Mount Kinabalu Climb via Mesilau Trail
Low’s Peak Summit (Highest Elevation 4095.2M)
1 Night Mesilau Nature Resort Hostel
1 Night Laban Rata Assorted Hostel
Date : 19 - 22 FEB 2015 (CNY)
Registration Fees : MYR 1,090.00/Adult
Includes
Meals as Stated, 02 Nights Accommodation, Entrance Fee, Return Airport/Hotel Transfer (Seat-In-Coach), Mountain Guide, Climbing Insurance, Climbing Permit and Certificate, English Speaking Support Team
Accomodation:
1 Night Mesilau Nature Resort Hostel
1 Night Laban Rata Assorted Hostel
Excludes
Airfares, Optional Tipping & Porter Fee, Any Items Not Mentioned
Note on Meals Arrangement:
1) Lunch will be converted to packed lunch on Day 03 (Mt Kinabalu Descent) for climbers who arrived late and missed the lunch timing.
Balsam Restaurant Lunch Time: 12:00 – 16:00hr.
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HP NUMBER,
ADDRESS,
EMERGENCY CONTACT PERSON.
Simple Tour Itinerary :
DAY 01
KOTA KINABALU / MESILAU NATURE RESORT
Pick-up from your hotel lobby or airport and depart on a 3 hrs journey to Mesilau Nature Resort.
En route passing by villages and a panoramic vista of the valleys of the Crocker Range.
Along the way, we will take a brief stop at Nabalu. Nabalu is a place where the local natives gather to sell local produce, fruits, home grown vegetables and handicraft souvenirs.
On arrival, experience the cool fresh air and the natural ambience of the Park.
Check in Mesilau Nature Resort.
Dinner at Renanthera Restaurant and Overnight at Mesilau Nature Resort
(Dinner)
DAY 02
MESILAU GATE / ASCEND MOUNT KINABALU / LABAN RATA
Breakfast at Renanthera Restaurant.
Collect your packed lunch.Proceed to the Sabah Park OPS Room to register for the climb.
Our guide will arrange for all necessary registrations, assign you a mountain guide and apply for your ID TAG.
Remember to wear your ID TAG at all times.
You’ll then be transferred to starting point – Mesilau Gate – where your journey and quest to the summit of Borneo’s highest mountain begins!
Commence climb to Laban Rata with packed lunch.
The trek will pass by conifers, climbing bamboos, superb Agathis trees grow and near the ridge crest at about 2,000 m, the forest becomes stunted, with rocks, tangled tree roots, covered in spongy mosses and liverworts.
There are many delicate orchids and beautiful orange-coloured Rhododendrons found along the trail.
After approximately 5 – 6 hours climb, you will arrive at Layang-Layang (Place of Swallows), where the scenic Mesilau Trail meets the Summit Trail at 2,740 m.
Continue ascent towards Laban Rata for another 2 – 3 hours.
The trek will pass by alpine type of vegetations.
Arrive and check into Laban Rata Rest House @ 3,272m or similar in the late afternoon.
Buffet dinner at Laban Rata restaurant and overnight.
(Buffet Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Buffet Dinner)
DAY 03
LOW’S PEAK / DESCEND MOUNT KINABALU / KOTA KINABALU
(02.00hrs) Wake up for early supper and depart for continuation of journey towards the summit of Mount Kinabalu.
The journey up to the Low’s peak @ 4,095m will test your fitness and determination; you might be able to experience the glorious sunrise over the majestic Mt. Kinabalu if weather permits.
Descend back to Laban Rata for late breakfast and check out.
Trek down to Timpohon Gate for transfer back to the Kinabalu Park Headquarter (est. arrival 13:00hrs to 15:00hrs).
Congratulations, you can now collect your Certificate of Achievement!
Buffet Lunch will be served at the Balsam restaurant in Kinabalu Park.
Transfer back to Kota Kinabalu city. Journey takes approx. 2 hrs.
(Early Supper, Breakfast, Buffet Lunch)
DAY 04
Enjoying Kota Kinabalu, then transfer back to Kuala Lumpur
::: END OF TOUR :::
