3D2N Mount Kinabalu with Poring Hot Springs
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Summit the mighty Mount Kinabalu and explore Poring hot springs in this action packed 3 day 2 night trip. Your first choice is whether to visit Poring before or after your climb. Visit before and you will have more energy to explore the canopy walk or trek to one of the nearby waterfalls. Visit after and you will appreciate the chance to soak in the pool or one of the hot tubs after a couple of days climbing. Just be aware that the pools at Poring hot springs are popular with local families and can be busy on the weekends and public holidays. If relaxing in the pools is your main goal then aim to visit Poring on a weekday.
The standard accommodation at Poring hot springs is Serendit Hostel, a newly renovated hostel with 2 or 4 bed rooms (mix of twin beds & bunks) with shared bathrooms & a communal area to relax in. If you are looking for a bit more comfort and privacy before or after your climb then check out the room & lodge upgrade options below. |
Itinerary
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3D2N Laban Rata - Poring
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3D2N Poring - Laban Rata
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Start with an early transfer from Kota Kinabalu to Mount Kinabalu for registration then make your ascent to Laban Rata. Wake up around 2am for your summit attempt before descending back to park HQ and transferring to Poring. Spend your final day exploring Poring hot springs before returning to Kota Kinabalu in the afternoon.
Day 1: Kota kinabalu - Timpohon gate - laban rata
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 Mount Kinabalu Park Headquarters (estimated 8:30-9:00 am), collect your packed lunch and proceed to register for your Mount 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
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 Mount Kinabalu Park Headquarters (estimated 8:30-9:00 am), collect your packed lunch and proceed to register for your Mount 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: laban rata - summit (low's peak) - poring
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 Mount Kinabalu (4095m). Your head torch 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 the transfer from Park Headquarters to Poring Hotsprings. Upon arrival, you can check into your accommodation, depending on the time, enjoy a soak in the hot and cold Japanese tub style baths. Enjoy dinner at Rainforest Restaurant before heading for a well-deserved rest. Meals: Early Supper, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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 head torch 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 the transfer from Park Headquarters to Poring Hotsprings. Upon arrival, you can check into your accommodation, depending on the time, enjoy a soak in the hot and cold Japanese tub style baths. Enjoy dinner at Rainforest Restaurant before heading for a well-deserved rest. Meals: Early Supper, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
day 3: poring - kota kinabalu
DAY 3
Wake up in the morning and enjoy breakfast at your own pace in the Rainforest restaurant. Spend the morning relaxing in the hot springs, explore the butterfly park or take a stroll across the canopy walk for a birds eye view of the rainforest canopy (entrance fees for butterfly park / canopy walk not included). Check out & leave Poring at 12pm for a 1 hour drive to Kinabalu Park, spend 1-2 hours having lunch (own expense) and/or exploring the trails & botanical garden in the park before continuing on to Kota Kinabalu, estimated time of arrival 4-5pm. Meals: Breakfast
Alternative transfer arrangements are available based on a minimum of 2 pax, solo non-scheduled transfers subject to RM250 surcharge.
Wake up in the morning and enjoy breakfast at your own pace in the Rainforest restaurant. Spend the morning relaxing in the hot springs, explore the butterfly park or take a stroll across the canopy walk for a birds eye view of the rainforest canopy (entrance fees for butterfly park / canopy walk not included). Check out & leave Poring at 12pm for a 1 hour drive to Kinabalu Park, spend 1-2 hours having lunch (own expense) and/or exploring the trails & botanical garden in the park before continuing on to Kota Kinabalu, estimated time of arrival 4-5pm. Meals: Breakfast
Alternative transfer arrangements are available based on a minimum of 2 pax, solo non-scheduled transfers subject to RM250 surcharge.
Transfer from Kota Kinabalu to Poring and spend the rest of the day exploring the hot springs, trails, canopy walk & butterfly farm at Poring. The following morning, leave Poring at 7am, register for your climb and begin your ascent to Laban Rata. Wake up around 2am and make your way to Low's Peak, the summit of Mount Kinabalu, before descending back to park HQ and transferring back to Kota Kinabalu.
DAY 1: KOTA KINABALU - PORING
DAY 1
The adventure will begin with pick up from Kota Kinabalu at 6.30am*, your driver will make a stop at Kinabalu Park to register you for your climb the following day before continuing on to Poring Hot Springs, estimated time of arrival by 10am. Spend the day exploring Poring hot springs at your own leisure, hike to Kipungit waterfall, soak in a hot tub, visit the butterfly farm or take a stroll across the canopy walk (entrance fees for canopy walk / butterfly farm not included). Grab dinner from Rainforest Restaurant and get an early night’s sleep for your climb the following day. Meals: Dinner
*Later transfers from 12pm onwards are available upon request (min 2 pax, solo transfers subject to RM250 surcharge for later transfer) but please note that Poring Hot Springs closes at 5pm.
The adventure will begin with pick up from Kota Kinabalu at 6.30am*, your driver will make a stop at Kinabalu Park to register you for your climb the following day before continuing on to Poring Hot Springs, estimated time of arrival by 10am. Spend the day exploring Poring hot springs at your own leisure, hike to Kipungit waterfall, soak in a hot tub, visit the butterfly farm or take a stroll across the canopy walk (entrance fees for canopy walk / butterfly farm not included). Grab dinner from Rainforest Restaurant and get an early night’s sleep for your climb the following day. Meals: Dinner
*Later transfers from 12pm onwards are available upon request (min 2 pax, solo transfers subject to RM250 surcharge for later transfer) but please note that Poring Hot Springs closes at 5pm.
DAY 2: PORING - PARK HQ - LABAN RATA
DAY 2
After breakfast at Rainforest Restaurant at Poring, checkout and take the 7am shuttle to Kinabalu Park where you will meet your guide for your climb, 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 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
After breakfast at Rainforest Restaurant at Poring, checkout and take the 7am shuttle to Kinabalu Park where you will meet your guide for your climb, 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 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: LABAN RATA - SUMMIT - PARK HQ - KOTA KINABALU
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 Mt Kinabalu (4095m). Your head torch 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 Timpohon gate, meet our River Junkie driver who will transfer you to Park Headquarters where you can 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
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 head torch 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 Timpohon gate, meet our River Junkie driver who will transfer you to Park Headquarters where you can 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
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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.
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