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Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 5:11 pm Post subject: Mount KK Expedition May 08
This is open to all who are interested in climbing Mount KK sometime middle of May next year. Confirmation need to be done by mid February. Matta Fair is in March, so taking this opportunity to get cheap packages and also flights to KK.
It will be a min of 5 days trip(one week). This is to give those who cannot make it at the first attempt to try again for the second attempt. This would be a no rush trip.
Please do let me know if you are interested to go.
From Jan 08 onwards, there will be training to climb smaller scale mountain in klang valley or other location. is up to u if you want to join us.
So far below is the participant
1) humanfly
2) pencapchew
3) kar yee
Details will be out as soon I can get the estimated cost of the flight, accomodation, guide and etc. But we will fly Air Asia lar..cheaper marr...
Please do pm me if you are interested.
*Would appreciate that if anyone would know more details to pm me or post it in here. _________________ 24 Hours In A Day... 24 Beers In A Case…Coincidence? I Think Not!
You arrive in Kota Kinabalu International Airport and picked up by your hostel operator after arranging with them for free airport pick-up when you book your stay. Otherwise, you could take a taxi from the Airport Taxi Services (RM12 per trip). You arrive in the lodge of your choice, clean yourself up and go out again for Kota Kinabalu sightseeing. A lot of interesting places to see, either buy foot or take a public transport. After few hours of sightseeing, you then can have a nice rest in Borneo Books 2, a modern bookstore with free broadband internet access in Wisma Merdeka, where you can alleviate your foot sore and update your travelogues and blog. On the evening, you can have seafood for your dinner at one of the few seafood restaurant around town (will cost about RM150 for 2). Then, back to your hostel for a nice sleep.
Day 2
0700hours. After having your breakfast, pack your things up and take a public transport to Kota Kinabalu main bus station (the new bus station is in Inanam, RM2 for a busride and RM8-RM10 for a taxi). Look for a bus or taxi to Ranau or Kundasang. The public transport will pass Kinabalu Park HQ. The fare is usually around RM20 per person in a bus and about RM80-RM90 for a taxi. Of course, if your hostel provide a shuttle bus to Kinabalu Park HQ, you can always go with them. Just check out their fare.
1000hours. Arrive in Kinabalu Park HQ and you can go straight to the information centre for your next activities - maybe some jungle trekking, birdwatching and sightseeing. I would recomended you to go inside the Mountain Garden for a guided walk.
1300hours. Check-in to your accomodation from Sutera Sanctuary Lodge, register yourself for the climb with Sabah Park Authority and you can then have lunch and some rest. You could always continue your activities around the park HQ. You should now double check your equipment for the climb. If there is anything that you miss, you can buy it from the small shop in the information centre.
1800hours. Have dinner at Liwagu Restaurant and should sleep early. It will be a long day tomorrow.
Day 3
0700hours. After having breakfast, check out from your hostel and head to the reception office. Sabah Park Authorities will wait you there with guides and porters. You will be given a nametag and briefing before transferred by bus provided by the park (RM5 per trip) to Timpohon Gate where you will start your climb.
0800hours. With a guide, you will have your own experience climbing up the highest climber-friendly mountain in South East Asia. Take pictures - as much as you can. You will arrive at Laban Rata in about 4-6 hours.
1400hours. Arrive in Laban Rata and check in to your hostel. Have a rest and lunch. If you arrive early, you can see the faces of other climbers who arrive afer you. . If happen that you bought a book about the mountain or altitude illness, read it at this time. You can also see a nice sunset if the weather is clear. If you have headache and nausea, pop in some medicine.
2000hours. Have your dinner, and prepare for the night climb. Go to sleep at 2100hours the most.
Day 4
0230hours. Force yourself to wake up and have at least a hot drink. Start your second phase of the climb carefully and slowly. It is going to be dark and you really need a torchlight. Hold on tight to the rope and follow the trail up to the summit. At Sayat-Sayat hut, you may be given a whistle to blow if you have any difficulties.
0530hours. Arrive at the summit, 4095m above sea level. Again, take as much photo as possible, especially the sunrise. Seeing a perfect sunrise from above the cloud is really breathtaking.
0700hours. Climb down to Laban Rata. The daylight make your view clearer and you can see most of Kinabalu peaks around. Take some more photos!
0900hours. Arrive in Laban Rata, pack your things up, check out from the hostel and climb down slowly with your guide. This would be the most difficult part of the climb. You can feel your knees wobble or even 'numb' due to the strenous climb. Again, take photo!
