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Home > Destinations > Mount Kinabalu > 3D2N Mount Kinabalu & Kinabalu Park

3D2N Mount Kinabalu with Kinabalu Park


Itinerary 

  • Kinabalu Park - Laban Rata
  • Laban Rata - Kinabalu Park
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DAY 1
The adventure will normally begin with a pick-up around 6:30 am in Kota Kinabalu (depending on accommodation and other guests) and proceed to Kinabalu Park traversing the Crocker Range with panoramic views of the surrounding hills; the focal point of which is Mount Kinabalu. Later pickups, 12noon onward, can be arranged without surcharge for groups of 2pax or more (Single travellers will incur a RM250 surcharge for an unscheduled transfer). Upon arrival at Kinabalu Park (1,520m), we will register you for the climb the following day; you are then free to spend the day hiking the various trails of the beautiful Kinabalu park, and enjoy lunch based on your own arrangement. At your own pace, enjoy dinner at Balsam Café, be sure get an early night’s sleep for your climb the following day. Meals: Dinner

DAY 2
Wake-up for a buffet breakfast at Balsam Café, meet your guide and our driver around 8:30 – 9:00 am), collect your packed lunch for the day and wait for your transfer to Timpohon Gate (1,829m). From here you will begin your climb to Laban Rata (3,353 m), your accommodation for the evening. Along the route to your accommodation you will pass through four different elevation zones with notable vegetation and mammals. Keep your eye out for the famous pitcher-plants plants or the cheeky Kinabalu Mountain shrews, endemic to Mount Kinabalu. The average time to get to Laban Rata (Panar Laban) will take about 5 hours, this may vary depending on stops and your fitness level. Upon arrival you will check into your accommodation for the evening and rest before your buffet dinner where you can enjoy the sunset from above the clouds. Once you finished, head to bed for an early night’s sleep after a long day of climbing. Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Buffet Dinner​

DAY 3
Depending on the time your guide has told you, wake-up around 2:00 am to have a quick supper at Laban Rata before continuing the climb to the summit of Mount Kinabalu (4095m). Your headtorch will guide you through the dark as you make your way before sunrise. Reach Low’s Peak around the time the​ sun begins to make an appearance (weather dependent). Congratulations! You’ve successfully reached the highest point between the Himalayas and New Guinea, also the most prominent peak in S.E. Asia. With your guide, begin your descent back to Laban Rata as you enjoy the views of the Crocker Range plateaus, valleys and nearby villages. Upon arrival to Laban rata, enjoy a well-deserved breakfast before checking out and meeting with your guide to begin the descent back to Timpohon gate. Once you reach back to Timophon gate, meet our River Junkie driver who will transfer you to Park Headquarters where you could collect your certificate saying you’ve successfully conquered Mount Kinabalu (optional, RM 10 per certificate). Have lunch at Balsam Café while waiting for any other climbers to return to Park Headquarters before departing together back to Kota Kinabalu. The normal departure time from Kinabalu Park is around 3 – 4 pm depending on other climbers, arriving back to Kota Kinabalu around 5-6pm. Meals: Early Supper, Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 1
The adventure begins with pick-up around 6:30 am in Kota Kinabalu (depending on accommodation and other guests) and proceed to Kinabalu Park traversing the Crocker Range with panoramic views of the surrounding hills; the focal point of which is Mt Kinabalu. Upon arrival to Mt Kinabalu Park Headquarters (estimated 8:30-9:00 am), collect your packed lunch and proceed to register for your Mt Kinabalu summit climb and meet your guide for the trip. After registration, you will be transferred to Timpohon Gate (1,829m), from here you will begin your climb to Laban Rata (3,353 m), your accommodation for the evening. Along the route to your accommodation, you will pass through four different elevation zones with notable vegetation and mammals. Keep your eye out for the famous pitcher-plants or the cheeky Kinabalu Mountain shrews, endemic to Mount Kinabalu. The average time to get to Laban Rata (Panar Laban) will take about 5 hours; this may vary depending on stops and your fitness level. Upon arrival, you will check into your accommodation for the evening and rest before your buffet dinner where you can enjoy the sunset from above the clouds. Once you finished, head to bed for an early night’s sleep after a long day of climbing. Meals: Packed Lunch and Buffet Dinner

