5D4N Mount Kinabalu Climb with Via Ferrata - LPC & Water Rafting & KK City Stay (Intermediate) Print


5D4N Mount Kinabalu Climb with Via Ferrata - LPC & Water Rafting & KK City Stay (Intermediate) - Amazing Borneo Tours
5D4N Mount Kinabalu Climb with Via Ferrata - LPC & Water Rafting & KK City Stay (Intermediate) - Amazing Borneo Tours
5D4N Mount Kinabalu Climb with Via Ferrata - LPC & Water Rafting & KK City Stay (Intermediate) - Amazing Borneo Tours
5D4N Mount Kinabalu Climb with Via Ferrata - LPC & Water Rafting & KK City Stay (Intermediate) - Amazing Borneo Tours
5D4N Mount Kinabalu Climb with Via Ferrata - LPC & Water Rafting & KK City Stay (Intermediate) - Amazing Borneo Tours
5D4N Mount Kinabalu Climb with Via Ferrata - LPC & Water Rafting & KK City Stay (Intermediate) - Amazing Borneo Tours
5D4N Mount Kinabalu Climb with Via Ferrata - LPC & Water Rafting & KK City Stay (Intermediate) - Amazing Borneo Tours
5D4N Mount Kinabalu Climb with Via Ferrata - LPC & Water Rafting & KK City Stay (Intermediate) - Amazing Borneo Tours
5D4N Mount Kinabalu Climb with Via Ferrata - LPC & Water Rafting & KK City Stay (Intermediate) - Amazing Borneo Tours
5D4N Mount Kinabalu Climb with Via Ferrata - LPC & Water Rafting & KK City Stay (Intermediate) - Amazing Borneo Tours
5D4N Mount Kinabalu Climb with Via Ferrata - LPC & Water Rafting & KK City Stay (Intermediate) - Amazing Borneo Tours
5D4N Mount Kinabalu Climb with Via Ferrata - LPC & Water Rafting & KK City Stay (Intermediate) - Amazing Borneo Tours
5D4N Mount Kinabalu Climb with Via Ferrata - LPC & Water Rafting & KK City Stay (Intermediate) - Amazing Borneo Tours

Tour highlights

  • Mount Kinabalu Climb via Timpohon Trail
  • Low's Peak Summit (Highest Elevation 4095.2M)
  • Via Ferrata Activity (Low’s Peak Circuit)
  • Padas White Water Rafting (Grade 3-4)
  • 1 Night Pendant Hut
  • 3 Nights 3* KK City Hotel

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WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY

Sample Itinerary

Day 1

Kota Kinabalu/ KK City Hotel

  • Pickup from Kota Kinabalu airport and transfer to Kota Kinabalu City.
  • Check into Kota Kinabalu City Hotel or similar.
  • Rest of the day you are free at leisure.
  • Overnight.

3* City Hotel

Day 2

Padas White Water Rafting

  • Breakfast in Hotel.
  • 0530hrs - 0600hrs: Pick up from your hotel lobby in Kota Kinabalu city and transfer directly to Beaufort Railway Station. The journey takes about 1½ - 2 hrs drive through the country.
  • 0700hrs - 0730hrs: Expected time arrival at Beaufort town. Get onboard train. Train will depart at 0750 hrs. Tour begins with 1½ hrs - 2 hrs of thrilling yet scenic train ride to PANGI STATION (rafting starting point) and your belongings will be safely stored in the van.
  • 1030hrsExpected time arrival at Pangi Station. Light refreshment will be served and followed with a safety briefing session conducted by our professional river guide/raft master (20 mins session).
  • Rafting commence from starting point to RAYOH (ending point) which will take about 1 ½ hours-2 hours (10km) includes 8 various points of rapids namely HEAD HUNTER, LAMBADA, COBRA, SCOOBY DOO, WASHING MACHINE, MARY GO ROUND, SNAKE HOUSE AND BBQ RAPIDS.
  • 1230hrs: Expected time arrival at RAYOH STATION for lunch.
  • 1330hrs - 1400hrs: On board the train back to Beaufort Railway Station (2 - 2½ hrs train ride).
  • 1600hrs: Once arrived, get freshen up and get change. On board coach or van and transfer back to Kota Kinabalu city (your hotel) estimated 2 - 2½ hrs.
  • 1800hrs: Estimated time arrival at Kota Kinabalu city.
  • Overnight.

