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WHY CHOOSE US?
No sharing of transportation
(You don’t have to share transport with other climbers on your descend day!)
Our mountain guide just for your group
(No sharing of mountain guide with other groups)
VIA FERRATA LOW’S PEAK CIRCUIT – 3D2N MOUNT KINABALU (2 NIGHTS PENDANT HUT)
No of Pax | Malaysian | International |
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26 Pax & above | 4070 | 4770 |
17-25 Pax | 4090 | 4790 |
13-16 Pax | 4110 | 4810 |
9-12 Pax | 4130 | 4830 |
7-8 Pax | 4150 | 4850 |
5-6 Pax | 4200 | 4900 |
4 Pax | 4250 | 4950 |
3 Pax | 4300 | 5000 |
2 Pax | 4350 | 5050 |
1 Pax | 4850 | 5550 |
Upgrade to Pendant Hut Private Room at RM1800/Room (Can Accommodate Up to 4 Pax) |
REMARKS:
Transportation Overtime Rate (Ascent) | AFTER 6 PM | AFTER 10 PM |
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Kota Kinabalu City /Airport > Kinabalu Park/Poring Hot Spring | RM 80 per transport/way | RM 120 per transport/way (Midnight Transfer) |
Transportation Overtime Rate (Descend) | AFTER 7 PM | AFTER 10 PM |
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Kinabalu Park > Kota Kinabalu City / Airport | RM 80 per transport/way | RM 120 per transport/way (Midnight Transfer) |
PACKAGE DETAILS – 2 NIGHTS VIA FERRATA LOW’S PEAK CIRCUIT
All Ground Transportation
2 Nights Accommodation
8 Meals
1 Via Ferrata Low’s Peak Circuit Activity
Entrance Fees
Climbing Permit
Climbing Insurance
Mountain Guide Fees – Private Mountain Guide
Certificate
English Speaking Coordinator
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 inside Pendant Hut where you can get FOC hot water or filled up your bottle. (Price subject to change without prior notice).
No Heated Shower/Room Heater
The power supply at Pendant Hut comes from solar power, hence, the available generated electricity is very limited. As a result, hot shower and room heater is not available (not only for Pendant Hut, but applied to all mountain hut
Clothing Essentials:
Other Essentials:
Optional Extras:
Don’t Forget:
COVID-19 Preventive Measure:
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. Food provides might not able to fulfill individual diet/nutrition needs.
>> Learn more about Mount Kinabalu Packing Idea
VIA FERRATA INFO
Via Ferrata Low’s Peak Circuit is designed for the brave and the active individual with above-average fitness levels, this 4 – 5 hours route with an optional summit attempt includes rest stops at scenic locations. The route’s thread-like tightrope walks and swinging planks will have you convinced that the course designers are sadistic, but that’s what makes it so darn fun – testing your limits without putting your safety in jeopardy.
Key Facts
Highest point at 3,776m a.s.l.
Length of route 1.1km
Highlights
Nepalese Bridge: This amazing bridge not only gives you goosebumps as you try to get on it but the view from it is amazingly rewarding! Simply breathtaking!
3-Wire Bridge: Test your balancing skills in high altitude as you cross this challenging bridge.
Cocker Range View: The view from Panalaban rock face is simply magnificent from all points of the Via Ferrata.
Design For
Anyone who is at least 16 years old with above average fitness levels.
Adventure seekers looking for the challenge of attempting the summit of Mt Kinabalu and experiencing the world’s highest Via Ferrata
Grading
Intermediate Via Ferrata, French Grade AD (Fairly hard)
As we all know, safety is paramount in any outdoor sport and this is no exception. In order to have the best experience without compromising on safety standards, below is the recommended shoes to wear for Via Ferrata activity.
