6D5N Mount Kinabalu with Maragang Hill Hike

(Ideally noon time) Upon arrival pickup from the airport or any city center hotel and journey 2 hours to Kundasang Highland Resort stay. En-route stop at the local Nabalu Market to savor the tropical fruits found at this market.  Continue on towards the Kinabalu National Park, checked in and free and easy while you enjoy the breathtaking view of the mountain.

Accommodation Twin Share Lodge
Meals Dinner

Wake around 5 am, take a pack breakfast and head out towards Maragang Hill for a 3.5 km hike to an elevation of 2,232 meters above sea level. As you hike the trail up, enjoy the beautiful montane forest with sights of pitcher plants, rhododendron and some wild orchids. Enjoy the breathtaking view of Kundasang town from the viewing platform, serves an ideal spot for aerial photography. Hike back down and head for Desa Cow Farm, making stops at the Australia Memorial Garden and back to your cabin for a downtime.

Accommodation Twin Share Lodge
Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast transferred to the National Park, meet up with your mountain guide after registration and you will be given a Climbing ID Tag, which you are required to wear throughout the hike. Remember to collect your packed lunch (inform us upon making your reservation should you have dietary restrictions). Later get transferred by the National Park shuttle to Timpohon Gate, to start your 6 km hike up to Pendant Hut.

Upon arrival at Pendant Hut, attend the mandatory via ferrata safety briefing at 3.30 pm (missed out on this briefing, you are not entitled to join the via ferrata activity the next day. Enjoy the stunning view from the mountain area while waiting for dinner, which is served in Laban Rata at 4.30 pm.
Meals Pack Lunch & Dinner

At 1.30 am and gear up, after taking your supper start the remaining 2.85 km journey with your mountain guide towards the Summit of Low’s Peak that is the highest point standing at 4095.2 meters.
*Reminder that for the safety of climber, Sabah Park has a cut-off time for the Sayat-Sayat Check Point at 5.30 am those arrived after 5.30 am will not allowed to proceed with summit climb.

Watch and enjoy the spectacular shades of the sunrise over the majestic Mount Kinabalu. Take turns at the Low’s Peak summit for photos, always pay close attention to your safety when at the summit plateau. Next, head to the starting point of the WTT via Ferrata (introductory via ferrata, French grade PD) meet your via ferrata trainer at Sayat Sayat Hut @ 3,668 meter. All climbers must arrive at the Via Ferrata starting point before 7.15 am, climber who miss the cut-off time will not be allowed on the Via Ferrata.

Later descend back to the Pendant Hut for a well earned breakfast. Check out and hike down to Timpohon Gate where the shuttle will take you to the National Park, collect your well deserve certificate. Our transfer will take you back to the lodge at Kundasang.
Meals Supper, Breakfast & Dinner

Enjoy the beautiful mountain weather and view surrounding Kundasang. Have a nice chill day before returning back to Kota Kinabalu. Making a stop for a relaxing 1.5 hours body massage, to relax the tired muscles. After transfer to your hotel to have a good evening rest. Depart back to Kota Kinabalu City, check into the hotel and in the evening enjoy a nice seafood dinner.
Meals Breakfast & Lunch