Trek Mt Kinabalu - 5 Days
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Genders
- Female40%
- Male60%
Average age
Start / End
- Kota Kinabalu
- Kota Kinabalu
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Group size
1 - 15Meals included
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Summary
If the idea of conquering a mountain while travelling excites you, then this five-day round-trip journey from Kota Kinabalu is for you. At 4,096m (13,438 ft), Mt Kinabalu is the highest mountain in Malaysia and has been given UNESCO World Heritage Site status. With up to 6,000 species of plants, 326 species of birds, and more than 100 mammalian species identified, it’s easy to understand why. This tour includes some beautiful treks, and the sunrise from Mt Kinabalu’s summit might make you question every other sunrise you’ve witnessed before it. But don’t take our word for it, make sure you see it for yourself.
Itinerary
Day 1
Kota Kinabalu
Arrive at any time.
Day 2
Kota Kinabalu/Mount Kinabalu
Travel to the base of Mt Kinabalu, the highest mountain between the Himalayas and Papua New Guinea.
In the afternoon, stretch your legs by exploring the trails around the park or check out the visitor centre.
Day 3
Mount Kinabalu
Set off early to begin the ascent up Mt Kinabalu. It is not an easy walk, but it is incredibly rewarding. Willpower is the main requirement as it's uphill all the way!
Spend the night at Laban Rata in basic mountain huts 3,272m (10,735 ft) above sea level.
Turn in early to prepare for the final climb very early in the morning.
Day 4
Mount Kinabalu/Kota Kinabalu
Summit Mt Kinabalu (3-5hrs) and arrive in time for sunrise. Return to Laban Rata for a rest and to the park headquarters for lunch. Transfer back to Kota Kinabalu.
Day 5
Kota Kinabalu
Depart at any time.
What's Included
Accommodation
Hotels (2 nts), hostel (1 nt, twin-share), hostel (1 nt, multi-share)
Meals
Breakfasts: 4, Lunches: 2, Dinners: 2
Vegetarian options are available on all meals throughout the adventure.
Vegetarian options availableLocal Guide
GuidedThis adventure is led by a local guide throughout. The main language of this adventure is English. Please contact us for other languages available.
Wifi
Wifi is available during the adventure. In some areas and / or accommodation / transport Wifi may be free.
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Customer reviews & ratings
Overall, this was one of the toughest yet rewarding experiences. Our tour guide and the mountain guides made our success possible! Happy I took this challenge on and may even return to reach the summit! The level of service is fantastic! The guides are very organized and ensure everyone has a positive experience.
Sharla Sep, 2024 VerifiedExactly what I was hoping for from this trip. All details handled well by CEO which allowed me to fully enjoy the experience. The trip was very challenging but that was whT I had hoped for Everything was handled flawlessly by our CEO. The itinerary was well planned and allowed some time to explore on my own. The accommodation and transportation provided were excellent as well
Joseph Aug, 2024 Verified
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