2 Days Mount Kinabalu with Via Ferrata (LPC)
Package Information
Tour Code: OV-MC6
International Rate: RM2,350
Malaysian Rate: RM2,200
Minimum Travellers: 1 Pax (Single Traveller + RM200)
Tour duration: 2 Days
Tour Highlight
Low’s Peak Summit
View the pitcher plants
Sunset shot (if weather permits)
World Highest via Ferrata
Nature hike
Aimed for the brave and adventure seeking individual the Low’s Peak Circuit is design for those with above-average fitness levels. Experience Mount Kinabalu in this approach, traversing through series of via ferrata activities as you get to see an entirely different and immensely beautiful side of the mountain plateau. The Low’s Peak Circuit activities takes about 4 to 5 hour route which includes rest stops at scenic locations for photo shots. The route’s thread-like tightrope walks and swinging planks will have you convinced that the course designers are sadistic, but that’s what makes it so darn fun – testing your limits without putting your safety in jeopardy.
The Low’s Peak Circuit route is situated at 3,776 meters above sea level, making it the world highest via ferrata. Great for those seeks for more challenge at Mount Kinabalu the Low’s Peak Circuit via Ferrata activity, is to venture.
06:00am – Pickup from hotel and journey 2 hours to Kinabalu Park HQ
08:00am – Our team will assist with your climb registration. You will be introduced to your mountain guide together with your ID tag(to be put on at all time during the climb) and packed lunch.
08:30am – Transfer to the starting point (Timpohon gate) and proceed with your climb. You will cover 6km hike at a normal pace it will be roughly 4 to 6 hours depending on your level of fitness.
15:00am – Estimated time to reach Pendan hut
15:30am – Attend the mandatory briefing for your next day ferrata activity. Please take note it is compulsory to attend this briefing. Those who can’t make it on time will be excluded from the ferrata activity. However, the climb to the summit will be as usual.
18:00am – Buffet dinner at Laban Rata
20:00am – Lights out
Accommodation
Meals Lunch & Dinner
01:30am – Wake up for early breakfast
02:30am – Continue climb to the summit
05:30am – Estimated reach the summit – Low’s Peak
06:00am – Descend back to Sayat-sayat to meet your ferrata trainer for next activity (Low’s Peak Circuit)
09:30am – Return to Pendan hut for breakfast
11:00am – Check out and descend back to Timpohon gate
15:00pm – Estimated time reach Kinabalu Park HQ. Lunch & collect your certificate. Transfer back to your hotel in Kota Kinabalu city center.
Accommodation
Meals Breakfast & Lunch
- Return land transfers
- Entrance fee
- Dormitory accommodation
- Climbing insurance
- Certificates
- Meals as stated
- Climbing permit
- Basic English Speaking Mountain Guide
- Additional food and drinks
- Air fare
soda
alcoholic beverages etc.
Porters
Tips
Other items/expenses/ fees which are not mentioned above.
- Comfortable shoes
- Sun block cream
- Extra snacks
- Camera (waterproof)
- Head torch
- Light backpack
- Poncho/Raincoat
- Beanie/hat
- Sunblock
- Gloves
- Wind breaker
- Personal medications
- Personal toiletries
- Extra clothes/wear
- Insect repellent
- Waterproof bag/ dry bag
- Light backpack
- Water bottle
- Warm Clothing
- Energy snack
- Lip Balm
- Fleece jacket
- Good hiking shoes
- Waterproof (backpack cover)
- All rates are in MYR (Malaysian Ringgit).
- Price includes tax and duties. No hidden charges.
- Price effective through 31 Dec 2018.
- Advance reservation is required.
- Refer to your confirmed booking itinerary for timings and further details. Other terms and conditions may apply.
- Ideally for 12 years and above.
- Climbers booked with the Ferrata, will begin to trek up from Timpohon Gate no later by 8:30am, with a 90% chances of arriving at Pendant Hut before the briefing start.
- Ferrata climbers are required to attend a compulsory pre-activity briefing and familiarization session at Pendant Hut , which will be start between 3pm-4pm, on the first day of hike. As safety briefing and meeting times for the activities will be told here.
- Cut-off time for via ferrata safety briefing is 4pm. Late arrivals that miss out the briefing session may not be considered eligible to participate in Via Ferrata activity in the next morning.
- Via Ferrata climbers have to be accompanied by a Mountain Torq’s trainer at all times.
- Climbers must arrived at via ferrata activity’s starting point on time. Climbers who fail to comply with the timing will not able to participate in via ferrata activity. No reimbursement shall be made.
- Low’s Peak Circuit Climbers: Please arrived to activity’s starting point at 0630 hrs
- Walk The Torq Climbers: Please arrived to activity’s starting point at 0715 hrs
- In the event of bad weather, the planned activities can and will be cancelled due to safety reason. No reimbursement shall be made.
