2D1N MOUNT KINABALU CLIMB WITH VIA FERRATA (WALK THE TORQ)

Tour Code ABK-MK03
Package 2D1N Mount Kinabalu Climb With Via Ferrata (Walk The Torq)
Duration 2D1N
Price From MYR 2640 Per Person
Minimum 1 adult(s) per order
Track Route Timpohon > Pendant Hut > Low's Peak > Walk the Torq > Timpohon
Departure Time 06:00 – 06:45 hrs
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What is a VIA FERRATA?
Facts on Via Ferrata Route WALK THE TORQ!


Tour Highlights:


  • Mount Kinabalu Climb via Timpohon Trail
  • Low’s Peak Summit (Highest Elevation 4095.2M)
  • Via Ferrata Activity (Walk The Torq)
  • 1 Night Pendant Hut

*We highly recommend you to book our 3D2N climb package to help you acclimatize to a higher altitude. Click HERE to book.


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2024 Climb Package Rates (Per Person)

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Rates applicable for Climb Dates between 01 Apr - 31 Dec 2024
GROUP SIZE MALAYSIAN INTERNATIONAL
16 - 29 PAX MYR 2,640 MYR 2,990
7 - 15 PAX MYR 2,690 MYR 3,040
4 - 6 PAX MYR 2,740 MYR 3,090
2 - 3 PAX MYR 2,840 MYR 3,190
1 PAX
MYR 3,340 MYR 3,690
30 PAX & ABOVE For big group discounts, please email info@mountkinabalu.com directly

Note:

  • All rates displayed are quoted in Ringgit Malaysia (MYR).
  • All rates are inclusive of 0% Goods and Services Tax (GST).
  • Climbers below 16 years old are considered Child and will be accompanied by a separate mountain guide.
  • Rates are subjected to Changes & Fluctuations. Go to Live Updates to view latest promo price & availability.
  • 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.

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Covid-19 Protect:

⭐️ Opt for “Covid-19 Protect” at just RM 150/pax to give you peace of mind for your climb!

  • Allowed to postpone climb if you are tested Covid-19 positive 1-60 days before actual climb.
  • Allowed to postpone climb if any of your group members of same booking is tested Covid-19 positive 1-60 days before actual climb.
  • Do note that climb slots are subject to availability on the requested new climb date. New climb date must be within 1 year of the original climb date.
  • For more details about Covid-affected climbs, please refer to FAQ.

Please contact us directly at info@mountkinabalu.com to enjoy further discount for groups of 16 pax and above.

 

2025 Climb Package Rates (Per Person)

FREE MOUNT KINABALU T-SHIRT!
Book your climb now and get a free commemorative T-shirt. Available for a limited time only!

PROMO NOW!
Rates applicable for Climb Dates between 01 Jan - 31 Dec 2025
GROUP SIZE MALAYSIAN INTERNATIONAL
16 - 29 PAX MYR 2,640 MYR 3,090
7 - 15 PAX MYR 2,690 MYR 3,140
4 - 6 PAX MYR 2,740 MYR 3,190
2 - 3 PAX MYR 2,840 MYR 3,290
1 PAX
MYR 3,340 MYR 3,790
30 PAX & ABOVE For big group discounts, please email info@mountkinabalu.com directly

Note:

  • All rates displayed are quoted in Ringgit Malaysia (MYR).
  • All rates are inclusive of 0% Goods and Services Tax (GST).
  • Climbers below 16 years old are considered Child and will be accompanied by a separate mountain guide.
  • Rates are subjected to Changes & Fluctuations. Go to Live Updates to view latest promo price & availability.
  • 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.

View All Promotional Dates! 

Covid-19 Protect:

⭐️ Opt for “Covid-19 Protect” at just RM 150/pax to give you peace of mind for your climb!

  • Allowed to postpone climb if you are tested Covid-19 positive 1-60 days before actual climb.
  • Allowed to postpone climb if any of your group members of same booking is tested Covid-19 positive 1-60 days before actual climb.
  • Do note that climb slots are subject to availability on the requested new climb date. New climb date must be within 1 year of the original climb date.
  • For more details about Covid-affected climbs, please refer to FAQ.

