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3 Days 2 nights Mount Kinabalu Via Ferrata Climbing Package ~ Valid until 31st March 2012
(Rates based on per person per package)
3 Days 2 Nights Package |
Rate per person (RM) |
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1 Person |
2 - 4 Person |
5 Person and above |
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Malaysian |
RM 2,350 nett |
RM 1,890 nett |
RM 1,750 nett |
Foreigner |
RM 2,450 nett |
RM 1,940 nett |
RM 1,800 nett |
Package Inclusions:
* 2 nights at Pendant Hut * 1 early morning Continental breakfast/supper @ Pendant Hut * 2 simple American breakfasts @ Pendant Hut * 1 pack lunch for ascend up the mountain * 1 set lunch @ Laban Rata canteen * 2 buffet dinners @ Laban Rata canteen * Via Ferrata certificate for successful climbers only * Round trip transportation between KK town and Park HQ * All Sabah Parks’ tariffs, permits, transport and Mt guide services
Package Excludes:
* Airfare * Porter Fees * Camera/Video Fees * Meals not stated * Tipping * Extra drinks and meals * Travel Insurance and Items not stated above.
**Please Note that there will be a non-refundable handling charge on payment made. Conditions apply.
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Suggested thing to bring: -
Suitable walking shoes / warm clothing / wind breaker / long sleeves 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 / mosquito oil / binoculars / camera / water proof bag for camera / torchlight / extra socks / towel / gloves / hat mask / tissue paper / toilet roll.
Special Notes: -
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 recommend 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.
Useful Tip: If you can, best to bring along your toiletries, a fresh change of clothing and a towel for a nice heated shower at Laban Rata Resthouse itself ~ since dinner will be at the resthouse anyway, a hot shower will be a welcome (be informed that pendant hut does not have hot showers). There is a shower room downstairs, just behind the TV room. Or otherwise, go to the 1st floor where there is a Ladies and Gents separate shower cubicles and toilets.
3 Days 2 nights Mount Kinabalu Via Ferrata Climbing Package - Full Service itinerary For those who want to experience Mt Kinabalu and have a busy acclimatization day |
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Day 1 |
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6:30 am |
Transport pick up at Kota Kinabalu town hotel lobby |
8:00 am |
Arrive at Kinabalu Park HQ. (it will take about 1hr 45 min from Kota Kinabalu to the Park HQ) Register at Mountain Torq’s and Kinabalu Park’s offices (check the spelling of your name to be printed on your successful certificate) Meet your appointed Sabah Parks’ mountain guide and collect your lunch box |
8:30 am |
Start hiking up Mt Kinabalu from Timpohon Gate @ 1,866m |
3:00 pm |
Arrive at Pendant Hut @ 3,289m and settle in |
3:30 pm |
Attend the mandatory via ferrata familiarization in Pendant Hut and meet your Mountain Torq trainer |
6:00 pm |
Dinner at Laban Rata’s canteen |
8:00 pm |
Lights out |
Day 2 |
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1:30 am |
Wake up and early morning supper |
2:30 am |
Start hiking up to the summit with your Sabah Parks’ mountain guide |
5:40 am |
Catch the sunrise on Low’s Peak |
6:00 am |
Descent from Low’s Peak to meet your Mountain Torq trainer |
6:30 am |
Meet your via ferrata trainer at the agreed meeting point for your chosen via ferrata experience |
11:30 am |
Return to Pendant Hut for wash up |
12:00 pm |
Head to Laban Rata for a well earned lunch |
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Afternoon Recuperate from the 11+ hrs day, have a well deserved nap, sit in the sun (weather permitting) and have a cup of the famous Sabah tea at the base of Pendant Hut while watching the therapeutic mountain scenery |
6:00 pm |
Dinner at Laban Rata’s canteen |
8:00 pm |
Lights out |
Day 3 |
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(Back up day for another summit attempt if Day 2 was not successful) |
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7:00 am |
Wake up, pack up and have breakfast |
8:30am |
Check out of Pendant Hut and descent to Timpohon Gate with your Sabah Parks’ mountain guide |
1:00 pm |
Arrive at Timpohon Gate. Head to the Park HQ to collect your successful certificates, buy some souvenirs and off to your Kota Kinabalu hotel with the transport driver |
What is a via ferrata?
