2D1N Mount Kinabalu Climb (Budget) - Malaysians Only-v1

TOUR INFORMATION

TOUR CODE: ABK-MK201-v1
DESCRIPTION: 2D1N MOUNT KINABALU CLIMB (BUDGET) - MALAYSIANS ONLY-V1
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 Lemaing Hut @ Panalaban area

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Sample itinerary

Day 1 - Kota Kinabalu/ Kinabalu Park HQ/ Timpohon Gate/ Ascend Mount Kinabalu/ Lemaing Hut

  • 0630hrs: 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 and check into Lemaing Hut @ 3230m a.s.l. or similar in the late afternoon.
  • Buffet Dinner at Laban Rata restaurant and overnight at Lemaing Hut.

Kindly note that Lemaing Hut is very basic. 15 dormitory beds in 1 room and a shared common bathroom. There will be no service attendant throughout your stay here. It is just a simple accommodation for you to rest until your next adventure at 2am.

Meals : Lunch / Dinner Accommodation : Lemaing Hut

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 Balsam 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

WHATS INCLUDED IN THE TOUR

Meals 01 Breakfast, 02 Lunches, 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 Lemaing Hut @ Panalaban (Non-Heated Dormitory Bunk-bed with sharing bathroom & toilet)
Lemaing Hut property is not managed by Sutera Sanctuary Lodges. There will be no service attendant in the hut.
Exclusion Airfares, Porter Fee, Alcoholic Drinks, Personal Travel Insurance, and Any Items Not Mentioned

Note on Meals Arrangement:
1) Lunch will be converted to packed lunch on Day 02 (Mt Kinabalu Descent) for climbers who arrived late and missed the lunch timing.
Balsam Restaurant Lunch Time: 1200hrs - 1600hrs

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 12 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 passport will be required for verification during registration at the Kinabalu Park office. Please bring it along with you.
  • This climb package is only applicable for MALAYSIAN Citizens with a Valid MyKad. Kindly present a copy of your MyKad for booking.
  • This climb package is not applicable for Permanent Residents of Malaysia and all other nationalities.
  • Standard check-in and check-out times for most hotels & resorts are 1400 Hrs & 1200 Hrs respectively. However, check-in & check-out times may vary depending on each accommodation. So kindly check with us to get accurate check-in & check-out times of your accommodation.

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.
3 For 1 Day Packages, our transport will pick you up from your Hotel between 05:30hrs - 06:00hrs. (Arrange with your hotel for early breakfast)
4a For 2 Days / 1 Night packages, our transport will pick you up from your Hotel between 06:30hrs - 07:00hrs. (Arrange with your hotel for early breakfast)
4b For 2 Days / 1 Night packages with ferrata, our transport will pick you up from your Hotel between 06:00hrs - 06:45hrs. (Arrange with your hotel for early breakfast)
5 For 3 Days / 2 Nights packages and beyond, our transport can pick you up from either Airport OR your Hotel. Time is dependent on your arrival flight schedule. Please provide us your flight details.
6 Add MYR 30 nett per person per way for transport to/from locations outside Kota Kinabalu city (e.g. Beringgis Beach Resort/Langkah Syabas Beach Resort / Papar / Kinarut Area).
7 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.
8 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 1800hrs. 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.
9 Private Transfer Surcharge:- MYR 250/vehicle/way
10 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.

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.