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Mount Kinabalu Climbing Preparations

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     "If you fail to plan, you plan to fail" - Benjamin Franklin

         Up to now, you have ease yourself in a good place to stay, have a good night sleep and have tried the best delicious seafood in Kota Kinabalu. But before you jump into the taxi first thing in the morning to go to Kinabalu Park HQ, there are few more important things that you have to do.
         It is advisable for you to read this page carefully first, because it will make your climb easier and more enjoyable. It may also save you some  time and money too.
          The two most important things that you have to do before you go to Kinabalu Park HQ are accommodation and fees and equipment preparation.

This guideline is for climbers who plan to climb from Timpohon Gate (Summit Trail). If this is your first climb, it is advisable for you to follow this trail. Climbing from Mesilau Trail will be explained on  Mesilau Trail page.

ACCOMMODATION BOOKING

   With increasing popularity and accessibility of the park, accommodation can become booked up well in advance at certain time of year, so it is important to book well ahead of time. For a proper appreciation of your climb, it is essentialor you to spend 3 days and 2 nights at the mountain.
         The main concern about the stay during the climb is that for both of the nights  that you have, you will have to spend it on a different place and at a different altitude level. You have to stay in Kinabalu Park HQ on the first night and Laban Rata on the second night.
         Kinabalu Park HQ is the usual place where you would start you climbing journey. It is the place for registration, get your guide and porter (if necessary) and also the place for you to stay for the first night.
        Sabah Park, the Kinabalu Park authorities will be responsible for all the things that is concerning the climbing. goo is responsible for your stay during the climb.
          So, the first thing you have to do now is try to make reservations for your stay on the first night at Kinabalu Park HQ with Sutera Sanctuary Lodges. They have various type of accommodations from a 28 bedded hostel to an exclusive lodge for you to choose. Most of the climber choose the hostel because it is cheap and usually they will only stay there for only one night. You will start your climb on the next morning.
          The next thing that you have do is to book a place in Laban Rata, a place for you to stay on the second night. There are also various types of accommodations in Panar Laban for you to choose. Because of the limited availability, heated rooms is only available at Laban Rata Resthouse. You will start the next continuation of your climb (Summit Trail (night climb)) to the summit early on the next morning. You will not be allowed to climb if you do not have a place to stay in Laban Rata. You are not allowed to camp there.
         You do not have to worry about your meals here as there are restaurants in Kinabalu Park and Laban Rata. However, the price is a bit expensive compared to normal meals anywhere else. So, most of the climbers bring along their own food. Instant mee, instant coffee, tuna, bread and chocolate is the usual things that they bring.
         Now, please browse through Sutera Sanctuary Lodges website and book your accommodation there. They are the only accommodation operator that is authorized by Sabah Park in Mount Kinabalu.
Sutera Sanctuary Lodge Office, Kota Kinabalu Sutera Sanctuary Lodge Office, Kota Kinabalu
Sutera Sanctuary Lodge office in Kota Kinabalu. Main entrance of the office.
Kumuka Worldwide Asian Adventures
     Sutera Sanctuary Lodges also provides climbing packages for the ease of the climbers, but it is quite expensive for some of you. The accommodation rate is quite standard, but it is the meal that make the package expensive.  You will also notice some hotel and hostel operator in Kota Kinabalu provides similar packages for the climb. If you have extra money, you could try their package. But, you could save some money if you do it your own.

FEES

          This is the part that most of the climbers do not know. Apart from having a place to sleep and rest during the climb, you would also have to pay fees to Kinabalu Park authorities, Sabah Park. It is usually not included with the accommodation fees.

ENTRANCE FEE
 Malaysian: Non-Malaysian:
Adult:   RM 3.00 per person RM 15.00 per person
Below 18 years RM 1.00 per person RM 10.00 per person

MOUNTAIN GUIDE FEE (Timpohon Gate / Peak / Timpohon Gate)

1-3 Climbers - RM70.00 per trip
4-6 Climbers - RM74.00 per trip
7-8 Climbers - RM80.00 per trip

MOUNTAIN GUIDE FEE (Timpohon / Peak / Mesilau Trail)
* Starting and ending at different point

1-3 Climbers - RM80.00 per trip
4-6 Climbers - RM86.00 per trip
7-8 Climbers - RM92.00 per trip

MOUNTAIN GUIDE FEE (Mesilau Trail / Peak / Mesilau Trail)

