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MOUNT
KINABALU & PORING HOT SPRING
Mt. Kinabalu
Summit
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Mount
Kinabalu National Park which covers an area 754 sq. kilometres is one of
the greatest attractions of
Sabah. The park is yearly visited by thousands of tourists who
come to enjoy its climatic, scenic,
floral and faunal splendors. of
Sabah. The park is yearly visited by thousands of tourists who
come to enjoy its climatic, scenic,
floral and faunal splendors.
Among other
things it also contains the granite massif of Mt. Kinabalu at (4,101m or 13.433ft), which is South East
Asia's greatest challenge to climbers and its the highest peak in
South East Asia. ( )
Poring
The spring is
known for its therapeutic and soothing baths that contains
sulphuric minerals which can take away sores and aches of
muscles. The bath is favoured by those who have just returned
from the arduous climb of Mount Kinabalu. Wherelse the natives
claimed that it has curative powers and very popular among the
locals.
Poring Hot
Springs offer plenty of hidden treasures in the area and its
surrounding.
Butterfly
farm
Poring
Orchid Conservation Center,
Kipungit
Waterfall,
With its shady
canopy and beautiful rocks, the area is private, peaceful and a
great place to spend a lazy afternoon with family and friends.
Tropical
Garden,
Poring
Canopy Walkway,
What Stephanie Breen and Kate
Fitton of Australia have to say
Just
writing to let you know that we thoroughly enjoyed both our
mountain climb (despite the weather being absolutely terrible at
the summit!) and our river safari .
Both were perfectly organised which is much appreciated.
ITINERARY
Tour
Code: 40002
Climb
Daily
Departure
Day
1
Fly
into Kota
Kinabalu,
SABAH,
transfer
Airport >
Kota Kinabalu
(on your own,
taxi from
airport to
Kota Kinabalu
town will cost
RM20.00) .
Check in at hotel, leisure at your own. (stay Kota
Kinabalu, hotel - twin sharing)
Day
2
Breakfast
at 0615 hrs and meet at the lobby and transfer to Kinabalu Park the journey will take
approximately 2 hours. En route passing by villages and a
panoramic vista of the valleys of the Crocker Range. On arrival,
experience the cool fresh air and the natural ambience of the
Park
On
Arrival proceed to Park HQ for registration then proceed to Trek
to Laban Rata (via the Timpohon or
) where you begin
your climbing. The trekking will pass by different vegetation
zones from Oak and Chestnut to mossy and eventually to alpine
type of vegetation.
Overnight at Mountain Lodge
Day
3
0200hrs: Early
morning wake
up and
continue
ascending to
the Summit of
Mount
Kinabalu. Upon
reaching the
summit,
opportunity to
witness the
beautiful
sunrise and to
take photo on
the highest
point. Climb
down to Laban
Rata for
breakfast
before descent
down to
Timpohon gate
where
transport will
take you the
Park HQ to
collect your Certificate
(pay for your own certificate)
and lunch
provided by us and head
for Poring Hot
Spring to
relax your
tired/stretch
muscles. After an hour at Hot Spring, transfer to Kota Kinabalu.
(stay hotel - twin sharing)
Day
4
Free
& Easy
till transfer
to Airport,
fly back Kuala
Lumpur or
Johor or
Singapore or
your
destination,
tour ends. (Breakfast)
Important:
( on
Day
3 )
For
Poring Hot Springs, the last transfer will
be at 3.00pm, if the group comes down
after 3.00pm then the visit to
Poring will be cancelled and you will be transferred
direct from Mt. Kinabalu N/P to Kota
Kinabalu, there will be no refund for unused
transfers.
TOUR
COST
Tours
are privately organized (Daily Departure) - Prices
published are NETT
Price
in Ringgit Malaysia (land cost only, ex.
Kota Kinabalu Town)
Price
Per Person (
min
2 persons traveling )
price for year
20 10
Adult
Booking
Malaysian
Non-Malaysian
2
~ 3
Pax RM895.00
4 Pax &
above RM825.00
2
~ 3 Pax
4 Pax & above RM995.00
for
Mesilau treks add RM60.00 per pax (2 to 3 pax)for
Mesilau treks add RM40.00 per pax (4 pax and above
Package
includes:
Kota Kinabalu transfer in Sabah, Return Kinabalu Park
transfers & transfers from starting point Timpohon or (Mesilau), Guided summit trek, park entrance fee, guide fee,
climbing insurance, climbing permit, accommodation (Mountain Lodge)
& 5 Meals (1
x Packed Lunch @ Kinabalu Park , 1
x Buffet Dinner @ Laban Rata , 1 x Buffet
Breakfast @ Laban Rata, 1 x Buffet Lunch @ Kinabalu Park), 2 breakfast -
continental / local at Kota Kinabalu (provided by hotel) &
2 nights hotel stay (2 stars).
RESERVATION
INFO
Deposit
RM150.00
per person ), is required
when you book this tour. After submitting
the reservation/booking form online, you will be
taken to the payment page (deposit can be paid
via Credit Card / Debit Card / Maybank2U
or POSB ) & the balance payment
can be paid when
we pick you up on the tour day.
Package
excludes,
What
to Bring,
Special
Note,
Take Note
( fine
print ) ,
ADD
ON TOURS
1/2
day )
(day trip) @ RM180.00
RM450.00 RM420.00
from RM185.00
(day trip)
RM150.00
(day trip)
TOUR
INFO
Difficulty,
(suitable
for children age 16 and above)
Duration,
4 days
What
to Bring,
Suitable walking shoes, warm clothes,
wind breaker, long sleeves shirt, change of clothes, drinking
water, high energy food, sun block, lip gloss, insect
repellent, extra socks, towel, gloves, torchlight, binoculars,
toilet paper, camera (Optional), and don't forget to bring
sense of adventure / fun / humor / enthusiasm and a flexible
attitude!
Start/End
Point, Kota
Kinabalu Town or Kota Kinabalu Airport
Requirements
(for permit
& Insurance use )
Accommodations,
2 nights in Hotel (twin sharing) in Kota Kinabalu (1st and 3rd night), 1N
Mountain Lodge at Mt. Kinabalu (heated) or (non-heated) - which ever is
available .
Transport,
Bus/Van/Car & On Foot
Experience,
It
will
be
to
your
advantage
if
you
have
some
previous
Mt. Climbing experience.
