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4D3N Mount Kinabalu Summit with Via Ferrata

At 4,095 metres, Mount Kinabalu in Sabah is the highest mountain in the countries neighbouring Singapore. The journey to Kinabalu Park ( 1,560-m ) is a road journey of 2 hours along a good winding mountain road 90 km from Kota Kinabalu.

Each year tens of thousands of visitors make the climb along the scenic Kinabalu Mountain Trail. Although the trip requires no special abilities and anyone in good health and vigor can reach the summit, it is an intense trek that involves a straight-up ascent from an altitude of about 1900m to 4100m within a 24-hour period with little recovery time. There are very few mountains in the world that are as tall as Mount Kinabalu and yet so climber friendly and natural & can be climbed in 2 days. This makes it a popular mountain - during holiday seasons there may be up to 200 people climbing the mountain per day !

Via Ferrata is a mountain route made up of a permanent network of iron rungs, rails and cables. This make accessible scenic parts of the mountains that are typically available only to rock climbers and mountaineers. Situated on Mt Kinabalu is the world's highest Via Ferrata verified by the Guiness Book of World Records.

Via ferrata routes at Mt Kinabalu are designed with the beginner and intermediate climbers in mind.

Your safety is of great importance to us. For our climbs, you can expect handpicked mountain guides that ensure adequate supervision & safety. We probably offer the most comprehensive trip preparation program you can find in the market to ensure that our members are the best prepared trekking group on the mountain.

Inclusions:
* All airport & land transfers in Sabah by private charter bus or van
* Full accommodation arrangement: twin/triple-sharing air-cond room in budget (walk-up) hotel in KK city and unheated dormitory rooms in Pendant Hut on the mountain
* Meals as indicated in itinerary
* Full mountain trekking arrangement (including climbing permit & insurance, park entry fee, local mountain guides' fees & summit certificate, via ferrata course and guide)

Exclusions:
* International flights & all airport taxes
* Meals not listed & beverages
* All other activities not listed in itinerary ( ie. Padas River water rafting )
* Tipping to guides and porters
* Baggage storage at Kinabalu Park HQ (RM10 per bag)
* Personal travel insurance, medical immunizations, personal travel / trekking gear

Mount Kinabalu Summit Trek
Expect a hard trek over 2-day period. For the average person who do not exercise on a regular basis, at least 2 months of pre-trek physical conditioning of at least 2-3 times per week is recommended. To make sure that you reach the summit in good form, we strongly encourage that all participants tune up their fitness for the trip. We are pleased to offer advice or training services upon requests. Possessing good physical condition is guaranteed to enhance your trek experience.

Via Ferrata

Walk the Torq (4D/3N)
Asia's first via ferrata at 3,521m above sea level. Designed with the beginners in mind, it is suitable for family groups of ages ranging from 10 - 70. The 2-3 hours walk is peppered with frequent opportunities to take pictures and enjoy the scenery.

Low's Peak Circuit (4D/3N or 5D/4N)
At 3,776m above sea level, the is the world's highest via ferrata. This route is designed for those with above average fitness, above the age of 17 and would like the challenge and thrill of the world's highest via ferrata and one of the world's highest suspension bridge and 3-cable Nepalese bridge. The average duration of this circuit is 4-5 hours. You have the choice to complete this route and descend Mt Kinabalu within the same day (Day 3) in the 4D/3N package, or take a more leisurely pace and savour the mountain by staying an extra night in the 5D/4N package.

Mountain Torq Experience (6D/5N)
For those who want to savour alpine activities and moments, this is the package for you. Besides climbing to the summit of the highest mountain in South East Asia and walking the highest via ferrata in the world (Low's Peak Circuit), you get a day to learn abseiling or sport climbing under professional instructors in real alpine settings.