1300hours. Arrive in Kinabalu Park HQ, have some lunch and receive a certificate for the climb before boarding a shuttle bus back to Kota Kinabalu. For some travelers, they would extend their trip to Poring Hotspring for a nice warm sulphur bath before heading to Kota Kinabalu. You can get a shuttle bus from the main road or if you are lucky, there are some bus operators around the Kinabalu Park HQ main office. Alternatively, you could arrange your hostel operator to pick you up.
Day 5 - The same as Day 4, just incase you cannot make it to climb at the first attempt. _________________ 24 Hours In A Day... 24 Beers In A Case…Coincidence? I Think Not!
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Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 5:32 pm Post subject: Re: Mount KK Expedition May 08
humanfly wrote:
It will be a min of 5 days trip(one week). This is to give those who cannot make it at the first attempt to try again for the second attempt. This would be a no rush trip.
Hey! I made it on my 1st attempt (and proud of it), I just wanna go there again and do some movies about it.
5D4N MT. KINABALU TREKKING TOUR which joined by my KL friends on July 2007.
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Itinerary 1
Day 1 Propose Date Arrival ( No Meals Provided )
Arrive to Kota Kinabalu International Airport/T2 Air Asia Airport
Meet & Transfer from airport to brief City Tour. Tour Features as, Town Market, Likas Residential Area, Sabah Foundation Building, State Mosque & Buddhist Temple
Check in & Overnight at Diamond Inn Hotel (2*)- Family Room
Day 2 Free & Easy or Join Optional Tour
Free at own leisure or you can choose to optional tour
Wild Water Rafting at Padas River Day Trip with Lunch RM 160 Per Person
( Must confirm to us earlier )
Proceed to Padas Rafting ( Grade III-IV ) White Water Rafting. Experience the thrills and spills of shooting down river rapids in rubber dinghies in the heart of pristine jungles
BBQ Lunch will be served at there
Return to Kota Kinabalu Town & back to hotel
Day 3 ( D )
Meet at hotel lobby in town & proceed for an easy 2 hours scenic drive to Kinabalu National Park – Malaysia’s First World Heritage designated by UNESCO in December 2002 for its “Outstanding Universal Values” and role as one of the world’s most important biological sites. The importance of Kinabalu’s botanical diversity is described as “One of the richest assemblages of Plants in the World” by one of the expert. Upon arrival check in to Park’s Hill Lodge or similar
Set Dinner at Park’s Restaurant
Overnight at Park’s Hill Lodge or similar
Day 4 ( B / L / D ) Date Available for Mt.Trekking
Breakfast at Park’s Restaurant
Meet & proceed for registration then take a transportation to the Power Station Road – where the climb starts. Climbers start trekking with mountain guide/escort, climbing insurance. Climbers must walk 4 1/2 km, up to Timpohon Gate at 1,866.4m where the Summit Trail starts. Nearby, lies Carson’s Fall where you can refresh yourself. From here, depending on individual’s fitness level, it is an approximate 4 to 5 hour climb for the day. Conquering Mt. Kinabalu does not require mountain climbing skills, just basic fitness
Packed Lunch on the way up
Upon arrival check in to Laban Rata Rest House or similar
Buffet Dinner at Laban Rata Restaurant
Overnight at Laban Rata Rest House ( Dormitory type with bunk bed & heater facilities ) Or similar ( But Without Heater )
Day 5 ( B / L )
After a night of rest, off again at 0300 am for a 3 hours track
There are ladders, hand railings and ropes to help you over the steeper parts. You reach the final destination at Low’s Peak, the summit of Borneo at 4,095.2m to catch the magnificent sunrise. Watching sunrise at the top has been described by travelers everywhere as a life-enriching experience.
Descend to Laban Rata for Buffet Breakfast then descend to Power Station and transfer to Park Headquarter for certificate
Set Lunch at Park Restaurant
Meet and return to Kota Kinabalu and transfer to airport for departure flight
( We advise you to take Air Asia flight from BKI-KUL 2125/2355 for safety purposes )
Note : Please be informed that there is price increment beginning this January 2007 at the Mountain. The price quoted last November 2006 RM739 inclusive of Climbing permit & certificate to be invalidate. The new price is quoted as follow.
Thank you for paying the RM100 Deposit Per Person for the 3D2N Mt. Trekking Tour in advance. In the event that you do not agree with the new quoted price, please provide your bank account number for ease of making refund to you.
