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3D2N Mt Kinabalu Summit Climb

4.9
|23 Reviews
DURATION
3 days 2 nights
Booking type
Join-in trip
MEET UP
Free pick-up
Group size
Up to 20 guests
This is the regular summit climb to the peak of Mt Kinabalu, comprising a 8.5km trek (one way) to reach the summit at 4095m. This allows you an extra day in Kinabalu Park the night before the climb so that you can enjoy the beautiful surrounds of UNESCO Kinabalu Park before taking on the challenge of summitting Mt Kinabalu!
What You’ll be Doing
Day 1:
Today you'll do a leisurely trip around Kota Kinabalu city, and spend the night at Kinabalu Park
Day 2:
Today you'll hike up to Laban Rata at 3,353m and see a variety of incredible landscapes along the way
Day 3:
Today you will summit Mt Kinabalu at sunrise, then head back down to the Base Camp
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What’s Included
Meals
State Park guide
Insurance
Climbing permit
Certificate of completion
Entrance fees
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Who you’re supporting
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Community Champion
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Where You’ll Sleep
Additional Information
Where we'll meet
Start Point
Free pick-up from Anywhere in Kota Kinabalu(Your hotel in Kota Kinabalu town)
  • 12:00pm
  • Notes: Please note that the above pick up and drop off times are approximate and will depend on the location of hotel as well as descent timing as the transportation is shared with other groups.
End Point
  • End at Start Point(s)
Start & ends
12:00PM on Day 1 - 04:00PM on Day 3
Suitability / Accessibility
  • Child Friendly (No Minimum Age)
Cancellation & other policies
  • Cancellation
    To secure your spot, your host will turn away other guests. Because of this, cancellations aren't allowed.
What to Pack
  • 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!)
  • 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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Meet your host
Trek Finders are a popular local operator as they are very accommodating to travellers and are great planners. The logistics of your climb will be in good hands with Trek Finders.
Experience: 14 years
Speaks: Basic English
Acceptance rate: 56%
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