2D1N Mount Kinabalu Climb

Safety and Health Precautions Post COVID-19

• Climbers are only allowed to hike alongside their direct family members to ensure social distancing.
• Daily quota for Mount Kinabalu climbers at Sutera Sanctuary Lodges is 40 people/day. Only 100 people are allowed to enter Sabah Parks daily.
• Children below 12 years old are not allowed to climb Mount Kinabalu.
• You are required to fill in registration form and take body temperature reading before the climb.
• You are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as mask.
• Frequent sanitation of the lodges will be conducted.

What to Wear

• Warm clothing or long sleeves
• Hiking pants
• Jacket/Wind breaker
• Trekking or running shoes with good grip

What to Prepare for Mountain Climbing

• Waterproof backpack
• Extra clothing and socks
• Small towel
• Hand gloves and winter hat
• Disposable raincoats
• Head torch (compulsory)
• Personal toiletries
• Refillable water bottle (0.5 - 1 Litre)
• High energy food such as chocolates, nuts, biscuits, sweets, energy bars
• Extra cash to store your luggage at Kinabalu Park HQ.
• Medication such as headache tablets or altitude sickness tablets
• Tissue paper
• Sun block, lip balm, plasters
• Insect repellent / Mosquito Oil
• Camera with water proof bag
• Sandals / Slippers
• Plastic bags

Important Notes

• Rate Per Person is based on Join-In Tour Basis (shared vehicle).
• All rates displayed are quoted in Ringgit Malaysia (MYR).
• All rates are inclusive of 0% Goods and Services Tax (GST).
• Climbers aged 12 -16 years old are considered Child and will be accompanied by a separate mountain guide.
• This tour package brings you to Low’s Peak Summit (4095.2M).
• Climbers who reach Timpohon Gate after 16:30 Hrs will be imposed a fee of MYR 15 per hour per guide to be paid directly to mountain guide on the spot.
• Do take note that your passport will be required for verification during registration at the Kinabalu Park office. Please bring it along with you.
• Laban Rata Resthouse does not provide boiled water for drinking/refill to climbers. Coffee & Tea will only be provided complimentary during Breakfast & Supper. However, mineral water, coffee, tea, and other hot drinks and Soft Drinks are still available for purchase at the Grocery Counter (Laban Rata Resthouse).
• Check-out time for Laban Rata Resthouse is 10:00 Hrs. Should you check out later than 10:30 Hrs, a Late Check Out Fee of MYR100/hour applies, to be paid directly on the spot.
• Effective as of 1st September 2017, the Tourism and Culture Ministry of Malaysia will be implementing a Malaysian Tourism Tax (TTX). Foreign tourists will be required to pay a flat rate of MYR 10 per room per night regardless of accommodation star level. The TTX is to be paid upon check-in. Malaysians or permanent residents residing in Malaysia are exempted from TTX and is required to present a valid identification upon check-in for the exemption.
• Your extra luggage can be stored at Kinabalu Park HQ at a nominal fee of MYR 12 per piece prior climb.
• Tipping is never expected but will be much appreciated.