Name: 3D2N Mount Kinabalu Via Ferrata Walk The Torq (With Kundasang Resort Stay)
Brand: Borneo Calling
SKU: 1
Price: 2020
Availability: InStock

"You can now book Mount Kinabalu Via Ferrata Package – Walk The Torq with us, securing the climbing permit and stay at Pendant Hut"

Tour Code : BC-VF-02W
Duration : 3 Days 2 Nights
Departure Time : 8 am
Pick Up : KK City / Airport
Drop Off : KK City / Airport
Availability : Everyday
Stay : Pendant Hut
Meals : 7 Meals

Elevation : 4095.2 m.a.s.l
Trekking Trail : Timpohon Trail
Minimum Age : 10 y/o
VF Activity : Walk The Torq
Skill Level : Easy

DifficultyModerate

Skill LevelEasy

Fitness LevelGood

WHY CHOOSE US?

1. PRIVATE TRANSFER

No sharing of transportation
(You don’t have to share transport with other climbers on your descent day!)

2. PRIVATE MT.GUIDE

Our mountain guide just for your group
(No sharing of mountain guide with other groups)

3. FREE DAY TOUR

To places of interest on Day 1
(Pekan Nabalu, Kinabalu Park, Poring Hot Spring, Treetop Canopy Walk & Desa Cattle Dairy Farm)

3D2N MOUNT KINABALU VIA FERRATA WALK THE TORQ (WITH KUNDASANG RESORT STAY)

CHINESE VERSION-中文版本

Price For Year 2020

Validity: 1 April 2020 – 31 March 2021 (MYR/Pax)

No of Pax	Malaysian	International
26 Pax & above	2020	2170
17-25 Pax	2040	2190
10-16 Pax	2060	2210
9 Pax	2070	2220
8 Pax	2090	2240
7 Pax	2110	2260
5-6 Pax	2130	2280
4 Pax	2150	2300
3 Pax	2250	2400
2 Pax	2300	2450
1 Pax	2750	2950
Upgrade to Pendant Hut Private Room at RM800/Room (Can Accommodate Up to 4 Pax)

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REMARKS:

Minimum to go: 1 Adult (At least 10 years old and above)

Climbers below 16 years old are considered as CHILD and compulsory to have a private mountain guide (Maximum shared by 2 children / Guide). Mountain Guide Fee – MYR 230/Guide.

Accommodation will be assigned based on run-of-house basis.

Outskirt Hotels Pick-Up and Drop Off Surcharge: There are additional charges for hotel pick up outside the city: MYR 30 per person for pick up from Beringgis Beach Resort, Langkah Syabas Beach Resort, Rasa Ria Resort, Karambunai Area, Kinarut Area, etc.

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 descent day due to climber late arrival.

Federal Tourism and Culture Ministry of Malaysia has imposed a Malaysian Tourism Tax (TTX) effective from September 2017. Foreign tourists are required to pay a flat rate of MYR 10 per room per night regardless of the hotel star level. The tax will be collected from every check-in guest directly at the resort/hotel which is not included in the package.

All rate are quoted in Ringgit Malaysia & Nett (No hidden cost unless otherwise stated)

All passports and visas must be valid at least 06 months from the date of entry into the country destination

PACKAGE DETAILS

Includes

Excludes

Updates

Things To Bring

Important Notes

All Ground Transportation

Kota Kinabalu Hotel / Airport – Kinabalu Park HQ – Kota Kinabalu Hotel / Airport (Private Transfer)
Transfer to place of interest on Day 1 (Private Transfer)
Kinabalu Park HQ > Timpohon Gate’s starting point > Kinabalu Park HQ (KOKTAS Shuttle Bus : Seat-In-Coach)
Only ONE (1) return transfer is provided per group. Additional charges will be applied if you request for more than one transfer

2 Nights Accommodation

Day 1 : Kinabalu Pine Resort / Similar (Twin/Triple Share Room)
Day 2 : Pendant Hut (Unisex Shared Dormitory)

7 Meals

Day 1 : (-/-/Dinner)
Day 2 : (Breakfast/Packed Lunch/Dinner)
Day 3: (Supper/Breakfast/Lunch)

1 Via Ferrata Walk The Torq Activity
Entrance Fees
Climbing Permit
Climbing Insurance
Mountain Guide Fees
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

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 apply for : Pick up from airport/hotel in Kota Kinabalu city to Kinabalu Park/Poring Hot Spring after 6pm on climbing date (Day 1) AND transfer depart from Kinabalu Park HQ to Kota Kinabalu city after 7pm on the descent day due to climber late arrival.

