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Find the right tour package for you through Mount Kinabalu. We've got 18 trips going to Mount Kinabalu, starting from just 3 days in length, and the longest tour is 20 days. The most popular month to go is August, which has the most tour departures.

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Wet, cold and amazing!

Real Borneo

Just come back from another amazing trip with Intrepid, the highlight was seeing not 1 but 8 orangutan's in the wild!

Borneo Family Holiday Comfort

We loved our Intrepid Borneo Family Comfort trip in July 19. Sheila was our guide and helped make it a magical experience for us. Our 7 year old daughter loved the whole trip, from seeing the amazing wildlife to the stunning views and lots of fun and games with the other guests in our group. Sheila was great at looking after our group and was very organised and helpful. We even managed to see loads of wildlife up close which exceeded our expectations. The food was ok for vegetarians- both my wife and I are vegetarians. The accommodation was fab too. We would highly recommend Intrepid again, it’s great for getting to see lots in a short space of time - in a way that felt manageable and thoroughly enjoyable.

• In-depth Cultural

Borneo & the Malaysian Peninsula

The tour was fantabulous! Great sights, great food, excellent tour guides are ingredients for an unforgettable experience. Close encounters with wildlife in the primeval forest of Borneo as well as the mangrove forest in Langkawi are second to none; the boat rides with the help of local guides make for a thrilling adventure. Complementing the awesome nature discovery is the cultural immersion in the distinct cities of Malacca, Kuala Lumpur, Georgetown and Langkawi. A candid preview of Malaysia at its awesome best in two weeks! It is hands-down one of the best uses of one's time, energy, money.

Customized Private Malaysia Borneo Wildlife Tour, Daily Departure

• Book With Flexibility This operator allows you to rebook your dates or tours with them for free, waiving change fees.

Borneo Wildlife Family Holiday

Sandakan Orangutan Experience 4D/3N

The next best offering would be a jungle trek with a small group to see Orangurans in the wild - I would pay a premium for this as would all my extreme traveling friends.

• 10% deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

Borneo Wildlife Highlights

Mount Kinabalu Trek 3D/2N

No worries through out the trip. Everything was taken care of, so it went very smooth. My guide was patient with me and helped along the way.

Borneo Adventure

• Wildlife Trekking

Borneo Wildlife Highlights (Sabah)

Classic Borneo (including Sepilok)

Borneo Family Holiday (5 destinations)

Borneo Expedition: Maliau Basin - Sabah's Lost World Trek

• Jungle Trekking

Trekking Borneo & Beyond

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Great adventure! I reaced the summit!

The tour was fantabulous! Great sights, great food, excellent tour guides are ingredients for an unforgettable experience. Close encounters with wildlife in the primeval forest of Borneo as well as the mangrove forest in Langkawi are second to none; the boat rides with the help of local guides make for a thrilling adventure. Complementing the awesome nature discovery is the cultural immersion in the distinct cities of Malacca, Kuala Lumpur, Georgetown and Langkawi. A candid preview of Malaysia at its awesome best in two weeks! It is hands-down one of the best uses of one's time, energy, money.

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• Deutsch: Mount Kinabalu Rundreisen
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Mount Kinabalu Climb

Mount Kinabalu is the Borneo’s highest peak in Sabah and it is renowned world heritage site. In addition, it stands 4,095m Height with breathtaking views. In short, find ideal mount kinabalu package 2022 & 2023 with best rates and get tips to climb mount kinabalu from our experts.

Mt Kinabalu Via Ferrata

Enjoy the magnificent view on top of Mount Kinabalu Via Ferrata .   Most importantly with adventurous climbing experience with path consisting of a series of rails, cables and rungs.

Mount Kinabalu - 4095.2 m.a.s.l

Mount Kinabalu, located at the West Coast Division of Sabah, Malaysia and protected as a World Heritage Site, is a majestic mountain that stands at 4095.2 metres above sea level, making it one of the highest mountains in South East Asia. First-time climbers are usually advised to stay at Kinabalu Park or a highland resort at Kundasang one night prior to the climb for high altitude acclimatization purposes. Alternatively, a 2D1N Mount Kinabalu Climb package is also an option for climbers to take due to time constraints. In fact, there are several popular Mount Kinabalu Packages available in 2023 and 2024, including the 2D1N and 3D2N Mount Kinabalu Climb and Budget Climb packages.

