Mount Trusmadi, Trusmadi Second Tallest Mountain in Malaysia

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Mount Trusmadi

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Mt Trusmadi

Registration of climbers is a must with the Tambunan Forestry Department before proceeding with the climb and hiring local mountain guides is strictly required before the attempt. Open daily, yet advance reservation / booking are highly recommended.

Climbing Mount Trusmadi in Sabah, Malaysia

Trusmadi Mount, measuring at 2,462m, is Malaysia’s second highest mountain after Gunung Kinabalu but is said to offer a much more challenging climb. Its richly forested slopes, inhabited by a myriad species of birds and animals, are a trekker's dream."

Trusmadi Mount, at 2,462m or 8,669ft, is Malaysia’s second highest mountain after Gunung Kinabalu (4,101m or 13.433ft) but is much tougher to climb. It lies between the districts of Tambunan to the north and Keningau to the south (in the state of Sabah in Borneo).

Unlike Mount Kinabalu which is visited by thousands of people every year, Mount Trusmadi – situated some 70km southeast of Kota Kinabalu – is not a tourist mountain and is rarely visited. Until recently, only one or two expeditions climb the mountain each year.

The slopes of the mountain, which are covered with rich vegetation houses many species of birds, animals and plants, making it a trekker's haven.

The summit (of Mount Trusmadi) is reputed to have the best dawn view of Mount Kinabalu, which lies over 40km to the north. A unique pitcher plant, Nepenthes x trusmadiensis (a natural hybrid between Nepenthes lowii and Nepenthes edwardsiana) is found here and nowhere else.

Tour Itinerary : ( Tour Code: Mt. Trusmadi )

Daily Departure

Day 1 KLIA > Tambunan (D)

0700 hrs	Depart by AirAsia flight to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
0930 hrs	Arrival Kota Kinabalu, pick-up and depart for 3 hrs drive over the Crocker Range to TVRC at Tambunan. Check in to Chalet.
1900 hrs	Dinner, Free at leisure. Briefing and equipment check.
Note:	Arrival of participant at Kota Kinabalu town or airport must not later than 1pm. Pick up at hotel or airport will start around 1230 hrs
Day 2	Mt. Trusmadi (B/L/D)
0700 hrs	Breakfast then prepare for climb
0730 hrs	Depart Tambunan V RC by 4WD. Drive to Kg Kaingaran which is the starting point
0930 hrs	Start trekking (6-8 hours) Lunch enroute
1600 hrs	Arrive at base camp, Set up tent, Free at leisure, Coffee / tea break
1800 hrs	Dinner, camp talk
Day 3	(Breakfast, Lunch)
0600 hrs	Witness beautiful sunrise then breakfast
0630 hrs	Proceed to the summit. Witness the outstanding view of Mount Trusmadi
0830 hrs	Arrive at the summit
0900 hrs	Descend to base camp
1000 hrs	Arrive at base camp
1100 hrs	Start Descend
1500 hrs	Arrive at Kg. Kaingaran (starting point). Continue to TVRC
1700 hrs	Collect luggage. Then proceed to Kota Kinabalu
1830 hrs	Arrive at Kota Kinabalu. Tour Ends

Price in Ringgit Malaysia (land cost only, ex. Kota Kinabalu Town or Airport)

Price Per Person ( min 4 persons traveling ) Private Tour

		Reservation / Booking
4 pax & above
from RM825.00 per pax	Cost are base on 10 pax travelig

Reservation Info

No payment needed when you submit the booking/reservation form.
Payment/Deposit, will only be needed when we reply with confirmation on your reservation.
We will inform you on confirmation status within 30 minutes to 3 business days, whether there are seat/s available for the date/s you requested.

Special Note: It is recommended that all climbers should have themselves medically checked before attempting any mountain climb. If you have a history of suffering from the following ailments, it is highly recommended that you should refrain from climbing: Hypertension, Diabetes, Palpitation, Arthritis, Heart Disease, Severe Anemia, Peptic Ulcers, Epileptic Fit, Obesity (Overweight), Chronic Asthma, Muscular Cramps, Hepatitis ( jaundice ) or any other disease which may hamper the climber.

Take Note (fine print): Due to the nature of the tour, the weather, road condition, local circumstances, prevailing safety factors, the route & itinerary may vary to those published but the content of the tour will remain the same. The final decision of the actual itinerary will be made by us on the day of the tour.

General Info

Difficulty - Leisurely to Challenging (suitable for children age 16 and above)

Duration - 3 days

Transport - Bus/Van/Car, 4x4 (4WD) & On Foot

Package includes: return airport/Kota Kinabalu transfer in Sabah, return transfers from starting point Mt. Trusmadi, guided summit trek guide fee, accommodation at Laban Rata hostel or Gunting Lagadan (heated or non-heated)

Package excludes: Return Flight to Kota Kinabalu, Airline War Risk & Fuel Surcharge, Personal Travel Insurance, Porter to Mt. Trusmadi (RM150.00 per porter with weight not more than 20kg), Meals which are not stated in the itinerary & Alcoholic or drinks (any kinds), Additional Day Tours, Transfer/s, Service/s & others which not mentioned in itinerary.

Start/End Point - Kota Kinabalu Town or Kota Kinabalu Airport

Requirements (for permit use)
Full Name, Age, Nationality, Sex, Malaysian Identity Card/Passport No (foreigner)

Accommodations - 1N Chalet (5 to 6 person per chalet), 1N Tent at summit

Experience - It will be to your advantage if you have some previous Mt. Climbing experience.

Things you should Bring: Suitable walking shoes, Warm clothing, Windbreaker, Long sleeve shirts, Change of clothes, Drinking water, High energy food (e.g. chocolate, nuts, raisins, glucose), Headache tablets, Sun block lotion, Lip gloss, Deep heat lotion, Plasters, Insect repellent, Binoculars, Camera, Water proof bag for your camera if you bring one, Torchlight, Extra socks, Towel, Gloves, Hat Mask, Tissue paper/ toilet roll (I'm sure you will think of more......)

Optional Tour (add on)

Mt. Kinabalu National Park @ RM525.00 per person, ex. Kota Kinabalu Town

Poring Hot Spring (day trip)

Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine National Park (1/2 day )

Proboscis Monkey & Firefly (day trip) @ RM185.00 per person, ex. Kota Kinabalu

Wildlife Safari at Kinabatangan (Proboscis Monkeys, Orang Utans, Elephants & etc......) @ RM435.00 per person, ex. Kota Kinabalu (3 days / 2 nights)

White Water Rafting @ RM230.00 per person (Padas River), ex. Kota Kinabalu (day trip)

White Water Rafting @ RM150.00 per person (Kiulu River), ex. Kota Kinabalu (day trip)