About Drinking Water / Hot Water
Laban Rata Restaurant are no longer provide hot water/drinking water for climbers. Mineral water is 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

No Heated Shower
The power supply in Panalaban comes from a generator set and shared among all the accommodations in Panalaban, thus, the available generated electricity is very limited. As a result, hot shower is not available at all mountain hut.

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

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Not recommended to bring valuable items with you.
The safekeeping of your personal belongings is at your own responsibility.
Original passport or identity card is required for verification during the registration process.
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).
You may hire a porter to carry your backpack at Park HQ. Payments will be made directly to the porter by cash.
Make sure your passport has at least 6 months to run from your time of entry into Malaysia.
After commencement of tour service there will be no refund in part or full will be made for unused service/activity.
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.
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.
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.
Strongly recommend that all guests take up adequate personal travel insurance before the trip commences.
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.
All guests will be required to read and sign an Indemnity Form before the tour commence.

VIA FERRATA INFO

ABOUT WALK THE TORQ

This leisurely 2-3 hour Walk The Torq route is a shorter commitment than that of the Low’s Peak Circuit. Peppered with frequent opportunities to take pictures and enjoy the scenery, Walk The Torq is adrenaline pumping enough to offer a little taste of the Via Ferrata experience without having to expend too much energy.

Key Facts
Highest point at 3,520m a.s.l.
Length of route 380m

Highlights
Have fun on Asia’s first via ferrata. Look out for berries and catch the singing of the mountain birds!
Two-wire Cable Bridge – Harness your core muscles and your balancing skills by stepping out on the wire!
Rogimut Ladder – Before you climb up the ladder, look around for the shrubs for the berries which this ladder is named after.

Design For
Anyone who is at least 10 years old with good fitness levels.
Beginner who want to give a try on Via Ferrata activity.

Grading
Introductory Via Ferrata, French grade PD (Easy)

SHOES POLICY

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

VIA FERRATA T&C

All Via Ferrata climber has to be fit and healthy, able to meet the Sabah Parks’ minimum health regulation. Sabah Parks indicates that people with the history of heart disease, hypertension, chronic asthma, peptic ulcer, severe anaemia, diabetes, epileptic fits, arthritis, palpitations, hepatitis, muscular cramps, obesity and any other sickness that may be triggered by severe cold, exertion and high altitude is not encouraged to climb the mountain.

Climber(s) must be:
– Minimum 10 years old for Walk The Torq
– Minimum 16 years old for Low’s Peak Circuit
– At least 1.3m in height
– Meet Sabah Parks’ health requirement
– Do not have any physical disabilities that may restrict the climber(s)’ ability to participate in the activity in a safe manner.

Climber(s) must personally present their original identification document during verification at Kinabalu Park Office.

Climber(s) must attend the compulsory Via Ferrata safety briefing and training session at Pendant Hut, between 3.00 to 4.00 p.m. There will be NO repeat briefing and NO Via Ferrata on the next day should you miss the mandatory briefing.

Climbers(s) must arrive at the Via Ferrata starting point before 6.30a.m. (LPC) and 7.15a.m. (WTT) – who miss the cut-off time will not be allowed on the Via Ferrata. Any request for reimbursement will not be entertained.

No partial refunds or credit will be given for unused services. In the event of inclement weather where the activity is terminated, there shall be no refund accorded. Activity cancellation is STRICTLY due to SAFETY REASON.