Breakfast / Lunch 3* City Hotel

Day 3

Kota Kinabalu/ Kinabalu Park HQ/ Timpohon Gate/ Ascend Mount Kinabalu/ Pendant Hut

  • Breakfast in hotel.
  • 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.
  • 1500hrs: Arrive at Pendant hut @ 3,289m and settle in.
  • 1530hrs: Attend the mandatory Via Ferrata familiarization in Pendant Hut and meet your Mountain Torq trainer.
  • 1800hrs: Buffet Dinner at Laban Rata restaurant and overnight at Pendant Hut.
  • 2000hrs: Lights out.

Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Pendant Hut

Day 4

Low's Peak/ Low's Peak Circuit via Ferrata Experience/ Descend Mount Kinabalu/ Kota Kinabalu

  • 0130hrs: Wake up for early supper & pack up.
  • 0230hrs: Continuation of journey towards the summit of Mount Kinabalu.
  • 0540hrs: Summit Low's peak (4,095m a.s.l.) and catch the sunrise.
  • 0600hrs: Descend Low’s Peak to meet your Mountain Torq trainer.
  • 0630hrs: 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).
  • 1100hrs: Return to Pendant Hut for a well earned breakfast.
  • 1200hrs: Check out of Pendant Hut.
  • Descend to Timpohon Gate.
  • Arrive at Timpohon Gate (Est. arrival 1500hrs to 1800hrs) and transfer to headquarter to collect certificate of achievement.
  • Lunch will be served in Kinabalu Park.
  • Transfer back to Kota Kinabalu city. Journey takes approx. 2 hrs.
  • Check into 3* Kota Kinabalu City Hotel. Free at leisure.
  • Overnight.

Supper / Breakfast / Lunch 3* City Hotel

Day 5

Home Sweet Home

  • Wake up – breakfast & pack up.
  • Transfer to KK International Airport.

Breakfast

End
Meals 04 Breakfasts, 03 Lunches, 01 Dinner & 01 Supper
Inclusion Meals as Stated, 04 Nights Accommodation, Entrance Fees, Return Airport/Hotel Transfer (Seat-In-Coach), Return Transfer (Park HQ - Timpohon Gate - Park HQ), Mountain Guide, Ferrata Trainer, Climbing Insurance, Climbing Permit, Mount Kinabalu Certificate and Certificate Holder, English Speaking Support Team, River Guides (02 Guides per Raft Boat) and Rafting Gears
Accommodation DAY 3: 01 Night Pendant Hut @ Panalaban (Non-Heated Dormitory Bunk-bed with sharing bathroom & toilet)
DAY 1, 2, 4: 03 Nights 3* Kota Kinabalu City Hotel (Twin-share)
Exclusion Airfares, Porter Fee, Alcoholic Drinks, Any Items Not Mentioned

Note on Meals Arrangement:

Lunch will be converted to packed meal on Day 04 (Mt Kinabalu Descent) for climbers who arrive late and missed the local restaurant's opening hours. Restaurant Business Hour 07:00hrs - 20:00hrs

                         

  • 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.
  • 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
1 Climbers MUST present their original passports/IC for climb registration at Kinabalu Park HQ on the actual day of climb. Please bring it along with you.
2 Climbers MUST attend the compulsory Via Ferrata briefing/training session in Pendant Hut between 15:00hrs-16:00hrs (Latest Cut-off time) on 1st day of climb.
3 All Via Ferrata activities will be conducted together in mix groups by qualified Mountain Torq Ferrata trainers. 
4 Climbers who fail to comply with the timing will not be able to proceed with the selected Via Ferrata activity. NO reimbursement shall be made.
5 Via Ferrata activity can be cancelled due to bad weather for the safety of all climbers, NO reimbursement shall be made.

* Please do not rush or be disappointed should you not be able to make it on time or if the activity is cancelled. Safety comes first, as you can still reach the Low’s Peak summit without going through the Via Ferrata activity.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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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 Via 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 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.
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 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.
9 Private Transfer Surcharge:- MYR 450/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.

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.

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