1-3 Climbers - RM84.00 per trip
4-6 Climbers - RM90.00 per trip
7-8 Climbers - RM100.00 per trip

CLIMBING PERMIT
Malaysian:     Non-Malaysian:
Adult:   RM 30.00 per person RM 100.00 per person
Below 18 years RM 12.00 per person       RM 40.00 per person

INSURANCE
RM7.00 per person

CERTIFICATE
RM 10.00 per person

PORTER FEE (OPTIONAL)
* Mesilau Trail / Timpohon Gate
  To Laban Rata  - RM76.00 / trip (10 Kg)
  To Sayat-Sayat - RM88.00 per trip (10 Kg)
  To Summit        - RM100.00 per trip (10 Kg)

* Timpohon Gate / Timpohon Gate
  To Laban Rata  - RM66.00 per trip (10 Kg)
  To Sayat-Sayat - RM80.00 per trip (10 Kg)
  To Summit        - RM88.00 per trip (10 Kg)

* Mesilau Trail / Mesilau Trail
  To Laban Rata  - RM88.00 / trip (10 Kg)
  To Sayat-Sayat - RM100.00 per trip (10 Kg)
  To Summit        - RM110.00 per trip (10 Kg)

TRANSFER TO TIMPOHON GATE
5 persons & below         RM 30.00 per way
6 persons & above         RM 8.00 per pax return

Note: The above information provided by Sabah Park.
Sabah Park
If you have a query about your next trip to Kinabalu, please email me directly. I do not monitor the comment box, and afraid that if you fill the "Leave a comment" box, there will be a delay in reply.
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Soon Aik   Penang 

Posted at 1:24pm on Monday, July 21st, 2008

I went to KK this May but didn't make it to summit due to heavy rain. Can anyone advise what other month (sunny day) should I try my luck if I want to go again. Please advise. Also how can I get a confirm booking at Laban Rata?
My email is sachew@gmail.com

pj   philippines 

Posted at 2:59am on Monday, July 21st, 2008

i'm flying to kota kinabalu on the 21st of august. can i make the reservation for laban rata that same day?

how about the climbing permits?
i'm looking for climbing companions to share the expense. let me know . thanks.

paulusjosephsoliven@yahoo.com

Alex   Kuala Lumpur 

Posted at 1:27am on Sunday, July 20th, 2008

Greetings mate,
We will be climbing Mount Kinabalu on 10th August and anybody would like to join us ?
There are 4 of us, 2 male and 2 female.
Do leave me a tinkle at my email if you are interested to have the memorable moment of climbing with us.
Email : alexwong@cazaro.com
Cheers.

Christine   Tokyo, Japan 

Posted at 2:50pm on Wednesday, July 16th, 2008

Hi, my friends (3 of us - 2 guys, 1 girl) are going to climb the mountain for the first time on 8th Aug - 2 nights. Does anybody has a trip planned that we could join? Or any advice? thanks,
doubleshotlatte@hotmail.com

Jeremy Teng   Kuala Lumpur 

Posted at 12:24pm on Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

Hi, I'm looking to travel between 21st and 26th July 2008. Does anyone have extra 1 bed to spare on anyone of those dates? Would appreciate it if you could email me at weechong.teng@gmail.com.

Thank you!

Cris   Malaysia 

Posted at 12:25pm on Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

Hello All
Anyone going for the summit climb on 31/7? Let me know cristosc@gmail.com. Thanks.

Tracy   KL 

Posted at 2:00pm on Friday, June 27th, 2008

I will be climbing on April 9th to 13th 2009..Organized on our own.. Using Mesilau trail to climb and timpohan when we decent..Can let me know if anyone wants to join..They're about 5 to 6 ppls now...All dunno each other!
tracychian@gmail.com

Mitt   Singapore 

Posted at 9:19am on Monday, June 9th, 2008

I've just called SSL and enquired about rates for Laban Rata. Do they charge different rates for Malaysians and non-Malaysians? When they heard I was Aussie, they quoted RM450 for non-heated rooms, inclusive of meals. Any advice / similar experience?

Nichlolas   Kuantan Pahang 

Posted at 6:10pm on Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

How to book for cheap Moutain Torq package ?

Steven   England 

Posted at 11:16pm on Friday, May 16th, 2008

Hi,me and my partner would like to climb Mt Kinabalu in 20 Jan 2009, preferably 2days 1 nights packages(Bed+Meal),any sugestion where i can book the trip? my email is Steven99a@hotmail.com

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