Mt. Kinabalu, standing at 4,095.2m. (13,436 ft) above sea level, is the highest mountain in southeast Asia. Its foothills and surroundings has an incredible diversity of flora and fauna. The Kinabalu Park covers an area of 754 sq. km. (291 sq.ml.) with an altitude range up to the summit of Mt. Kinabalu thus encompassing the five main vegetation zones. The Park has become the focus of naturalists and nature lovers.
Poring is a small town 19km east of Ranau and 39km east of Mount Kinabalu in the state of Sabah in Malaysia. It is mainly visited for the Poring Hot Spring and Nature Reserve which houses both open-air and private cabin baths whose water contains sulphur that is known for its skin-curative properties. The natural hot spring is perfect to soothe tired and aching
muscles after the long climb up Mount Kinabalu.
Duration: 3Days 2Night
Itinerary
Day 1
Pick up from hotel lobby at 0730 hours and transfer to Kinabalu Park. Upon arrival, register with the Park office and then continue to the Power Station by coach (approx. 15 minutes) for the start of the climb. Commence climb to Laban Rata with packed lunch. The climb will take approximately 4 hours. Check-in at the Mountain Guesthouse. Free at leisure for the rest of evening. (PL,D)
Day 2
Wake up as early as 0200 hours and commence to the summit by torchlight. The climb will take about 3 hours. Witness the beautiful sunrise from the summit. Descend to Laban Rata Guesthouse for your breakfast, then to the Power Station. Transfer to Park HQ and high tea at park’s restaurant. Collect your certificate before transfer to Poring Hot Spring. Arrive at Poring, check in at your Hostel. Free & leisure till dinner time at 1800hrs. Overnight (B,HT,D)
Day 3
Breakfast at Poring Restaurant at 0800hrs. Free & leisure in Poring Hot Spring. On your own expenses, visit Canopy Walkaway, Hot Spring, Waterfalls and Butterfly Farm. Check out at 1100hrs and return back to Kota Kinabalu Town. End the trip (B)
Packages price :
1Pax (Single Traveller): RM 1750.00
2pax – 4pax: RM 1350.00 per person
5pax – 8pax: RM 1320.00 per person
9pax – 14pax: RM 1290.00 per person
15pax ++ : RM 1260.00 per person
Packages includes :
- Meal on Day 1 (Pack Lunch, Buffet Dinner) and Day 2 (Buffet Breakfast, High Tea, Dinner) and Day 3 (Breakfast)
- Transfer between each destination
- Climbers permit
- Certificate
- Entrance fees
- Insurance
- Mt. Guide
- Accommodation
- Suitable walking shoes and Sandals
- Warm clothing Windbreaker / Raincoat / Change of clothes
- Drinking water high energy food (chocolates, raisins, nuts, glucose)
- First aid kit
- Basic Toiletries
- Binoculars
- Camera for unforgettable moments
