4D3N Mount Kinabalu Climb (Via Ferrata)

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4,095m

Elevation

March 1851

First Ascent

Hugh Low

First Ascender

Crocker Range

Mountain Range

MOUNT KINABALU is one of the highest mountains in South-East Asia on the island of Borneo located in the state of Sabah, East Malaysia. It is protected as Kinabalu Park, a World Heritage Site.

Type of Tour

4D3N MOUNT KINABALU CLIMB (Via Ferrata)

Hiking Route

Timpohon Trail

Accommodation

Day 1: Local resort outside Kinabalu Park
Day 2: Pendant Hut
Day 3: Gaya Centre Hotel (3* with breakfast), twin share

Tour Package

Pax in group	1	2-3	4-6	7-9	10-12	13-15
RM/person (International)	4,480	3,700	3,570	3,520	3,480	3,430

pax in a group	1	2-3	4-6	7-9	10-12	13-15
RM/person (Malaysian)	4,060	3,280	3,150	3,090	3,050	3,000

Validity: 1/1/2026 – 31/12/2026

Price Includes

Private Transfer: Airport – Kinabalu Park – Kota Kinabalu city
Transfer: Park HQ – Timpohon Gate – Park HQ
Private Transfer: city – airport on departure day (1 time transfer)
1 night at Laban Rata Pendant Hut Dorm
1 night at Happy Garden Resort or similar (pre-climb)
1 night at Gaya Centre Hotel (3* with breakfast) twin share
Climbing Permit & insurance
National Park Conservation Fee
Mountain Guide/s (1 mountain guide to 5 hikers / 2 climbers aged 15 years old & below)
Meals as per itinerary
Walk the Torq Via Ferrata activity with certificate for successful climber
Torq trainer and climbing equipment
Climbing certificates
Service charges
Complementary guidance in physical training and climbing items’ preparation

Price Excludes

Round Trip Air Ticket
Meals not stated in the itinerary
Porter fees (RM14/kg/return) – subject to change
Hiking Pole (RM15/pole) – subject to change
Luggage storage fee (RM12/baggage) – subject to change
Mountain Guide overtime surcharge
Travelling Insurance
All personal bill
Tipping for mountain guide
Airport transfer

Remark: Optional tour after climb can be arranged separately.

Itenary

Date

Itinerary

Day 1

(no meals)

KOTA KINABALU – KINABALU PARK

Pick up from airport or your hotel in Kota Kinabalu and drive to Kinabalu Park. Arrive Kinabalu Park HQ, pre-check in at Mountain Torq Kinabalu Park office for verification with photo ID.

Then registration at Sabah Parks’ operation counter and payment.

Transfer to Fairy Garden Resort or similar resort outside Kinabalu Park.

Own dinner (Resort has restaurant)

Day 2

(dinner)

KINABALU PARK- LABAN RATA

Own breakfast.

7.15am transfer to Kinabalu Park. Keep unused baggage at Reception office (storage fee @ RM15/baggage)

Meet your Sabah Park appointed Mountain Guide.

Transfer to Timpohon Gate (1866m). Safety briefing and commence 6km hike to Laban Rata.

3,00pm Arrive at Pendant Hut @ 3289m, check in.

3.30pm Get acquainted with Mountain Torq’s Via Ferrata Trainers and attend the mandatory via ferrata safety briefing.

6.00pm Dinner at Laban Rata Restaurant.

8.30pm Lights off.

Day 3

(supper, breakfast)

LABAN RATA – SUMMIT – KINABALU PARK – KOTA KINABALU

1.30am Wake up and have your early morning Supper at Pendant Hut.

2.30am Start hike up to summit of Mt Kinabalu with your Sabah Parks’ Mountain guide.

5.45am Catch the sunrise at Low’s Peak.

6.00am Descend from Low’s Peak to meet your Mountain Torq’s Trainer.

7.15am Meet your via ferrata trainer at Sayat-Sayat Hut (3668m) for your Walk The Torq Via Ferrata experience (Introductory via ferrata, French grade PD).

9.30am Arrived at Pendant Hut for your well-earned breakfast.

11.00am Check out of Pendant Hut and descend to Timpohon Gate with your Sabah Parks’ Mountain guide.

4.00pm Arrived at Timpohon Gate, take Park transport to Park HQ. Our driver will collect the certificates on behalf of you.

Transfer to Kota Kinabalu and check in Gaya Centre Hotel.

***IMPORTANT NOTE***

1. Mountain guide overtime surcharge after 4pm at RM15/hour/guide shall be borne by climber

Day 4

(Breakfast)

DEPARTURE

Breakfast at hotel. Free at leisure till time transfer to airport for departure.

End of tour.