Popular Mount Kinabalu Package 2023 & 2024 (without via ferrata activities):

• 2D1N Mount Kinabalu Climb
• 3D2N Mount Kinabalu Climb
• 2D1N Mount Kinabalu Budget Climb
• 3D2N Mount Kinabalu Budget Climb

If you are looking for a greater challenge, Mount Kinabalu offers via ferrata since 2007. The name Via Ferrata originates from an Italian word ‘Via Attrezzata’, which means routes that are secured by handrails, ladders, cables or lifelines. It is also the world’s highest and Asia’s first via ferrata, and this can be found at Mt. Kinabalu. The via ferrata is positioned at 3776m, and Pendant Hut sits strategically at 3,280m above the clouds within the UNESCO world heritage site of Kinabalu National Park. Moreover, the via ferrata route allows access to scenic sections of the mountains that are typically made available only to mountaineers.

Designed for the fearless with above-average fitness levels, this route allows climbers to summit and includes rest stops at scenic locations. There are two via ferrata routes which you can choose from – Low’s Peak Circuit, designed for intermediate climbers with good fitness levels, and Walk The Torq, designed for beginners. So, if you are an adrenaline junkie and want a lofty adventure that has you hanging around on a wire, this should be on your bucket list! Additionally, there are several popular Mount Kinabalu Via Ferrata packages available, including the 2D1N Mount Kinabalu Climb Via Ferrata Low’s Peak Circuit and the 2D1N Mount Kinabalu Climb Via Ferrata Walk The Torq.

Popular Mount Kinabalu Via Ferrata packages (with via ferrata activities):

• 2D1N Mount Kinabalu Climb Via Ferrata Low’s Peak Circuit
• 2D1N Mount Kinabalu Climb Via Ferrata Walk The Torq

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MOUNT KINABALU

LOW'S PEAK 4095.2 M  |  6.075° N, 116.558° E

Important Update

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Important Notice: Temporary Water Disruption At Panalaban Base Camp

Latest update: international travellers to malaysia need to fill out digital arrival card, scammer / unlicensed operators alert, mount kinabalu summit is open for 2024 & 2025.

2D1N Mount Kinabalu Summit Climb is Available and Open for Booking in 2024 & 2025

• Mount Kinabalu climbing fees were increased effective 1 January 2023, as announced by Sabah Parks. Click here for more information.
• Climbers can now climb up to Low’s Peak Summit with a 2 Days 1 Night Climb. One Day Mount Kinabalu Climb permits are currently NOT Available.
• There are two summit trails - Ranau Trail and Kota Belud Trail. These trail routes are from Panalaban area to the Summit.
• Mesilau Trail will be closed indefinitely due to inaccessible paths. All climbers will ascent and descent via Timpohon trail from now.
• With effect from 25 January 2023, there are only 163 climb permits per day issued by Sabah Parks until further notice.
• Beware of bogus / scam websites operated by unknown organisation. Please apply your legal climb permits here.
• Was your climb booking affected by the Covid-19 Pandemic Situation? Click here for more info.

LATEST NEWS & UPDATES

• Summit Closure Dates for 2024
• Temporary Water Disruption At Panalaban Base Camp. - Feb 19, 2024 Read More
• Malaysia Digital Arrival Card - Dec 04, 2023 Read More
• Mount Kinabalu International Climbathon Set To Resume Next Year. - Jun 07, 2023 Read More
• Kinabalu National Geopark Earns UNESCO Global Geopark title, Now a Triple Crown Site - May 27, 2023 Read More
• Grace Lodge: The latest accommodation in Kinabalu Park. - Mar 23, 2023 Read More
• Sabah Parks Enforced A Smoking Ban On Mount Kinabalu. - Mar 20, 2023 Read More
• Sabah Parks to Increase Entrance Fees Effective 1st January 2023 - Nov 7, 2022 Read More
• Announcement by Mountain Torq - Oct 24, 2022 Read More
• Kedah Tourists Scammed RM18,000 Over Fake Mount Kinabalu Climb - Sep 15, 2022 Read More
• 90-year-old Sabahan becomes Malaysia’s oldest Mount Kinabalu Climber - Sep 12, 2022 Read More
• Updated: All Trails Reopen - Aug 08, 2022 Read More
• Climb For a Cause - Raising Awareness for Organ Donation and Transplantation - Jul 21, 2022 Read More
• Mount Kinabalu Highest Fire Station In The World - Jul 20, 2022 Read More
• Weak earthquake at Kundasang, Sabah - Apr 26, 2022 Read More
• Travelling Into Malaysia - Mar 01, 2022 Read More
• Rare Snowfall Seen on Mount Kinabalu - Feb 28, 2022 Read More
• Mount Kinabalu Covid-19 Travel SOP - Feb 11, 2022 Read More
• Effective as of 1st September 2017 , the Tourism and Culture Ministry of Malaysia will be implementing a Malaysian Tourism Tax (TTX) . Foreign tourists will be required to pay a flat rate of RM10 per room per night regardless of hotel star level. Read More
• Laban Rata Resthouse will no longer provide boiled water for drinking/refill to their climbers. Coffee & Tea will only be provided complimentary during Breakfast & Supper . Read More Note: Pendant Hut still provides filtered hot water for drinking/refill to their climbers.

