Climb gorgeous Mt Kinabalu, dive with whale sharks, and go rafting in Malaysia's adventure capital

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Rafting in Kota Kinabalu

Swim with colourful fishes, turtles and even whale sharks (rare!) in clear and calm waters

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Snorkelling in Kota Kinabalu

Swim with colourful fishes, turtles and even whale sharks (rare!) in clear and calm waters

Calm and clear waters with rays, turtles and fishes, and sometimes even whale sharks! Perfect for beginner divers

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Diving in Kota Kinabalu

Calm and clear waters with rays, turtles and fishes, and sometimes even whale sharks! Perfect for beginner divers

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Wildlife Safaris in Kota Kinabalu

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Explore UNESCO Kinabalu Park, without the climb!

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Nature Walks in Kota Kinabalu

Explore UNESCO Kinabalu Park, without the climb!

From snorkelling to white water rafting, you'll find it all in Kota Kinabalu

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Water Activities in Kota Kinabalu

Enjoy lush green trails to the peak of Mount Kinabalu

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Hiking in Kota Kinabalu

JSK Scuba offers a gentle introduction to snorkeling with their Sepanggar Island Snorkeling experience. The island has clear waters, colorful fish, and beautiful coral reefs. You can explore the underwater world, see tropical fish, and maybe even encounter sea turtles. It's a must-do activity for nature lovers and snorkeling enthusiasts.What to expect The experience includes snorkeling off the beach and boat, lunch, snorkeling equipment, fees for conservation, and a guide. JSK Scuba is a veteran in the diving and snorkeling industry in the area, offering reliable and helpful instructors to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for their guests.JSK offer to pick up from KK area with additional cost

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This is a 2D1N Mt Kinabalu climb, which includes the regular summit climb up Mt Kinabalu, and an additional Walk the Torq via ferrata activity. It's a beginner to intermediate level hike. In addition, it also includes a complimentary one night stay at Kinabalu Pine Resort the night before your trek, so you get to enjoy the surrounds of Kinabalu Park for an additional night. The Walk the Torq via ferrata is an easy activity after your summit climb, and takes place off the side of the mountain. The Walk the Torq via ferrata is suitable for beginners, being 380m in length and takes an additional 2 hours to complete on average. Highlights of the activity include a 6m monkey rope bridge and a 10m hanging ladder.About the Summit ClimbThis is a 2 day 1 night climb. Depending on your fitness levels, you will be climbing 6 hours on the first day, and 10-12 hours on the second day. Please see the itinerary below for more details.Mount Kinabalu is a beginner-friendly climb, but we do recommend training up at least 1 month in advance. Do make sure that you're able to carry a pack of 8-10KG, and hike for up to 10km on an elevated surface.About Walk the Torq Via FerrataThe Walk the Torq via ferrata is an easy activity after your summit climb, and takes place off the side of the mountain. If you choose to do this, the additional activity will take place after you summit Mount Kinabalu, but before you descend.The Walk the Torq via ferrata is suitable for beginners, being 380m in length and takes an additional 2 hours to complete on average.Highlights of the Walk the Torq activity include a 6m monkey rope bridge and a 10m hanging ladder.Important info about booking processPlease indicate the date you would like to climb on the booking form. As all climbing permits are issued by Mount Kinabalu park, we will need to check the availability with Mount Kinabalu park before confirming your requested date.We will do our best to obtain your requested date. But if you have any flexibility in your dates, do let us know in the booking form and we can check those as well with the park.Only 160 permits are issued by the park each day, so we would recommend booking at least 3-4 months in advance for peak season (May to Aug), and 2-4 weeks in advance during off-season.As permits are issued by Mount Kinabalu park (and not us), any permits that have been issued are strictly non-refundable.OtherHealth: It is recommended that all climbers should have themselves medically checked before attempting any mountain climb. If you have a history of suffering from the following aliment, it is highly recommended that you should refrain from climbing: Hypertension, Diabetes, Palpitation, Arthritis, Heart Disease, Severe Anemia, Peptic Ulcers, Epileptic Fits, Obesity (Overweight), Chronic Asthma, Muscular Cramps, Hepatitis (Jaundice); or any other disease which may hamper the climber.  Age: There are no particular age limits for Mount Kinabalu climbers. As long as you are good in health status or you have seek approval from your doctor.  However, we suggest young children be at least 10 years old due to the numerous steps and steep slopes. Similarly, elderly climbers need to be in good health and fitness level to attempt the climb. 

