Mount Kinabalu, Borneo - Malaysia
Mt Kinabalu Itinerary
Four familiar faces decided to embark on a journey that they will never forget...EVER !!
As said by a beloved young man from the trip " It brings the best and worst out of you"
As said by a beloved young man from the trip " It brings the best and worst out of you"
Mission : To climb and conquer Mount Kinabalu which is located in the state of Sabah, Malaysia. Which is also known as Borneo. We decided on Mesilau - Peak - Timpohon trail.
The guide that was with us was the best that we could ever asked for. He was very supportive and NEVER EVER ONCE given up on us. He made sure that all of us made it up to the peak. I wouldn't mind going back just to say "Hi" to this one tough cookie here.
If you would like to get hold of this amazing guy, trust me - this guy will make sure you reach the peak. You may contact him ; Azmie : +6012 8420 668 / Tuji : +6013 8966 701.
Bookings to climb Mount Kinabalu can be done via direct liaison with :
Juanita | GSO | SUTERA SANCTUARY LODGES Kota Kinabalu Malaysia
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SUTERA HARBOUR RESORT • GOLF • MARINA • SPA • COUNTRY CLUB
You may contact :Farah Suhaimi / Karlina / Hawa,
SSL - Reservation 01 <sslpresv1@suteraharbour.com.my>
or
info@suterasanctuarylodges.com.my
So did we conquer the mountain? Read on to find out.
Day 1: 1st March 2014.
Depart from KLIA:
Flight: OD1028
Depart: Kuala Lumpur
International Airport
Departure Date :
01/03/2014
Departure Time: 16:40
Arrive to Kota
Kinabalu:
Flight: OD 1028
Arrive :Kota Kinabalu International
Airport
Arrival Date :
01/03/2014
Arrival Time : 19:15
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| RM 10 / pax : Airport shuttle KL Central to KLIA |
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| our RM 100 / pax Malindo Air |
Flight tickets : MYR 100 return ( we booked during promotion months ahead) - Malindo Air
RM 10 : Airport shuttle bus KL Central to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Check in to backpacker
: - evening, after arrival at KK
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| Sharon & I stayed in this room : RM 50 / pax for 2 nights at Borneo Global Backpacker |
**Free transport from
KK airport to Backpacker – Nicolas : 014
– 862 6186 / 088- 270 976
Driver was not available to pick us up. We took a Cab with RM 30 and got it refunded immediately over the reception counter before we checked into our rooms.
BORNEO GLOBAL BACKPACKERS
Ground & 1st Floor, Lot No. 29, Karamunsing Godown, Jalan Karamunsing , 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.
Tel: 088 – 270976 (Reservation)
Fax: 088 – 270975
Email: info@bgbackpackers.com
borneogb@gmail.com
Borneo Global
Backpacker – ** FREE WIFI & Breakfast
1. 2 double AC rooms / 2 nights : RM 50/night = RM 25 /pax/ night x 2
nights = RM50/pax
2. Free & easy at
night – dinner / Philippino market : RM 24 / pax
- RM 4 : ABC
- RM 10 : Fish
- RM 2 : corn
- RM 4 : chicken fried rice
- RM 4 : soto ayam ( chicken noodle soup )
3. Lights out – Good
night.
Total Day 1 : RM 74.00 (excluding RM10 airport shuttle) |
| Lobster at a VERY reasonable price : Philipino Market |
Day 2: 2nd March 2014.
1.
Rise & shine :
Free Breakfast at Backpacker : Toast / coffee / tea / butter / jam
2. Local bus to town = RM0.30 / pax
3. Rented a car to drive around KK + Petrol = RM 32 / pax
(RM110 for viva manual car per day + RM 18 for insurance + RM 20 for petrol ) / 4 pax = RM 32 / pax
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| Car Rental : the only one open on Sundays to cater for lost souls like us. Located just next to Wisma Merdeka |
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| We rented a Viva for the day. |
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| Sunset by Tanjung Aru beach. Awesome !!! |
4.
Lunch : RM 8 ( Barley + Wan Tan Mee )
- Bought Mc Donald's Chocolate Sundae Cornetto ice cream to cool off from the heat : RM 4.45
- Bought Bus ticket Kota Kinabalu to Kundasang : RM 15 / pax
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| Inanam Bus Station |
- Bus drive by Kota Kinabalu Park Headquarters and drop us off before continuing the journey to Kundasang.
-From here, you can then walk up to the Headquarters which is about less than 50 Meters away.
- Bought fruits to stay hydrated : RM 6.40 / pax ( Banana/ avocado / papaya )
-Dinner was free : Thanks to mom of Sharon's friend.
Total Day 2 : RM 66.15
Gaya Street - Local market that sell almost everything !
Day 3: 3rd March 2014.
1.
Check out - Borneo Global Backpacker
2.
