2d1n Kinabalu VF Walk the Torq

Mt. Kinabalu Climb

2D 1N - via Ferrata (Walk the Torq)

Mount Kinabalu’s specialty lies in its location at a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site and Global Geopark—Kinabalu Park. Nature lovers will be delighted to be able to witness the many variations of flora and fauna that are to be found on the mountain at different altitudes.

Mount Kinabalu, along with other upland areas of the Crocker Range is well-known worldwide for its tremendous botanical and biological species biodiversity with plants of Himalayan, Australasian, and Indo-Malayan origin.

Maximum Altitude

4,095 m

Trip Highlights

Standing majestically at 4,095m (13,435 feet above sea level), Mount Kinabalu is the highest mountain between the Himalayas and New Guinea.
Mount Kinabalu derives its name from the Kadazan word, ‘Aki Nabalu’, meaning ‘the revered place of the dead’. It is one of the safest and most conquerable peaks in the world—provided that you’re reasonably healthy and physically fit.
Experience the thrills and spills of mountaineering in a safe and controlled environment. With a proper system of routes, devices and an experienced trainer guiding you, Via Ferrata climbing allows anyone to experience the exciting challenge of this sport under the safest conditions.
Traverse the world's highest and Asia's first Via Ferrata - even without any mountaineering experience! Don't worry, for there's always an experienced Mountain Torq trainer to lead the way.

Destination

Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Price from TBD /person

Duration

2 days 1 night

(t&c apply)

Cost Details

Includes

i. All Ground Transportation

Kota Kinabalu Hotel – Kinabalu Park HQ – Kota Kinabalu Hotel / Airport (Share Transport)
Kinabalu Park HQ > Timpohon Gate’s starting point > Kinabalu Park HQ (KOKTAS Shuttle Bus : Seat-In-Coach)
Only ONE (1) return transfer is provided per group. Additional charges will be applied if you request for more than one transfer

ii. 1 Night Accommodation

Day 1 : Pendant Hut (Unisex Shared Dormitory)

iii. 5 Meals

Day 1 : (-/Packed Lunch/Dinner)
Day 2: (Supper/Breakfast/Lunch)

iv. Entrance Fees
v. Climbing Permit
vi. Climbing Insurance
vii. Mountain Guide Fees – shared guide
viii. Certificate
ix. English Speaking Coordinator

x. 1 Via Ferrata Walk The Torq Activity
xi. Via Ferrata Trainer

Excludes

X Air fare to/ from Kota Kinabalu

X Travel insurance

X Porter Fees

X Extra foods other than includes

X Extra night at resthouse or late check out charges

X Transportation Overtime Charges

X Any extra expenses arising out of various/ unforeseen situations

like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes,

changes in Government regulations.

X Malaysian Tourism Tax (TTX)

X Sabah Park’s Mountain guide overtime charges based on arrival to

Timpohon Gate on the descend day (MYR 15 per group per hour

after 4pm)

X All food and beverages other than on the itinerary

X Personal trekking clothes

X Any unused item is not refundable or claimable

X Optional Tipping

Details Itinerary

0600hrs: Meet at hotel in Kota Kinabalu city area and transfer to Kinabalu National Park. The journey takes approximately 2 hours drive. Mount Kinabalu is the main attraction in Kinabalu National Park, also known as Malaysia's First World Heritage Site designated by UNESCO.

Upon arrival at the park HQ, pre-registration at Sabah Parks' operation office before meeting your appointed mountain guide for a short briefing. Packed lunch en route and transfer to Timpohon Gate.

Start your trek, the journey takes about 4-5 hours to reach Panalaban or mountain accommodation area. Along the way up, observed the pitcher plants, rhododendrons abound and 1,200 species of orchids and oaks trees that had been discovered.

1500hrs: Check into Pendant Hut (3,289 m) and settle in.

1530hrs: Attend the mandatory via ferrata familiarization in Pendant Hut and meet your Mountain Torq trainer.

1800hrs: Dinner will be provided and rest for the night.

Day 1: Kota Kinabalu City > Kinabalu Park HQ > Pendant Hut

Day 2: Pendant Hut > Low’s Peak > Kinabalu Park HQ > Kota Kinabalu

0130hrs: Wake up, an early morning supper will be provided.

0230hrs: Start hiking up to explore the summit, Low's Peak (4,095.2 m) and expected to reach the summit in time of sunrise.

0600hrs: Descend from Low's Peak to meet your Mountain Torq trainer.

0715hrs: Meet your Mountain Torq trainer at Sayat-Sayat Slab (3,800 m) for Walk the Torq via ferrata experience (introductory via ferrata, French Grade PD).

0930hrs-1000hrs: Return to Pendant Hut for a well earned breakfast.

1100hrs: Check out of Pendant Hut and descend to Timpohon Gate.

1600hrs-1700hrs: Estimated time arrival at Timpohon Gate. Transfer to park HQ and meet our representative to collect your summit achievement certificate and via ferrata certificate or buy some souvenirs before proceed to a local restaurant nearby for a late lunch. After lunch, transfer back to your hotel in Kota Kinabalu city area.

1900hrs-2000hrs: Estimated time arrival in Kota Kinabalu city area.

Please note that this is the only guideline and outline program from day-by-day itinerary. There can be a lot of changes in those dates as per the weather and mountain conditions as well as personal health condition.