5D/4N Climb Mt Kinabalu
Highlights: English-speaking guide Flora and Fauna Climb up Mt Kinabalu Kinabalu Park Tribal Village
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1,700/
What you get
- Stay: 3*/4*/5* Hotel/Resort (2 nts - Kota Kinabalu), Nature Resort (1nt - Kinabalu Park), Rest House (1nt - Mt Kinabalu)
- Meals: 4 Breakfast, 3 Lunches & 2 Dinners
- Transport: Return airport transfers on seat-in-coach (SIC) basis
At 4,095 metres high Low’s Peak, the summit of Mount Kinabalu is the tallest in Malaysia and the 20th tallest in the world. For avid climbers it’s not difficult to the summit but others may find it steep and tough.
Generally if you are reasonaby fit the climb is not difficult but care has to be taken to avoid altitude problems. Above all don't rush. Even if you take intermittent stops to recover for twenty or thirty seconds you will eventually get there. If you rush it's likely you won't.
The walk is usually done over two days, and there is a hut 800 metres below the summit with hot running water for walkers to stay overnight, before scaling the final 800 metres of naked granite, often above the clouds, which takes between two and four hours. Climbing Kinabalu would allow you to see its miraculous biodiversity and numerous unique and exotic species, especially the orchids and pitcher plants. More than 1,500 orchid varieties, 280 species of birds and strange insect-eating plants have been found. You can look for the parasitic Rafflesia plants that produce a fleshy red flower up to 3 feet (0.9 m) across. It’s more likely you will smell its rotting stench than actually see one though. The largest flower in the world, Rafflesia, has no leaf, stem or root but they're quite rare and you'll only stumble across one if you're very lucky.
The view from the summit is worth the climb but make the most of it as it doesn't usually last long as shortly after sunrise the cloud normally starts to build up.
The climb is a workout for your thighs and calfs and once you are back in town, you will know exactly who climbed Mount Kinabalu recently, because they will be limping their way along the sidewalks.
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Day 1
ARRIVE KOTA KINABALU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - KINABALU PARK (L,D)
Upon arrival, you will be met by our representative at the Kota Kinabalu International Airport before being transferred to a local restaurant for lunch later proceed to Kinabalu Park. The journey will take about approximately 2 hours.
Enroute we pass by rural villages with panoramic vista on the valleys of the Crocker Range. On arrival, experience the coolfresh air and the natural ambiance of the Park.
Next we proceed to Mesilau Nature Park via transit by Koktas. During the trip you will be mesmerized by the spectacular views of the Kundasang valley and parts of the scenic beauty of the Kundasang Mt. Kinabalu Golf Course, a challenging 18-hole golf course for avid golfers and undeniably the highest golf course in South East Asia.
Dinner and overnight in Mesilau Nature Resort.
Day 2
KINABALU PARK - MT KINABALU (B,L,D)
After breakfast, start climbing Mt Kinabalu via the Mesilau Trail. Along the way we will pass by different vegetation zones from oak and chestnut to mossy and eventually to alpine type of vegetation.
We check into the Rest House which is about 800m below the summit for an overnight stay (multi sharing).
Day 3
MT KINABALU - KOTA KINABALU (B,L)
At 2.30am early in the morning, we continue our climb to the summit. We would have successfully reached the summit of Mount Kinabalu which is 4092.5m above sea level in the early morning in time to catch the stunning sunrise.
Upon reaching the summit (Low's Peak), you will have an unique opportunity to take photographs from the highest point in South East Asia. A spectacular sunrise beyond description awaits you on a clear day.
We will then retrace our route back to Laban Rata Rest house before descending to Timpohon gate. There, proceed to the Park HQ to collect your achievement certificate.
After that, you will be transferred back to hotel in Kota Kinabalu.
Day 4
KOTA KINABALU (B,L)
After breakfast, proceed to a tribal village to experience the way of life of the indigenous people.
As you enter the village through the suspension bridge, be enchanted by the sight of a flowing river beneath it.
We will then visit a tribal traditional house where you can try performing some in-house activities and watch demonstrations by villagers. There will also be a welcoming ceremony at one of the tribal houses. Next we will proceed for a cultural performance.
After a delectable traditional and fusion lunch we will return to our hotel. Free at own leisure for the rest of the day.
Day 5
DEPART KOTA KINABALU (B)
After breakfast, free at own leisure until transfer to airport for your flight back home.
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Prices displayed are per person in MYR. Click on the hotel/room name for its description.
| Hotel in Kota Kinabalu | Room Type | Single | Twin | Child + Bed | |
| Kinabalu Daya Hotel (3*) | Premier | 2540 | 1700 | 1500 | |
| Promenade Hotel (4*) | Deluxe | 2790 | 1820 | 1500 | |
| Sutera Harbour (5*) | Pacific Golf View | 3160 | 2010 | 1600 | |
| Pacific Sea View | 3390 | 2120 | 1600 | ||
| Magellan Garden View | 3610 | 2240 | 1600 | ||
| Magellan Sea View | 3840 | 2350 | 1600 |
Prices include 1 night each in Mesilau Nature Resort & Laban Rata Rest House (multi-sharing).
Peak season and public holiday surcharge may apply for certain dates.
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| Depart from | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Travel by plane | Kuala Lumpur, LCCT | Air Asia |
| Travel by plane | KLIA | Malaysia Airlines |
| Travel by plane | Johor, Senai | Air Asia |
| Travel by plane | Singapore | Air Asia |
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