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About Mt Kinabalu
Mt Kinabalu (4095m), situated on the Crocker Range on the western coast of Sabah, is South East Asia’s and Borneo's tallest mountain. The mountain is part of the Kinabalu National Park, an UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000 and Malaysia’s first World Heritage Site.
About The Climb
Majority of the climbers take two days to ascend and descend Mt Kinabalu. The 8.5km climb generally starts from Timpohon Gate (1880m), which is near the park headquarters (1800m) and on the southern side of the mounatin. From Timpohon Gate, it is a 6km trek up lowland rainforest, montane forest and alpine meadows to Panalaban (commonly known as Laban Rata / 3273m) where the mountain guesthouses are located. Climbers will spend a night at Laban Rata Rest House before starting the climb to the summit before dawn the next morning. The old trail to the summit from Panalaban covers a distance of 2.5km is on bare granite and open terrain. There is a new picturesque trail to the summit, i.e. the Ranau Trail. The new trail will take climbers from Panalaban at 3,272m to Sayat Sayat (3,668m) then continue on to the summit trail to Low's Peak at 4,095.2m. The new trail is 1050m in distance and has breathtaking views along the way. Climbers usually reached the summit in time to view the sunrise, before returning to Panalaban for breakfast. Climbers then descend the mountain, generally reaching the park headquarters by mid-afternoon.
Experience Required
Climbers do not need to have any previous experience at mountain climbing. Anyone with a reasonable level of fitness and the willpower to push through fatigue and discomfort can climb to the summit of Mt Kinabalu. It is achievable and incredibly rewarding. At sunrise, the views from the Mt Kinabalu's summit at Low's Peak are spectacular, making all the effort worthwhile.
Package details:
Trip date: Wed, 22 May - Sat, 25 May 2024
Trek Grade : 2B (http://aceadventure.com.sg/grading)
Package Fee : $1,020 per pax (4-10 pax)
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive at Kota Kinabalu. Transfer to Kinabalu Park HQ for overnight (D)
Day 2: After breakfast, meet mountain guide. The guide will do the climbing registration. Drive to Timpohon Gate to start trek to Laban Rata Resthouse.
Day 3: Pre-dawn trek to summit after supper. Have a late breakfast after descend from summit. Pack up & descend. Have lunch at the park HQ. Drive to KK town for overnight. (2xB/L)
Day 4: Depart KK town (B)
Inclusions & Exclusions and other details: please refer to https://aceadventure.com.sg/tour/malaysia-mt-kinabalu/
Support from Ace Adventure Expeditions:
We provide pre-trip support to prepare you for the climb:
- Trip briefing and information kit
- Training guideline kit
Important Note:
On day 1, the accommodation is at Kinabalu Park HQ (1800m). The drive from Kota Kinabalu airport to Kinabalu Park HQ takes around 2.5 to 3 hours in smooth traffic condition. Dinner at Balsam Cafe located within the Kinabalu Park HQ ends at 9pm. The airport transfer in this package is based on group pick up. As such, we encourage everyone to arrive at Kota Kinabalu before 2pm. This will give the group ample time to travel to Kinabalu Park HQ to allow some time for the body to adjust to the higher altitude + rest and in time for dinner.
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Mt Kinabalu Trek (22-25 May 2024)