Via Ferrata participants are recommended to wear shoes that are like or similar to the following shoes:
Hiking Boots
Walking Shoes (good grip)
Trekking Shoes
Sneakers / Running shoes with laces
No climbers are not allowed to participate in the Via Ferrata activity with the following shoes as indicated below:
No Open Toe Shoes
No Slippers
No Slip In Sneakers
No Boots / Rainboots
No Gardening Boots
** All terms and conditions above are set by Via Ferrata’s operator and we are all bound by the same T&C with no exception. And it is climber’s responsibility to comply the timing sets by the activity operator.
ITINERARY
Ascent: Timpohon Trail
6:00 am
Pick up from your hotel at Kota Kinabalu and transfer to Kinabalu Park (It takes about 2 hours drive from Kota Kinabalu to the Park HQ) and starts your 2 Nights Via Ferrata Low’s Peak Circuit package.
8:00 am
Arrive at Kinabalu Park HQ, meet your mountain guide and collect your packed lunch. Transfer to Timpohon Starting Point & start hiking
3:00 pm
Arrive at Pendant Hut @ 3,289m and settle in
3:30 pm
Attend the mandatory via ferrata safety briefing in Pendant Hut and meet your Mountain Torq Trainer (Compulsory – There will be NO repeat briefing and NO Via Ferrata on the next day should you miss the mandatory briefing)
4.00 pm
Cut-off time for via ferrata safety briefing.
6:00 pm
Dinner at Laban Rata Restaurant (Dinner Time: 4.30pm – 7pm)
8:00 pm
Lights out
Summit Trail
1:30 am
Wake up and have 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
Low’s Peak Circuit – Meet your via ferrata trainer at the 7.5 km mark for your Low’s Peak Circuit via ferrata experience! (Intermediate via ferrata, 4 to 5 hrs, French grade AD). Arrived at the Via Ferrata starting point before 6.30am is a must!
**climber who miss the cut-off time will not be allowed on the Via Ferrata**
11.00 am
Return to Pendant Hut to wash up
12:00 pm
Head to Laban Rata for a well-earned lunch. Have a well-deserved nap or just 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 restaurant
Descent: Timpohon Trail
7:00 am
Wake up, pack up and have breakfast
8:30 am
Check out & descend to Timpohon Gate with your Sabah Parks’ mountain guide
1:00 pm
Arrive at Timpohon Gate. Take the KOKTAS transfer to Kinabalu Park HQ. Collect your certificate and have your late lunch before back to the city
TOUR DETAILS
Porter service is fully optional depends on individual. Due to number of porters are reducing, your mountain guide might also act as your porter (depends on the availability of porter during the actual day).
Porter Fees | Rate |
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Timpohon > Laban Rata Resthouse > Timpohon | MYR 21/KG |
Timpohon > Sayat-Sayat > Timpohon | MYR 27/KG |
Timpohon > Summit > Timpohon | MYR 30/KG |
Meal Time | Pendant Hut | Laban Rata Restaurant |
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Breakfast | 9.30am onwards | 7.30am-10.30am |
Lunch | – | – |
Dinner | – | 4.30pm-7pm |
Supper | 1.30am onwards | 2am-3.30am |
Accommodation | Check In | Check Out |
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Pendant Hut | 2pm – 4pm | Before 12pm |
ACCOMMODATION
Pendant Hut (3289 meters above sea level) located at approximately 6km from Timphon Gate, around 10 minutes short walk from Laban Rata Resthouse. This cozy and eco-friendly Alpine-inspired hut is exclusively for Via Ferrata’s climber. Mandatory pre-activity briefings will be held here every day. Pendant Hut houses guests in a dormitory-style setting or private room for 4 & for 6 (bunk bed room), both are non-heated rooms that share common bathroom. Unlike other mountain huts, Pendant Hut is the only hut equipped with pillows and sleeping bags, instead of blankets. Here you can enjoy your post-midnight supper and American breakfasts, relax at the comfortable lounge area, pick up a climbing book at our mini alpine library or have fun playing board games. The highest post box certified by Malaysia Book of Records is located at Pendant Hut too!
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