ITINERARY

DAY 1

Day 2

Day 3

Kota Kinabalu City > Kundasang > Kinabalu Pine Resort

Complimentary Day Tour

Pick up at 0800hrs from your hotel lobby in Kota Kinabalu city or airport. Take approximately 1hour 30minutes drive to Pekan Nabalu, which located at 73KM away from KK town, where you can get various local products, fruits, home grown vegetables and handicraft souvenirs. Continue your journey to Kinabalu Park for pre-climb registration. [Passports/Original Identification are required for verification during registration]. Do expect some short waiting time, as there might be a long queue for registration. After registration, proceed to place of interest like Poring Hot Spring (for Hot Sulphur Spring Bath and Tree Top Canopy Walk), Desa Cattle Dairy Farm (fresh milk and yummy ice-cream) etc. Lunch at own expenses. Check in Kinabalu Pine Resort/similar.

** Complimentary day tour on Day 1 applied to tours start at 8am. Any tour commenced after 8am due to late arrival will results in missing some visiting spots, subject to actual day’s schedule**

Kinabalu Park HQ > Pendant Hut

Ascent Timpohon Trail

7:00 am
Pick up from Kinabalu Pine Resort/similar and transfer to Kinabalu Park.

7.50 am
Arrive at Kinabalu Park HQ, meet your mountain guide and collect your pack 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’s canteen (Dinner Time: 4.30pm – 7pm)

8:00 pm
Lights out

Pendant Hut > Low’s Peak > Kinabalu Park HQ > Kota Kinabalu

Descent: Timpohon 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

7.15 am
Meet your via ferrata trainer at Sayat Sayat Hut @ 3,668m for your Walk the Torq via ferrata experience (introductory via ferrata, French grade PD). All climbers must arrive at the Via Ferrata starting point before 7.15am, climber who miss the cut-off time will not be allowed on the Via Ferrata.

9:30 am
Return to Pendant Hut for a well earned breakfast

11:00 am
Check out of Pendant Hut and descent to Timpohon Gate with your Sabah Parks’ mountain guide

5:00 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 Fee (Oprional)

How much is the cost?

If you simply can’t beat the over packing habit or wish to have a comfortable journey, hire a porter. You’re going to need one. But this is fully optional depends on individual.

Porter Fees	Rate
Timpohon > Laban Rata Resthouse > Timpohon	MYR 13/KG
Timpohon > Sayat-Sayat > Timpohon	MYR 15/KG
Timpohon > Summit > Timpohon	MYR 16/KG

Porters will measure the weight of backpacks in front of climbers.
Payments will be made directly to the porter by cash.
Porters will not trek along with you, so keep all the necessities that you need with you.
Things can get wet on the mountain, so pack your belongings in big plastic bag/use a backpack rain cover to protect your climbing gear.

Meal Timing

Meal Time	Pendant Hut	Laban Rata Restaurant
Breakfast	9.30am onwards	7.30am-10.30am
Lunch	–	–
Dinner	–	4.30pm-7pm
Supper	1.30am onwards	2am-3.30am

Laban Rata Restaurant no longer provide hot water/drinking water for climbers.
Coffee & Tea will only be provided during Breakfast Hour and Supper.

Check In & Check Out

Accommodation	Check In	Check Out
Kinabalu Pine Resort	2pm	11am
Pendant Hut	2pm – 4pm	Before 12pm

MT. KINABALU TRAIL MAP

MOUNT KINABALU TRAIL MAP

VIA FERRATA WALK THE TORQ ROUTE MAP

MOUNT KINABALU VIA FERRATA ROUTE MAP

MOUNT KINABALU TRAIL MAP(Timpohon Trail & Summit Trail)

ACCOMMODATION

Day 1: Kinabalu Pine Resort (or similar)

(Twin / Triple Share Room)

Kinabalu Pine Resort is a multi-award winning resort located at Kundasang area, approximately 15 minutes drive from Kinabalu Park. This is one of the most beautiful resort in the area. Their wooden cabins are fully built using the exclusive Selangan Batu hardwood. All rooms come with en-suite bathroom with hot water shower, toiletries & hair dryer, free WiFi, LED TV with satellite channels, intercom, complimentary bottled water & coffee/tea making facilities.

Apart from that, all cabins have wide open porches facing Mount Kinabalu!

More About Kinabalu Pine Resort

Day 2: Pendant Hut

(Private Room and Unisex Shared Dormitory)

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, 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!

More About Pendant Hut

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