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Mount Kinabalu trail

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Category:Mt Kinabalu Climb

City/Region:Kundasang & Ranau

Tour Code:ABK-MK01

Duration:2D1N

Package:MOUNT KINABALU CLIMB (TIMPOHON)

Min Pax:1

Pricing:Adults: From MYR 680.00 ; Child: From MYR 680.00

Itinerary: 2 Days 1 Night Mount Kinabalu Climb via Timpohon

Departure Time : 06:30hrs

Promotional Package Rates Per Adult:

(No hidden or extra costs unless otherwise stated)

Tour Validity: Until 29th Feb 2012 - Please enquire for new rates starting 1st Mar 2012.

 

Sample Tour Itinerary:

 

DAY 01KOTA KINABALU / KINABALU PARK HQ / TIMPOHON GATE / ASCEND

MOUNT KINABALU / LABAN RATA

(06:30hrs) Pick-up from your hotel lobby and depart on a 2 hrs journey to Kinabalu Park Headquarter. Collect your packed lunch.

(09:00hr) 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 Laban Rata rest house or similar in the late afternoon.

Buffet Dinner at Laban Rata restaurant and overnight.

(Packed Lunch, Buffet Dinner)

 

DAY 02LOW’S PEAK / DESCEND MOUNT KINABALU / KOTA KINABALU

(02:00hrs) 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.

(07:00hrs) Descend back to Laban Rata for late breakfast and check out.

Trek down to Timpohon Gate for transfer back to the Kinabalu Park Headquarter (est. arrival 13:00hrs to 15:00hrs).

Congratulations, you can now collect your Certificate of Achievement!

Lunch will be served at the Balsam restaurant in Kinabalu Park.

Transfer back to Kota Kinabalu City. Journey takes approx. 2 hrs.

(Early Supper, Breakfast, Lunch)

 

~ END OF TOUR ~

 

Meals: 01 Breakfast, 02 Lunches, 01 Dinner & 01 Supper

Includes:Meals as Stated, 01 Night Accommodation, Entrance Fee, Return Hotel Transfer (Seat-In-Coach), Return Transfer (Park HQ - Timpohon Gate - Park HQ), English Speaking Mountain Guide, Climbing Insurance, Climbing Permit and Certificate

Accommodation:01 Night Laban Rata Rest House or Similar (Non-Heated Dormitory)

Excludes:Airfares, Optional Tipping & Porter Fee, Alcoholic Drinks, Any Items Not Mentioned

Note on Meals Arrangement:

1) Lunch will be converted to packed lunch on Day 02 (Mt Kinabalu Descent) in Balsam Restaurant for climbers who arrived late and missed the buffet lunch timing.

Balsam Restaurant Buffet Lunch Time: 12:00 - 16:30hr.

 

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

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 RM10 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

About Climb Transport Arrangements:

 

1Our friendly guide will greet and meet you at the Airport arrival hall or your Hotel lobby with a placard bearing your good name. Should you encounter difficulties in locating our guide, you could call our local ground handler who will assist you.

2We do not recommend you to catch your flight on the same day that you descend the mountain due to possible delay from injuries, tiredness and/or bad weather and traffic conditions.

3For 2 days / 1night packages, our transport will pick you up from your Hotel between 06:30hr - 07:00hr. (Arrange with your hotel for early breakfast)

4For packages starting from 3 days / 2 nights, 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.

5For transport pick up from Airport on day 1 after 18:00hrs, surcharge for late night airport transfer to mountain area may apply.

6Add RM30nett per person per way for transport to/from locations outside Kota Kinabalu city (e.g. Nexus, Rasa Ria Resort).

7All 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 18:00hrs. 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.

9Private Transfer Surcharge:- RM 250/vehicle/way

10Our 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.

Important Note:

 

1Do take note that your passport will be required for verification during registration at the Kinabalu Park office. Please bring it along with you.

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.

 

Amazing Borneo Tours brings you accommodation (Hotels/Beach Resorts/Lodges) at great discounted prices now! Enquire to find out the best rates for your preferred accommodation when you book this tour with us.

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