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Mt. Kinabalu + LOW’S Peak Circuit ClimbingTrip ~ Sabah, Borneo

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2010 Mount Kinabalu & Low's Peak Circuit Climbing Package

(Rates based on per person per package)

2 Days 1 Night Package (minimum 2 persons)	Rate per person (RM)
Malaysian	RM 1,290 nett
Foreigner	RM 1,450 nett
3 Days 2 Nights Package (minimum 2 persons)	Rate per person (RM)
Malaysian	RM 1,560 nett
Foreigner	RM 1,690 nett

2 Days 1 Night Package Includes:

* Pendant Hut x 1N * Transport * Entrance Fees * Meals : 02 Breakfasts, 02 Lunches, 1 Dinner * Climbing Insurance * Climbing Permit * Certificate * Mountain Guide * Mt. Trainer * Tour Guide * Itinerary

3 Days 2 Nights Package Includes:

* Celyn Resort Kinabalu (Std Room) x 1N * Pendant Hut x 1N * Transport * Entrance Fees * Meals : 03 Breakfasts, 03 Lunches, 02 Dinners * Climbing Insurance * Climbing Permit * Certificate * Mountain Guide * Mt. Trainer * Tour Guide * Itinerary

Package Excludes:

* Airfare * Porter Fees * Camera/Video Fees * Tipping * Travel Insurance and Items not stated above.

Please Note:

* Indoor tubs at Poring Hot Spring at own expenses * Outdoor tubs are free of charge

**Please Note that there will be a non-refundable handling charge on payment made. Conditions apply.

Suggested thing to bring: -

Suitable walking shoes / warm clothing / wind breaker / long sleeves shirts / change of clothes / drinking water / high energy food (chocolates, nuts, raisins, glucose) / headache tablets / sun block / lip gloss / deep heat lotion / plasters / insect repellent / mosquito oil / binoculars / camera / water proof bag for camera / torchlight / extra socks / towel / gloves / hat mask / tissue paper / toilet roll.

Special Notes: -

It is recommended that all climbers should have themselves medically checked before attempting any mountain climb. If you have a history of suffering from the following ailments, it is highly recommend that you should refrain from climbing: Hypertension, Diabetes, Palpitation, Arthritis, Heart disease, severe anemia, Peptic ulcers, Epileptic fits, Obesity (overweight), Chronic asthma, Muscular cramps, Hepatitis (jaundice); or any other disease which may hamper the climber.

Useful Tip:If you can, best to bring along your toiletries, a fresh change of clothing and a towel for a nice heated shower at Laban Rata Resthouse itself ~ since dinner will be at the resthouse anyway, a hot shower will be a welcome (be informed that pendant hut does not have hot showers). There is a shower room downstairs, just behind the TV room. Or otherwise, go to the 1st floor where there is a Ladies and Gents separate shower cubicles and toilets.

Trip Itinerary

2D1NMt. Kinabalu Climbing + LOW’ PEAK CIRCUIT Tour

Day 1 ~ Lunch & Dinner
0630hrs Pick up from hotel in Kota Kinabalu and proceed to Kinabalu National Park in 2 hours drive. Upon arrival at Kinabalu National Park, proceed to headquarter and register for the climb. After collected your packed lunch, together with your mountain guide, transfer to Timpohon Gate (Power Station). Start to ascend the mountain until reach Pendant Hut at 3,250m (6km/4-5hrs walk). Upon arrival, check in (non heated dormitory). 1500hrs, meet your Mt. Torq Trainer for via fera familiarization. Then, free & easy. Dinner served at Laban Rata Restaurant. Overnight at Pendant Hut (non heated dormitory).

