3D2N Mount Kinabalu with Poring Hot Springs
Itinerary |
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 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 DAY 3 Wake up in the morning and enjoy breakfast at your own pace in the Rainforest restaurant. At around noon, take the Poring transfer back to Kinabalu park and spend some time exploring Kinabalu Park’s many walking trails on your own and if your legs feel up for it! Alternatively, take a wander through the botanical gardens, or getting 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. You should arrive back to Kota Kinabalu around 5:00-6:00 pm. Meals: Breakfast 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 on your own arrangement. Alternatively, you can transfer directly through to Poring Hot springs to check-in and enjoy the trails and the cold and hot Japanese style tubs. Grab dinner from Rainforest Restaurant and get an early night’s sleep for your climb the following day. Meals: Dinner DAY 2 After enjoying breakfast at Rainforest Restaurant at Poring, checkout and transfer to Kinabalu Park where you will 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 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 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 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 |
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Additional info |
Included - 6 Meals and one early supper as per itinerary, one night stay at Laban Rata rest house(dormitory bed), 3270m and one night stay at Poring Hot Springs Lodge, scheduled return transfers from Kota Kinabalu, mountain climbing guide, climbing permit, insurance and entrance fees, River Junkie price guarantee.
Package Excludes- Additional soft/alcoholic drinks, optional certificate of completion RM10, Malaysian tourism tax RM10/room per night (private room only) SPECIAL NOTE: 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. |
Price per person |
3Day 2Night (per person)-
1pax- RM2250 2pax- RM2020 3pax or more- Enquire for group pricing *Price valid until 31st March 2020 * Malaysian IC holders, please enquire about discounted rates. *Upgrade to private room in Laban Rata, add RM275pp (subject to availability) *Upgrade to ensuite room at Poring hot springs add starts at RM60 (subject to availability) |
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