3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS VIA FERRATA - LOW'S PEAK CIRCUIT [BASIC-SERVICE]
This 3 days package provides you a choice of Low's Peak Circuit or Walk The Torq with 2 nights stay at Pendant Hut. 2 nights stay provides you a backup day in case of bad weather on the mountain which prevents you from summitting the mountain's highest peak.
BASIC-SERVICE STANDARD ITINERARY
DAY 1 
D 
Pendant Hut
D Pendant Hut0800hrs: Arrive at Kinabalu Park HQ (it takes approximately 2hrs drive journey from Kota Kinabalu city to the Park HQ). Upon arrival, compulsory pre-check in at Mountain Torq's office and present your passport/Malaysian ID card for verification purposes. Next, make your way to Sabah Parks' operation office to make the necessary arrangements/payment for a climbing permit, insurance and mountain guide. Self-arrange your own transport to Timpohon Gate. Start your trekking journey for about 4-5hrs to reach Panarlaban.
1500hrs: Check into Pendant Hut (3,289m) and settle in.
1530hrs: Attend the mandatory Via Ferrata familiarization in Pendant Hut and meet your Mountain Torq trainer.
1800hrs: Dinner will be provided at Laban Rata Restaurant.
2000hrs: Lights out
DAY 2 S / B / D Pendant Hut
S / B / D Pendant Hut0130hrs: Wake up and early morning breakfast/supper will be provided.
0230hrs: Start hiking up to explore the summit, Low's Peak (4,095.2m) and expected to reach the summit in time of sunrise.
0600hrs: Descend from Low's Peak.
0630hrs: Meet your Mountain Torq trainer at the agreed meeting point for your chosen Via Ferrata experience.
1100hrs: Return to Pendant Hut for wash up and late breakfast.
1200hrs: Head to Laban Rata Restaurant for a well-earned lunch.
Afternoon: Recuperate from the 11+hrs day, have a well-deserved nap, sit in the sun (weather permitting) and have a cup of the famous Sabah Tea at the base of Pendant Hut while watching the therapeutic mountain scenery.
1800hrs: Dinner will be provided at Laban Rata Restaurant.
2000hrs: Lights out.
DAY 3 B
B(backup day for another summit attempt only if day 2 was not successful)
0700hrs: Wake up and have breakfast.
0830hrs: Check out of Pendant Hut and descend to Timpohon Gate.
1600hrs-1700hrs: Estimated time of arrival at Timpohon Gate. Self-arrange your own transport back to Kinabalu Park HQ to collect your successful climb and Via Ferrata certificate or buy some souvenirs.
~ END OF TOUR ~
Note:
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The timing stated above is for estimation purposes only.
- Add. (+) RM900.00 per night/room for a private room (4 bunk-bedded room without bathroom attached).
- Add. (+) RM300.00 per way per vehicle for transportation service from KK city to Park HQ.
Pricing
Price: RM 3,570.00 Per Person
Price validity: Now - 31st December 2024 only. Please inquire for rates from 1st January 2025 onward.
Package Description
Meals: D - Dinner at Laban Rata Restaurant (2x on day 1 & 2), S - Supper at Pendant Hut (1x on day 2) and B - American breakfast at Pendant Hut (1x on day 2).
Inclusions: 1 night stay at Pendant Hut - based on a dormitory bunk bed (day 1), Via Ferrata activity - Low's Peak Circuit, Via Ferrata full equipment, Mountain Torq trainer and Via Ferrata certificate for successful attempt only.
Exclusions: Packed lunch (day 1), late lunch (day 2), all transportation services, all Sabah Parks tariffs & fees; conservation/entrance fee, climbing permit, insurance, mountain guide service and summit achievement certificate, extra drinks & meals, porter fee and any other items not listed in the inclusions list.
Things to Bring:
- > Comfortable trekking shoes with good grip
- > Personal toiletries
- > Waterproof backpack
- > Fleece jacket/windbreaker
- > Warm clothing / long sleeves shirt/hiking pants
- > Lightweight towel
- > Hand gloves
- > Wind hat
- > Disposable raincoat
- > Head torch
- > Refillable water bottle (1 liter)
- > High-energy food; chocolate, nuts, biscuits, sweets and energy bars
- > Medication; headache tablets, altitude sickness tablets
- > Lip gloss/balm
- > Camera with waterproof bag
- > Sandals/slippers
- > Plastic bags
- > Cap/beanie/hat scarf
- > Sun protection; sunglass, sunscreen lotion
- > Extra pocket money
- > AN ADVENTUROUS SPIRIT!
Important Notice:
- > Do take note that your passport/IC will be required for verification during registration at the Kinabalu Park office.
- > Please inform us when making the booking if there is a special dietary request (eg. Vegetarian).
- > Climbers MUST attend the compulsory Via Ferrata briefing session in Pendant Hut between 3 pm - 4 pm on day 1.
- > Climbers MUST descend and arrive at the starting point on time by 6.30 am (LPC) or 7.15 am (WTT) for each activity on day 2.
- > Climbers who failed to comply with the timing will not be able to proceed with the selected complimentary Via Ferrata activity. No reimbursement shall be made.
- > Via Ferrata can be canceled due to bad weather for the safety of all climbers, no reimbursement shall be made.
- > If completed climber details are not received 14 days before your arrival, an administration fee of up to RM100 per climber will be levied for changes & updates.
A 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 recommended 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.
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