Date: 16/1/2011 ~ 20/1/2011
Mount Kinabalu (Malay: Gunung Kinabalu) is a prominent mountain on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. It is located in the east Malaysian state of Sabah and is protected as Kinabalu National Park, a World Heritage Site. Kinabalu is the tallest peak in Borneo's Crocker Range and is the 4th tallest mountain in the Malay Archipelago after Indonesian Papua's Puncak Jaya, Puncak Trikora and Puncak Mandala. (source: wikipedia)
This is the second time I've climbed Mt Kinabalu but I have to say that this time is so much tougher compared to my first climb one a half year ago due to the punishing monsoon rain and not forgetting that this time around I've chosen the tougher Mesilau Trail which took us 8 hours to reach Laban Rata!!
Do check out the trail map of Mt Kinabalu at the side which I got courtesy of Amazing Borneo Tours which is where I book my package from.
Below are my tour itinerary:
16/1/2011 (DAY 01) KOTA KINABALU / MESILAU NATURE RESORT
Pick-up from your hotel lobby or airport and depart on a 3 hrs journey to Mesilau Nature Resort. En route passing by villages and a panoramic vista of the valleys of the Crocker Range.Stop over for Tamparuli Village Tour (If time permits) to: -1) Visit wooden shop houses, experience Kadazan Dusun Tribe everyday lifestyle,
2) Try walking across Sabah’s most famous suspension bridge (Jambatan Tamparuli), &
3) Witness another historical 50+ years old vehicle bridge built by local headhunter tribe where many sacrifices were made during construction of this bridge. Along the way, we will take a brief stop at Nabalu. Nabalu is a place where the local natives gather to sell local produce, fruits, home grown vegetables and handicraft souvenirs.On arrival, experience the cool fresh air and the natural ambience of the Park. Check in Mesilau Nature ResortDinner at Renanthera Restaurant and Overnight at Mesilau Nature Resort...
17/1/2011 (DAY 02) MESILAU GATE / ASCEND MOUNT KINABALU / LABAN RATA
Breakfast at Renanthera Restaurant.
Collect your packed lunch.
Proceed to the Sabah Park OPS Room to register for the climb.
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 – Mesilau Gate – where your journey and quest to the summit of Borneo’s highest mountain begins!
Commence climb to Laban Rata with packed lunch.
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.
Arrive and check into Laban Rata rest house or similar in the late afternoon.
Buffet dinner at Laban Rata restaurant and overnight..
18/1/2011 (DAY 03) LOW’S PEAK / DESCEND MOUNT KINABALU / KOTA KINABALU
(02.00hrs) Wake up for early breakfast and depart for continuation of journey towards the summit of Mount Kinabalu.
The journey up to the Low's peak will test your fitness and determination; you might be able to experience the glorious sunrise over the majestic Mt. Kinabalu if weather permits.
Descend back to Laban Rata for late breakfast and check out.
Trek down to Timpohon Gate for transfer back to the Kinabalu Park Headquarter (est. arrival 13:00hrs to 15:00hrs).
Congratulations, you can now collect your Certificate of Achievement!
Lunch will be served at the Balsam restaurant in Kinabalu Park.
Transfer back to Kota Kinabalu city. Journey takes approx. 2 hrs.
Overnight at Marina Court...
19/1/2011 (Day 04) WHITE WATER RAFTING - PADAS (GRADE 3-4)
Pick up from hotel and transfer by coach to Beaufort/Tenom Town. Journey will take approximately 2 hours. Tenom is a small town located in interior district of Sabah and it is also the centre of the Murut tribe. The Tenom Town was formerly called Fort Birch in the colonial period. The journey will pass through the countryside offering views of paddy fields and villages.
Upon arrival at Tenom Town train station, lunch will be served in a local restaurant. You can choose to visit local stalls or have a cup of Tenom coffee. After lunch, get change and leave your belongings in the coach. Thereafter, depart by train for 30 minutes to the starting point of Pangie, the train ride will traverse the Padas Gorge offering views of the villages of the Murut tribes and the Padas River.
On arrival, light refreshment will be served. A briefing on the river, the various rapids, and safety procedures will be conducted by the River Guide. After the briefing, all rafters will put on their rafting gears - lifejackets & helmets and collect your paddles.
Enjoy the exhilarating ride down the rapids and get to know the various rapids like Merry-Go-Round Rapid, Break Point Papid, Head Hunter Rapid, Scooby Doo Rapid, Curve Rapid, Cobra Rapid and Lambada Rapid. Each rapid will give you the feel of the motion as what the name means. The Padas Whitewater Rafting will cover 21km with 09 major rapids and a stop-over for a rest and light refreshment before continuing rafting journey with spectacular rainforest of Borneo to pull out point. The thrilling yet scenic ride will take around 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Arrive at the ending point - Halogilat Village. Change to dry clothing before boarding the coach back to hotel in Kota Kinabalu.
Overnight at Marina Court.
