Category: Mount Climbing Tours
City/Region: Kundasang, Ranau
Tour Code: MBT14
Duration: 2 Days 1 Night
Minimum No. of Pax Required: 1
Operations: Pre-booking is required
STANDARD ITINERARY
DAY 1
6:00 AM: Pick-up from your hotel in Kota Kinabalu city and transfer to Kinabalu National Park (approx. 2-hour drive). Mount Kinabalu is the centrepiece of the park, Malaysia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site.
8:00 AM: Arrive at Park HQ for registration at the Sabah Parks operations office. Meet your assigned Mountain Guide for a brief safety briefing.
8:30 AM: Receive your packed lunch and take a short transfer to Timpohon Gate.
9:00 AM: Begin your ascent toward Panalaban (Laban Rata). The trek takes approximately 4 to 5 hours. Along the trail, observe diverse flora, including pitcher plants, vibrant rhododendrons, oak trees, and hundreds of wild orchid species.
3:00 PM: Arrive at Panalaban, check into your accommodation, and settle in.
6:00 PM: Dinner is served at Laban Rata Restaurant. Rest early to prepare for the summit ascent.
DAY 2
1:30 AM: Wake up and enjoy an early morning supper at Panalaban.
2:30 AM: Begin the summit ascent to Low's Peak (4,095.2m), aiming to reach the summit in time for a breathtaking sunrise.
7:00 AM: Descend to Panalaban for a hearty breakfast.
10:00 AM: Check out of your accommodation and begin descending toward Timpohon Gate.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Estimated arrival at Timpohon Gate. Transfer to Park HQ to meet our representative, collect your climb certificate, and enjoy a late lunch at a nearby restaurant.
4:00 PM: Depart Kinabalu Park and transfer back to Kota Kinabalu city.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Estimated arrival at your hotel in Kota Kinabalu city.
~ END OF TOUR ~
Note:
- All timings are estimates and subject to road traffic, trail conditions and group pace.
Meals
1x packed lunch to be collected @ Kinabalu Park (Day 1), 1x dinner @ Laban Rata Restaurant (Day 1), 1x supper @ Laban Rata Restaurant (Day 2), 1x breakfast @ Laban Rata Restaurant (Day 2), and 1x afternoon lunch @ Kinabalu Park (Day 2).
Inclusions
- Return Land Transfers: Kota Kinabalu city centre to Kinabalu Park HQ (Round trip)
- Park Shuttle Transfers: KOKTAS return shuttle service between Kinabalu Park HQ and Timpohon Gate
- Accommodation: 1 night stay at Laban Rata Resthouse (Dormitory Bunk Bed – Day 1)
- Sabah Parks Fees & Tariffs:
- Park Conservation / Entrance Fee
- Climbing Permit
- Climbing Insurance
- Mountain Guide Service: Appointed Sabah Parks licensed mountain guide
- Certificate: Official Sabah Parks summit achievement certificate (for successful attempt only)
Exclusions
- Extra drinks & meals
- Porter Service fee
- Any other items not listed in the inclusions list
Things to Bring
- Comfortable trekking shoes with good grip
- Personal toiletries
- Waterproof backpack
- Fleece jacket/windbreaker
- Warm clothing/long sleeves shirt/hiking pants
- Lightweight towel
- Hand gloves
- Wind hat
- Disposable raincoat
- Head torch
- Refillable water bottle (1 litre)
- High-energy food: chocolate, nuts, biscuits, sweets and energy bars
- Medication: headache tablets, altitude sickness tablets
- Lip gloss/balm
- Camera with waterproof bag
- Sandal/slippers
- Plastic bags
- Cap/beanie/hat scarf
- Sun protection: sunglasses, sunscreen lotion
- Extra pocket money
- AN ADVENTUROUS SPIRIT!
Pick-up Service & Transport Arrangements
- Our friendly representative will greet and meet you at the hotel lobby. Should you encounter difficulties in locating our representative, please call the hotline number given for further assistance.
- Please take note that all transportation will be based on Seat-In-Coach (SIC). This is a transfer service in which guests may share the vehicle with other guests. This is also a Door-To-Door (DTD) service with multiple pickups and drop-offs throughout the journey. Do expect some delay and a short waiting time.
- We do not recommend that you catch your flight on the same day that you descend the mountain due to possible delays from injuries, tiredness and/or bad weather and traffic conditions.
- For the 2 days 1 night package, the transport will pick you up from your hotel between 0630hrs-0700hrs (please arrange with your hotel for an early breakfast).
- For the 3 days 2 nights package, the transport can pick you up from either the Airport or your Hotel. Please provide us with your flight details. However, pick-up on day 1 after 1400hrs, surcharge for late transfer to the mountain area may apply.
- An additional surcharge of RM50.00 per person will be imposed for pick-up/drop-off service outskirt Kota Kinabalu city area (eg. Nexus Karambunai Resort, Beringgis Beach Resort).
- Our group rates are quoted without deviation, which means we provide only one return transfer for your group. If your group requires more than one return transfer, additional charges may apply.
- After descending to Kinabalu National Park HQ, all climbers are subject to a pre-determined pick-up time set by us, with the last transport returning to Kota Kinabalu city is latest by 1800hrs. We will ensure your possible wait is not more than 2 hours at Kinabalu National Park HQ. However, if you miss the last transport (which is unlikely) or wish to depart at your own preferred time, we can arrange a private transfer for you (subject to availability). Please take note that the surcharge for any of the private transfers will have to be borne by you. The private transfer surcharge is RM350.00 per vehicle per way.
Important Reminders
- Do take note that your passport/IC will be required for verification during registration at the Kinabalu Park office.
- Please inform us when making the booking if there is any special dietary request (eg., vegetarian).
A 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 recommended that you should refrain from climbing: Hypertension, Diabetes, Palpitations, Arthritis, Heart Disease, Severe Anaemia, Peptic Ulcers, Epileptic Fits, Obesity (overweight), Chronic Asthma, Muscular Cramps, Hepatitis (Jaundice); or any other disease which may hamper the climber.
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