4 Days MALAYSIA Mt Kinabalu

Mount Kinabalu, 4,095.2m is the highest mountain in Malaysia. It is also the highest mountain in the whole of Borneo, and the region between the Himalayas and the snow mountains of New Guinea.

The return trek takes 2 days from Park Headquarters. All types of trekkers from young children to people over 70 years old have climbed up to Low’s Peak. No particular skills or experience is required: the route is suitable for the average, reasonably fit person.

4-Day Price includes
• 1 night in Kota Kinabalu City Park Lodge (Twin share, aircon, attach toilet with hot shower)
• 1 night in Kinabalu Park Hostel & 1 night in Laban Rata hut (heated/ non-heated bed)
• 1 buffet breakfast (Day2), 1 packed lunch (Day2) at Kinabalu Park
• 1 buffet lunch (Day3) at Kinabalu Park
• 1 buffet dinner (Day 2) & 1 buffet breakfast (Day3) at Laban Rata
• All transfer in Sabah as per itinerary
• English speaking Sabah Caretaker
• AIG Assist Travel Insurance Classic Plan ($28)
• Briefing prior departure
• 15% discount at X-Boundaries

Price excludes
• All airfare and taxes
• Personal gears & expenses
• Visa if applicable
• Tips to guide
• All Meals not stated
• Other tours not stated in itinerary
Climbing fees. (abt RM100-150). This includes entrance fees, mt Guide (s), climbing insurance, cert, Climbing permit.
Porter’s fees
Luggage storage fees (RM 10 per piece)

Note
# Additional charge of S$ 25 per group for evening/night transfer to Kinabalu Nature Park or Mesilau Nature Resort

Reservation
A deposit of $ 300 is required upon confirmation and the balance must be paid in full 30 days prior to the departure date. Non-payment by required date may result in the cancellation of your booking and subjected to cancellation charges.

4-Days Mt Kinabalu Climb Via Timpohon Trail
Tour Code: AMH-KK_04
Itinerary Subject to changes
Day 1 – KOTA KINABALU / KINABALU NATURE PARK
Upon arrival at KKIA, our Sabah caretaker will meet you and transfer to Kinabalu Park. The journey will take approximately 2 hours and drive through some scenic countryside and breathtaking view of Mountain Range. Stop at Nabalu, a typical roadside market along the way for local handicraft and fruits. Continue heading to Kinabalu Nature Park (1500m), at the foot of Mt Kinabalu. Enjoy the cool temperature and serene surroundings within the World Heritage site. Check in to hostel.

Day 2 – KINABALU PARK / LABAN RATA (Buffet breakfast, packed lunch, buffet dinner)
7.00am Enjoy your morning buffet breakfast at resort and collect your packed lunch at the restaurant
7.30am Gather at Sabah Parks Registration Office for climbing registration & proceed to starting point
9.00am The trail ascends through vegetation change from Oak and Chestnut to mossy forest and eventually to alpine vegetation. Various species of insect-eating pitcher plants, superb orchids, and perhaps even the world's largest flower, the “Rafflesia” can be seen along the way.
However, it will require luck to see the latter, for they flower occasionally and only for a short period of time.
4.00pm Arrive at 3,272 meters - Laban Rata Resthouse. Rest of the day is free to relax, rest well to get ready for the big climb
5.30pm Enjoy your buffet dinner at Laban Rata Restaurant and sunset.

Day 3 - SUMMIT / KOTA KINABALU (Buffet breakfast, 1 buffet lunch)
2.30am The final ascent to the summit begins very early and takes about 2-3 hours to be on the top for sunrise.
6.30am If you succeed in climbing the summit at Low’s peak (4,095.2m), a great sense of achievements will fill you.
7.00am Return to Laban Rata for a well-earned breakfast before continuing on down to park headquarters for your lunch.
2.00pm After lunch at Park Restaurant return to Kota Kinabalu.

Day 4 - DEPARTURE
Transfer to airport for your flight departure home.

Special Note (For trekkers):
It is recommended that all trekkers should have themselves medically checked before attempting any high altitude trek. If you have a history of suffering from the following ailments, it is highly recommended that you should refrain from trekking to a high altitude.

Hypertension, 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 trekker.