20/1/2011 (Day 5) Back to SIN!!!
Mount Kinabalu (Malay: Gunung Kinabalu) is a prominent mountain on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. It is located in the east Malaysian state of Sabah and is protected as Kinabalu National Park, a World Heritage Site. Kinabalu is the tallest peak in Borneo's Crocker Range and is the 4th tallest mountain in the Malay Archipelago after Indonesian Papua's Puncak Jaya, Puncak Trikora and Puncak Mandala. (source: wikipedia)This is the second time I've climbed Mt Kinabalu but I have to say that this time is so much tougher compared to my first climb one a half year ago due to the punishing monsoon rain and not forgetting that this time around I've chosen the tougher Mesilau Trail which took us 8 hours to reach Laban Rata!!
Do check out the trail map of Mt Kinabalu at the side which I got courtesy of Amazing Borneo Tours which is where I book my package from.
Below are my tour itinerary:
16/1/2011 (DAY 01) KOTA KINABALU / MESILAU NATURE RESORT
Pick-up from your hotel lobby or airport and depart on a 3 hrs journey to Mesilau Nature Resort. En route passing by villages and a panoramic vista of the valleys of the Crocker Range.Stop over for Tamparuli Village Tour (If time permits) to: -1) Visit wooden shop houses, experience Kadazan Dusun Tribe everyday lifestyle,
2) Try walking across Sabah’s most famous suspension bridge (Jambatan Tamparuli), &
3) Witness another historical 50+ years old vehicle bridge built by local headhunter tribe where many sacrifices were made during construction of this bridge. Along the way, we will take a brief stop at Nabalu. Nabalu is a place where the local natives gather to sell local produce, fruits, home grown vegetables and handicraft souvenirs.On arrival, experience the cool fresh air and the natural ambience of the Park. Check in Mesilau Nature ResortDinner at Renanthera Restaurant and Overnight at Mesilau Nature Resort...
17/1/2011 (DAY 02) MESILAU GATE / ASCEND MOUNT KINABALU / LABAN RATA
Breakfast at Renanthera Restaurant.
Collect your packed lunch.
Proceed to the Sabah Park OPS Room to register for the climb.
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 – Mesilau Gate – where your journey and quest to the summit of Borneo’s highest mountain begins!
Commence climb to Laban Rata with packed lunch.
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.
Arrive and check into Laban Rata rest house or similar in the late afternoon.
Buffet dinner at Laban Rata restaurant and overnight..
18/1/2011 (DAY 03) LOW’S PEAK / DESCEND MOUNT KINABALU / KOTA KINABALU
(02.00hrs) Wake up for early breakfast and depart for continuation of journey towards the summit of Mount Kinabalu.
The journey up to the Low's peak will test your fitness and determination; you might be able to experience the glorious sunrise over the majestic Mt. Kinabalu if weather permits.
Descend back to Laban Rata for late breakfast and check out.
Trek down to Timpohon Gate for transfer back to the Kinabalu Park Headquarter (est. arrival 13:00hrs to 15:00hrs).
Congratulations, you can now collect your Certificate of Achievement!
Lunch will be served at the Balsam restaurant in Kinabalu Park.
Transfer back to Kota Kinabalu city. Journey takes approx. 2 hrs.
Overnight at Marina Court...
19/1/2011 (Day 04) WHITE WATER RAFTING - PADAS (GRADE 3-4)
Pick up from hotel and transfer by coach to Beaufort/Tenom Town. Journey will take approximately 2 hours. Tenom is a small town located in interior district of Sabah and it is also the centre of the Murut tribe. The Tenom Town was formerly called Fort Birch in the colonial period. The journey will pass through the countryside offering views of paddy fields and villages.
Upon arrival at Tenom Town train station, lunch will be served in a local restaurant. You can choose to visit local stalls or have a cup of Tenom coffee. After lunch, get change and leave your belongings in the coach. Thereafter, depart by train for 30 minutes to the starting point of Pangie, the train ride will traverse the Padas Gorge offering views of the villages of the Murut tribes and the Padas River.
On arrival, light refreshment will be served. A briefing on the river, the various rapids, and safety procedures will be conducted by the River Guide. After the briefing, all rafters will put on their rafting gears - lifejackets & helmets and collect your paddles.
Enjoy the exhilarating ride down the rapids and get to know the various rapids like Merry-Go-Round Rapid, Break Point Papid, Head Hunter Rapid, Scooby Doo Rapid, Curve Rapid, Cobra Rapid and Lambada Rapid. Each rapid will give you the feel of the motion as what the name means. The Padas Whitewater Rafting will cover 21km with 09 major rapids and a stop-over for a rest and light refreshment before continuing rafting journey with spectacular rainforest of Borneo to pull out point. The thrilling yet scenic ride will take around 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Arrive at the ending point - Halogilat Village. Change to dry clothing before boarding the coach back to hotel in Kota Kinabalu.
Overnight at Marina Court.
20/1/2011 (Day 5) Back to SIN!!!
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