Chances of summit closure due to bad weather is about an average of 15-20 times a year.

• January - 22
• September - 16
• January - 7
• April - 8, 9, 10, 28
• July - 7, 10, 28
• August - 16
• September - 18
• October - 17, 18
• November - 1, 22
• December - 11, 24

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Quick Facts

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Quick Facts About Climbing Mount Kinabalu

• Mount Kinabalu is the tallest mountain in Malaysia. The summit, Low's Peak, sits at 4095.2 meters (13,435 feet) above sea level.
• The mountain is located in the state of Sabah, East Malaysia on the island of Borneo. Among the mountains in Malaysia, it is the most prominent.
• Mount Kinabalu is one of the highest mountains in Southeast Asia. It is also the 20th tallest mountain in the world by topographic prominence and is one of the highest peaks in the world that is easily trekked by most people.
• All climbers are required to apply Sabah Parks climb permits and Panalaban accommodation in advance.
• All climbers are required to engage a mountain guide. The ratio of climbers to mountain guides depend on the size of the group and the age of the climbers. One mountain guide is allowed to take a maximum of two (2) children aged below 16 years or a maximum of five (5) climbers aged 16 years and above in the same group. For more info, refer here .
• Timpohon Gate (1,866m a.s.l) @ Kinabalu National Park is the starting and ending points for all climbers.
• There are two summit trails starting from Panalaban to Sayat-Sayat; the Ranau Summit Trail (opened in 1 Dec 2015) & the Kota Belud Summit Trail (opened in 9 Dec 2016).
• Laban Rata Resthouse, Pendant Hut, Lemaing Hut, Mokodou and Kinotoki are the current accommodation at Panalaban base camp for climbers.
• Laban Rata Resthouse provides buffet meals inclusive in the climb package (Note: Not all meals inside the package are buffet-style - such as breakfast, packed lunch, supper)
• The only heated dormitories and rooms in Panalaban base camp are the three (3) private rooms in Laban Rata Resthouse.
• It is advisable to stay in the Kinabalu National Park or a highland resort at Kundasang prior the climb for high altitude acclimatisation (Refer to all 3D2N & above climb packages ).
• You can summit the mountain anytime of the year, however, if the weather does not permit, Sabah Parks Authority will close the gate to the summit for safety reasons.

Booking Tips

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• It normally takes 2 days 1 night (2D1N) to complete a Mount Kinabalu climb.
• For 3 days 2 nights (3D2N) option, the first night at Kinabalu Park (foot of Mount Kinabalu) usually helps climbers to acclimatize to altitude.
• Identify your ideal climbing date (date of ascent) and check the availability with us.
• Choose your type of climb packages, Non-Ferrata or Via Ferrata .
• All accommodation provided in the climb packages are standard and based on run-of-house (ROH), which means the room given is determined by the accommodation provider, according to availability, at the time of check-in. Do inform us if you wish to upgrade at an additional fee.
• We will secure LEGAL climb permits that are available on your ideal climb dates.
• Climb slots are secured/guaranteed only after payment is made.
• Climbers are requested to provide us with a scanned copy of their passport upon booking confirmation.
• Do let us know if you require other tour or accommodation arrangement.
• Please ensure your climb slots are secured with a booking confirmation received from us before booking your flight tickets.
• We do not recommend to catch your flight on the same day of climb descent due to delays from traffic condition and/or injuries.
• We recommend a comprehensive Travel Insurance purchased in your home country for better protection and coverage.
• Only book through licensed local tour operators (such as Amazing Borneo Tours ) listed in Sabah Tourism Board for safety reasons.
• Beware of bogus/scam websites operated by unknown organisation.

“Don’t be a victim to be stranded without a licensed climb permit”

Who Can Climb

Find out if you're up for the challenge!

Who Can Climb Mount Kinabalu?

Any age limit.

