SABAH/MOUNT KINABALU HIKING
3D/2N
Day 01 Kota Kinabalu/Kundasang Resort (D)
Upon arrival at Kota Kinabalu airport, meet and greet our representative, pick up and depart on a 2 hours journey to Kundasang (Near Kinabalu Park). En route passing by villages and a panoramic vista of the valleys of the Crocker Range. Along the way, take a brief stop at Nabalu, a place where the local natives gather to sell local produce, fruits, home grown vegetables and handicraft souvenirs.
Transfer to hotel. Check in, free and easy at own leisure. Have dinner at resort’s restaurant. Overnight in Kundasang.
Day 02 Park HQ/Timpohon Gate/Ascend Mount Kinabalu/Pendant Hut (B/L/D)
After breakfast, pack up and check out. Pick up and transfer to Park Headquarter. Collect your packed lunch. Our guide will arrange all the necessary registrations, assign you a mountain guide and apply for your ID TAG. Your ID Tag should be worn throughout the climb.
After the registration, get transferred to starting point, the 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 vegetations.
Approximate timing:-
(15:00hr) arrive at Pendant hut approximately 3,289m and settle in.
(15:30hr) attend the mandatory Via Ferrata familiarization in Pendant Hut and meet your Mountain Torq trainer.
(18:00hr) Buffet Dinner at Laban Rata restaurant.
(20:00hr) Lights out. Overnight at Pendant Hut.
Day 03 Low's Peak/Low's Peak Circuit/Descend Mount Kiabalu/Kota Kinabalu (B/L)
After a short break, prepare for your next climb after midnight accordingly:-
(01:30hr) Have supper and pack up.
(02:30hr) Continuation of journey towards the summit of Mount Kinabalu.
(05:40hr) Summit Low’s peak at 4,095m and catch the sunrise.
(06:00hr) Descend Low’s Peak to meet your Mountain Torq trainer.
(06:30hr) Meet your via ferrata trainer at the 7.5 km mark for Low’s Peak Circuit via ferrata experience (intermediate via ferrata,
4 to 5 hrs, French grade AD)
(11:00hr) Return to Pendant Hut for a well earned late breakfast.
(12:00hr) Check out of Pendant Hut and descend to Timpohon Gate.
Arrive at Timpohon Gate (approximately 16:00hrs to 19:30hrs), transfer to headquarter to collect certificate of achievement. After collecting your certificate, lunch will be served in Kinabalu Park. Transfer back to Kota Kinabalu city on an approximate 2 hrs journey.
Transfer to hotel. Free at own leisure till dinner. Overnight in Kota Kinabalu.
Day 04 Kota Kinabalu/Departure (B)
After breakfast, check out. Our representative will transfer you to the airport for your onward destination.
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Package includes:-
Return airport transfer (Sit in coach).
Return Transfer (Park HQ – Timpohon Gate – Park HQ).
1 night at Kundasang resort with dinner (Twin-share) or similar.
1 night at Pendant Hut, Kinabalu Pine Resort (Panalaban (Non-Heated Dormitory Bunk-bed with sharing bathroom & toilet).
1 night at 3* hotel in Kota Kinabalu.
Mountain Guide.
Via Ferrata Trainer.
Climbing Insurance.
Climbing Permit and Certificates.
Certificate Holder.
English Speaking Support Team.
All Breakfast, lunch and Dinner as mentioned in the itinerary.
Full board package as highlighted in the itinerary.
Toll, Parking, Driver Beta, State Permit & Taxes is included.
Package Excludes:-
International/Domestic Airfare and Visa application.
Tipping for driver/Guide.
Items of personal nature like all Calls, Laundry, Alcoholic or Non Alcoholic beverages or bottled water used in hotel, items ordered on room service, mini bar etc.
All others specifically not mentioned in the includes.
Remarks:
Package rate will be calculated according to your group size upon request.
Reservation and bookings of hotel has not been made till further confirmation and payment received from guest.
Itinerary mentioned above is subject to changes according to your flight timings.
Full payment shall be made at least 3 weeks in advance before travelling date, for accommodation and transportation bookings.
Rates will be revised if any less or more guest upon confirmation.
(Insurance and Medical claim implies only for Malaysian citizens from departure till return date on end of tour).
Things You Should Prepare For Mountain Climb:
Waterproof backpack to store your items
Trekking or running shoe with good grip
Warm clothing/Long sleeves 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 RM12 per piece prior climb.
Things You Wish To Bring: ?
Medication such as headache tablets or altitude sickness tablets
Tissue paper / Toilet roll
Sunblock lotion, lip gloss, plasters
Insect repellent / Mosquito Oil
Camera with water proof bag
Sandals / Slippers
Plastic bags