3D2N Mount Kinabalu Climb & Mesilau Nature Resort Stay

TOUR INFORMATION

TOUR CODE: ABK-MK07 (draft)
DESCRIPTION: 3D2N MOUNT KINABALU CLIMB & MESILAU NATURE RESORT STAY
REGION: Kota Kinabalu / Kinabalu Park
DURATION: 3 Days 2 Nights
MINIMUM: 1 Pax Pax
AVAILABILITY: Everyday (Pre-Book Needed)
PICK UP POINT: Airport or Your Hotel in Kota Kinabalu City
PICK UP TIME: To Be Arranged
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 Mesilau Trail
  • Low's Peak Summit (Highest Elevation 4095.2M)
  • 1 Night Mesilau Nature Resort Hostel
  • 1 Night Laban Rata Assorted Huts
 

Sample itinerary

Day 1 - KOTA KINABALU / MESILAU NATURE RESORT

  • Pick-up from your hotel lobby or airport and depart on a 3 hrs journey to Mesilau Nature Resort.
  • En route passing by villages and a panoramic vista of the valleys of the Crocker Range.
  • Along the way, we will take a brief stop at Nabalu. Nabalu is a place where the local natives gather to sell local produce, fruits, home grown vegetables and handicraft souvenirs.
  • On arrival, experience the cool fresh air and the natural ambience of the Park.
  • Check in Mesilau Nature Resort.
  • Dinner at Renanthera Restaurant and Overnight at Mesilau Nature Resort
Meals : Dinner Accommodation : Bishop's Head Hostel

Day 2 - MESILAU GATE / ASCEND MOUNT KINABALU / LABAN RATA

  • Breakfast at Renanthera Restaurant.
  • Collect your packed lunch.Proceed to the Sabah Park OPS Room to register for the climb.
  • 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 – Mesilau Gate – where your journey and quest to the summit of Borneo’s highest mountain begins!
  • Commence climb to Laban Rata with packed lunch.
  • The trek will pass by conifers, climbing bamboos, superb Agathis trees grow and near the ridge crest at about 2,000 m, the forest becomes stunted, with rocks, tangled tree roots, covered in spongy mosses and liverworts.
  • There are many delicate orchids and beautiful orange-coloured Rhododendrons found along the trail.
  • After approximately 5 – 6 hours climb, you will arrive at Layang-Layang (Place of Swallows), where the scenic Mesilau Trail meets the Summit Trail at 2,740 m.
  • Continue ascent towards Laban Rata for another 2 – 3 hours.
  • The trek will pass by alpine type of vegetations.
  • Arrive and check into Laban Rata Rest House @ 3272m or similar in the late afternoon.
  • Buffet dinner at Laban Rata restaurant and overnight.
Meals : Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Accommodation : Laban Rata Resthouse

Day 3 - LOW’S PEAK / DESCEND MOUNT KINABALU / KOTA KINABALU

  • 02:00hrsWake up for early supper and depart for continuation of journey towards the summit of Mount Kinabalu.
  • The journey up to the Low's peak @ 4,095m will test your fitness and determination; you might be able to experience the glorious sunrise over the majestic Mt. Kinabalu if weather permits.
  • Descend back to Laban Rata for late breakfast and check out. Trek down to Timpohon Gate for transfer back to the Kinabalu Park Headquarter (est. arrival 13:00hrs to 15:00hrs).
  • Congratulations, you can now collect your Certificate of Achievement!
  • Buffet Lunch will be served at the Balsam restaurant in Kinabalu Park.
    * Due to the temporary closure of Balsam Restaurant, lunch will be served at Liwagu Restaurant after completing your climb.
  • Transfer back to Kota Kinabalu City. Journey takes approx. 2 hrs.
Meals : Supper / Breakfast / Lunch

WHATS INCLUDED IN THE TOUR?

Meals 02 Breakfasts, 02 Lunches, 02 Dinners & 01 Supper
Inclusion Meals as Stated, 02 Nights Accommodation, Entrance Fee, Return Airport/Hotel Transfer (Seat-In-Coach), Mountain Guide, Climbing Insurance, Climbing Permit and Certificate, English Speaking Support Team
Accomodation DAY 1 
01 Night Bishop's Head Hostel (Dormitory) 
DAY 2 
01 Night Laban Rata Rest House or Similar (Non-Heated Dormitory)
Exclusion Airfares, Optional Tipping & Porter Fee, Alcoholic Drinks, Any Items Not Mentioned

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
  • 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 10 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

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.
3 For 1 Day Packages, our transport will pick you up from your Hotel between 05:30hrs - 06:00hrs. (Arrange with your hotel for early breakfast)
4a For 2 Days / 1 Night packages, our transport will pick you up from your Hotel between 06:30hrs - 07:00hrs. (Arrange with your hotel for early breakfast)
4b For 2 Days / 1 Night packages with ferrata, our transport will pick you up from your Hotel between 06:00hrs - 06:45hrs. (Arrange with your hotel for early breakfast)
5 For 3 Days / 2 Nights packages and beyond, our transport can pick you up from either Airport OR your Hotel. Time is dependent on your arrival flight schedule. Please provide us your flight details.
6 Add MYR 30 nett per person per way for transport to/from locations outside Kota Kinabalu city (e.g. Beringgis Beach Resort/Langkah Syabas Beach Resort / Papar / Kinarut Area).
7 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.
8 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 1800hrs. 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.
9 Private Transfer Surcharge:- MYR 250/vehicle/way
10 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.

NOTE ON MEAL ARRANGEMENT

Lunch will be converted to packed lunch on Day 03 (Mt Kinabalu Descent) for climbers who arrived late and missed the lunch timing. 

Balsam Restaurant Lunch Time: 12:00 - 16:00hr.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Important Note:

  • Do take note that your passport will be required for verification during registration at the Kinabalu Park office. Please bring it along with you.

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.