There are no particular age limits for Mount Kinabalu climbers. As long as you are good in health status or you have seek approval from your doctor if you are on any medication. We have served thousands of climbers ranging from 3 years old to 87 years old. However, we suggest young children to be at least 10 years old due to the numerous steps and steep slopes. Similarly, elderly climbers need to be in good health and fitness level to attempt the climb.

For Mount Kinabalu Via Ferrata

For Mount Kinabalu Climb via Ferrata routes, you need to be between at least 10 years old (for Walk the Torq) and 17 years old (for Low's Peak Circuit) and not more than 70 years old with a minimum height of 1.3 metres. Additional requirements are that you need to be overall fit, healthy and preferably not afraid of heights. The Via Ferrata option is an experience for anyone who wants to try climbing a mountain in another manner. It allows access to scenic sections of the mountains that are typically available only to experienced rock climbers and mountaineers.

Climbing Fees

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Climb Permit, Mountain Guide & Porter Fees

** Maximum weight is 10 Kgs and additional weight will be charged based on daily rate per Kg ** All rates displayed are NETT. Note: You are required to secure an accommodation in Panalaban in order to apply for a climb permit. All listed climb packages here will automatically include a legal climb permit and accommodation in Panalaban.

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SOUVENIRS FROM CLIMBING MOUNT KINABALU

A complete borneo experience.

If you can only visit one place on Borneo that exemplifies the island to its very best, then it has to be Mount Kinabalu. Part of UNESCO World Heritage Site and Global Geopark, Mount Kinabalu is well-known worldwide for its tremendous botanical and biological species biodiversity with plants of Himalayan, Australasian, and Indomalayan origin. No visit to Borneo is complete without a trekking expedition to the summit of Mount Kinabalu.

Memories to last a lifetime

Be sure to bring a camera when you’re climbing, or even a fully charged phone so that you will be able to capture each moment and commit them to memory.

A great conquest means nothing without a bit of post-victory soreness! You will be too sore to walk for the next few days, but hey, you did it! Bravo!

A sense of accomplishment

Mount Kinabalu is the highest mountain in Southeast Asia and is one of the most popular ‘bucket list’ destinations in the world. Conquer the mountain give yourself a hard-earned pat on the back!

Beautiful sceneries to enjoy

Mount Kinabalu is blessed with beautiful flora and is one of the ecologically richest in the world. Don’t forget to drink in the beautiful sceneries while you’re climbing up!

A great workout

The average trek up from Kinabalu Park to Panalaban takes approximately five hours on average and burns more than 1,000 calories for an average person. What is a better workout than this?

Testimonials

Conquering the highest peak of all Southeast Asia is not an easy achievement. But neither is it impossible. The biological and geological terrain throughout the journey is enough to flip your brain but the view from Low’s Peak is the ultimate grand finale. Mount Kinabalu is indeed a big deal, so book with confidence, and worry not about the details. Fuss-free planning, easy breezy booking and top notch service, these guys got your back.

We booked a 3 Day 2 Night climb from MountKinabalu.com last December and couldn’t be happier with the arrangements. Everything was handled in a very slick manner, from pick-up to drop-offs. Our mountain guide was well trained and professional guiding us all the way to Lows Peak. I wouldn’t have done it any other way, kudos to being so well-structured!

We travelled across the globe and made a stop in Borneo to scale Mt.Kinabalu. Being two vegan travelers that’s been on the road for almost a year, we were ready to let someone else manage all the details for us. We’re impressed with how efficient and well-organized our trip was, from booking to our airport transfer out of Kota Kinabalu. Our expectations were met and we felt well taken care of, our Mountain Guide Joe was a joy to be with too!

MountKinabalu.com stuck with me all the way through my messy flight-arrangements, my ever-changing plans and dates. Thanks to their excellent communications and an already excellent and consistent customer service approach, I made it. Couldn’t have done it without the patience and effort I received from these guys. Quite impressive.. with diverse background

The entire trip was amazing, thank you so much to all the team. Everything was very well organised and I knew what was going on at every stage. I really would not change anything from the trip. All the very best!

We were so well looked after. Excellent pick up from hotel. Good hotel. Wonderful guide : Danson, Amazing english and very good with us. We really enjoyed the whole thing and felft safe and well taken care of. Thank you so much!

I believe I can speak for our entire group when I say that your entire team were wonderful. Careful, helpful, considerate and nothing was too much trouble our guide, had a heart of pure gold. I strunggled on the trek but he was always there. One of our party really struggled on the way down but the guide was patient, kind and caring. I will certainly recommend your company if I know anyone heading out that way.

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