Accomodation

Tour Information

Health notes for climbing Mount Kinabalu

DO NOT CLIMB if you have a history of suffering from the following ailments:

Heart Disease`
Hypertension
Chronic Asthma
Peptic Ulcer 12. Obesity
Severe Anemia 13. Any other sickness that may be triggered by
Diabetes severe cold, exertion and high altitude
Epileptic Fits
Arthritis
Heart Palpitation
Hepatitis / Jaundice
Muscular Cramps

Important notes for climbers on Mount Kinabalu

Identify your Mountain Guide(s) who will display an identification card.
Travel together in your group and stay with the Mountain Guide(s) at all times.
Follow the instructions of your Mountain Guide(s)
Alert your Mountain Guide(s) if you face any difficulty.
Display your climbing permit and show it to Park Officials at the check points at Timpohon Gate, Laban Rata and Sayat-sayat on your way up and down.
If for any reasons, you are separated from your group or the Mountain Guide(s), please follow the white rope that marks the Summit Trail. If visibility is very low or in the dark, please hold on to the rope and follow it. (There is a thick white rope leading all the way from the vegetation belt above Panar Laban to the Summit. Use this rope to help climbing up and prevent falling when walking down. PLEASE FOLLOW and USE THE ROPE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY).
The weather on the summit area can deteriorate in a matter of minutes. Thick mist may reduce visibility to only 3 metres, and rainstorm and wind of up to 120 km/hr may occur at times. Please hold on to the ROPE, which will lead you to safety.
If you are separated from your Mountain Guide(s) and lose sight of the ROPE, STOP IMMEDIATELY, stay where you are and blow your whistle to attract attention. PLEASE DO NOT TRY TO FIND YOUR WAY OUT. HELP is definitely on the way. The Park Officials at Sayat – sayat Check Point will notice that you are missing.
While climbing to the Summit, please make sure to carry with you the followings:-

Wear enough warm clothing (temperature can be freezing at times)
A torch light (to light your way during the pre-dawn climb and to signal for help when needed)
A rain coat (to protect you from rain and wind, and it will slow down the loss of body heat)
A whistle (only to be used when is needed. The shorts blasts to attract attention, long continuous blasts for emergency and serious injuries)
Some energy food and water, e.g. extra chocolate, glucose, tablets, biscuits (for emergency-use when you are waiting for help to arrive)

Route Map

Document for Booking

Guest is required to submit the following for booking:

Date of climb, number of climbers and nationality
Copy of Passport (validity at least 6 months from the date of return)

Payment Terms

Upon confirmation of reservation, a deposit of RM2,100/person must be received within seven (7) working days to secure the booking. If no deposit received, the booking will be released after 7 days.
Deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable, in whole or in part.
Balance payment MUST be received at least thirty (30) working days prior to arrival. Failure to pay by the stipulated time will result in cancellation of tour arrangements without prior notice. Should guest need more time to remit the payment, written notice by email to info@greentrekkers.my must be given 30 days prior to arrival.
For confirmed booking less than sixty (60) days prior to arrival, 100% payment must be received within Five (05) working days to avoid the booking being cancelled by the provider automatically
For 2D1N mountain climbing package may be made 30 days prior to arrival date. The full non-refundable payment must be made within 3 working days. Failing to receive the full payment, the company reserves the right to release the booking for the said confirmed reservations

Payment Method - Local Bank Transfer

Payment payable to:

GREEN TREKKERS SDN. BHD.

Maybank (Kota Kemuning, Shah Alam)
A/C no: 5127-8105-7364
Swift Code: MBBEMYKL
Bank address: No. 9 & 11, Jalan Anggerik Vanila N31/N,
Kota Kemuning, 40460 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

Please email the proof of transaction to info@greentrekkers.my and the official receipt will be issued.

Change of nationality

You are allowed to change the nationality 7 days before departure date. Changing nationality from Malaysian to International, the rate difference for International has to be paid. If changing from International to Malaysian, the International Rate applies.

Reduction of group size

Reduction of group size for confirmed reservation, the deposit paid by the participant who cancelled will be forfeited.
Reduction of group size also means that the tour cost may increase due to cost sharing of vehicle and mountain guide. Therefore, new quotation will be issued.

Replacement of climbers

Replacement of climber(s) is allowed with RM100 processing fee imposed.
Replacement of climber(s) must be finalized at least 15 days before departure date. No replacement is allowed after this date.

Cancellation Policy

Deposit is strictly non-refundable.
Cancellation more than 30 days from the date of arrival, the balance payment is waived.
Cancellation less than 30 days or no show for the tour, 100% on the tour fare will be forfeited.
Participant who cancelled the trip and return again will be subject to RM100 processing fee.

Force Majeure

In the event of any causes beyond the Company’s control including, but not limited to, acts of God, change of laws, war, civil unrest, fire, flood, earthquake or explosion, acts of terrorism, no claim is allowed for the remainder of the tour cost not utilized. It is the sole discretion of the Company to replace with alternative arrangement within the remaining costs.

Transport Surcharge

Depart from Kinabalu Park – 7pm – 8.59pm (Surcharge @ RM80/vehicle)
Depart from Kinabalu Park – 9.00pm – 11.00pm (Surcharge @ RM150/vehicle)
Depart from Kinabalu Park after – 11.00pm (Surcharge @ RM200/vehicle)
Transfer from Hotel to Airport – 9.00pm – 11.00pm (Surcharge @ RM50/vehicle)
Transfer from Hotel to Airport – 11.00pm – 12.00pm (Surcharge @ RM100/vehicle)
Transfer from hotel to Airport after mid-night (Surcharge @ RM150/vehicle)

Surcharge for mountain guides

Surcharge of RM15.00 per hour imposed for guide services extended after 4.00 pm on a normal climb to the summit of Low’s Peak and to be paid directly to the mountain guide in case of extended climbing hours.

Hotel room bookings

No hotel reservation is made during the time of quotation until a deposit is received. The operator reserves the right to amend the accommodation to a similar class without prior notice.

Indemnity

Participants are not covered by Travelling Insurance. In the event of accident, injury or death arising during the period of tour, Green Trekkers Sdn. Bhd. is indemnified and waived against all claims.

However, climbers are covered by climbing insurance under Sabah Park.