A via ferrata (or ‘iron road’ in Italian, plural via ferrate) is a mountain path consisting of a series of rungs, rails and cables embracing the rock face. It allows access to scenic sections of the mountains that are typically available only to rock climbers and mountaineers. The excitement, scenic beauty and personal conquest you'll experience on a via ferrata is guaranteed to give you an invigorating nostalgic experience for years to come.
There are more than 300 via ferrata routes around the world predominantly in Italy, Germany, France, Austria, Slovenia, Switzerland and Spain, and a few places in the United States and Canada. The world's highest via ferrata, Mountain Torq - which also happens to be Asia's first - can now be found on Mt Kinabalu in the east Malaysian state of Sabah.
History
The first via ferrate were built in the Dolomite mountain region of northern Italy during the First World War, to aid the movement of military troops. In 1917, the Italians (as part of the alliance formed by Britain, France and Russia) were fighting a ferocious war with the Austrians in the Dolomites. Amidst harsh winter conditions and an escalating casualty toll, both sides tried to gain control of the peaks to site observation posts and field guns. To help troops move about at high altitude, permanent lines were fixed to rock faces and ladders were installed so that soldiers could ascent steep faces. These were the first via ferrate.
In 1936, the first via ferrata created for tourists was built by the Italian Alpine Club (a club that traditionally promotes mountaineering). Today the Dolomites probably still have the greatest number of via ferrate. The wartime networks of via ferrate have been restored and many new routes added. Steel cables have replaced the ropes and iron ladders and metal rungs have taken the place of flimsy wooden constructions used by the Italian troops.
An activity for everyone
Today, the via ferrata is devised to give people with little or no climbing experience access to rock faces normally reached by mountaineers and rock climbers. At Mountain Torq, the world's highest and Asia’s first via ferrata, routes are designed with beginner to intermediate climbers in mind. The beginner’s route will let the climber take their first experience along the granite walls of Mt Kinabalu, while the intermediate routes will take the climber on 3 - 4 hour journeys to experience the mountain’s breathtaking heights and sights. The diversity of via ferrata routes means there is something for everyone - whether he or she is 10 or 70, a keen mountaineer or a casual holidaymaker. Mountain Torq has a via ferrata route to match everyone’s ability and endurance.
Information and pics courtesy of Mountain Torq
Destination Borneo ~ Sabah ~ Kinabalu Park ~ Mount Kinabalu ~ Mountain Torq (Mountain Torq is located above 3,200m on Mt Kinabalu’s Panar Laban rock face. To get there, it is a scenic 4 - 6 hour hike from Mt Kinabalu Park Headquarters. Once you reach the Laban Rata rock slab, which houses a group of mountain lodges including our own Huts, a short 10-15 min walk will lead you to Mountain Torq’s starting point) Room Type Pendant Hut accommodates 30 climbers Room Description dormitory beds with Common Bathroom, cold water and no heating Facilities & Activities Take your first steps on the world’s highest via ferrata and learn how to walk the Torq. An initiation for those who want to build their confidence in via ferrata climbing. Easy - Everyone between 10 to 70, 2 - 3hrs climbing time for Torq
Tips on what to bring with you if you wish to climb the mountain:
Suitable walking shoes * warm clothing * wind breaker * long sleeves shirts * change of clothes * drinking water * high energy food (chocolates, nuts, raisins, glucose) * headache tablets or altitude sickness tablets * sun block * lip gloss * deep heat lotion * plasters * insect repellent * mosquito oil * 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 recommend 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.
*tip info courtesy of Sabah Parks.