Day 2 ~ Early Breakfast, Late Breakfast & Lunch
0130hrs, wake up call and have your own light breakfast. 0200hrs, start to summit to the highest peak of mountain, Low’s Peak at 4,095.2m a.s.l (2.72km/2-3hrs walk). 0530hrs, summit to Low’s Peak and catch the sunrise. 0545hrs, decent Low’s Peak. 0630hrs, Low’s Peak Circuit – World Highest Via Ferata. 1000hrs, late breakfast at Laban Rata Restaurant. Then pack up and descend to Timpohon Gate. Transfer to headquarter and collect your certificate of achievement. Packed lunch will be provided upon arrival at the park (Approx. reach KNP’s HQ 1600hrs). Depart & transfer back to your hotel in Kota Kinabalu

3D2NMt. Kinabalu Climbing + LOW’ PEAK CIRCUIT Tour

Day 1 ~ Lunch & Dinner
0730hrs Pick up from hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Transfer to Poring Hot Spring in 3 hours drive. On the way to Kundasang, pass by small towns and villages until stop by at Nabalu Fruit Market for a break. Upon arrival at the Poring Hot Spring, proceed to the famous Canopy Walkway. The Walkway is 157.8m long and 41m high. You will have to hike for 20 minutes in order for you to reach at its site where you can have a bird’s eye view of the rainforest. Round trip takes about 40 minutes. Lunch served at local restaurant. After a tiring hike, take a refreshing dip of the hot sulphur in indoor or outdoor tubs which have health as well curative properties for skin diseases. Then, depart Poring and transfer to resort/hotel in Kundasang for check in. Dinner and overnight at the same resort/hotel.

Day 2 ~ Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Early wake up to see the magnificent of Mt. Kinabalu (subject to weather condition). Breakfast at resort/hotel before check out and transfer to Kinabalu National Park. Upon arrival at Kinabalu National Park, proceed to headquarter and register for the climb. After collected your packed lunch, together with your mountain guide, transfer to Timpohon Gate (Power Station). Start to ascend the mountain until reach Pendant Hut at 3,250m (6km/4-5hrs walk). Upon arrival, check in (non heated dormitory). 1500hrs, meet your Mt. Torq Trainer for via feratta familiarization. Then, free & easy. Dinner served at Laban Rata Restaurant. Overnight at Pendant Hut (non heated dormitory).

Day 3 ~ Early Breakfast, Late Breakfast & Lunch
0130hrs, wake up call and have your own light breakfast. 0200hrs, start to summit to the highest peak of mountain, Low’s Peak at 4,095.2m a.s.l (2.72km/2-3hrs walk). 0530hrs, summit to Low’s Peak and catch the sunrise. 0545hrs, decent Low’s Peak. 0630hrs, Low’s Peak Circuit – World Highest Via Ferata. 1000hrs, late breakfast at Laban Rata Restaurant. Then pack up and descend to Timpohon Gate. Transfer to headquarter and collect your certificate of achievement. Packed lunch will be provided upon arrival at the park (Approx. reach KNP’s HQ 1600hrs). Depart & transfer back to your hotel in Kota Kinabalu.

Hotel Description

Destination Borneo ~ Sabah ~ Kinabalu Park ~ Mount Kinabalu ~ Mountain Torq (Mountain Torq is located above 3,200m on Mt Kinabalu’s Panar Laban rock face. To get there, it is a scenic 4 - 6 hour hike from Mt Kinabalu Park Headquarters. Once you reach the Laban Rata rock slab, which houses a group of mountain lodges including our own Huts, a short 10-15 min walk will lead you to Mountain Torq’s starting point) Room Type Pendant Hut accommodates 30 climbers Room Description dormitory beds with Common Bathroom, cold water and no heating Facilities & Activities Take your first steps on the world’s highest via ferrata and learn how to walk the Torq. An initiation for those who want to build their confidence in via ferrata climbing. Easy - Everyone between 10 to 70, 2 - 3hrs climbing time for Torq

Accommodation and Packages to Kota Kinabalu , Beaches, Nature and Highlands on the outskirts

