
- 24-Hour Local Assistance
- Flexible Itinerary
- Upgrade Accommodation
- Local Guide Service
- Modern Airconditioned Vehicle
Itinerary
Take a scenic 2 hours’ drive to Kinabalu Park passing by villages and paddy fields along mountainous roads that wind along the Crocker range. Along the way, make a brief stop at Nabalu Market (Depending on time). Nabalu is a place where the local natives gather to sell local produce, fruits, home grown vegetables and handicraft souvenirs. It is also here where you can get lucky to capture unforgettable moments of Mount Kinabalu stunning views. Proceed for about to Kinabalu Park and check-in at Kinabalu Park (Rooms ROH ) Dinner and stay at Kinabalu Park.
Hotel/Other Details: Kinabalu Park (Rooms ROH )
Meal Plan: Only Dinner
Breakfast at Park Restaurant in the Park. Thereafter, collect your packed lunch. Proceed to the Park HQ to register for the climb, meet your assigned mountain guide and apply for your ID TAG. Remember to wear your ID TAG at all times. You'll then be transferred to the starting point – Timpohon Gate – where your journey and quest to the summit of Borneo’s highest mountain begins! The climb will take approximately 4-5 hours. The trek will pass by different vegetation zones from Oak and Chestnut to mossy and eventually to alpine-type of vegetation. Arrive and check into one of the assorted Laban Rata huts @3272m (non-heated dormitory beds) in the late afternoon. Buffet Dinner at Laban Rata restaurant and overnight.
Hotel/Other Details: Laban Rata huts (non-heated dormitory beds)
Meal Plan: Breakfast lunch and Dinner
(0130hrs) Wake up for early supper and depart for continuation of journey towards the summit of Mount Kinabalu. Have your supper before climbing. The journey up to the Low's peak @ 4,095m will test your fitness and determination. Depending on speed of trekking, you might be able to experience the glorious sunrise over the majestic Mt. Kinabalu if weather permits. Between 0700 hrs Descend back to Laban Rata for late breakfast and check out at Laban Rata. Trek down to Timpohon Gate for transfer back to the Kinabalu Park Headquarters. Congratulations, you can now collect your Certificate of Achievement! Lunch will be served at the restaurant in Kinabalu Park. (1400hrs) Transfer back to Kota Kinabalu City. Journey takes approx. 2 hrs. Note : Last Pick up from Kinabalu Park to Kota Kinabalu is 1500 hrs.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Inclusions
1 Night at Kinabalu Park / 1 Night at Laban Rata, meals as mentioned, entrance fee, return hotel transfer, return transfer (Park HQ – Timpohon Gate – Park HQ), Mountain Guide, climbing, insurance, climbing permit and certificate.
Exclusions
Airfares, tipping & porter fee, alcoholic drinks, any items not mentioned.
Notes
Things You Should Prepare For Mountain Climb:
Waterproof backpack to store your items, Trekking or running shoe with good grip, arm clothing/Long sleeves shirt/Hiking pants , Jacket/Wind breaker, Extra clothing and socks, Small towel , Hand gloves and winter hat, Disposable raincoats, Head torch, 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 prior climb.
Things you wish to bring:
Medication such as headache tablets or altitude sickness tablets, tissue paper / toilet roll, sun block lotion, lip gloss, plasters, insect repellent / mosquito oil, camera with water proof bag , sandals / slippers, plastic bags.
~ Tourism Tax will be paid by guest upon check-in at Kinabalu Park and Laban Rata rest house.
Rates mentioned are “starting from” rates and may change based on the actual travel dates and due to the increase in fuel rates, entrance fees, as well as, cost of meals at restaurants.