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This is the regular climb up Mt Kinabalu, comprising a 8.5km trek (one way) to reach the summit at 4095m. The overnight stay is either at Panalaban Hut or Laban Rata, depending on availability. You'll get a Certificate of Completion at the end of your climb!This option also provides you with a complimentary stay at either the Kinabalu Park or Poring Hot Springs Hostel (assigned based on availability) the night before your trek so that you can acclimatize and not have to wake up early before you start your trek! Please indicate whether you would like to claim this at the time of booking.  About the climb: This is a 2 day 1 night climb. Depending on your fitness levels, you will be climbing 6 hours on the first day, and 10-12 hours on the second day. Please see the itinerary below for more details. Mount Kinabalu is a beginner-friendly climb, but we do recommend training up at least 1 month in advance. Do make sure that you're able to carry a pack of 8-10KG, and hike for up to 10km on an elevated surface. Important info about booking process: Please indicate the date you would like to climb on the booking form. As all climbing permits are issued by Mount Kinabalu park, we will need to check the availability with Mount Kinabalu park before confirming your requested date. We will do our best to obtain your requested date. But if you have any flexibility in your dates, do let us know in the booking form and we can check those as well with the park. Only 160 permits are issued by the park each day, so we would recommend booking at least 3-4 months in advance for peak season (May to Aug), and 2-4 weeks in advance during off-season. As permits are issued by Mount Kinabalu park (and not us), any permits that have been issued are strictly non-refundable. OtherHealth: It is recommended that all climbers should have themselves medically checked before attempting any mountain climb. If you have a history of suffering from the following aliment, it is highly recommended that you should refrain from climbing: Hypertension, Diabetes, Palpitation, Arthritis, Heart Disease, Severe Anemia, Peptic Ulcers, Epileptic Fits, Obesity (Overweight), Chronic Asthma, Muscular Cramps, Hepatitis (Jaundice); or any other disease which may hamper the climber.  Age: There are no particular age limits for Mount Kinabalu climbers. As long as you are good in health status or you have seek approval from your doctor.  However, we suggest young children be at least 10 years old due to the numerous steps and steep slopes. Similarly, elderly climbers need to be in good health and fitness level to attempt the climb.Free Accomodation: In the event that free accomodation at Poring Hot Springs is completely booked, customers are required to upgrade to one of the available accomodations featured in the add-ons.

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Kadamaian River which stretches from the foot of Mount Kinabalu to the village areas in Kota Belud offers a scenic view closer to the mountain and a thrilling white water rafting experience.Kadamaian Whitewater rafting will take you on a 10km ride , with river rapids graded level 1-2; Kadamaian rafting is moderately intense yet still exciting and is great for beginners to the more experience rafters. Kadamaian Rafting is fun and safe , even for young children to the adventurous elders thus making it a suitable family adventure activity.​​

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Malaysia's tallest mountain and hands-down, one of the most beautiful hikes in Asia

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Mount Kinabalu

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Malaysia's tallest mountain and hands-down, one of the most beautiful hikes in Asia

Clear and calm waters, with colourful fishes and turtles. Great for beginner snorkellers and divers.

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Tunku Abdul Rahman Park

Tunku Abdul Rahman Park Experiences

Clear and calm waters, with colourful fishes and turtles. Great for beginner snorkellers and divers. 

Most exciting river in Malaysia for rafting, with grade 4 rapids! Best part? You get to take a cool colonial train journey there.

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Padas River Experiences

Most exciting river in Malaysia for rafting, with grade 4 rapids! Best part? You get to take a cool colonial train journey there. 

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