Please contact us directly at info@mountkinabalu.com to enjoy further discount for groups of 16 pax and above.

 

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Tour Itinerary

  • KOTA KINABALU / KINABALU PARK HQ / TIMPOHON GATE / ASCEND MOUNT KINABALU / PENDANT HUT
    • (06:00 Hrs - 06:45 Hrs) Pick-up from your hotel lobby and depart on a 2 hrs journey to Kinabalu Park Headquarter. Collect your packed lunch.
    • (09:00hr) Our guide will arrange for all necessary registrations, assign you a mountain guide and apply for your ID TAG.
    • Remember to wear your ID TAG at all times.
    • You’ll then be transferred to starting point – Timpohon Gate – where your journey and quest to the summit of Borneo’s highest mountain begins! The climb will take approximately 4-5 hours.
    • The trek will pass by different vegetation zones from Oak and Chestnut to mossy and eventually to alpine type of vegetations.
    • (15:00hr) Arrive at Pendant hut @ 3,289m and settle in.
    • (15:30hr) Attend the mandatory Via Ferrata familiarization in Pendant Hut and meet your Mountain Torq trainer.
    • (18:00hr) Buffet Dinner at Laban Rata restaurant and overnight at Pendant Hut.
    • (20:00hr) Lights out.
    (Packed lunch, Buffet Dinner)
  • LOW’S PEAK / WALK THE TORQ / DESCEND MOUNT KINABALU / KOTA KINABALU
    • (01:30hr) Wake up for early supper & pack up.
    • (02:30hr) Continuation of journey towards the summit of Mount Kinabalu.
    • (05:40hr) Summit Low’s peak @ 4,095m and catch the sunrise.
    • (06:00hr) Descend Low’s Peak to meet your Mountain Torq trainer.
    • (07:15hr) Meet your via ferrata trainer at Sayat Sayat Hut @ 3,668m for Walk the Torq via ferrata experience(introductory via ferrata, French grade PD).
    • (09:30hr) Return to Pendant Hut for a well earned breakfast.
    • (12:00hr) Check out of Pendant Hut.
    • Descend to Timpohon Gate.
    • Arrive at Timpohon Gate (Est. arrival 15:00hrs to 17:00hrs) and transfer to headquarter to collect certificate of achievement.
    • Lunch will be served in Kinabalu Park.
    • Transfer back to Kota Kinabalu city. Journey takes approx. 2 hrs.
    (Early Supper, Breakfast, Lunch)

~ END OF TOUR ~



Meals

01 Breakfast, 01 Packed-Lunch, 01 *Lunch, 01 Dinner & 01 Supper

Note on Meals Arrangement:
*Lunch will be converted to a packed meal for all climbers who reach the local restaurant after 16:00hrs on DAY 02 (Mt Kinabalu descent).


Includes

Meals as Stated, 01 Night Accommodation, Entrance Fee, Return Hotel Transfer (Seat-In-Coach), Return Transfer (Park HQ – Timpohon Gate – Park HQ), Mountain Guide, Via Ferrata Trainer, Insurance, Climbing Permit and Certificates, Certificate Holder, English Speaking Support Team

Free Mount Kinabalu Tshirt
FREE Mount Kinabalu T-Shirt (Redeemable at Amazing Borneo Kota Kinabalu Office)

Stay

Accommodation
01 Night Pendant Hut @ Panalaban (Non-Heated Dormitory Bunk-bed with sharing bathroom & toilet)


Excludes

Airfares, Optional Tipping & Porter Fee, Alcoholic Drinks, Any Items Not Mentioned


Certificate

Types of Mount Kinabalu Climbers Certificate:

Things You Should Prepare For Mountain Climb:

  • Waterproof backpack to store your items
  • Trekking or running shoe with good grip
  • Warm clothing/Long sleeves shirt/Hiking pants
  • Jacket/Wind breaker
  • 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
  • Your extra luggage can be stored at Kinabalu Park HQ at a nominal fee of RM15 per piece prior climb.