DAY 2
Depending on the time your guide has told you, wake-up around 2:00 am to have a quick supper at Laban Rata before continuing the climb to the summit of Mt Kinabalu (4095m). Your headtorch will guide you through the dark as you make your way before sunrise. Reach Low’s Peak around the time the sun begins to make an appearance (weather dependent). Congratulations! You’ve successfully reached the highest point between the Himalayas and New Guinea, also the most prominent peak in S.E. Asia. With your guide, begin your descent back to Laban Rata as you enjoy the views of the Crocker Range plateaus, valleys and nearby villages. Upon arrival to Laban rata, enjoy a well-deserved breakfast before checking out and meeting with your guide to begin the descent back to Timpohon gate. Once you reach back to Timophon gate, meet our River Junkie driver where he will transfer you to Park Headquarters where you could collect your certificate saying you’ve successfully conquered Mt Kinabalu (optional, RM 10 per certificate). Have lunch at Balsam Café before checking into ​your accommodation at Kinabalu Park and enjoy a well-deserved rest (and shower!). When ready, make your way to Balsam Café for your buffet dinner. Meals: Early Supper, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 3
Wake up in the morning and enjoy breakfast at your own pace at Balsam Café. Spend the rest of the day stretching your legs out by exploring the many trails around Kinabalu Park or a walk around Botanical Gardens (no guide for this portion, optional add-on guide for RM 320). After exploring, grab lunch at one of the restaurants (own arrangement) before departure back to Kota Kinabalu around 3:00 – 4:00 pm depending on other guests returning from the mountain. Meals: Breakfast

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Additional Info

It is recommended that all climbers be physically fit before attempting this climb. If climbers have any concerns, they should have themselves medically checked before attempting any mountain climb. 

​Passport or Identity card is required for all climbers for registration at Sabah parks office.

Wondering when to visit or what to pack? Visit our Mount Kinabalu Information Centre for more details

Promo rates

INTERNATIONAL CLIMBERS

3D2N Climb (Kinabalu Park / Laban Rata)

1 pax: RM2020
2-3 pax: RM1790
4-6 pax: RM1740
7+ pax: RM1640
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MALAYSIAN IC HOLDERS

3D2N Climb (Kinabalu Park / Laban Rata)
1 pax: RM1710
2-3 pax: RM1480
4-6 pax: RM1340
7+ pax: RM1295
* Booking period: Now until 31st Dec 2020
* Climbing period: 
Now until 31st Jan 2021​
* Prices quoted are per person and applicable only to new bookings made during specified promo period
* Accommodation at Laban Rata Resthouse on dormitory basis, private room at Kinabalu Park
* Upgrade to private room in Laban Rata, add RM275pp (subject to availability), minimum 2 pax per private room
* Please see below for climbing package inclusions & exclusions

Normal rates

INTERNATIONAL CLIMBERS

​3D2N Climb (Kinabalu Park / Laban Rata)

1 pax: RM2320
2-3 pax: RM2090
4-6 pax: RM2040
7+ pax: RM1940
MALAYSIAN IC HOLDERS

3D2N Climb (Kinabalu Park / Laban Rata)

1 pax: RM1760
2-3 pax: RM1530
4-6 pax: RM1390
7+ pax: RM1345
* Booking period: Now until 31st March 2022
* Climbing period: 
1st Feb 2021 - 31st March 2022
* Prices quoted are per person
* Accommodation at Laban Rata Resthouse on dormitory basis, private room at Kinabalu Park
* Upgrade to private room in Laban Rata, add RM275pp (subject to availability), minimum 2 pax per private room
* Please see below for climbing package inclusions & exclusions

Included
  • 6 Meals and one early supper as per itinerary
  • 1 night stay at Laban Rata rest house(dormitory bed), 3270m 1 night stay at Kinabalu Park accommodation
  • Scheduled return transfers from Kota Kinabalu
  • Mountain climbing guide (max 5 climbers per guide)
  • Climbing permit, insurance and entrance fees
  • River Junkie price guarantee.
Excluded
  • Additional soft/alcoholic drinks
  • Optional certificate of completion RM10
  • Malaysian tourism tax RM10/room per night (private room only)
  • Guide overtime RM15 per hour after 4pm
  • Late transfer surcharge of RM80 per transfer for climbers reaching Timpohon gate after 7pm​

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