Mount Kinabalu Climbing
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About Mount Kinabalu Climbing
The name "Kinabalu" originated from the local dusun word "Aki Nabalu", means "The revered place of the dead." In the past, the locals believe that Mount Kinabalu was the place where the spirits of the dead rested, so they treated the mountain as a sacred place. According to the documentation, Sir Hugh Low was the first person that reached the summit in 1851. That's why the highest peak, Low's Peak, was named after him. The plant is getting less as you move higher. The temperature will be near to freezing point on top, so you better have something to keep your fingers and ears warm. No, it will not snow. But get your raincoat ready. You will need it badly if it rains.
Tour Schedule
Duration The Mount Kinabalu climb will take two days and one night to complete. Starting with hotel transfer Where to stay in Sabah from Kota Kinabalu on the first day at 7.30am and returning the next day around 5pm.
Day One 0730hours - After having breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer to Kinabalu National Park reception office for registration. Sabah Park Authorities will wait you there with guides and porters. You will be given a name tag and briefing before transferred by bus provided by the park to Timpohon Gate where you will start your climb 1000hours - With a guide, you will have your own experience climbing up the highest climber friendly mountain in South East Asia. Take as many pictures as you can. You will arrive at Laban Rata in about 4-6 hours 1800hours - Arrive in Laban Rata and check in to your hostel. Have a rest and dinner. If you arrive early, you can see the faces of other climbers who arrive after you. If happen that you bought a book about the mountain or altitude illness, read it at this time. You can also see a nice sunset if the weather is clear. If you have headache and nausea, do take some medicine 2100hours. Go to sleep and prepare for the night climb with a very early start the next morning. Day Two 0230hours - Force yourself to wake up and have at least a hot drink. Start your second phase of the climb carefully and slowly. It is going to be dark and you really need a torchlight. Hold on tight to the rope and follow the trail up to the summit. At Sayat-Sayat hut, you may be given a whistle to blow if you have any difficulties 0530hours - Arrive at the summit, 4095m above sea level. Again, take as many photo's as possible, especially the sunrise. Seeing a perfect sunrise from above the cloud is really breathtaking 0700hours - Climb down to Laban Rata. The daylight make your view clearer and you can see most of Kinabalu peaks around. Take some more photos! 0900hours - Arrive in Laban Rata, pack your things up, check out from the hostel and climb down slowly with your guide. This would be the most difficult part of the climb. You can feel your knees wobble or even 'numb' due to the strenuous climb 1400hours - Arrive in Kinabalu Park HQ, have some lunch and receive a certificate for the climb before transfer back to Kota Kinabalu . Includes
Transportation Park entrance fee Return Timpohon Gate transfer Accommodation Meals as stated Climbing permit Mountain Guide.
Excludes
Certificate Insurance Porter fee Torch light All others items not stated in above.
What To Bring:
Gloves Good walking shoes Insect repellent Sun block Windbreaker Warm clothing Energy bars/sweets for extra energy Water bottle Flashlight.
Pricing
Per Person $281.32
Surcharge Per Person $9.93 For outside city transfer
2012 Rates $347.51
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