Mount Kinabalu - Walk the Torq Via Ferrata
(2Days/1Night) - Malaysian

Tour Code: BKI-71 Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night

Catch the sunrise at Low’s Peak and experience the Walk The Torq route on Mount Kinabalu’s Via Ferrata, the second highest Via Ferrata in the world!

Highlights:

• Visit Malaysia’s First UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kinabalu Park
• Climb Low’s Peak to Witness the Sunrise Breaking Through the Clouds
• Trek Along the Walk the Torq Route of Mount Kinabalu’s Via Ferrata

Tour Description:

Day 1 – Kota Kinabalu / Kinabalu Park / Timpohon Gate / Pendant Hut / Laban Rata Rest House

Leave Kota Kinabalu for Kinabalu Park which holds the titles of being Malaysia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site and Southeast Asia’s Centre of Plant Diversity. With over 5,000 vascular plant species that can be found at the Park, there is no question why it holds those two proud names. You will find not just plants here; you may also spot any of the 90 lowland mammal species that reside within this natural habitat of Kinabalu Park.

At the Park, you will have all your necessary registration arranged for you and meet your assigned mountain guide tasked with the important responsibility of ensuring that you ascend and descend the mountain with the utmost safety. Once all important procedures have been taken, you will be transferred from the Park to Timpohon Gate to begin your climb. For about 4 to 5 hours, you will trek all the way up to the Laban Rata huts that sit at over 3,000 metres above sea level.

Settle in upon arrival at your accommodation and make some friends with your fellow climbers. There will be a mandatory Via Ferrata safety briefing that should be paid attention to by all, first-timer climbers and experienced mountaineers alike. The briefing will relay to you important information that should be observed and practised on the climb. Get to know your Mountain Torq trainer then walk to Laban Rata restaurant for your dinner.

Day 2 – Pendant Hut / Mount Kinabalu Summit / Low’s Peak / Sayat Sayat Hut / Pendant Hut / Timpohon Gate / Kinabalu Park / Kota Kinabalu

Wake up early while it’s still dark out to have an early supper in preparation for your climb up to Low’s Peak. Commence your journey to the summit that stands at 4,095 metres above sea level. Climb up to the very top just in time to see the sun break through the sky to bathe it in a flurry of colours and light. The view is phenomenal and absolutely worth the tiring climb. Once the sun has stabilized in the sky and the day is bright, descend from Low’s Peak.

Take the Walk the Torq route along Mount Kinabalu’s Via Ferrata, the second highest in the world at 3,200 to 3,800 metres above sea level. This route was designed with beginner climbers in mind so it shouldn’t tire you out too much. It allows for a more leisurely climb that gives climbers the opportunity to access sections of the mountain that are usually only available to experienced mountaineers. After you finish the route, head back down to Laban Rata for breakfast and return to Kinabalu Park after for a buffet lunch at Balsam Restaurant.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations after confirmation of tour will incur a 50% charge of the total package price. This fund is not refundable, in whole or in part, cannot be brought forward and/or used for future bookings.

• Cancellation more than 60 days before climbing date - 50% fees of total cost incurred
• Cancellation less than 60 days before climbing date - 100% fees incurred

Pick-Up Time:

• 6:00 am - 6:30 am

What's Included:

• English-speaking mountain guide
• Return Transfer (Kota Kinabalu – Kinabalu Park)
• Return Transfer (Park HQ – Timpohon Gate)
• Via Ferrata Mountain Guide
• Entrance Fee
• Climbing Permit
• Climbing Insurance
• One (1) Night’s Accommodation at Pendant Hut
• Meals: 1 Breakfast, 2 Lunches, 1 Dinner and 1 Supper
• Certificate
• Walk the Torq Activity

What's Not Included:

• Any Items Not Mentioned
• Porter Fee (RM130/10kg)
• Luggage Keeping Fee (RM12/Luggage)
• Beverages
• Travel Insurance
• Airfare

Additional Information:

• Transfer duration above are estimated and subject to traffic and weather condition, and not inclusive of any sightseeing
• Accommodations are subject to availability. Prices shown are based on two(2) pax. For solo or group travellers, please check with Adventoro Concierge (Call / Whatsapp +6010 468 8011)
• Accommodations are subject to availability. Please check with Adventoro Concierge
• Please prepare waterproof backpack, trekking or running shoes with good grip, warm clothing, windbreaker, extra clothing, raincoat, head torch, toiletries, refillable water bottle, high energy food (chocolates, nuts, energy bars)
• Extra luggage can be stored at Kinabalu Park HQ at a nominal fee of MYR 10 per piece prior to climb
• RM150 Surcharge on transportation if the client failed to follow scheduled departure 1600 hrs after the mountain climb
• Local mountain guide will accompany clients during the trek to the summit
• Please adhere to strict pick-up time punctuality. Tour operators may forfeit tours for travellers if no-show during stipulated time
• Registered name of the traveller must be corresponding with photograph documentation (Example: Passport). Tour operators reserve the right to reject if registered traveller fails to provide photographed documentation of their own
• Note: Starting from 1st September 2017, a tourism tax of RM10 per room per night will be imposed on non-Malaysian tourists for all types of hotels and accommodations. This is payable to the hotel upon check-out

Pick-Up Location(s)

Refer to the map below to see a list of pick up location(s) that are available for you to choose from. You can select your desired pick up location when you book the tour.

List of Location(s):

Pick up is also available for other location(s) under the vicinity of Kota Kinabalu. For more information, please contact Adventoro's concierge service.