West Malaysia tour 3 days: Mount Kinabalu Trek

Embark on West Malaysia tour 3 days: Mount Kinabalu Trek with Asia King Travel. Mount Kinabalu, one of the highest mountains in Southeast Asia, offers a challenging yet rewarding experience for trekkers of all levels. With its stunning landscapes and rich biodiversity, this UNESCO World Heritage site promises an unforgettable adventure.

3 days 2 nights

Malaysia

Trekking Tours

Attractions

Kota Kinabalu - Kinabalu

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Code

MAT1

Overview

Overview
Conquer the highest mountain in Malaysia of Kinabalu on your foot with our tour. On the first day, transfer to Kinabalu Park where you will check-in to your accommodation and enjoy some leisure time until dinner. The next day, start the trekking tour with 4- hour hiking to reach Laban Rata. Last day of the excursion, wakeup early for the climb to the summit. The altitude will make things difficult but after 3 hours you should reach the summit’s granite plateau, just in time for a beautiful sunrise. You will finish the trip back in Kota Kinabalu.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Conquer the highest mountain in Malaysia
Discover the variety of flora and fauna in Kinabalu Park
Admire the fantastic scenery of sunrise
Immerse yourself into spectacular nature and fresh atmosphere on the way

Itinerary

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You will be picked up at 8:30am from your hotel in Kota Kinabalu for the start of your trip. You drive with your guide for approximately 2.5 hours to Kinabalu Park. Upon arrival the Guide will assist with National Park Registration and Mountain Guide allocation for the following day. The remianing afternoon is free for you to explore the lower trails of Kinabalu Park or visit the Botanical Gardens. Overnight Kinabalu Lodge – Hill Lodge

Early rising and breakfast at your hotel and proceed to the park registration office to meet your mountain guide. Our guide will arrange for all necessary registrations, assign you a mountain guide and apply for your ID TAG. You’ll then be transferred to starting point – Timpohon Gate – where your journey and quest to the summit of Borneo’s highest mountain begins. The trek takes 4-5 hours before you arrive to Laban Rata (at 3270m) for your dinner and overnight. If you are lucky to be here on a clear day, you will enjoy a beautiful sunset from here.

Get up very early today at 2:00 AM to start your climb towards the summit to catch the sunrise. This trail might take 2-4 hours to complete. Once you reach the summit at an elevation of 4095 meters, enjoy the fantastic scenery of sunrise. We then slowly follow the same trail down granite towards Laban Rata for breakfast and celebrate your achievement. Return to Timpohon Gate for your shuttle transfer to National Park Headquarters where you take a simple local lunch at Balsam Café. From here our tour guide will meet and transfer you back to Kota Kinabalu. It might be ended at your hotel in Kota Kinabalu or the airport for your onward flights

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Trip notes

Tour includes:

Accommodation in a double or twin share room with daily breakfast
Private air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfers.
Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
Experienced English speaking guide during all tours and transfers
Lunch or dinner as specified in the itinerary
Boat, cruise as specified in the itinerary
Water & cool towels
Government taxes & service charge

Tour excludes:

Malaysia Visa stamp fee
International airfare and departure taxes
Meals, if not specified in the itinerary
Early check in/ late check out
Domestic flights and domestic airport taxes
Compulsory Gala dinner on 24th and 31st December
Surcharged for Public holidays
Drinks and meal not mentioned
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, drinks … etc.
Personal travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance).