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Mt. Kinabalu Mountain Torq Climb ~ Sabah, Borneo

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4 Days 3 nights Mountain Torq Climbing Package ~ Valid until 31st March 2012

(Rates based on per person per package)

3 Days 2 Nights PackageÂ	Rate per person (RM)
3 Days 2 Nights PackageÂ	1 Person	2 - 4 Person	5 Person and above
Malaysian	RM 3,030 nett	RM 2,580 nett	RM 2,420 nett
Foreigner	RM 3,130 nett	RM 2,630 nett	RM 2,470 nett

4 Days 3 Nights Package Include :

* 3 nights at Pendant Hut * 1 early morning Continental breakfast/supper @ Pendant Hut * 2 simple American breakfasts @ Pendant Hut * 1 pack lunch for ascend up the mountain * 2 set lunch @ Laban Rata canteen * 3 buffet dinners @ Laban Rata canteen * Via Ferrata certificate for successful climbers only * Round trip transportation between KK town and Park HQ * All Sabah Parksâ tariffs, permits, transport and Mt guide services * Itinerary

Package Excludes:

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

**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

4 Days 3 nights Mountain Torq Climbing Package - Full Service itinerary For those who want to be able to savor what Mt Kinabalu has to offer
Day 1
6:30 am	Transport pick up at Kota Kinabalu town hotel lobby
8:00 am	Arrive at Kinabalu Park HQ. (it will take about 1hr 45 min from Kota Kinabalu to the Park HQ) Register at Mountain Torqâs and Kinabalu Parkâs offices (check the spelling of your name to be printed on your successful certificate) Meet your appointed Sabah Parksâ mountain guide and collect your lunch box
8:30 am	Start hiking up Mt Kinabalu from Timpohon Gate @ 1,866m with Mountain Guide
3:00 pm	Arrive at Pendant Hut @ 3,289m and settle in
3:30 pm	Attend the mandatory via ferrata familiarization in Pendant Hut and meet your Mountain Torq trainer
6:00 pm	Dinner at Laban Rataâs canteen
8:00 pm	Lights out
Day 2
6:00 am	Wake up and morning breakfast while watching the sunrise
7:00 am	Introduction to rappelling or sports climbing with your Mountain Torq trainer
12:00 pm	Head to Laban Rata for a well earned lunch
Â	Afternoon Acclimatize, recharge and prepare for a hectic Day 3. Have a well deserved nap, sit in the sun (weather permitting) and have a cup of tea at the base of Pendant Hut while watching the therapeutic mountain scenery
6:00 pm	Dinner at Laban Rataâs canteen
8:00 pm	Lights out
Day 3
1:30 am	Wake up and early morning supper
2:30 am	Start hiking up to the summit with your Sabah Parksâ mountain guide
5:40 am	Catch the sunrise on Lowâs Peak
6:00 am	Descent from Lowâs Peak to meet your Mountain Torq trainer
6:30 am	Meet your via ferrata trainer at the agreed meeting point for your chosen via ferrata experience
11:10 am	Return to Pendant Hut for wash up
12:00 pm	Head to Laban Rata for a well earned lunch
Â	Afternoon Recuperate from the 11+ hrs day, have a well deserved nap, sit in the sun (weather permitting) and have a cup of the famous Sabah tea at the base of Pendant Hut while watching the therapeutic mountain scenery
6:00 pm	Dinner at Laban Rataâs canteen
8:00 pm	Lights out
Day 4
(Back up day for another summit attempt if Day 2 was not successful)
7:00 am	Wake up, pack up and have breakfast
8:30am	Check out of Pendant Hut and descent to Timpohon Gate with your Sabah Parksâ mountain guide
1:00 pm	Arrive at Timpohon Gate. Head to the Park HQ to collect your successful certificates, buy some souvenirs. Meet your transport driver and back down to your Kota Kinabalu town hotel

Hotel Description

Destination Borneo ~ Sabah ~ Kinabalu Park ~ Mount Kinabalu ~ Mountain Torq (Mountain Torq is located above 3,200m on Mt Kinabaluâs 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 Torqâs 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 worldâs 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 \| Cititel Express \| Kinabalu Daya Hotel \| Imperial Boutec \| Imperial International Hotel \| Le Hotel \| Palace Hotel \| Hotel Shangri-La \| Tang Dynasty \| Boutique Hotels \| Myne Hotel \| Motels \| D'Borneo Hotel \| First Century Hotel \| Crown Borneo 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 \| Likas Square Condotel \| Marina Court Resort Condominium \| Promenade Apartments \| Sabah Apartment \| Island Resorts \| Gaya ~ \| Bunga Raya Island Resort \| Gayana Eco Resort \| Mantanani Besar ~ Mari Mari Backpackers Lodge \| Pulau Tiga ~ Pulau Tiga Resort (Survivor Island) \| Layang Layang Island ~ \| Avillion Layang Layang Resort \| 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 \| Mount Kinabalu Heritage Resort & Spa \| Zen Garden Resort \|
Keningau	\| Perkasa Hotel \|
Tenom	\| Perkasa Hotel \|
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 \| Kunang - Kunang Fireflies River Cruise \|
Around Sabah Tour	\| Drive Around Borneo in 10 Days \| Borneo's Big 5 in 10 Days \| Journey through Borneo Rainforests \|
Mountain Climbing	\| Mount Kinabalu/Kinabalu Park Packages \| 2 Day 1 Night Mount Kinabalu Climb & Walk The Torq \| 2 Days 1 Night Mount Kinabalu Climb and Low's Peak Circuit \| 3 Days 2 Nights Mount Kinabalu Via Ferrata \| 4 Days 3 Nights Mt. Kinabalu Mountain Torq Climb \| 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 \| 7 Days 6 Nights Kota Kinabalu & Sandakan Trip, Sabah \| 6 Days 5 Nights Sandakan Wildlife Adventure & Lankayan Island Trip \| 7 Days 6 Nights Kota Kinabalu & Kuching Trip \|

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