Things You Wish To Bring:

  • Medication such as headache tablets or altitude sickness tablets
  • Tissue paper / Toilet roll
  • Sunblock lotion, lip gloss, plasters
  • Insect repellent / Mosquito Oil
  • Camera with water proof bag
  • Sandals / Slippers
  • Plastic bags
  • Face mask

About Climb Transport Arrangements

  1. Our friendly guide will meet you at your hotel lobby / greet you at the Airport arrival hall with a placard bearing your good name. Should you encounter difficulties in locating our guide, you can call our hotline number/s stated in your itinerary for further assistance.
  2. 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.
    1. For 2-Day 1-Night packages, transportation will be arranged for Pick-Up from your Hotel between 06:00hrs - 07:00hrs. Our team will advise your Pick-Up time one (1) day before your departure. Kindly request your hotel for early or packed breakfast on the day of your tour.
    2. For 2-Day 1-Night packages with ferrata, transportation will be arranged for Pick-Up from your Hotel between 06:00hrs - 06:45hrs. Our team will advise your Pick-Up time one (1) day before your departure. Kindly request your hotel for early or packed breakfast on the day of your tour.
  3. For 3-Day 2-Nights packages and beyond, our transport can pick you up from the Kota Kinabalu International Airport, your hotel in Kota Kinabalu or the meeting point at Grandis Hotel. Pick-up time is between 12:30 hrs - 14:00 hrs, which will be predetermined by MountKinabalu.com before your travel date. Any flight arrival after 14:00 hrs will incur surcharge (varies depending on your group size). Please consult your salesperson.
  4. Additional charges of MYR 80 per pax are applicable for outskirt hotels pick-ups. OutSkirt Charges are applicable for Hotels in One Borneo, Putatan, and within 20km radius of Kota Kinabalu City Centre.
  5. 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.
  6. After descending to Kinabalu Park HQ, climbers are subject to pre-determined pickup time set by Amazing Borneo Tours with the last transport returning to Kota Kinabalu city latest by 1930hrs. We will ensure your possible wait of 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, we 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.
  7. Private Transfer Surcharge:- MYR 450/vehicle/way
  8. 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 Note:

  1. Climbers who reach Timpohon Gate after 16:30 Hrs will be imposed a fee of MYR15.00 per hour per guide and need to pay directly to mountain guide on the spot.
  2. Do take note that your MyKad (for Malaysian) / Passport (for Non-Malaysian) will be required for verification during registration at the Kinabalu Park office. Please bring it along with you.
  3. 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.
  4. Please take note that all guests are required to wear a face mask at Pendant Hut. Guests must bring their own supply and wear them consistently, except when eating, drinking or sleeping.

Important Mountain Torq Policy For All Via Ferrata Climbers:

  1. Climbers MUST present their original passports/IC for climb registration at Kinabalu Park HQ on the actual day of climb. Please bring it along with you.
  2. Climbers MUST attend the compulsory Via Ferrata briefing/training session in Pendant Hut between 15:00hrs-16:00hrs(Latest Cut-off time) on 1st day of climb.
  3. Climbers MUST descend & arrive at starting point by 07:15hrs (WTT) or 06:30hrs (LPC) for each activity (Latest Cut-off time) on 2nd day of climb.
  4. All Via Ferrata activities will be conducted together in mix groups by qualified Mountain Torq Via Ferrata trainers.
  5. Climbers who fail to comply with the timing will not be able to proceed with the selected Via Ferrata activity. NO reimbursement shall be made.
  6. Via Ferrata activity can be cancelled due to bad weather for the safety of all climbers, NO reimbursement shall be made.

* Please do not rush or be disappointed should you not be able to make it on time or if the activity is cancelled. Safety comes first, as you can still reach the Low’s Peak summit without going through the Via Ferrata activity.

Friendly Note From Sabah Parks:
It is recommended that all climbers should have themselves medically checked before attempting any mountain climb. If you have a history of suffering from the following ailments, it is highly recommend that you should refrain from climbing: Hypertension, Diabetes, Palpitation, Arthritis, Heart disease, severe anemia, Peptic ulcers, Epileptic fits, Obesity (overweight), Chronic asthma, Muscular cramps, Hepatitis (jaundice); or any other disease which may hamper the climber.

Children below 15 years old must fill in the indemnity form upon registration at Park Headquarters.

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