Kota Kinabalu & Surrounding Day Tours ~ Sabah, Borneo
| Kota Kinabalu Tours | Kota Kinabalu & Outskirts Golf Trips |
Kota Kinabalu Day Tours |
Tour Code |
Tour Description |
Duration |
Meal |
Price (RM) Nett P/Person |
EEV001 |
Kinabalu City Tour * Itinerary |
3 Hrs |
- |
RM 110 |
EEV002 |
Kinabalu City By Night * Itinerary |
3 Hrs |
D |
RM 130 |
EEV003 |
Monsopiad Cultural Village * Itinerary |
3 Hrs |
- |
RM 170 |
EEV005 |
Kota Belud Sunday Market * Itinerary |
6 Hrs |
L |
RM 170 |
EEV006 |
Kudat Rungus Longhouse * Itinerary |
9 Hrs |
L |
RM 270 |
EEV009 |
Manukan & Sapi Island Hopping * Itinerary |
7 Hrs |
BBQ L |
RM 215 |
EEV011 |
Kinabalu National Park * Itinerary |
8 Hrs |
L |
RM 200 |
EEV012 |
Poring Hot Spring * Itinerary |
8 Hrs |
L |
RM 200 |
EEV013 |
Kinabalu National Park & Poring Hot Spring * Itinerary |
10 Hrs |
L |
RM 230 |
EEV013-A |
Kinabalu National Park & Poring Hot Spring * Itinerary |
2D1N |
1B/2L/1D |
RM 420 |
EEV014 |
Tambunan Rafflesia Rainforest Tour * Itinerary |
8 Hrs |
L |
RM 220 |
TT01 |
Padas River Rafting Trip * Itinerary |
10 - 12 Hrs |
R / L |
from RM 200 |
TT02 |
Kiulu River Rafting Trip * Itinerary |
5 - 6 Hrs |
L |
from RM 155 |
TT03 |
Liwagu River Rafting Trip * Itinerary |
12 Hrs |
L / R |
RM 235 |
BetBB 3A |
Borneo Culinary Tour * Itinerary |
5 Hrs |
L |
RM 250 |
GA01 |
Garama Wetland Cruise * Itinerary |
8 Hrs |
D |
from RM 155 |
KD01 |
8 Hrs |
D |
RM 198 |
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BEO01 |
4 Hrs |
L |
from RM 80 |
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BEO02 |
5 Hrs |
L |
from RM 80 |
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BEO03 |
1 Day Jungle Trekking Experience within Kawang Forest Reserve near Kinarut |
5 Hrs |
L |
from RM 130 |
L=Lunch, D=Dinner, R=Refreshment, FB=Fullboard
Please Note :
* All rates are nett per pax and inclusive of english speaking guide * Surcharge of RM30.00 nett per person for outskirt city hotel/resort pick up unless otherwise stated * All tours are based on join in basis (Seat-in-Coach). Private tour can be arranged upon request with 100% surcharge * All tours based on minimum of two (02) adults per departure. Additional of 50% surcharge for Single Traveler * Child between 3 to 11 years old is chargeable at 50% off from the adult’s price for Day Trip and 20% off from the adult’s price for Overnight Trip (except for rafting, culinary and cruise trips) * Special group price available upon request (for minimum of 15 Adults & above only).
Tour Conditions
Every person participating in the tour organized by the Company is regarded in every respect as carrying his or her risk regarding loss or injury to person or property. The company accepts no responsibility for losses or expenses incurred due to delay, sickness, weather, strikes, war or other causes. Such losses and expenses shall be the responsibility of the traveller.
Postponements of Trip:
* Please be advised that the trip will not be allowed to be postponed unless we are advised of any changes at least 3 working days before trip commencement date
**Please Note that there will be a non-refundable handling charge on payment made. Conditions apply.
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Kota Kinabalu & Outskirts Golf Trips |
Tour Code |
Tour Description |
Price (RM) Nett P/Person |
GTB |
RM 420 |
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GTD |
from RM 380 |
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GTN |
RM 430 |
Please Note:
* The above rates are inclusive of 10% service charge+ 6% govt tax * All above rates quoted are “ Ex- Kota Kinabalu Hotels” Additional Charge of RM50 per person is applicable for Ex-Tuaran Hotels ( i.e. Shangri-la’s Rasa Ria Resort & Nexus Resort Karambunai * Payment Mode : Pre-payment of 15 days before check in. * Any cancellation of package shall notify us within 20 days before check in/ arrival.
**Please Note that there will be a non-refundable handling charge on payment made. Conditions apply.
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