Private Tour Highlights
- Head across the mountainous Crocker Range to Kinabalu Park
- Catch sight of Mount Kinabalu, South East Asia’s highest peak
- Experience Kinabalu Park with its incredible biodiversity of flora and fauna
- Enjoy a guided nature trek along one of the many trails in the park
- Take an invigorating dip at Poring Hot Springs
- Canopy walk, offering a spectacular view of the Borneo rainforest
Tour Overview
Experience mountain trekking Malaysia with this Yampu tour. Before beginning your trek up to the magnificent summit of Mount Kinabalu, you will spend the night in Kota Kinabalu, a cultural hub and the capital city of Sabah. Kota Kanabulu has become the major gateway for people seeking to climb Mount Kinabalu with a chance to leisurely explore the city, its many museums, art galleries and unique restaurants.
Kinabalu National Park is Malaysia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, designated as such for its extremely large variety of flora and fauna. The mountain and park are filled with varieties of carnivorous plants, exotic animal species and one of the world’s most diverse selections of orchids. While the designated trail ascending the mountain is the least strenuous, it should be noted that it is still a vigorous hike at high altitude and is suggested for travellers who are in good physical condition.
Country Notes:
Malaysia:
A valid passport is required to travel and should have at least 6 months validity after your return home. You should have at least 2 blank pages per country that you are visiting. If your passport does not meet this requirement at the time of departure, you can be denied boarding for your international flight and may consequently incur additional expenses. You do not need a visa to enter Malaysia with a US passport. Please contact your local consulate to verify this information as it is subject to change without prior notice.
For up to date information on recommended and required vaccinations and general health travel tips for Malaysia please visit the CDC Website, then use the drop down menu to select the countries you are visiting. Please consult with your physician for clarification or concerns regarding recommended or required vaccinations.
Inclusions
Round-trip domestic flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, Hotel accommodation including continental or buffet breakfast, All private transfers & tours with English speaking driver/guide, Meals where specified (food only), Local airport taxes that are payable in the country of destination are not included. Taxes and security fees that can be paid at time of ticketing are already included in the quote (if airfare has been included in the quote)
Notes:
* Yampu offers these short tours as additions to our highlight programs. If booking alone, additional booking fees may apply.
* Additional supplements may apply during the weeks immediately preceding and following the Lunar (Chinese) New Year. The dates vary each year, but fall sometime between January 21st and February 20th:
2016 – Monday, February 8th
2017 – Saturday, January 28th
2018 – Friday, February 16th
Package Price: $1189
Pricing Details
Prices shown above are per person, in US Dollars ($) or Pound Sterling (£) for residents in the UK. Hotel categories do not adhere strictly to international ratings; Yampu has evaluated the hotels according to destination and availability.
Trip Type:
All our trips are operated on a private basis unless specified otherwise. This is only a sample itinerary; your Yampu Tour Consultant will personalize this trip for you according to your available dates, interests and type of hotels. This is your trip and we will work on making it perfect!
Tour Itinerary
Kota Kinabalu Airport
Flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu Airport, reception and transfer to hotel. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure.
Flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu Airport, reception and transfer to hotel. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure.
Kinabalu Park
After breakfast, head across the mountainous Crocker Range to Kinabalu Park. While en route, travelers will be able to catch sight of Mount Kinabalu, South East Asia’s highest peak. Kinabalu Park is an UNESCO World Heritage Site with incredible biodiversity of flora and fauna, a heaven for nature enthusiasts. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided nature trek along one of the many trails in the park before proceeding to Poring Hot Springs which offers visitors the opportunity for an invigorating dip. For a closer read more...
After breakfast, head across the mountainous Crocker Range to Kinabalu Park. While en route, travelers will be able to catch sight of Mount Kinabalu, South East Asia’s highest peak. Kinabalu Park is an UNESCO World Heritage Site with incredible biodiversity of flora and fauna, a heaven for nature enthusiasts. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided nature trek along one of the many trails in the park before proceeding to Poring Hot Springs which offers visitors the opportunity for an invigorating dip. For a closer look at nature, take the canopy walk, which offers a spectacular view of the Borneo rainforest.
During this day lunch and dinner will be provided. Overnight at Park Headquarters.
