2D1N Mount Kinabalu Panalaban 【Join-in Package】

Porter Fees
Optional Tipping
Malaysian Tourism Tax (TTX)
Sabah Park’s Mountain guide overtime charges based on arrival to Timpohon Gate on the descend day (MYR 15 per group per hour after 4pm)
Transportation Overtime Charges
Others not mentioned

*Additional fee will be imposed for any additional meals, accommodations, tours and transportation services that are not expressly included in the itinerary of your tour packages.

Mountain Guide Overtime Charges
Mountain Guide overtime charges based on arrival to Timpohon Gate on the descend day = MYR 15 per guide for every extra hour start from 4pm (count as a group)

Transportation Overtime Charges
Transportation Overtime Charges [MYR 80 per transport/way] will be applied for: Pick up from airport/hotel in Kota Kinabalu city to Kinabalu Park/Poring Hot Spring after 6 pm on the climbing date (Day 1) AND transfer depart from Kinabalu Park HQ to Kota Kinabalu city after 7 pm on the descend day due to climbers late arrival. Any transfer after 10 pm to/from Kinabalu Park or Poring Hot Spring consider as midnight transfer, [MYR 120 per transport/way] will be applied.

About Drinking Water / Hot Water
UV filtered drinking water available at Laban Rata restaurant area. Mineral water available for purchase at the grocery counter – MYR 7 for 500ml / MYR 14 for 1.5 liters. Coffee & Tea will only be provided during Breakfast Hour and Supper. The cost for one mug of hot water at the restaurant is RM1.5, but there is water dispenser at your hostel where you can get FOC hot water. (Price subject to change without prior notice).

No Heated Shower/Room Heater
Panalaban Hostel’s power supply comes from generator and thus, the available generated electricity is very limited, hot shower and room heater are both not available for 2D1N Mount Kinabalu Panalaban – Join-in Package.

Clothing Essentials:

• Based Layer: Thermal Undershirt
• Insulating Midlayer: Warm Fleece or Sweater
• Protective Outer Layer: Waterproof Windbreaker
• Long Trouser (Best if waterproof)
• Face Scarf / Balaclava
• Hiking Shoes
• Socks
• Warm Hat
• Extra pairs of quality socks and clothes
• Gloves

Other Essentials:

• Backpack and a waterproof cover
• Plastic Bags / Disposable Bag
• Personal Medications (Including altitude drugs)
• Sun Block Lotion
• Lip Balm
• Mini First-aid Kit
• Energy Foods and Drinks
• Toilet Paper
• Cash Money
• Travel Adaptor
• Personal Toiletries
• Headlamp / Torch Light
• Sandal
• Raincoat / Poncho

Optional Extras:

• Sunglasses
• Camera
• Whistle
• Trekking Pole

Don’t Forget:

• Passport
• Visa
• Identity Card

COVID-19 Preventive Measure:

• Personal Face Masks
• Personal Hand Sanitizer

Friendly Note for Vegan/Vegetarian Climbers: If you’re a vegan/vegetarian climber, we strongly recommend you to pack some snacks, protein shake, nuts, chips, nutrition bars or anything you like with you as the food provide might not able to fulfill individual diet/nutrition needs. Most of the meals are served in simple buffet style, we would suggest for you to pick on dishes that cater to your needs.

>> Learn more about Mount Kinabalu Packing Idea

1. This is a very basic hostel-style accommodation where you have to sleep alongside with other climbers in a big room.
2. Charging outlets available inside the room but you have to share with other climbers.
3. Not recommended to bring valuable items with you.
4. The safekeeping of your personal belongings is at your own responsibility.
5. Original passport or identity card is required for verification during the registration process.
6. Extra luggage/belonging that you don’t wish to bring with you for mountain climbing can be kept at Sutera Sanctuary Lodges reception office (RM12/luggage).
7. You may hire a porter to carry your backpack at Park HQ. (Climbers are responsible for own backpack rain protection). Payments will be made directly to the porter by cash.
8. Make sure your passport has at least 6 months to run from your time of entry into Malaysia.
9. After commencement of tour service there will be no refund in part or full will be made for unused service/activity.
10. We will not be held liable for any delay, additional expenses of inconvenience which may be caused by directly or indirectly by events outside of the company control, such as late arrival of domestic or international flights, civil disturbances, fire, floods, unusually severe weather, act of God, act of Government, or the failure of any machinery or equipment.
11. In the unlikely event such as bad weather conditions, the local authority (Sabah Park) withholds the rights to cancel the summit climb, no refund in part or full will be given.
12. We cannot be held responsible, or in any liable, for any injury, property losses, accident, or damage incurred for any reason whatsoever, whether through activity booked through us or caused to you by third parties, during your stay or during participation in any activity.
13. Strongly recommend that all guests take up adequate personal travel insurance before the trip commences.
14. Guests must advise any disability requiring special attention or dietary request at the time the reservation is made. We will do our best to accommodate the special needs request, but is not responsible in the event it is unable to do so nor responsible for any denial of services by, hotels, restaurants, or other independent suppliers.
15. All guests will be required to read and sign an Indemnity Form before the tour commence.