2D1N Mount Kinabalu Climb

TOUR INFORMATION

TOUR CODE: ABK-MK01
DESCRIPTION: 2D1N MOUNT KINABALU CLIMB
REGION: Kinabalu Park / Mount Kinabalu
DURATION: 2 Days 1 Night
MINIMUM: 1 Pax
AVAILABILITY: Everyday (Pre-Book Needed)
PICK UP POINT: Your Hotel in Kota Kinabalu City
PICK UP TIME: 06:00 Hrs - 07:00 Hrs
DROP OFF POINT: Your Hotel in Kota Kinabalu City
DROP OFF TIME: Afternoon / Evening
* All timings are estimated and for reference purposes only. Actual timing will be provided prior to your departure.

Tour highlights

  • Mount Kinabalu Climb via Timpohon Trail
  • Low's Peak Summit (Highest Elevation 4095.2M)
  • 1 Night Panalaban Assorted Huts (Laban Rata Resthouse or similar)

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Sample itinerary

Day 1 - Kota Kinabalu/ Kinabalu Park HQ/ Timpohon Gate/ Ascend Mount Kinabalu/ Panalaban Base Camp

  • 0600hrs - 0700hrs: Pick-up from your hotel lobby and depart on a 2 hrs journey to Kinabalu Park Headquarter. Collect your packed lunch.
  • 0900hrs: Our guide will arrange for all necessary registrations, assign you a mountain guide and apply for your ID TAG.
  • Remember to wear your ID TAG at all times.
  • You'll then be transferred to 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 vegetations.
  • Arrive Panalaban Base Camp @ 3272m and check into your accommodation.
  • Buffet Dinner at Laban Rata Restaurant and overnight.
Meals : Packed-lunch / Dinner Accommodation : Panalaban Assorted Huts (Laban Rata Resthouse or similar)

Day 2 - Low's Peak/ Descend Mount Kinabalu/ Kota Kinabalu

  • 0200hrs: Wake up for early supper and depart for continuation of journey towards the summit of Mount Kinabalu.
  • 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.
  • 0700hrs: Descend back to Panalaban Base Camp for late breakfast and check out.
  • Trek down to Timpohon Gate for transfer back to the Kinabalu Park Headquarter (est. arrival 1300hrs to 1500hrs).
  • Congratulations, you can now collect your Certificate of Achievement!
  • Buffet Lunch will be served at the restaurant in Kinabalu Park.
    * Due to the temporary closure of Balsam Restaurant, lunch will be served at Liwagu Restaurant after completing your climb.
  • Transfer back to Kota Kinabalu City. Journey takes approx. 2 hrs.
Meals : Supper / Breakfast / Lunch

TOUR INCLUSION

Meals 01 Breakfast, 01 Packed-Lunch, 01 *Lunch, 01 Dinner & 01 Supper
Inclusion Meals as Stated, 01 Night Accommodation, Entrance Fee, Return Hotel Transfer (Seat-In-Coach), Return Transfer (Park HQ - Timpohon Gate - Park HQ), Mountain Guide, Climbing Insurance, Climbing Permit, Mount Kinabalu Certificate and Certificate Holder, and English Speaking Support Team
Accommodation 01 Night Panalaban Assorted Huts (Laban Rata Resthouse or similar) (Non-Heated Dormitory Bunk-bed with sharing bathroom & toilet)
Exclusion Airfares, Porter Fee, Alcoholic Drinks, Personal Travel Insurance, and Any Items Not Mentioned

Note on Meals Arrangement:
*Lunch will be converted to a packed meal for all climbers who reach the local restaurant after 16:00hrs on DAY 02 (Mt Kinabalu descent).

