Join on this 3-day hiking tour to Mount Kinabalu with your naturalist guide through Kinabalu National Park, one of the most biodiverse areas on the planet and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as you hike up to13,435 ft. Stay overnight on the mountain before making your way to the summit early on the third morning for a once-in-a-lifetime experience of seeing the sunrise high above the clouds. During your hike, search for the world's biggest flower, the Rafflesia, and look around for other wild animals of Borneo in the area.
Highlights
Climb to the summit of Mount Kinabalu, the tallest peak in Borneo
Explore the most wildlife-rich region of Borneo
Hike Kinabalu National Park, one of the most biodiverse areas on the planet
See the rafflesia in bloom, the world's largest flower
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Upon arrival in Kota Kinabalu, your driver will meet and transfer you for a 2-hours drive to Kinabalu National Park. Check-in at reception and settle into your accommodation. In the afternoon, explore the park on your own and look for various trails and a botanical garden nearby at your accommodation. Dinner will be at the Liwagu restaurant, which is a 5-minute walk from nepenthes suite.
Take an early breakfast at Liwagu Restaurant, and then the lodge will have a vehicle that can send you to the climbing registration counter. Your mountain guide will meet you here. After registration, take a 10-minute ride to the trailhead for climbing. The climb on the 1st day is 6km with an elevation gain of about 1,300 meters. This will takes 4 - 7 hours depending on fitness, and there are rest stops with toilets along the way. There are opportunities to refill your water bottles on the way up, but since the water is not purified, we recommend bringing water purification tablets or iodine. Alternatively, you can stock up on drinking water before commencing your climb. Along the way, observe the fascinating montane forest with pitcher plants, rhododendrons, and orchids. Stop en route to eat your packed lunch. Upon arrival at Laban Rata, check into your accommodation and have the afternoon to relax and look at the amazing views of the granite peaks. After dinner, sleep early by 8:00 pm.
Duration: 4-7 Hours Distance: 6 Km Elevation: 1,300 meters
Day 3: Mount Kinabalu Summit | Kota Kinabalu
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch
Wake up early in the morning for coffee or tea at 2:00 AM. Continue your climb to the summit for sunrise. The ascent today is 3km with an elevation gain of 800 meters. Make sure you bring your headlamps with you during this portion of the climb to the summit. After sunrise, return to Laban Rata for a full breakfast before checking out and making your way to the base of the mountain. Most people take 4 hours to return to the base. Lunch is available when you get back to the park headquarters. Your driver will be waiting for you to send you back to Kota Kinabalu.
Duration: 3-4 Hours Distance: 3 Km Elevation: 800 meters
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