Event Details

Event Overview

• Location: Mount Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

• Duration: 4 Days, 3 Nights

• Maximum Elevation: 4,095 m (Low’s Peak)

• Program Type: High Altitude Climb

Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival & Transfer to Kinabalu National Park/ Pusat Latihan Kenegaraan Malaysia, Kundasang (AKM)

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM : Arrival to Kota Kinabalu International Airport and get own transport to Shangri La, Tanjung Aru. Transportation provided by Bomba

Sabah.

10:30 AM – 2:00 PM : Opening Ceremony at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru.

Opening Ceremony by Tourism Minister of Sabah.

10:30 AM : Arrival of participants and event registration with light breakfast.

10:45 AM: Arrival of VIP.

11:00 AM: Arrival of Minister.

11:10 AM: Opening ceremony and presentation by GEC.

11:20 AM: Speech by Minister of Tourism and official opening ceremony.

11:30 AM: Cultural performance.

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch.

1:30 PM : Group photo and flag-off by Minister.

2:00 PM : Departure from Shangri-La Hotel to Kinabalu Park Estimated arrival time at Kundasang: 5:00 PM

4:15 PM - Arrival at Kinabalu Park or Akademi Kenegaraan Malaysia Kundasang (AKM) for registration. We are waiting for confirmation from Sabah Park

Registration Department.)

6:30 PM - Dinner and AMS Talk by Mr. Ravichandran and climb briefing.

9 :00 PM - Rest and Sleep Early.

Day 2 – Climbing Begins

5:00 AM : Wake up (own time).

6:00 AM – 7:00 AM : Breakfast and ready to move - Kinabalu Park. Organize and deposit your travel bag at AKM.

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM : Transfer to Kinabalu Park. Finalize registration, collect packed lunch (from GEC Representative) and organize your porter. Transportation

provided by Bomba Sabah.

8:00 AM – 8:30 AM : Collect TAG and get ready for group photo. Meet your mountain guide.

8:30 AM : Transfer by Koktas from Kinabalu Park to Timpohon Gate.

9:00 AM : Briefing by Kinabalu Guide at Timpohon Gate.

9:30 AM : Start ascend from Timpohon Gate to Laban Rata.

2:30 PM – 4:00 PM : Etimated time of arrival at Panarlaban and register your bed

4:30 PM – 7:00 PM : Dinner will be served at Laban Rata Restaurant

7:00 PM : Short briefing & rest overnight at Laban Rata.

Day 3 – Summit Push & Descend to Kinabalu Park

Sunrise Summit

1:45 AM : Wake up & be prepared at Laban Rata.

2:00 AM : Supper at Laban Rata before departure for the summit push.

2:30 AM : Start summit push (subject to Sabah Park Ranger approval for Gate Opening).

6:00 AM : Reach Low’s Peak (4,095 m) & sunrise viewing. (Everyone is free to enjoy the stay on the summit until 7.30am or descend early at their own time and reach Laban Rata for your rest and breakfast.)

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM : Breakfast & Check out from Panarlaban.

10:00AM : Start descend to Timpohon Gate.

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM : Estimated time to exit from Timpohon Gate.

❖ Important Notes: If climber are late to exit Timpohon Gate after 4.00pm, there will additional guide charges. (Additional Guide Fee - Climbers who exit late

after 4.00pm from Timpohon Gate will have to pay extra charges for the guide who accompanying them according to the hours. The rate x no of guides. Late

exit charges will apply and must be paid directly to the guides accompanying you (sometimes 1-2 guides).

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM : Transfer by Koktas from Timpohon Gate to Kinabalu Park / Registration Counter.

Before 4:00 PM : Pack Lunch prepared.

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM : Return transportation from Kinabalu Park to AKM (arranged by Bomba).

(Late exit after 6:00 pm, additional charges will be charged by the driver for waiting charges. Sometimes the rate would be in between from RM50 - RM100 per

driver. Any climber who exit after 8:00 pm, we will recommend they organize their own transportation to AKM (5km from Kinabalu Park). Dinner and additional

activities will be organized by own arrangement at the AKM.

Day 4 – Departure Day

8:00 AM: Breakfast at AKM.

9:00 AM: Certificate giving ceremony by VIP.

10:00 AM: Ready for your departure home or extended itinerary. Transport from Kundasang provided by Bomba or own arrangement.

Event Notes :

Included Services in this event package

1. Accommodation:

o Day 1 – Akademi Kenegaraan Malaysia, Kundasang

o Day 2 – Panarlaban

o Day 3 – Akademi Kenegaraan Malaysia, Kundasang

2. Meals:

o 2 × Breakfast by AKM

o 1 × Breakfast at Laban Rata

o 2 × Packed Lunch by GEC

o 1 × Dinner at Laban Rata

o 2 × Dinner by AKM

o 1 × Supper at Laban Rata

3. Transportation:

o Kinabalu Park → Timpohon Gate by Koktas.

o Timpohon Gate → Kinabalu Park by Koktas.

o KKIA → Kundasang → KKIA by Bomba Sabah.

4. Other services by GEC:

o Climbing insurance

o Mountain Guide (One Guide to 5 Climbers)

o Certificates from Sabah Parks and GEC

5. Excluded Services

o Flight (Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu and return & airport taxes)

o Personal expenses

o Porter fees. (RM14 per kg for two ways, pay directly to porters)

o Personal guide (RM350 per guide for 2 days, pay at guide counter)

o Alcoholic drinks

o Travel bag storage

o Optional tipping (recommended RM 30 per climber)

o Travel and rescue insurance

o Any unspecified items

o Additional transfer

Important Notes: -

1. Physical Preparation. Participants are encouraged to follow the 3 month training programme to build stamina and strength before the climb.

2. Altitude Awareness. Climbing Mount Kinabalu involves High Altitude Readiness. Acclimatisation and proper pacing are essential for safety and successful expedition.

3. Packing & Equipment Check List. Please prepare the following essentials. You can view the full equipment checklist here:

a. http://gectreks.com/mt-kinabalu-equipment-checklist.

b. https://ravichandraneverest.com/ mount-kinabalu-equipment-checklist/

Health & Safety. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions should submit a medical clearance before joining the event.

For more information visit our website:

1. https://www.gectreks.com/kinabalu26-package-option-1

2. https://www.gectreks.com/kinabalu26-package-option-2