2-Day Mt Kinabalu Summit Climb by Travel Rite Tours
Low carbon footprint
Support local business
On-the-ground prices
Description
Private trip
2 days 1 night
This is the regular climb up Mt Kinabalu, comprising a 8.5km trek (one way) to reach the summit at 4095m.
Meet your guide
Travel Rite Tours
3 years experience
The team at Travel Rite Tours are an adventurous bunch who take good care of fellow adventure travellers.
Prices
Prices start from USD$514.80
per person
Prices may differ based on no. of travellers.
Please select no. of travellers in the booking form to see the final adventure price.
Itinerary
Please note that this is a sample itinerary and may be subject to change
depending on weather conditions.
Day 1: KK Hotel - Kinabalu Park - Laban Rata
Today you will travel to Mt Kinabalu and hike to Laban Rata (3,353m)
Accommodation: Laban Rata Hostel - Dorm
- 0630 am - Pick up from your hotel in Kota Kinabalu and proceed to Kinabalu Park
- 8 - 8:30 am - Arrive at Kinabalu Park.
- Collect packed lunch
- Register for your Mt Kinabalu summit climb at the Park Registration office
- Meet your mountain guide.
- Transferr to Timpohon Gate (1,829m) and begin your climb to Laban Rata (3,353m)
- 9 am - 9:30 am - Begin your climb.
- 12:30 pm - Lunch break
- 3 pm - Arrive at Laban Rata (3,353m) and settle in
- 6-8 pm - Dinner at Laban Rata then lights out to get as much rest as possible before your early start the following morning
Day 2: Laban Rata - Mt Kinabalu Summit - Hotel in KK
Today you will summit Mt Kinabalu at sunrise, then head back down to the Base Camp
- 1.30 - 2 am - Wake up for early morning supper
- 2.30 am - Start hiking up to the summit with your Sabah Parks mountain guide
- 5.40 am - Catch the sunrise on Low's Peak
- 6 am - 8 am Descent from Low's Peak to Laban Rata for a well-earned breakfast
- 9 am - Check out of Laban Rata and descend to Timpohon Gate 3 -4 pm - Arrive at Timpohon Gate and depart Kinabalu Park
- 5-6 pm - Arrive back at your hotel in Kota Kinabalu
What's included
- Return Transport from hotel in Kota Kinabalu Town
- 1 night dormitory accommodation at Laban Rata Resthouse
- Meals
- State Park guide
- Insurance
- Climbing permit
- Certificate of completion
- Entrance fees
Where you'll be staying
Laban Rata Hostel - Dorm
1 night
Bed Types
- Sleeping Bag
- Bunk Bed
Amenities
- Hot Shower
- Cold Shower
- Shared Bathroom
- Towels
- Breakfast
- Coffee/Tea
Transport Information
Return transport included
Pick-up Time
06:00AM
Pick-up Point
Your hotel in Kota Kinabalu town
Drop-off Time
05:00PM
Drop-off Point
Your hotel in Kota Kinabalu town
What to bring
*We would like to stress that it gets very cold at the top (under 10 degrees celsius), so please do bring warm clothing for sleeping in, and for the summit climb!
Basic first aid supplies (e.g. painkillers, bandaid, ibuprofen, antiseptic and gauze)
Cash (we recommend RM100 - 150 in case you need to rent equipment, hire a porter, tip the guides, buy beer at the top, etc!)
Cash (we recommend RM100 - 150 in case you need to rent equipment, hire a porter, tip the guides, buy beer at the top, etc!)
Extra clothing and socks
Hand gloves and beanie
Head torch (compulsory)
High energy food such as chocolates, nuts, biscuits, sweets, energy bars
Jacket/Wind breaker (if your jacket isn't waterproof, we would also recommend bringing a disposable raincoat)
Long sleeves shirt/Hiking trousers
Personal toiletries
Refillable water bottle (0.5 - 1 Litre)
Towel (optional - in case you would like to shower at Base Camp - the showers at Base Camp can get chilly though!)
Trekking or running shoes with good grip
Walking poles (may be helpful for the peak ascend as parts of it can be slippy when wet)
Warm clothing*
Waterproof backpack to store your items
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Important info
Booking Policy
Bookings should be made at least 60 days before the desired start date.
If you require an earlier booking, please contact us and we would be happy to help!
Strict Cancellation Policy
The adventure can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase. Cancellations after this date will not be eligible for a refund,
unless your spot is booked and completed by another traveller. If your spot is booked and completed by another traveller,
a full refund will be processed within 14 days of the adventure start date.