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Mount Kinabalu Summit
After breakfast, proceed to Park Registration office to meet the mountain guide. Travelers will then be transferred to Timpohon Gate to trek to the guesthouse, where travelers will begin the journey up the mountain. Overnight at Laban Rata Resthouse, or similar. Lunch and dinner will be provided on the journey or at the accommodation.
Note: This trek is recommended for those in good physical condition. One may wish to check with their physician before booking. Conditions include: strenuous uphill and downhill read more...
After breakfast, proceed to Park Registration office to meet the mountain guide. Travelers will then be transferred to Timpohon Gate to trek to the guesthouse, where travelers will begin the journey up the mountain. Overnight at Laban Rata Resthouse, or similar. Lunch and dinner will be provided on the journey or at the accommodation.
Note: This trek is recommended for those in good physical condition. One may wish to check with their physician before booking. Conditions include: strenuous uphill and downhill hiking, humidity (which can lead to slippery footing) and high altitudes.
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Timpohon Gate- Kota Kinabalu
Conquest of the summit resumes at dawn. Return to Laban Rata Resthouse, or similar for breakfast. Begin the descent to Timpohon Gate and transfer to Park Headquarters for lunch before returning to Kota Kinabalu. Overnight in Kota Kinabalu.
Conquest of the summit resumes at dawn. Return to Laban Rata Resthouse, or similar for breakfast. Begin the descent to Timpohon Gate and transfer to Park Headquarters for lunch before returning to Kota Kinabalu. Overnight in Kota Kinabalu.
Return flight
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport for the return flight to Kuala Lumpur or continue with the Yampu Tours add-on of choice.
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport for the return flight to Kuala Lumpur or continue with the Yampu Tours add-on of choice.
Kota Kinabalu Sabah Malaysia
Mount Kinabalu Kota Belud Sabah Malaysia
Places You'll See
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Kota Kinabalu
Known for its proximity to lush rainforests, tropical islands, and Mount Kinabalu, Borneo’s tallest mountain, Kota Kinabalu is a growing city filled with history and colorful architecture. Take in the marvelous sea by diving or deep sea fishing along the coast. Venture into the city, visit the buildings of worship and relish in the beautiful architecture of places such as the Che Sui Khor Chinese Temple.
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Hotel Options
4 Star Properties
Kota Kinabalu : Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu , MALAYSIA
Experience amazing Sabahan hospitality at Hyatt Regency Kinabalu, located in the heart of the city near several attractions and the Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Unwind in one of the 288 spacious rooms and suites all exquisitely designed with some of the best views in Kota Kinabalu, including those of the sparkling South China Sea or the Kinabalu city surroundings. The facilities also include a pool, massage, fitness center, and several dining options that offer local and international cuisine.
Mount Kinabalu : Laban Rata Resthouse
Laban Rata Resthouse
Mount Kinabalu , MALAYSIA
Testimonials
Rosalie W.
Traveled November, 2014
Though our time was short, our agent was able to include all our requested stops
A friend & I just completed a 10 day tour of Southeast Asia (Cambodia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand) that was compiled by Yampu Tours. Though our time was short, our agent was able to include all our requested stops while adding some very interesting side tours, all within our budget. Everything and everyone we encountered were great: guides, hotels, flights, train, food, tours, and service.
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Rachele
Traveled April, 2016
Thank you for making our stay fun and memorable!
We had a wonderful trip! Yampu was wonderful in giving us different options to make our trip more customized to suit our needs. Our guide was also very knowledgeable and helped make our stay in Singapore fun and effortless. We all enjoyed the itinerary- not too packed with activities and everyone enjoyed the gardens, the animal safari, and city tour. The bus and vans we rode in were comfortable and the air conditioner was much welcomed in the tropic heat!
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Client
Traveled May, 2012
Our SE Asia trip was awesome.
Our SE Asia trip was awesome. It would take too long to go into even the highlights of the trip, because there were so many. Your people on the ground in Singapore, Bangkok and Hong Kong were terrific but the Kuala Lampur guy not so much. Best/highest kudos go to Sylvie in Bangkok who we feel went the extra mile to not only host us and show us around, but to take care of us like a mum on tours and events and even on our days of leisure. Our guy in Singapore and Christina in Hong Kong were merely excellent. The hotels were wonderful but we would stay at the Marina Bay Hotel in Singapore next time. What an awesome place that is. We have over 700 photos and a hundred stories about our experiences in these exotic lands.Thank you so much and your people and your colleagues for making this such a memorable trip for us.
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