3D/2N MOUNT KINABALU CLIMBING & PORING HOT SPRING

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
0730 hrs – pick up from City Hotel, embark on a ride that will take you across the mountainous Crocker Range with panoramic views of the countryside and soaring hills, catching sight of Mount Kinabalu, South East Asia highest peak. En route stop to visit the Nabalu Native Market. Upon arrival at Kinabalu Park Headquarter, proceed to Park registration office. Meet your Mountain guide, collect your lunch box and the climb begin to WARAS HUT.  Although the climb requires no special skills, it is no means an easy trek and demands at least a basic level of fitness. The ascent takes you through an Upper Montane Forest which graduates to sparsely vegetation, corresponding to the higher altitude and harsher environment. Stop for a packed lunch along the trail and end your day at the Mt.Rest House. Dinner at Laban Rata Restaurant and overnight accommodation is in dormitories.

Day 2
0230 hrs – Continue you conquest to the summit of Mt Kinabalu (4,095.2m).Low’s Peak is your summit destination for a spectacular view of the distant horizon and as far as eye can see (weather permitted). Breakfast at Laban Rata Restaurant and descend to Timpohon Gate. 1300 Hrs – Pick-up from Timpohon Gate and transfer to Park Registration Office, where you can get a certificate for RM10 each (own account) if you have successfully conquered Mt Kinabalu’ summit. After lunch, journey to Poring Hot Spring and settle down for a night stay at Poring’s accommodation in dormitories.

Day 3
Breakfast, then soak away the sores and aches of muscles in the hot sulphuric mineral of this spring in an opened Japanese style bathtub and stroll amidst the 41m high canopy of the Mengaris tree – the King of the Forest. Another optional choice is to packed your lunch, trek up to the Langanan Waterfall and appreciate the fresh cold natural waterfall.1400 Hrs-Pick up from Poring Registration Office and journey back to Kota Kinabalu City.

END OF TOUR

DETAILS
Exclude : Porter fee.

Package inclusive:
• Return Land Transfers
• 2 Nights’ accommodation
Night 1 – Dormitory Bed at Mt. Hut
Night 2 – Dormitory Bed at Poring Hot Spring
• Meals
Day 1 – Packed Lunch/Dinner
Day 2 – Early Supper/Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 3 – Breakfast/Lunch
• Kinabalu Park Conservation Fee
• Sabah Park Climbing Permit
• Mt. Climbing Insurance
• English Speaking Mt. Guide

Remarks:
1. Rates quoted are in RM (Ringgit Malaysia) and subject to change without prior notice.
2. Heated Hut (Laban Rata Rest House) are subject to availability upon reservation.
3. Private rooms (Laban Rata Rest House) are subject to availability upon request/reservation & required additional surcharge.
Return Land Transfers

Important Notes:
- Sabah Park requires a photocopy of your passport / identity card for registration
- Please be on time. Otherwise you will need to make your own alternative transportation back to Kota Kinabalu.
- Please note that GUNTING LAGADAN/PANAR LABAN/ WARAS HUT RESTHOUSE has basic accommodation, please request sleeping bag at Park Registration office. Charges will be at your own account.

A non-refundable deposit in local currency equivalent to 5% of the tour is required on bookings, together the guest personal details. Confirmation of booking (in form of invoice) will be send as receipt of deposit. The balance of payment to be paid not later than 3 weeks prior to the commencing date of the tour.

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4 Comments »

1. Hi,may I know the price of the packages?

   Comment by Monique — November 14, 2007 @ 3:37 pm

2. 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

3. 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

4. hi..may i know the price package in July 2008.

   Comment by a.h — April 18, 2008 @ 1:11 pm

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