2D1N Mount Kinabalu Climb (#GetLucky)

Recommended Attire

• Trekking / running shoes with good grip
• Warm clothing
• Long sleeves shirt
• Hiking pants
• Jacket / Wind breaker
• Warm gloves and winter hat
• Raincoats

Things You Should Bring

• Medication e.g. headache or altitude sickness tablets
• Tissue paper / Toilet roll
• Sunblock lotion, lip balm, band-aids
• Insect repellent
• Camera with waterproof case
• Sandals / slippers
• Plastic bags

Things You Should Know

• Please take note that accommodation will be of the most basic, with 15 people to an unheated room in a dormitory.
• It is advisable that you get yourself medically checked before going for any mountain climb. It is highly recommended that you should refrain from climbing if you have medical condition, such as, heart disease, diabetes, severe anemia, arthritis, choric asthma, hepatitis, or any other disease which may affect the climber.
• Boiled water is NOT provided for drinking or refill to climbers at Laban Rata Resthouse. Complimentary coffee and tea will only be provided during breakfast & supper. However, you may wish to purchase mineral, soft drinks, and other hot drinks at the Grocery Counter at Laban Rata Resthouse.
• Hot water for drinking or refill is provided to climbers at Pendant Hut.
• Children below 15 years old must fill in the indemnity form upon registration at Park Headquarters.
• Though it is never expected, tipping is always appreciated and shows your support for the mountain guides.

About Climb Transport Arrangements

• The designated pick-up point is Sabah Tourism Board Building @ Jalan Gaya at 6:15AM in Kota Kinabalu City. Latecomers will have to arrange their own transportation to Kinabalu Park and meet our team before 9:00AM for final registration.
• Kindly note that there will be no alternative transport arrangements if you miss the stipulated pick-up time.
• We do not recommend climbers to catch your flight on the same day you descend the mountain due to possible delay from injuries, tiredness and/or bad weather and traffic conditions.
• All transportations are based on Seat-In-Coach. This is a transfer service in which clients share their vehicle with other clients. This is a door-to-door service with multiple pickups & drop-offs throughout the journey. Do expect some short waiting time.
• After descending to Kinabalu Park HQ, climbers are subject to pre-determined pickup time set by your tour operator with the last transport returning to Kota Kinabalu city latest by 7:30PM. Your tour operator will ensure your possible waiting time is not more than 2 hours at Park HQ. However, if you missed the last transport (which is unlikely) or wish to depart at your own preferred timing, your tour operator can arrange a vehicle for private transfer for you (Subject to availability). Please understand that the surcharge for any private transfer will have to be borne by you.
• Private Transfer Surcharge:- MYR450/vehicle/way
• Our group rates are quoted without deviation, which means we provide only one return transfers for your group. If your group requires more than one return transfers, additional transfer charges may apply.

Important Notes

• A fee of MYR15 per hour per guide will be imposed on climbers who reach Timpohon Gate after 4:30PM. This fee will need to be paid to the mountain guide on the spot.
• Please take note that your passport for international climbers and IC for domestic climbers will be required for verification when registering at the Kinabalu Park HQ.
• Check-out time for Laban Rata Resthouse is at 10:00AM. Should you check out later than 10:30AM, a Late Check Out Fee of MYR100 per hour will apply and will need to be paid on the spot.
• Under the regulation of Malaysia's Ministry of Tourism and Culture, foreign tourists will be required to pay Malaysian Tourism Tax (TTX) at a flat rate of MYR10 per room per night regardless of the accommodation's star rating and to be paid upon check-in. Malaysians and permanent residents are exempted from the TTX, they are required to present a valid identification upon check-in.
• Lunch will be converted to a packed meal for all climbers who reach the local restaurant after 4:00PM during your Mount Kinabalu descent.