| TOUR CODE: | ABK-MK01NVF |
| DESCRIPTION: | 2D1N MOUNT KINABALU CLIMB WITH PENDANT HUT STAY |
| REGION: | Kinabalu Park / Mount Kinabalu |
| DURATION: | 2 Days 1 Night |
| MINIMUM: | 1 Pax |
| AVAILABILITY: | Daily |
06:00–07:00hrs: Meet your driver at your Kota Kinabalu hotel and travel approximately two hours to Kinabalu Park. Please arrange an early or packed breakfast with your hotel before departure.
~08:00hrs: Complete your pre-check-in with Mountain Torq before proceeding with the required climbing registration. Your support team will arrange your climbing permit, ID tag and Sabah Parks mountain guide. You will also collect your packed lunch for the climb.
~08:30hrs: Transfer to Timpohon Gate at 1,866 metres for a short safety briefing before beginning your ascent.
The climb to Panalaban typically takes four to six hours, depending on your pace and trail conditions. As you gain elevation, watch the landscape change from oak and chestnut forest to moss-covered vegetation and the mountain’s cooler subalpine environment. Rest shelters are available along the trail for short breaks.
Arrive at Pendant Hut, an alpine-inspired accommodation located 3,289 metres above sea level. Settle into the shared unisex dormitory and rest in the lounge after your climb. Shared bathrooms, solar-heated shower facilities and filtered hot drinking water are available.
16:00hrs: Join the optional Via Ferrata safety briefing and equipment familiarisation at Pendant Hut. Mountain Torq’s trainer will introduce the harness, carabiners and basic safety procedures, allowing you to better understand the activity before deciding whether to participate.
Climbers interested in adding the Walk the Torq or Low’s Peak Circuit Via Ferrata activity must complete this briefing. Those who arrive after the briefing cannot participate in Via Ferrata the following morning.
18:00hrs: Walk to Laban Rata Restaurant for a buffet dinner before returning to Pendant Hut. Prepare your equipment for the early summit climb and rest for the night.
01:30hrs: Wake up and have an early supper at Pendant Hut.
02:30hrs: Continue your Mount Kinabalu summit climb with your mountain guide. Using your head torch, ascend beyond the treeline and across the mountain’s exposed granite landscape, using fixed ropes
Arrive at Low’s Peak, the summit of Mount Kinabalu at 4,095.2 metres. Weather and climbing pace permitting, watch the sunrise reveal the surrounding peaks and mountain landscape before beginning your descent.
Return to Pendant Hut for a well-earned breakfast and rest. Pack your belongings and prepare for the descent.
Check out and retrace the Timpohon Trail with your mountain guide.
Arrive at Timpohon Gate and transfer to Kinabalu Park HQ. Successful climbers may collect their Mount Kinabalu Certificate of Achievement. Depending on your descent time, lunch will be served at the local restaurant or provided as a packed meal.
Depart Kinabalu Park for the approximately two-hour journey back to Kota Kinabalu. Hotel drop-off is expected in the late afternoon or evening, depending on your climbing pace, weather and traffic conditions.
Optional Via Ferrata Add-On:
Via Ferrata activity is not included in this itinerary. Walk the Torq or Low’s Peak Circuit may be pre-booked or purchased at Pendant Hut for an additional charge, subject to availability, eligibility, weather conditions and completion of the compulsory briefing. Adding Via Ferrata will change the Day 2 schedule and may result in a later descent.
| Meals | 01 Breakfast, 01 Packed Lunch, 01 Lunch*, 01 Dinner, 01 Supper |
| Inclusion | Meals as Stated, 01 Night Accommodation, Entrance Fee, Return Airport/Hotel Transfer (Seat-In-Coach), Return Transfer (Seat-In-Coach: 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 at Pendant Hut (Non-Heated Dormitory Bunkbed with shared bathroom) |
| Exclusion | Airfares, Porter Fee, Alcoholic Drinks, Personal Travel Insurance, Tourism Tax (TTx), 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).
| 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 ideally between 12:30 hrs - 14:00 hrs to best follow the planned itinerary, which includes a brief stop at Nabalu Market (local market operating hours are until approximately 16:00 hrs). The suggested timing will be shared by MountKinabalu.com before your travel date. Any flight arrival after 18:00 hrs will incur a surcharge (subject to variation depending on group size). |
| 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. |
For your safety, it is advisable to undergo a medical checkup before attempting any mountain climb. Climbing is not recommended if you have a history of health conditions like hypertension, diabetes, palpitation, arthritis, heart disease, severe anaemia, Ppeptic ulcers, epileptic fits, obesity, chronic asthma, muscular cramps, hepatitis, or any other condition that might affect your climb.
If you're under 15, please complete the indemnity form during registration at Park Headquarters.
