2D1N Mount Kinabalu Climb Via Ferrata | Low’s Peak Circuit (Print Version)

TOUR INFORMATION

TOUR CODE:	ABK-MK05
DESCRIPTION:	2D1N MOUNT KINABALU CLIMB WITH VIA FERRATA (LOW’S PEAK CIRCUIT)
REGION:	Kinabalu Park / Mount Kinabalu
DURATION:	2 Days 1 Night
MINIMUM:	1 Pax
AVAILABILITY:	Everyday (Pre-Book Needed)
PICK UP POINT:	Your Hotel in Kota Kinabalu City
PICK UP TIME:	06:00 Hrs - 06:45 Hrs
DROP OFF POINT:	Your Hotel in Kota Kinabalu City
DROP OFF TIME:	Afternoon / Evening

* All timings are estimated and for reference purposes only. Actual timing will be provided prior to your departure.

Tour highlights

Mount Kinabalu Climb via Timpohon Trail
Low's Peak Summit (Highest Elevation 4095.2M)
Complimentary Via Ferrata Activity (Low's Peak Circuit)
1 Night Pendant Hut

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Sample itinerary

Day 1 - KOTA KINABALU / KINABALU PARK HQ / TIMPOHON GATE / ASCEND MOUNT KINABALU / PENDANT HUT

0600hrs - 0645hrs: Pick-up from your hotel lobby and depart on a 2 hrs journey to Kinabalu Park Headquarter. Collect your packed lunch.
0900hrs: Our guide will arrange for all necessary registrations, assign you a mountain guide and apply for your ID TAG.
Remember to wear your ID TAG at all times.
You'll then be transferred to starting point – Timpohon Gate – where your journey and quest to the summit of Borneo’s highest mountain begins!
The climb will take approximately 4-5 hours.
The trek will pass by different vegetation zones from Oak and Chestnut to mossy and eventually to alpine type of vegetations.
1500hrs: Arrive at Pendant hut @ 3,289m and settle in.
1530hrs: Attend the mandatory Via Ferrata familiarization in Pendant Hut and meet your Mountain Torq trainer.
1800hrs: Buffet Dinner at Laban Rata restaurant and overnight at Pendant Hut.
2000hrs: Lights out.

Meals : Packed-lunch / Dinner Accommodation : Pendant Hut

Day 2 - LOW’S PEAK / LOW’S PEAK CIRCUIT / DESCEND MOUNT KINABALU / KOTA KINABALU

0130hrs: Wake up for early supper & pack up.
0230hrs: Continuation of journey towards the summit of Mount Kinabalu.
0540hrs: Summit Low's peak @ 4,095m and catch the sunrise.
0600hrs: Descend Low’s Peak to meet your Mountain Torq trainer.
0630hrs: Meet your via ferrata trainer at the 7.5 km mark for Low’s Peak Circuit via ferrata experience (intermediate via ferrata, 4 to 5 hrs, French grade AD)
1100hrs: Return to Pendant Hut for a well earned late breakfast.
1200hrs: Check out of Pendant Hut.
Descend to Timpohon Gate.
Arrive at Timpohon Gate (Est. arrival 1600hrs to 1800hrs) and transfer to headquarter to collect certificate of achievement.
Lunch will be served in Kinabalu Park.
Transfer back to Kota Kinabalu city. Journey takes approx. 2 hrs.

Meals : Supper / Breakfast / Lunch

WHATS INCLUDED IN THE TOUR

Meals	01 Breakfast,01 Packed-Lunch, 01 *Lunch, 01 Dinners & 01 Supper
Inclusion	Meals as Stated, 01 Night Accommodation, Entrance Fee, Return Hotel Transfer (Seat-In-Coach), Return Transfer (Park HQ - Timpohon Gate - Park HQ), Mountain Guide, Ferrata Trainer, Climbing Insurance, Climbing Permit and Certificates, English Speaking Support Team
Accommodation	01 Night Pendant Hut @ Panalaban (Non-Heated Dormitory Bunk-bed with sharing bathroom & toilet)
Exclusion	Airfares, Porter Fee, Alcoholic Drinks, Any Items Not Mentioned

Note on Meals Arrangement:
*Lunch will be converted to a packed meal for all climbers who reach the local restaurant after 16:00hrs on DAY 02 (Mt Kinabalu descent).

TYPES OF CLIMBERS CERTIFICATE THAT YOU MIGHT GET

THINGS YOU SHOULD PREPARE FOR MOUNTAIN CLIMB

Waterproof backpack to store your items
Trekking or running shoe with good grip
Warm clothing/Long sleeves shirt/Hiking pants
Jacket/Wind breaker
Extra clothing and socks
Small towel
Hand gloves and winter hat
Disposable raincoats
Head torch (compulsory)
Personal toiletries
Refillable water bottle (0.5 - 1 Litre)
High energy food such as chocolates, nuts, biscuits, sweets, energy bars
Your extra luggage can be stored at Kinabalu Park HQ at a nominal fee of MYR 15 per piece prior climb.

