• Duration 3 Days 2 Nights
  • Difficulty Moderate
  • Max Group Max 6 / Guide
  • Starts From Kota Kinabalu

3D2N Mount Kinabalu Climb – Kinabalu Park & Laban Rata (Dorm)

Higher Success Rate

Overview

Our most popular package for first-time climbers. An extra acclimatisation day at Kinabalu Park (1,866m) before the ascent dramatically improves your comfort and summit success rate. Laban Rata dormitory on night two, then the 2am push to Low’s Peak. Permits, guide, all meals and transfers included.

Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Kota Kinabalu – Kinabalu Park HQ – Acclimatisation

    • Meals: dinner
    • Accommodation: Kinabalu Park Accommodation
  2. Day 2: Timpohon Gate – Ascent to Laban Rata

    Breakfast at Park HQ. Transfer to Timpohon Gate (1,866m). Trek 6km through montane forest, mossy forest and alpine terrain to Laban Rata (3,272m). Check in to dormitory. Hot buffet dinner. Rest for summit night.
    • Meals: dinner, packed_lunch
    • Accommodation: Laban Rata Resthouse Dormitory
  3. Day 3: Pre-Dawn Summit Push – Low’s Peak – Descent – Kota Kinabalu

    • Meals: breakfast, lunch
    • Accommodation: N/A - Return to KK

Accommodation

Kinabalu Park & Laban Rata (Dorm)

  • Type: Dormitory

Two nights of dormitory-style accommodation — night one at Kinabalu Park HQ during the acclimatisation day, night two at Laban Rata Resthouse (3,272m) before the summit push.

What's Included

  • Certified Guide
  • Climbing Permit
  • Insurance
  • Meals
  • Transfer

Climbing permit; Certified guide; 2 nights accommodation; All meals (3 days); Transfer; Insurance

What's Excluded

  • Personal Travel Insurance
  • Porter
  • Tips

Personal travel insurance; Porter; Tips

Things To Bring

  • Camera
  • Gloves and beanie
  • Headlamp or torchlight
  • Hiking shoes with good grip
  • Personal toiletries
  • Raincoat or poncho
  • Small backpack
  • Sunscreen
  • Warm jacket or fleece
  • Water bottle