Accommodation :
Kota Kinabalu	5 Star Hotels \| Hyatt Regency \| Le Meridien Hotel \| Novotel 1 Borneo \| 4 Star Hotels \| Beverly Hotel \| Jesselton Hotel \| Grand Borneo Kota Kinabalu \| Promenade Hotel \| 3 Star Hotels \| Celyn Hotel City Mall \| Kinabalu Daya Hotel \| Imperial Boutec \| Imperial International Hotel \| Hotel Shangri-La \| Tang Dynasty \| Boutique Hotels \| Myne Hotel \| Motels \| D'Borneo Hotel \| First Century Hotel \| Budget Inns & Homestays \| Akinabalu Youth Hostel \| Borneo Adventure Centre & Lodge \| Borneo Backpackers \| Borneo Global Backpackers \| Buddy Backpackers Home \| Lucy's Homestay \| Lyn's Lodge Bed and Breakfast \| North Borneo Cabin \| Planet Kinabalu \| Trekker's Lodge \| Xplorer's Backpackers \| Beach Resorts \| Tanjung Aru ~ Megah D'Aru Hotel \| Shangri La's Tanjung Aru Resort \| Tuaran ~ Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort \| Tuaran Beach Resort \| Kinarut, Papar ~ Beringgis Beach Resort \| Langkah Syabas Beach Resort \| Kota Kinabalu ~ Nexus Karambunai Resort \| Sutera Harbour Resort - Magellan Sutera \| Sutera Harbour Resort - Pacific Sutera \| Service Apartments \| Colonnades Condominium \| Likas Square Condotel \| Marina Court Resort Condominium \| Promenade Apartments \| Island Resorts \| Gaya ~ \| Bunga Raya Island Resort \| Gayana Eco Resort \| Mantanani Kecil ~ Mari Mari Dive Lodge \| Pulau Tiga ~ Pulau Tiga Resort (Survivor Island) \| Kinabalu Park \| Lodges at Kinabalu Park \| Cabins at Laban Rata \| Lodges at Mesilau Nature Resort \| Kinabalu Park & Poring Hotsprings Package \| Kinabalu Park & Surrounding Day Tours \| Outside Kinabalu Park \| Celyn Resort Kinabalu \| D'villa Rina Ria Lodge \| Kinabalu Pines Resort \| Zen Garden Resort \|
Trips & Packages :
Kota Kinabalu & Outskirts Day And Overnight Trips	Day Trips \| Kota Kinabalu City Tour \| Kinabalu City By Night \| Monsopiad Cultural Village \| Kota Belud Sunday Market \| Kudat Rungus Longhouse \| Manukan & Sapi Island Hopping \| Kinabalu National Park \| Poring Hot Spring \| Kinabalu National Park & Poring Hot Spring \| Overnight Trips \| Kinabalu National Park & Poring Hot Spring (2 days 1 night) \| Rungus Longhouse Cultural Trip (2 days 1 night)\|
Outdoor Sporting & Nature Activities	\| Garama Wetland Cruise \| White Water Rafting Day Trips at Padas or Kiulu \| Tambunan Rafflesia Rainforest Tour \|
Mountain Climbing	\| Mount Kinabalu/Kinabalu Park Packages \| Mount Kinabalu Via Ferrata \| Mount Kinabalu Climb and Walk The Torq Via Ferrata \| Mount Kinabalu Climb and Low's Peak Circuit Tour \| Mount Trusmadi Climb \|
Combination Trips	\| 10 Days 9 Nights Sabah Nature & Sipadan Dive Trip \| 10 Days 9 Nights Kinabalu , Sandakan Wildlife & Kapalai Dive Trip \| 9 Days 8 Nights Mount Kinabalu Climb and Sukau Wildlife Adventure \| 7 Days 6 Nights Kota Kinabalu & Sandakan Wildlife Adventure \| 6 Days 5 Nights Sandakan Wildlife Adventure & Lankayan Island Trip \|

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