TOUR CODE: AVB603 3D2N MT KINABALU SUMMIT CLIMB (LEMAING HUT)

Kinabalu Park is Malaysia’s first World Heritage with its magnificent focal point, Mt Kinabalu, standing at 4095.2m. Kinabalu Park is among the most important biological sites in the world, with more than 5,000 species of plants, 326 species of birds, and more than 100 mammalian species identified. The trek to Laban Rata (3270m) requires 4-8 hours, depending on individual physical fitness. Take your time to climb and be amazed at the changing vegetation zones from lower to upper montane forest, sub-alpine short conifers, dwarf shrubs, mosses and ferns and finally you get to see close-up the awesome rock face of Mt Kinabalu looming above the mist (weather permits). At 2:30am proceed with the climb (3-4 hours) on naked granite rock to the summit for a chance to catch the stunning sunrise from Low’s Peak (weather permits).

 

Day Duration Sightseeing / Activities Meals Hotel
1 9:00am 2 hr scenic drive across the Crocker Dinner Cottage hotel
Range to Kundasang, Cottage hotel.
2 7:00am – 3:00pm Transfer to Park HQ for climb Breakfast Lemaing Hut
registration. Proceed to Timpohon Packed lunch
Dinner
Gate to commence the trek.
*Dinner/supper/breakfast at Laban Rata.
3 2:00am – 6:00pm Ascend to Low’s Peak in time for the Supper
sunrise. Descend to Timpohon / Park Breakfast
Lunch
HQ. Transfer back to KK.

 

WARNING by Sabah Parks:

DO NOT CLIMB if you are suffering from or have a history of the following ailments:-

Heart Disease, hypertension, chronic asthma, peptic ulcer, severe anemia, diabetes, epileptic fits, arthritis, palpitation, hepatitis, muscular cramps, obesity (over weight), any other sickness that may be triggered by severe cold, exertion and high altitude.

 

Recommend personal gear:

Raincoat, hat, insect repellent, sun block, drinking water, torchlight, binoculars, personal toiletries & medicine, enough warm clothing as temperature could fall below freezing point, windbreaker, waterproof knapsack, extra gloves and socks, energy snacks, deep heat rub, plasters and headache tablets, lip gloss, plastic/waterproof bags to protect your belongings, good trekking shoes, sandals, toilet tissues, water bottle.

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