2 Day itinerary in Malaysia, Asia
Mount Kinabalu Trek 2D/1N
Embark on an exhilarating adventure to conquer Mount Kinabalu, Malaysia’s highest peak. This guided trek offers breathtaking panoramic views, diverse flora and fauna, and a once-in-a-lifetime sunrise from the summit. Ideal for avid hikers and nature enthusiasts, this journey combines physical challe... Read More
By Bamba, Sandra, Jonatan, Judith and Rick
Overview
Physical Difficulty
Easy
Recommended Age
Everyone
Operated in
English
GUIDANCE
On Some Day Trips
starting point
Kota Kinabalu
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Nature & Widlife
Adventure
Rock climbing
Explorer Trips
Nature & Wildlife
Start/End
Night
Highlights
Witness a beautiful sunrise from the summit
Trek through many different vegetation zones
Conquer Mt. Kinabalu peak at 4,095 meters
View some of Borneo’s most stunning panoramas
Witness a beautiful sunrise from the summit
Trek through many different vegetation zones
Conquer Mt. Kinabalu peak at 4,095 meters
View some of Borneo’s most stunning panoramas
Itinerary
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
Day 1: Kota Kinabalu - Laban Rata, Malaysia
Pick up in Kota Kinabalu & Trek up to Mountain Guesthouse (L/D)
You’ll be picked up from your hotel at 07:30 and transferred to Kinabalu Park. Upon arrival meet your mountain guide at the Sabah Park Registration Office and then continue to the Power Station by coach (approx. 15 minutes) to start the climb. Start the ascent to Laban Rata with your packed lunch. A nice winding path up the mountain takes you through various vegetation zones, such as montane oak, rhododendrons and conifer forests. After approximately 4 hours of trekking, you will arrive at your guesthouse in Laban Rata [3550m]. Check-in at the Mountain Guesthouse and enjoy a delicious dinner while taking in the spectacular mountain landscape around you. Free time for the rest of the evening. Go to sleep early as your night will be short.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2
Day 2 : Laban Rata - Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Climb to Summit & Return to Kota Kinabalu (B/L)
Wake up at 02:00 and commence the torchlit hike to the summit. The climb will take about 3 hours and upon arrival, you’ll be able to witness a beautiful sunrise from the summit. Then begin the walk down to Laban Rata Guesthouse for your breakfast before continuing to the Power Station. Transfer to Park HQ and have lunch at the park's restaurant. Get your certificate of great achievement before transferring back to your hotel in Kota Kinabalu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
What’s Included
Meals
- Lunch (2)
- Dinner (1)
- Breakfast (1)
Transport
- Van
- All transfers
Activities
- Active adventure
- Trekking
Extras
- Documentation & payments
- Climbers permit
- Certificate
- Entrance fees
- Malaysian tourism accommodation tax
Not Included
- Accommodation in Kota Kinabalu
- Tips for guides
- Travel insurance
- Other Meals / Drinks
- Personal expenses
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