3D/2N Mountain Climbing & Poring Hot Spring
| 3D/2N Mountain Climbing & Poring Hot Spring |
| Tour Code : 3D/2N - 005 |
| Duration : 3 Days 2 Nights |
| Inclusive : Return transfers, mountain guide, climbing permits, insurance, accommodation, meals as stated in the itinerary and entrance fees. |
Scenario of your tour
Your first day tour will begin at 7.30 in the morning where you will be picked up from the hotel for your 1½ hours journey to Kinabalu National Park which pass through scenic countryside and beautiful mountain range.
Upon your arrival at the Kinabalu National Park’s headquarters, you have to register your name for the climb. Make sure too that you have your passport with you because it is needed for the registration of your mountain climbing. After your registration, you will be transferred to Timpohon Gate located at 1,866.4 meters above sea level. From there, you will have to climb for about 5 hours through the virgin forest to Laban Rata Resthouse depending on your fitness level. Along the way to Laban Rata, you will find 6 shelters for you to take a rest and to refill your water bottle. Packed lunch will be provided while you climb. When you reach at Laban Rata, you will be check-in into a dormitory room. After that you will be given your own free leisure time. At 6.30pm, dinner will be served in the cafeteria before you can have your overnight stay there.
At 2.30 am of your second day, you will be given a wake-up call for you to start your ascend to the summit of Low’s Peak which is at 4,095.2 meters. At the peak, you will be given ample time to experience for yourself the magnificent sunrise, take pictures or videos of your once in a life time success reaching at the summit before you will be led to descend to Laban Rata Resthouse for breakfast. By 10.00 am you will check-out of the resthouse and proceed to descend to Timpohon Gate. Upon arrival at the Timpohon Gate, you will be transferred to Liwagu restaurant for your lunch.
After your have finished your lunch, you will be guided to visit the accessible mountain garden to find out for yourself the different species of plants found at that site. If you are in doubt, you don’t have to worry because you will be guided by the naturalist who will explain to you the different species of plants that you are curious to know. Later you will be ushered to a captivating 20 minutes slide show inside an air-conditioned room at the exhibition center. After the slide show, you will be check-in into one of the resort hotels available in the vicinity of the Park for you to have your rest and have your second day overnight stay.
On the third day, at 7.30 am, you will have your breakfast in one of the restaurants at the Park. After your breakfast, you will be transferred to Poring Hot Spring which is an hour drive from the Kinabalu National Park and which will pass through mountainous range and passing through Kundasang, Sabah’s vegetables growing valley, before you can reach Poring Hot Springs. Later, you will be guided for a 20 minutes hike to the 41 meters high and 157.6 meters long Poring Canopy Walkway. At the walkway, you can experience a bird’s eye view of the rainforest. After the walk and hiking, you can take a dip in the open air Japanese style bathtubs of warm sulphuric water believed to have medicinal value for your skin and for you to soak away the sores and aches of your muscles. Your free own leisure will once again be granted before you will be guided back to Kota Kinabalu.
Schedule time
Day 1
07:30 am - Depart from your hotel for your journey to Kinabalu Park.
09:00 am - Arrive at Kinabalu Park headquarters.
09:30 am - Transfer to Timpohon Gate / Laban Rata
03:30 pm - Reach Laban Rata / Check-in into the dormitory / Free own leisure.
07:00 pm - Dinner / Overnight stays.
Day 2
02:30 am - Wake up call.
03:00 am - Reach the summits of Hugh Low’s Peak at 4,095.2 meters above sea level.
05:45 am - Photography session / experiencing sunrise view
07:00 am - Descend to Laban Rata for breakfast.
10:00 am - Check out / proceed to Timpohon Gate.
12:30 pm - Lunch at Liwagu restaurant.
13:30 pm - Visit to the Mountain Garden.
15:30 pm - 20 minutes slide show at exhibition center.
16:00 pm - Check-in into resort hotel / Free own leisure.
19:00 pm - Dinner / overnight stay.
Day 3
07:30 am - Breakfast
08:30 am - Depart to Poring Hot Springs.
09:30 am - Arrive at Poring Hot Springs / Canopy Walkway / Open air Japanese style bathtubs.
12:00 pm - Lunch / Free Own Leisure.
14:30 pm - Transfer back to Kota Kinabalu.
16:30 pm - Arrive Kota Kinabalu / Transfer to Airport.
END OF TOUR
DETAILS
Inclusive : Return transfers, mountain guide, climbing permits, insurance, accommodation, meals as stated in the itinerary and entrance fees.
Exclude : Porter fee.
Remarks : Passport number, hat, sun glasses, gloves, socks, T-Shirts, shawl, pullover & sweater, jacket, raincoat/wind breaker, good hiking shoes, flash light & extra batteries, water bottle energy drinks/foods.
Note : Physical fitness is required.
Hi,may I know the price of the packages?
Comment by Monique
— November 14, 2007 @ 3:37 pm
May i know how much is the package if i would like to choose the route from mesilau? And that will be on the 11th of May 2008
Comment by Agnes
— December 25, 2007 @ 8:29 pm
Could you please let me know what the price is for the 3D/2N mountain climbing package for 2 persons?
I would also like to check availability of this package on 29th of january until 2nd of march 2008
Thanks in advance
Comment by Ton
— February 14, 2008 @ 2:51 am
hi..may i know the price package in July 2008.
Comment by a.h
— April 18, 2008 @ 1:11 pm