TYPES OF CLIMBERS CERTIFICATE THAT YOU MIGHT GET

                 

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 MYR 15 per piece 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

IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE

  • Climbers who reach Timpohon Gate after 16:30 Hrs will be imposed a fee of MYR 15 per hour per guide and need to pay directly to mountain guide on the spot.
  • Tipping is like giving a hug. Although it’s never expected, it’s always very much appreciated.
  • Do take note that your MyKad (for Malaysian) / Passport (for Non-Malaysian) will be required for verification during registration at the Kinabalu Park office. Please bring it along with you.
  • Laban Rata Resthouse does NOT provide boiled water for drinking/refill to climbers. Coffee & Tea will only be provided complimentary during Breakfast & Supper.   However, mineral water, coffee, tea, and other hot drinks and Soft Drinks are still available for purchase at the Grocery Counter (Laban Rata Resthouse).
  • Pendant Hut provides filtered hot water for drinking/refill to climbers.
  • Check-out time for Laban Rata Resthouse is 10:00 Hrs.  Should you check out later than 10:30 Hrs, a Late Check Out Fee of MYR100/hour applies, to be paid directly on the spot.
  • Effective as of 1st September 2017, the Tourism and Culture Ministry of Malaysia will be implementing a Malaysian Tourism Tax (TTX). Foreign tourists will be required to pay a flat rate of MYR 10 per room per night regardless of accommodation star level. The TTx is to be paid upon check-in. Malaysians or permanent residents residing in Malaysia are exempted from TTx and is required to present a valid identification upon check-in for the exemption.

TRANSPORTATION ARRANGEMENT

1 Our friendly guide will meet you at your hotel lobby / greet you at the Airport arrival hall with a placard bearing your good name. Should you encounter difficulties in locating our guide, you can call our hotline number/s stated in your itinerary for further assistance.
2 We do not recommend climbers to catch your flight on the same day you descend the mountain due to possible delay from injuries, tiredness and/or bad weather and traffic conditions.
3a For 2-Day 1-Night packages, transportation will be arranged for Pick-Up from your Hotel between 06:00hrs - 07:00hrs. Our team will advise your Pick-Up time one (1) day before your departure. Kindly request your hotel for early or packed breakfast on the day of your tour.
3b For 2-Day 1-Night packages with ferrata, transportation will be arranged for Pick-Up from your Hotel between 06:00hrs - 06:45hrs. Our team will advise your Pick-Up time one (1) day before your departure. Kindly request your hotel for early or packed breakfast on the day of your tour.
4 For 3-Day 2-Nights packages and beyond, our transport can pick you up from the Kota Kinabalu International Airport, your hotel in Kota Kinabalu or the meeting point at Grandis Hotel. Pick-up time is between 12:30 hrs - 14:00 hrs, which will be predetermined by Amazing Borneo before your travel date. Any flight arrival after 14:00 hrs will incur surcharge (varies depending on your group size). Please consult your salesperson.
5 Additional charges of MYR 80 per pax are applicable for outskirt hotels pick-ups. OutSkirt Charges are applicable for Hotels in One Borneo, Putatan, and within 20km radius of Kota Kinabalu City Centre.
6 All transportations are based on Seat-In-Coach. This is a transfer service in which clients share their vehicle with other clients. This is a door-to-door service with multiple pickups & drop-offs throughout the journey. Do expect some short waiting time.
7 After descending to Kinabalu Park HQ, climbers are subject to pre-determined pickup time set by Amazing Borneo Tours with the last transport returning to Kota Kinabalu city latest by 1930hrs. We will ensure your possible wait of not more than 2 hours at Park HQ. However, if you missed the last transport (which is unlikely) or wish to depart at your own preferred timing, we can arrange a vehicle for private transfer for you (Subject to availability). Please understand that the surcharge for any private transfer will have to be borne by you.
8 Private Transfer Surcharge:- MYR 450/vehicle/way
9 Our group rates are quoted without deviation, which means we provide only one return transfers for your group. If your group requires more than one return transfers, additional transfer charges may apply.
10 Baby Car Seats (for infant aged 0-2) and Child Booster Seats (for children aged 3-11) are available for rental. Please check with your tour consultant for availability.

FRIENDLY NOTE FROM SABAH PARKS

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 (overweight), Chronic asthma, Muscular cramps, Hepatitis (jaundice); or any other disease which may hamper the climber.

Children below 15 years old must fill in the indemnity form upon registration at Park Headquarters.