Mount Kinabalu
Looking for a challenging adventure? Mount Kinabalu towers 4,095 metres above sea level and is the highest peak between the Himalayas and New Guinea. Climbing Mount Kinabalu isn't just a physically challenging experience but is also a unique journey through the tropical jungle at the base, to the rocky sub-alpine summit plateau. It is a truly awe-inspiring experience but not one to be underestimated! Use our quick links below to help you plan, book and prepare for a successful Mount Kinabalu summit climb as well as planning your journey beyond Mount Kinabalu if you have time.
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Mount Kinabalu climbing packages
2D1N Mount Kinabalu ClimbStart your hike from Timpohon gate, spend your night in Laban Rata at 3200m above sea level and catch the best sun rise in Asia over Low's peak! This is the shortest and most economical trip to the top of Borneo.
Top tip: It only costs RM100 more to stay 1 night in Kinabalu Park either before or after your Mount Kinabalu summit climb, including both your dinner and breakfast for that night which is why our 3D2N Mount Kinabalu package is our most popular! |
3D2N Mount Kinabalu climb & Kinabalu Park stayOur most popular and best value for money package giving you a chance to relax and acclimatise before your climb. Spend 1 night in Kinabalu Park, explore the park's numerous trails then begin your ascent!
Top tip: If you are planning to travel to Sandakan after your Mount Kinabalu climb, choose to stay in Kinabalu Park after your descent then hop aboard our West to East shuttle the next day. |
4D3N Mount Kinabalu climb, Kinabalu Park & Poring hot springsThe ultimate Mount Kinabalu climbing package! Relax & explore Kinabalu Park, summit Mount Kinabalu and then head over to Poring hot springs to soak your tired muscles!
After Poring, you can return to Kota Kinabalu via your included transfer or continue on to Sandakan with our West to East shuttle. |
Mount Kinabalu climb with Via ferrata
For the more adventurous, the Mount Kinabalu Via Ferrata will literally have you hanging on by the seat of your pants while exploring a different part of Mount Kinabalu only accessible to climbers on a Via Ferrata package.
Experience sunrise at Low's Peak then make your way down to the starting point of your chosen Via Ferrata route. Strap into your harness and traverse swing bridges, climb iron ladders and follow iron rungs drilled directly into the rock at over 3000m elevation! |
Who can climb Mount Kinabalu?You will find answers to this and many more questions in our Frequently Asked Questions section but in a nutshell, anyone who is in good health and decent physical condition is able to attempt the climb. Climbing Mount Kinabalu is a once in a lifetime experience for many people and the sense of achievement upon reaching the summit is incredible. There are no age restrictions but you know yourself better than anyone else, read more about the climb and weigh up whether the stunning sunrise views will be worth it for you personally. If cost is an issue then consider the 3D2N Trus Madi climb instead. Beware though, despite being the second highest mountain in Malaysia, Mount Trus Madi is renowned to be harder than Mount Kinabalu!
Mountain guidesIt is compulsory to have a licensed mountain guide for your Mount Kinabalu climb and each mountain guide is permitted to take a maximum of 5 people aged 16 or above in one group. Climbers under the age of 16 are subject to different maximum ratios:
Maximum ratio with children under 16 (per guide):
If you are a family of 2 adults and 2 children under 16, you will require 2 guides and additional guide fees may apply. |
Testimonials"I went up Mount Kinabalu with River Junkie Tours. They picked me up from my hotel and drove me to Kinabalu Park HQ. The ride was smooth. At the HQ, i met my guide Saiheng. He was very helpful and patient with me throughout the whole of my climb. I am very grateful to him and river junkie for granting me such an unforgettable experience climbing mount kinabalu." Aiman Aziz
"Had really good experience with River Junkie from initial enquiry till completion of our trip. They were very responsive and helpful. The M. Kinabalu mountain guide, Effrey that was assigned to us was fantastic. He is knowledgeable of the route and very friendly. Most importantly, he helped me down the mountain almost the entire way as I was facing weakness due to altitude sickness. Thank you!" S Wong "Though we didnt make it at the last stretch , mountain guide name Christopher Peter Ebi was extremely helpful, patient and easy going with us throughout the journey. He shared his knowledge,insights and experience as a mountain guide which make us reflect and ponder. Sometimes its not about the destination, it's about journey! 💯💯💯 Riverjunkie all the way!" |
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