2D1N Mount Kinabalu Climb via Ferrata (Low’s Peak Circuit)

2D1N Mount Kinabalu Climb via Ferrata

From RM 1,730.00

Tour CodeABK-MK03
Description2D1N MOUNT KINABALU CLIMB WITH VIA FERRATA (WALK THE TORQ)
Region Kinabalu Park / Mount Kinabalu
Duration2 Days 1 Night
Minimum 1 Pax
AvailabilityEveryday (Pre-Book Needed)
Pick Up PointYour Hotel in Kota Kinabalu City
Pick Up Time06:00 Hrs - 06:45 Hrs
Drop Off PointYour Hotel in Kota Kinabalu City
Drop Off TimeAfternoon / Evening

How to make a booking?

  1. Fill in the Booking Enquiry Form and click the Submit button.
  2. You will receive our availability confirmation by email.
  3. We will send our sales quotation, once we received your confirmation to book.
  4. To secure your booking, please pay either by credit or debit card via PayPal or cash transfer or cash deposit – learn more

Package Price – Year 2017

  1. Package Rate Per Person.
  2. Climbers below 16 years old are considered Child and will be accompanied by a separate mountain guide.
  3. This tour package brings you to Low’s Peak Summit (4095.2M).

Price for International Market – Year 2017

CategoriesPrice Per Person
Adult/ Child
I have a Group of 1 Pax
MYR 2,435
Adult / Child
I have a Group of 2 - 3 Pax
MYR 2,130
Adult / Child
I have a Group of 4 - 6 Pax
MYR 2,030
Adult / Child
I have a Group of 7 - 15 Pax
MYR 1,980
Adult / Child
I have a Group of 16 - 30 Pax
MYR 1,930
Adult / Child
I have a Group of 31 Pax and above
For big group discounts, please email us directly.

Price for Malaysians Market – Year 2017

CategoriesPrice Per Person
Adult/ Child
I have a Group of 1 Pax
MYR 2,235
Adult / Child
I have a Group of 2 - 3 Pax
MYR 1,930
Adult / Child
I have a Group of 4 - 6 Pax
MYR 1,830
Adult / Child
I have a Group of 7 - 15 Pax
MYR 1,780
Adult / Child
I have a Group of 16 - 30 Pax
MYR 1,730
Adult / Child
I have a Group of 31 Pax and above
For big group discounts, please email us directly.

Special Promo

Book your January-February 2017 Mountain Climb NOW and Get A Complimentary SeaTango Sunset Cruise for FREE (Worth RM195/pax)!

  • Booking Period:  Now till 20 Feb 2017
  • Travel Period:  1 January – 28 February 2017
  • No refund will be given if complimentary Seatango Sunset Cruise tour is not utilized or cancelled due to bad weather.
  • Complimentary Seatango Sunset Cruise is Non-Transferrable and only valid for the registered climber.
  • Complimentary Seatango Sunset Cruise tour cannot be exchanged for any other tours.
  • Applicable for ALL Mount Kinabalu Climb Packages EXCEPT ABK-MK01LUCKY24 2D1N Mount Kinabalu Climb (Lucky 24) and ABK-MK03LUCKY24 2D1N Mount Kinabalu Climb with Via Ferrata (Lucky 24).

Travel Period: 01 January 2017 till 31 December 2017

Tour Highlights

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

Sample Itinerary

Day 1
Kota Kinabalu/ Kinabalu Park HQ/ Timpohon Gate/ Ascend Mount Kinabalu/ Panalaban Base Camp

  • 0600hrs - 0700hrs: Pick-up from your hotel lobby and depart on a 2 hrs journey to Kinabalu Park Headquarter. Collect your packed lunch.
  • 0900hrs: 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.
  • 1500hrs: Arrive at Pendant hut @ 3,289m and settle in.
  • 1530hrs: Attend the mandatory Via Ferrata familiarization in Pendant Hut and meet your Mountain Torq trainer.
  • 1800hrs: Buffet Dinner at Laban Rata restaurant and overnight at Pendant Hut.
  • 2000hrs: Lights out.


Day 2
Low's Peak/ Walk The Torq/ Descend Mount Kinabalu/ Kota Kinabalu


  • 0130hrs: Wake up for early supper & pack up.
  • 0230hrs: Continuation of journey towards the summit of Mount Kinabalu.
  • 0540hrs: Summit Low's peak @ 4,095m and catch the sunrise.
  • 0600hrs: Descend Low’s Peak to meet your Mountain Torq trainer.
  • 0715hrs: Meet your via ferrata trainer at Sayat Sayat Hut @ 3,668m for Walk the Torq via ferrata experience (introductory via ferrata, French grade PD).
  • 0930hrs: Return to Pendant Hut for a well earned late breakfast.
  • 1100hrs: Check out of Pendant Hut.
  • Descend to Timpohon Gate.
  • Arrive at Timpohon Gate (Est. arrival 15:00hrs to 17:00hrs) and transfer to headquarters to collect certificate of achievement.
  • Lunch will be served in Kinabalu Park.
  • Transfer back to Kota Kinabalu city. Journey takes approx. 2 hrs.

Tour Inclusions & Exclusions

Meals : 01 Breakfast, 02 Lunches, 01 Dinner & 01 Supper

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, Ferrata Trainer, Climbing Insurance, Climbing Permit, Mount Kinabalu Certificate and Certificate Holder, and English Speaking Support Team

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

Note on Meals Arrangement:

Lunch will be converted to packed lunch on Day 02 (Mt Kinabalu Descent) for climbers who arrived late and missed the lunch timing.
Lunch Time: 12:00 – 16:30hr.

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
  • 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 MYR 12 per piece prior climb.

Things you wish to bring

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

Important Mountain Torq Policy for via Ferrata Climbers

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • All Via Ferrata activities will be conducted together in mix groups by qualified Mountain Torq Ferrata trainers.
  • Climbers who fail to comply with the timing will not be able to proceed with the selected complimentary Via Ferrata Teaser activity. NO reimbursement shall be made.
  • 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.

Important things to note

  • Do take note that your passport will be required for verification during registration at the Kinabalu Park office. Please bring it along with you.
  • This climb package is only applicable for MALAYSIAN Citizens with a Valid MyKad. Kindly present a copy of your MyKad for booking.
  • This climb package is not applicable for Permanent Residents of Malaysia and all other nationalities.

Transportation Arrangement

1Our 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.

2We 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.

3For 1 Day Packages, our transport will pick you up from your Hotel between 05:30hrs - 06:00hrs. (Arrange with your hotel for early breakfast)

4aFor 2 Days / 1 Night packages, our transport will pick you up from your Hotel between 06:30hrs - 07:00hrs. (Arrange with your hotel for early breakfast)

4bFor 2 Days / 1 Night packages with ferrata, our transport will pick you up from your Hotel between 06:00hrs - 06:45hrs. (Arrange with your hotel for early breakfast)

5For 3 Days / 2 Nights packages and beyond, our transport can pick you up from either Airport OR your Hotel. Time is dependent on your arrival flight schedule. Please provide us your flight details.

6Add MYR 30 nett per person per way for transport to/from locations outside Kota Kinabalu city (e.g. Beringgis Beach Resort/Langkah Syabas Beach Resort / Papar / Kinarut Area).

7All 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.

8After 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 1800hrs. 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.

9Private Transfer Surcharge:- MYR 250/vehicle/way

10Our 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.

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.

Booking Enquiry

2D1N Mount Kinabalu Climb via Ferrata (Low’s Peak Circuit)

RM 1,730.00