4 Days / 3 Nights
With its 4,095 m altitude Mount
Kinabalu is the highest mountain of
Malaysia.
For this hike we opted to follow the Mesilau trail
whose starting point is slightly higher in
elevation than the Timpohon Gate, but crosses a
ridge, adding about two kilometres to the
ascent and making the total elevation gain
slightly higher. The two trails meet about two
kilometres before Laban Rata.
Mount Kinabalu (Sabah - Malaysia)
Scheduled Events
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Important
Mount Kinabalu is
not located on the
Malaysian
peninsular. This is a
hike in East-Malaysia
and requires a transfer by air.
Hikes on request
If you have a certain destination
or target in mind, do contact us
and we will work out the perfect
hike for you or your group.
After arriving at the airport, first we will have lunch in Kota Kinabalu. Then we will be transferred to
Kinabalu National Park. During the ride, which will take at least two to three hours, we will pass several
villages and cross the beautiful valleys of the Crocker Range. Upon arrival at the National Park we will
register ourselves for the upcoming climb. Next our journey continues to Mesilau Nature Resort where we
will have dinner and stay overnight in the resthouse.
The second day, after breakfast, we will head for the Mesilau Gate where our climb to the summit of
Malaysia's highest mountain starts. Compared to the Timphon trail, the Mesilau trail offers more variation
from oak and chestnut trees to mossy vegetation and eventually we reach a pure alpine type of
environment. This 4 to 5 hour climb will bring us to Laban Rata where we will have dinner and stay
overnight in one of the mountain huts.
The next morning, after early supper, we head for the summit at 2:00am and hopefully get the chance to
witness the sunrise above Borneo. After summiting, we'll descend back to Laban Rata for breakfast. After
checking out we continue our descent towards the Timpohon Gate. Upon arrival, we will be transferred to
Kinabalu Park Headquarters for reporting and to collect our certificates. Late lunch will be served in
Kinabalu Park. After lunch we’ll have transport to Kundasang where we will have a well-deserved dinner,
rest and sleep.
The fourth day, after breakfast, we will be transferred to Poring Hot Springs to relax the (sore) muscles.
We’ll have lunch on the way back and will reach the airport late in the afternoon/early evening.
In fact almost all you need is included in this package: transportation from and to Kota Kinabalu Airport
and Poring Hot Springs, car transfers, accommodation in hotel, resthouse and mountain hut dormitory,
meals (from lunch on day 1 till lunch on day 4), mountain guide, moutain climbing insurance, climbing
permit and entrance fees, certificates of participation and photo CD. Our package is ALL inclusive between
airport arrival and airport departure, even dinner and hotel stay after we return from the climb.
What's not included? Air ticket, airport tax, insurance (except mountain climbing insurance), participation
fee for Via Ferrata, dinner on day 4, personal expenses such as extra meals and drinks, private porter,
telephone call, laundry, etc.
Optional: Via Ferrata
If you’re interested in coming down Mount Kinabalu using the world’s highest Via Ferrata, here’s your
chance! Please note that Via Ferrata is not for you if you’re scared of heights... Also a very good physical
condition is a prerequisite. Therefore if you won’t reach Laban Rata on the first day of the climb before
4:00pm, you won’t be allowed to participate. Of course you will still be able to go for the summit attack
the next morning, but you will have to come down the normal way.
Via Ferrata has a shorter/easier parcours and a longer/more challenging one. Need more info? Contact us.
Itinerary
Day 1: 28th January 2013
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Arrival at Kota Kinabalu Airport by morning flight
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Lunch in Kota Kinabalu
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Transfer to Kinabalu National Park for registering
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Transfer to Mesilau Nature Resort
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Dinner and overnight stay at resthouse (dormitory style - no heating - sometimes no warm water)
Day 2: 29th January 2013
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Breakfast at the resthouse
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Climb to Laban Rata; packed lunch along the way
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Dinner and overnight stay in one of the huts (dormitory style - no heating - no warm water)
Day 3: 30th January 2013
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Early supper
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2:00am summit attack to Low’s Peak
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Watch sunrise on top of Mount Kinabalu
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Descent to Laban Rata (optional: Via Ferrata)
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Breakfast
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Descent via Timpohon Gate
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Transfer to Kinabalu Park Headquarters
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Collection of certificates
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Lunch or late lunch in Kinabalu Park
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Transfer to Kundasang
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Dinner and overnight stay in hotel (twin sharing)
Day 4: 31st January 2013
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Breakfast in hotel
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Transfer to Poring Hot Springs
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Lunch in Ranau
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Transfer to Kota Kinabalu Airport
Price
RM1,185.00 (Malaysian citizens)
RM1,475.00 (Non-Malaysians)
Via Ferrata (optional): RM600.00 (full programme) or RM440.00 (easier/shorter programme)
Booking modalities
Your participation is only confirmed after payment of 50% non-refundable deposit.When you have made a
payment, it is understood that you have read, agreed and accepted the terms and conditions.
Your hike leader
Alex KL Hiking
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