Breakfast : we were too early for breakfast, so we did not have any from the backpacker
- Instead, we had breakfast near to the Bus Station : RM 1.20 for roti canai banjir.
- Pickup service from backpacker to Inanam Bus Station ( where we board the bus to KK Park HQ , en route Kundasang) - RM 7.50 / pax ( RM30 for 4 pax)
**Note : Choose seats on the LEFT side of the bus to get the BEST view of the mountain.
**Note : Choose seats on the LEFT side of the bus to get the BEST view of the mountain.
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| RM 1.20 for my Roti Canai banjir - Opposite Inanam Bus Station. |
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| 4 - Seater Bus Kota Kinabalu to Kota Kinabalu Park Headquarters. Bus en-route to Kundasang. |
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| All excited by the glorious view of the Mountain. |
4.
Arrived KK Park HQ / Register
- explore some places around HQ park : bought ice cream for RM 3.50. hehehehe....
- Ate lunch just before the entrance of KK park HQ : RM 8.50/pax
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| Lunch time - hungry hungry hungry monsters. |
5.
Transfer to Mesilau
Nature Resort *free transfer*
** Please be inform last free transfer from
Kinabalu Park to Mesilau Nature Resort will be 5PM**
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| Our transfer from KK Park HQ to Mesilau Nature Resort - Where we started our climb. |
6.
Dinner **Included
in climbing package
7.
Free & easy.
8.
Lights out – Good
night.
Total Day 3 : RM 23.70
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| Our room was located at Bishop's Head 1 - This is how the common area looks like. Feels like home, we didn't want to leave !! |
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| Being pampered by all the toiletries provided. Towels and slippers were available too. |
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| Kitchen where you can bring your own supplies to cook to save money !! |
Day 4: 4th March 2014.
1.
Good morning….!!
2.
Breakfast @ Mesilau **Included
in the package
3.
Ascend to Laban Rata -
via Mesilau trail : 0805 starting time from Mesilau
-arrival time at Laban Rata - 1430
-total climbing time : 6 hours 25 minutes.
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| One of the fantastic views from choosing to start our climb via Mesilau Trail to Laban Rata. Pic courtesy of Mr K. |
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| Refreshing climb via Mesiilau to Laban Rata. Pic courtesy of Mr K. |
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| One of MUST - SEE during the climb. Pic courtesy of Mr K. |
4.
Dinner time : 1630 - 1930 **Included
in the package
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| Laban Rata. Pic courtesy of Mr K. |
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| Sunset from the sun deck - Laban Rata. Pic courtesy of Mr K. |
Total Day 4 : RM 10.50
Day 5: 5th March 2014.
1.
Good Morning..!!
2.
Early Breakfast : 0200 - 0330 **Included in the package
3.
Continue ascend to Peak : 0235 depart, arrival time : 0542 (total hike time 3 hours + )
- spent about 30minutes at the peak ( estimate )
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| First ( left ) & Second ( right ) from our group to arrive at the Peak .Pic courtesy of Mr K. |
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| see the similarity ? - Pic courtesy of Mr K. |
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| WE ALL MADE IT TO THE PEAK !!! Pic courtesy of Mr K. |
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| awesome view at the peak . Pic courtesy of Mr K. |
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| Pic courtesy of Mr K. |
4.
Descend : Peak to Laban Rata: arrival at 0800
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| So cold that you can witness Frost in the morning. Pic courtesy of Mr K. |
6.
Descend down to Timpohon gate
7.
Rest & Freshen up / lunch at HQ
Park - lunch time : 1200 - 1630 **Included in the package
**Note : you may shower at Grace Hostel after arrival at KK Park HQ. It was a luxury to have a HOT shower after all the hard work.
**Note : you may shower at Grace Hostel after arrival at KK Park HQ. It was a luxury to have a HOT shower after all the hard work.
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| Grace Hostel : Where we had shower after arriving at KK Park HQ from Timpohon gate.Pic courtesy of Mr K. |
8.
Head to KK airport ( shared by four person ) : RM 40.00 / pax .
-tips for Mountain guide : RM 15 / pax ( not compulsory, its our option to tip the guide )
- Certificates : RM 12 / pax : 2 certificates. 1 for the submit, 1 for hiking via Mesilau trail.
- I had my dinner at Kota Kinabalu International Airport : RM 10.00
9.