No of Pax : 8 Paxs
Market : For Malaysian Only
TOUR FARE : RM 807.00 Nett Per Person
Tour Included :
Tour & Transfer as stated
2 nights accommodation at Diamond Inn KK City Hotel
1 night accommodation at Park’s Hill Lodge or Similar
1 night accommodation at Laban Rata Rest House or Similar
Mountain guide/escort & Climbing Insurance
Meals as stated ( 2 Breakfast, 1 Lunch & 2 Dinner )
Chinese or English speaking Tour Guide
Entrance Fee for Kinabalu National Park
Climbing Permit
Certificate
Guide & Driver Tipping
Exclude :
Airport Tax
Return Air Ticket
Items not Stated in the package
Reservation : Please forward the Name List, IC No. & Flight Schedule at soonest if possible once
confirm the booking, so that we can make the prior arrangement.
ONCE CONFIRM
We would grateful if payment can be made via Bank-in in RM to XXXXXXX TRAVEL SDN BHD with account no. xxx-x-xxxxxx-x, XXX BANK (MALAYSIA) BHD.
Kindly made your payment of 50% upon confirmation & balance should be settle (3) weeks before arrival. Please fax us the copy of bank-in slip on or before dateline 1600hrs prior arrival.
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Itinerary 2
Day 1 ( No Meals Provided )
Arrive to Kota Kinabalu International Airport/T2 Air Asia Airport
Meet & Transfer from airport to brief City Tour. Tour Features as Town Market, Sabah Foundation Building, Likas Residential Area, Buddhist Temple & State Mosque
Check in & Overnight Diamond Inn City Hotel (2*) – Family Room Type
Day 2 ( L )
Meet at lobby & transfer to Ferry Terminal
Proceed to 15-20 minutes by boat from Kota Kinabalu Town to Manukan Island to explore and enjoy the beach for the day
Buffet Lunch at Manukan Island
Boat ride back to Ferry Terminal & transfer back to Diamond Inn City Hotel
Day 3 ( No Meals Provided )
Meet at lobby & transfer to Kinabalu National Park – Malaysia’s First World Heritage designated by UNESCO in December 2002 for its “Outstanding Universal Values” and role as one of the world’s most important biological sites. The importance of Kinabalu’s botanical diversity is described as “One of the richest assemblages of Plants in the World” by one of the expert. Upon arrival could visit the exhibition center or step into wonderland by following any of the numerous trails around Kinabalu Park, each filled with discovery
After that, proceed to Poring Hot Spring Tour, which is located 39km away from Kinabalu National Park. You can soak in the skin-curative properties of a hot sulphur bath or a natural health Spa for one to rejuvenate body and mind. Could trek the various trail through rich lowland forest. Mountain steams and waterfalls. A must visit in the Poring Canopy Walkway which stroll amidst the treetops of the Menggaris Tree – The King of the Forest and admire the view of the rainforest from a different perspective. The Canopy Walkway is 157.8m long & 41m high
En-route to KK Town will drop by visit to Kundasang Vegetables Market
Back to Diamond Inn City Hotel
Day 4
Free at own leisure & u can choose some optional tour to enjoy the whole day
Optional Tour List :
1) White Water Rafting at Padas River ( Grade III-IV ) with BBQ Lunch
RM 180/Pax ( Minumum 4 Pax )
2) Wild River Cruise at Klias – Seaching for the Probocsis Monkey & looking a romantic evening with vast amount of beautiful fireflies dancing on trees which makes the trees look like “Christmas Tree”
RM 195/Pax ( Minimum 2 Pax )
Day 5
Free at own leisure
Transfer to airport for departure flight
No of Pax : 4 – 8 Paxs
Market : Malaysian Only
Tour Fare : RM 496.00 Per Person
Tour Included :
Tour & Transfer as stated
4 nights accommodation at Diamond Inn City Hotel (2*) – Family Room Type
Chinese or English speaking Tour Guide
Entrance Fee for Kinabalu National Park, Poring Hot Spring, Canopy Walk, Manukan Island & Jetty Fee
Exclude :
Return Air Ticket
Airport Tax
Items not stated in the package
Driver & Guide Tipping RM 5/Pax/Day
Reservation : Please forward the name list & flight schedule at soonest if possible once confirm the booking , so that we can make the prior arrangement.
ONCE CONFIRM
We would grateful if payment can be made via Bank In in RM to XXXXXXX TRAVEL SDN BHD with account no. xxx-x-xxxxxxx-x, XXX BANK (MALAYSIA) BHD.
Kindly made your payment of 50% upon confirmation & balance should be settle (3) weeks before arrival. Please fax us the copy of bank-in slip on or before dateline 1600hrs prior arrival.
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. If happen that you bought a book about the mountain or altitude illness, read it at this time. You can also see a nice sunset if the weather is clear. If you have headache and nausea, pop in some medicine.
(and proud of it), I just wanna go there again and do some movies about it. 
Arrive to Kota Kinabalu International Airport/T2 Air Asia Airport
