Kinabalu Summit 3D2N
說明 Introduction
Climb the highest mountain peak in Southeast Asia and enjoy the natural treasures of Kinabalu Park on this 3 days / 2 nights Mount Kinabalu Summit tour.
Mount Kinabalu is a prominent mountain on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. It is located in the East Malaysian state of Sabah and is protected as Kinabalu Park, a World Heritage Site.
Nature lovers will be delighted to be able to witness the many variations of flora and fauna that are to be found on the mountain at different altitudes.
Mount Kinabalu is well-known worldwide for its tremendous botanical and biological species biodiversity with plants of Himalayan, Australasian, and Indo-Malayan origin.
The Summit of Borneo: Mount Kinabalu is the most dramatic feature in Sabah and the tallest peak between the Himalayas & the New Guinea. Towering at 4,095 metres (13,435 feet), Mount Kinabalu exerts a magical quality that is both indescribable and unbelievable.
Sabah Parks grants a summit-climbing permit only to climbers who own bed at mountain huts. Due to the limited number of beds at mountain huts, only 130 persons are allowed to climb Mount Kinabalu per day.
There are only 3 types of mountain hut owned by either Sutera Sanctuary Lodges, Mountain Torq or Sabah Parks.
Thousands of tourists visit Kinabalu National Park each year and most come with the intention of climbing Mt Kinabalu. Fortunately, Mt Kinabalu is one of the easiest peaks in the world to conquer. It takes just two days and climbers don't need any previous experience at mountain climbing. At sunrise, the views from the Mt Kinabalu's summit at Low's Peak are spectacular, making all the effort worthwhile.
Itinerary
0830 hrs – Pickup at hotel and depart for a 2 hours journey through breath taking scenery to Kinabalu Park, 88 km from Kota Kinabalu. Make a short stop at Nabalu market to savor the local fruits and see handicrafts that the villagers sell. Upon arrival at Kinabalu Park, check in at the park office and then take a guided nature walk with a park naturalist. Explore the mountain garden (open from 1500 – 1600 hours). The rest of the afternoon is free for you to relax or explore the park surroundings on your own. Overnight stay at the twin-bedded cabins at Kinabalu Park (or equivalent).
Following breakfast, proceed on the journey to the Power Station (15 minutes) by coach. Commence climb to Laban Rata with packed lunch. The climb will take approximately 4-5 hours. Check-in at the Laban Rata Guesthouse or the non-heated lodge and the rest of the afternoon is free at leisure. Have dinner and overnight (dormitory bunk-beds). Note: All accommodation at the mountain huts are dormitory type with basic bedding and common bathroom.
Wake up as early as 0200 hours and commence the climb to the summit by torchlight. The climb will take about 3 hours. Witness the beautiful sunrise at the summit at around 0600 hours. Descend to Laban Rata Guesthouse for breakfast, then to the Power Station. Transfer to the park’s restaurant (or equivalent) for lunch. Collect your climbing certificate before returning to Kota Kinabalu.
