FAQ 1: What is included in trip cost?

- Accommodation - Meals as mentioned in itinerary - Airport transfers - English speaking local guide for transfers - English Speaking Sabah Parks Mountain Guide for Day 2 – Day 4 on the mountain for up to 6 people. - English Speaking Via Ferrata guide/trainer for the Low’s Peak Circuit - Daily drinking water - Admission fees and necessary permit fee - Via Ferrata Certificate - Mount Kinabalu Insurance - Tourism Tax

FAQ 2: What is excluded in trip cost?

- Flights - Visas - Personal travel insurance - Tips - Camera permit fees - Personal expenses

FAQ 3: What is the best time to take this tour?

March to September would be the best time to hike Mount Kinabalu because of the dry weather, making the climb much more pleasant. October to January would also be a good time for your hiking session. Since Sabah’s monsoon weather is different from the rest of Malaysia, the hiking condition would not be vastly different compared to other months

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Trek Mt Kinabalu via Low Peak Trail

Malaysia

4 days

Difficulty:Moderate

Trip Type:Comfort

Group size:10

Highlights

Be rewarded with an immensely beautiful and different side of Mount Kinabalu’s plateau by taking the challenging Low’s Peak trail with a Via Ferrata Trainer. Safely held up by steel cables, trek through courses of ladders, suspended bridges, and other fixed anchors to reach the peak of Malaysia’s highest point.

Highlights:

- Scale the heights of Malaysia’s highest peak, Mount Kinabalu with experienced guides and gear

- Challenge yourself on the Low's Peak Trail, a difficult mountain terrain and be rewarded with the stunning changes of sceneries

- Follow a Via Ferrata route to attempt an alternative climb to the peak of Mount Kinabalu

Note: People of 16 Years of age and below cannot sign up to the Lows Peak Circuit. 12-16 years of age are able to participate in the Walk the Torq via Ferrata.

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Itinerary

Trek Mt Kinabalu via Low Peak Trail

DAY 1

Kota Kinabalu to Kinabalu National Park

You will be transferred to Mt Kinabalu National Park from downtown Kota Kinabalu. On arrival, a short trek in the park to stretch your legs before lunch at Balsam Café. You are at leisure to wander the trails in the park.

Note: Porters are available from the National Park Headquarters and can be arranged directly via cash payment MYR13 / 1kg. A Walking stick can be of great benefit to you for the climb (particularly on descent) and can be rented locally for MYR10 per stick.

Meals: Lunch

DAY 2

Kinabalu National Park to Kinabalu Base Camp

DAY 3

Mt Kinabalu Summit Climb and Low’s Peak Via Ferrata

DAY 4

Mt Kinabalu Summit Climb and Lows Peak Via Ferrata

DAY 1

Kota Kinabalu to Kinabalu National Park

DAY 2

Kinabalu National Park to Kinabalu Base Camp

DAY 3

Mt Kinabalu Summit Climb and Low’s Peak Via Ferrata

Trip Inclusions

All meals

All meals are provided as part of the tour package, which may include breakfast, lunch, or dinner on all days.

Transfers

Transportation between different destinations as part of the itinerary.

Accommodation

Lodging at various hotels, guesthouses, or other types of accommodation during the trip.

Admission fees

Entry fees for museums, parks, historical sites, and other attractions included in the trip.

Guide fees

Fees for a Guide required for your adventure.

Local guide

A knowledgeable guide to provide insights and information about the places visited.

What's not included

Alcoholic beverages

Costs for any alcoholic drinks consumed during the trip.

Flights

All the flight charges required for your adventure.

Visas

Required Visa fees for your travel.

Travel insurance

Travel insurance from a trusted provider for your adventure.

Personal gear

All the personal gear required for your adventure.

Accommodation

Day 1

You will be staying at the 3-star Kinabalu Lodge on double occupancy basis.

Day 2 & 3

You will be staying at the Pendant Hut dormitory on double occupancy basis.

There is no heating in the dorm style bedrooms, however provided with a warm sleeping bag so the night should be cosy.

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Departure Dates

from $1500 /person

Private groups

FAQs

What is included in trip cost?

What is excluded in trip cost?

What is the best time to take this tour?

Departure Dates

from $1500 /person

Private groups

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$1500

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