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

3D2N Mount Kinabalu Climb – Kundasang Highland Resort & Panalaban Hostel (Dorm)

Budget Friendly

Overview

A great-value 3-day itinerary that combines acclimatisation in the cool highlands of Kundasang with a summit climb via Panalaban Hostel. Wake up to mountain views, enjoy local culture, and arrive at the trailhead refreshed. All permits, guide, meals and transfers included.

Itinerary

Day 1: Kota Kinabalu – Kundasang Highland Resort – Acclimatisation

Pickup at 9:00 AM. Drive to Kundasang Highland Resort (1,500m) near Kinabalu Park. Check in, acclimatisation walk, dinner and rest in the cool mountain highland air.
- Meals: dinner
- Accommodation: Kundasang Highland Resort
Day 2: Kinabalu Park HQ – Timpohon Gate – Panalaban

Breakfast. Registration at Park HQ. Trek 6km to Panalaban Hostel (3,272m). Dinner and rest.
- Meals: dinner, packed_lunch
- Accommodation: Panalaban Hostel Dormitory
Day 3: Pre-Dawn Summit Push – Low’s Peak – Descent – Kota Kinabalu
- Meals: breakfast, lunch
- Accommodation: N/A - Return to KK

Accommodation

Kundasang Highland Resort & Panalaban Hostel (Dorm)

Type: Dormitory

What's Included

Certified Guide
Climbing Permit
Insurance
Meals
Transfer

Climbing permit; Guide; Kundasang Highland Resort + Panalaban Hostel; Meals; 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

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