THINGS YOU WISH TO BRING

Medication such as headache tablets or altitude sickness tablets
Tissue paper / Toilet roll
Sun block lotion, lip gloss, plasters
Insect repellent / Mosquito Oil
Camera with water proof bag
Sandals / Slippers
Plastic bags
Face Mask

IMPORTANT MOUNTAIN TORQ POLICY FOR VIA FERRATA CLIMBERS

1	Climbers MUST present their original passports/IC for climb registration at Kinabalu Park HQ on the actual day of climb. Please bring it along with you.
2	Climbers MUST attend the compulsory Via Ferrata briefing/training session in Pendant Hut between 15:00hrs-16:00hrs (Latest Cut-off time) on 1st day of climb.
3	Climbers MUST descend & arrive at starting point by 06:30hrs (LPC) or 07:15hrs (WTT) for each activities (Latest Cut-off time) on 2nd day of climb.
4	All Via Ferrata activities will be conducted together in mix groups by qualified Mountain Torq Ferrata trainers.
5	Climbers who fail to comply with the timing will not be able to proceed with the selected Via Ferrata Teaser activity. NO reimbursement shall be made.
6	Via Ferrata activity can be cancelled due to bad weather for the safety of all climbers, NO reimbursement shall be made.

* Please do not rush or be disappointed should you not be able to make it on time or if the activity is cancelled. Safety comes first, as you can still reach the Low’s Peak summit without going through the Via Ferrata activity.

TRANSPORTATION ARRANGEMENT

1	Our friendly guide will meet you at your hotel lobby / greet you at the Airport arrival hall with a placard bearing your good name. Should you encounter difficulties in locating our guide, you can call our hotline number/s stated in your itinerary for further assistance.
2	We do not recommend climbers to catch your flight on the same day you descend the mountain due to possible delay from injuries, tiredness and/or bad weather and traffic conditions.
3a	For 2-Day 1-Night packages, transportation will be arranged for Pick-Up from your Hotel between 06:00hrs - 07:00hrs. Our team will advise your Pick-Up time one (1) day before your departure. Kindly request your hotel for early or packed breakfast on the day of your tour.
3b	For 2-Day 1-Night packages with ferrata, transportation will be arranged for Pick-Up from your Hotel between 06:00hrs - 06:45hrs. Our team will advise your Pick-Up time one (1) day before your departure. Kindly request your hotel for early or packed breakfast on the day of your tour.
4	For 3-Day 2-Nights packages and beyond, our transport can pick you up from the Kota Kinabalu International Airport, your hotel in Kota Kinabalu or the meeting point at Grandis Hotel. Pick-up time is between 12:30 hrs - 14:00 hrs, which will be predetermined by Amazing Borneo before your travel date. Any flight arrival after 14:00 hrs will incur surcharge (varies depending on your group size). Please consult your salesperson.
5	Additional charges of MYR 80 per pax are applicable for outskirt hotels pick-ups. OutSkirt Charges are applicable for Hotels in One Borneo, Putatan, and within 20km radius of Kota Kinabalu City Centre.
6	All transportations are based on Seat-In-Coach. This is a transfer service in which clients share their vehicle with other clients. This is a door-to-door service with multiple pickups & drop-offs throughout the journey. Do expect some short waiting time.
7	After descending to Kinabalu Park HQ, climbers are subject to pre-determined pickup time set by Amazing Borneo Tours with the last transport returning to Kota Kinabalu city latest by 1930hrs. We will ensure your possible wait of not more than 2 hours at Park HQ. However, if you missed the last transport (which is unlikely) or wish to depart at your own preferred timing, we can arrange a vehicle for private transfer for you (Subject to availability). Please understand that the surcharge for any private transfer will have to be borne by you.
8	Private Transfer Surcharge:- MYR 450/vehicle/way
9	Our group rates are quoted without deviation, which means we provide only one return transfers for your group. If your group requires more than one return transfers, additional transfer charges may apply.
10	Baby Car Seats (for infant aged 0-2) and Child Booster Seats (for children aged 3-11) are available for rental. Please check with your tour consultant for availability.

IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE

Climbers who reach Timpohon Gate after 16:30 Hrs will be imposed a fee of MYR 15 per hour per guide and need to pay directly to mountain guide on the spot.
Tipping is like giving a hug. Although it’s never expected, it’s always very much appreciated.
Laban Rata Resthouse does NOT provide boiled water for drinking/refill to climbers. Coffee & Tea will only be provided complimentary during Breakfast & Supper. However, mineral water, coffee, tea, and other hot drinks and Soft Drinks are still available for purchase at the Grocery Counter (Laban Rata Resthouse).
Pendant Hut provides filtered hot water for drinking/refill to climbers.
Standard check-in and check-out times for most hotels & resorts are 1400 Hrs & 1200 Hrs respectively. However, check-in & check-out times may vary depending on each accommodation. So kindly check with us to get accurate check-in & check-out times of your accommodation.
Effective as of 1st September 2017, the Tourism and Culture Ministry of Malaysia will be implementing a Malaysian Tourism Tax (TTX). Foreign tourists will be required to pay a flat rate of MYR 10 per room per night regardless of accommodation star level. The TTx is to be paid upon check-in. Malaysians or permanent residents residing in Malaysia are exempted from TTx and is required to present a valid identification upon check-in for the exemption.
Please take note that all guests are required to wear a face mask at Pendant Hut. Guests must bring their own supply and wear them consistently, except when eating, drinking or sleeping.

FRIENDLY NOTE FROM SABAH PARKS

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.