Depart back to KL
- Taxi from Kuala Lumpur International Airport back to home : RM 29 / pax
Total Day 5 : RM106
Depart from Kota
Kinabalu:
Flight : OD 1027
Depart : Kota Kinabalu
Airport
Departure Date :
05/03/2014
Departure Time : 19:55
Arrive to Kuala Lumpur
:
Flight : OD 1027
Arrive : Kuala Lumpur
International Airport
Arrival Date
:05/03/2014
Arrival Time : 22:30
Day – Total expenses
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Day 1 = RM 84
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Day 2 = RM 66.15
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Day 3 = RM 23.70
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Day 4 = RM 10.40
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Day 5 = RM 106.00
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Total = RM 290.25
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Mt KK Climbing Expenses
KK Park
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Per Pax
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Per Pax
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Prana & Sharon (Malaysian Price )
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RM500
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Kevin & Mahendran ( Non Malaysian price)
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RM660
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climbing permit
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RM30
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climbing permit
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RM100
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insurance
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RM 7.00
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insurance
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RM 7.00
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Per Pax
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RM 537 (A)
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Per Pax
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RM767 (A)
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Entrance Fees
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RM 3
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RM 3
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Mountain Guide Fee
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RM 43
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RM 43
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Climbing Certificate
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RM 12
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RM 12
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Porter Fee
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RM 90/10kg – up to Laban Rata (RM 22.50 = 2.5kg each)
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RM 114/10kg – up to
Summit ( not recommended)
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Luggage Transfer from Mesilau Resort to Kinabalu Park
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RM 10 / bag
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RM 10 / bag
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Extra per pax
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RM90.50 (B)
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RM90.50(B)
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(A)
+ (B) = Grand Total
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RM627.50
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RM857.50
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(A) =
All climbers paid in advance
(B) =
Pay during event time
**
I did not use porter service, but I have to thank Mr K for helping me along the
way
SABAH PARKS Mount Kinabalu Climbing Fees (Effective 1st
September 2011)
ENTRANCE
FEE
Malaysian Non-Malaysian
RM
3.00 per person (Adult) RM
15.00 per person (Adult)
RM
1.00 per person (Below 18 years) RM
10.00 per person (Below 18 years)
CLIMBING
PERMIT
Malaysian Non-Malaysian
RM
30.00 per person (Adult) RM
100.00 per person (Adult)
RM
12.00 per person (Below 18 years) RM
40.00 per person (Below 18 years)
CLIMBING INSURANCE RM 7.00 per person
TRANSPORTATION
(OPTIONAL)
Via Timpohon Gate
1 – 4
persons (1 Mt. Guide) RM
16.50 per way
5
persons & Above (1 Mt. Guide) RM
4.00 per person
Via Mesilau Trail
1 – 6
persons (1 Mt. Guide) RM
85.00 per way
7
persons & Above (1 Mt. Guide) RM
15.00 per person
MOUNTAIN
GUIDE FEE
Total Climbers
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Timpohon / Peak / Timpohon
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Timpohon / Peak / Mesilau
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Mesilau / Peak / Mesilau
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1 – 3 Climbers
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RM 128.00 per trip
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RM 143.00 per trip
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RM 150.00 per trip
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4 – 6 Climbers
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RM 150.00 per trip
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RM 173.00 per trip
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RM 180.00 per trip
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PORTER FEE (OPTIONAL)
Timpohon / Timpohon
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Mesilau / Timpohon
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Mesilau / Mesilau
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To Laban Rata
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RM 80.00 / trip (10 kg)
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RM 90.00 / trip (10 kg)
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RM 102.00 / trip (10 kg)
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To Sayat-sayat
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RM 94.00 / trip (10 kg)
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RM 100.00 / trip (10 kg)
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RM 114.00 / trip (10 kg)
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To Summit
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RM 102.00 / trip (10 kg)
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RM 114.00 / trip (10 kg)
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RM 124.00 / trip (10 kg)
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- Maximum weight
is 10 Kgs and additional weight will be charged base on daily rate Per Kg.
CERTIFICATE (OPTIONAL)
Summit
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RM
10.00
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Laban
Rata
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RM
1.00
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Summit
(via Mesilau Trail)
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RM
2.00
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EXTENSION
OF STAY
If you plan to stay longer than the
usual one night stay at either Laban Rata Resthouse, Gunting Lagadan Hut, Waras
Hut or Panar Laban Hut, kindly note that
an additional 50% from the published Guide and/or Porter Fee will be charged
for every additional night. In accordance with the Sabah Parks Rules
& Regulations, all climbers must be accompanied by a mountain guide at all
times while ascending and descending Mount Kinabalu.
THINGS
TO BRING
· Suitable walking shoes/warm clothing/wind
breaker/long sleeve shirts/change of clothes
· Drinking water/high energy food (chocolates,
nuts, raisins, glucose)
· Headache tablets/sun block/lip gloss/deep
heat lotion/plasters/insect repellent
· Binoculars/camera/water proof bag for
camera/torchlight
· Extra socks/towel/gloves/hat mask/tissue
paper/toilet roll
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 Fits, Obesity (Overweight), Chronic Asthma,
Muscular Cramps, Hepatitis (Jaundice); or any other disease which may hamper
the climber.
~ ALL FEES ARE TO
BE PAID IN CASH UPON ARRIVAL AT KINABALU PARK ~
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