Duration: 2 Days 1 Night
Day 1 - KOTA KINABALU / MOUNTAIN RESTHOUSE (PL, D)
Drive 2 hours to Kinabalu Park HQ known for its diverse range of flora and fauna and the majestic Mount Kinabalu. The local KadazanDusun named it Aki Nabalu or "Revered Place of the Death". It is believed that the spirits of the tribe's dead ancestors dwell among the forbidden peaks. You will register for the climb at the Park HQ and proceed to Timpohon Gate, the starting point of your mountain scaling trip. One extraordinary sight is that you will notice the change of vegetation from Oak and Chestnut to mossy forest and eventually to alpine vegetation when you finally reach your overnight based at 2,800m. Overnight at MOUNTAIN RESTHOUSE
Day 2 - SUMMIT / KINABALU PARK / KOTA KINABALU (B,L)
At 0230 hours, you start ascending to the summit of Mount Kinabalu (4092.5m) above sea level. This will allow you to catch the spectacular sunrise and beautiful photographs at the summit called Low's Peak. We will return to Laban Rata Resthouse and descend to the Timpohon Gate. Transportation will await you and bring you to the Park Headquarters to collect certificate of achievements. After lunch, head back to Kota Kinabalu.
Package includes
- Transfer between each destination
- Climbers permit
- Certificate
- Entrance fees
- Insurance
- Mt. Guide English speaking tour guide (transfer only)
- Accommodation and meals as indicated
Things to wear & bring
- Suitable walking shoes and Sandals
- Warm clothing Windbreaker / Raincoat / Change of clothes
- Drinking water high energy food (chocolates, raisins, nuts, glucose)
- First aid kit
- Basic Toiletries
- Binoculars
- Camera