I’m sure it would be quite easy to get one in any case as many local people work as guides, whether on a full or part time basis, and I’m sure someone would be willing to take your money. To answer your question, the scenery was fantastic. Then they said the only thing they had was from 22 August (when we would be back in Australia!). Is it possible to ask for a climb permit on the exact day of climb? The answer to how cold the lodgings are is absolutely freezing. Still, it seems strange to fall off the face of the earth without warning. When I was on the summit (last week) I was looking down on the clouds which made for some great photos. We are 4 persons who would like to climb mountain kota kinabalu the 28.-29. of Dec. 2014. You won’t get that experience with the 2 day climb because people leave Laban Ratan on mass in the morning so you will inevitably find people with you on the summit. Thank you:). I just bought a flight and hotel deal from expedia last night on 24-26 March (super cheap!) Unfortunately that price of RM437 is just a temporary promotion until the end of February. It’s hard to say whether there will be vacancies in early April as this of course all depends on how many other bookings they happen to receive (which is really just potluck). The park offers a limited amount of spots for those wanting to complete the climb in one day. It’s good you brought it up! Actually it’s 4D3N if you want, because he’ll let you stay before and after the climb – still with 3 delicious meals a day included! His property is also not far from Park HQ and he is offering a climbing package including accommodation before/after the climb and meals for a price that seems to come out cheaper than even the Sutera Harbour option. :). Check this out: I’ve been climbing Mt Kinabalu for many times. Did you ever get a confirmation or something that says you’re booked at laban rata and jungle jack?do we have to show something to prove we have a booking? :). “Rm 437 is our promotions rate valid until 28th Feb.”. One thing I would add is that I was at the summit for around 40 minutes with my guide and we did not see 1 other person the whole time we were there. I’ve just wrote an email to them, and got this quote as a reply. He asked me a booking money for RM380/pax. Price From: RM1,520 A treat for the body and the soul, a Mount Kinabalu climb proves to be quite a challenge for tourists of any age. There are only so many spaces at Laban Rata, meaning that only so many people can climb each day. Jack will totally take care of you, you just need to be on it with him. If you climb with others (up to 3 people per guide), then you can split this cost, thereby saving a little money. I would enquire about your desired dates as soon as possible. I can keep adding to the list as we get more suggestions. A sad epilogue I went and talked directly to the bus driver for the 9 am departure, and he confirmed it was full. No climbing experience is required to attempt either of the routes. Thank you so much for all of the info! Hi Jessica, Do u know the timings for the HQ which provides the permit ? They do seem to be doing a really great deal with accommodation and meals before and after the climb also thrown in though. PADI DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING And then they’ve tacked on the additional cost of the extra night’s accommodation? (SSL refers to Sutera Sanctuary Lodges who operate the accommodation on the mountain for anyone wondering). Day 1 hiking vlog. Can you let me know how much did you pay for this trip? http://www.northborneocabin.com/contactus.html I’m not sure if they do this for non-guests but it’s worth a shot and maybe they can point you in the right direction. Water. It really gives me confidence to do the climb! 3D2N via Mesilau Jack will definitely NOT rip you off! I’m not going to say there is no pressure on your knees because there obviously is with anything at an incline/decline and some parts are more difficult than others. and Natrah, I’m going alone too, on 20th. Hey guys, I was initially planning on climbing Mt Kinabalu as a group of 3 in Mid-January, but for various reasons the other 2 weren’t able to go ahead with it, which has left me still quite eager to climb the mountain. Hi Jessica, just wanted to update you that we were able to push through with Jungle Jack as I inquired with him again and was able to reserve 4 slots. Keep ticking away! If you only have one day to spend at the park, you can pay the park entrance fee and hike the lower parts of the mountain. I just had a look on their website and found that they have some new email addresses listed. Is there any possible not to pay in advance? Let us know how you go! A climb to the peak of Mount Kinabalu takes at least 2 days and 1 night. Unfortunately, when I message him back last week about my reservations he said it’s already fully-booked. I left the park HQ at 7:30 AM and reached Laban Ratan by 9:45 AM so had plenty of time. Another option has also been mentioned a few times here in the comments and that is Jungle Jack’s. Do hope your travel companion is doing OK and is out of hospital! Hi Jessica, In short, find ideal mount kinabalu package with best rates and get tips to climb. More power! It just depends on how much you want to pay for it. i neer saw peak in 5 days i was in kk but on morning of climb we saw stars, no wind it was beautiful. We are planning to climb Mt. Good luck with your journey and please do let us know how it goes! I am planning to climb alone in Kota Kinabalu next year Feb. 2015. Mount Kinabalu is one of the highest mountains in Southeast Asia at 4,095.2m above sea level. If you’re climbing alone and add the necessary payments of the entrance fee (RM15), mountain guide (RM150), and park transfers (RM33), then this should come to RM635. quick follow up! Thank you for your input and that additional post – great information and we’ve decided to go for it! ~this Activity is suitablefor NOT a certified diver but wanna try diving in 1 day. Thanks Jessica for this very informative guide, updates included. You are welcome. If anyone’s in a similar position or keen to include someone else in their tour, then give me a shout. Jessica, thank you so much for all the info posted here! cheers! You can find the details of the place we stayed at and how to get there in this post: https://notesofnomads.com/how-to-get-from-kota-kinabalu-to-kinabalu-national-park/. After I kept asking him if there was anything he could do, he said “ok, wait outside the gate” Mountain guide (can be shared by up to 5 people aged 16+) (RM230). :). :), thanks for prompt reply. Thanks so much for this message. Is there any booking number I need to bring to the HQ? If you want my personal opinion, I would first try contacting them to see if I could book ahead for the same price. is that possible? :). And I do think that being there in person ready to pay on the spot does help with places being “available” (not at Sutera Harbour specifically, but just in general). Mt. Their website also seems to no longer exist! Hi, I’m planning to climb in June but haven’t decided on the dates. After emailing 10 different emails – I got a reply from It has given me hope that my plan to organise last minute will still work out! Thanks! Mount Kinabalu is formerly known as St. Peter’s Mount. Hi Jessica, I think it’s nice to let other know about those options. This includes accomodation., permit, 5 meals and insurance. Again you will have to double check this. I’m sure it will be very helpful to those considering doing the climb, especially those with time and budget constraints. We headed to the office last night after arriving from Bali, but the office was closed. JUNGLE TREKKING 2d1n or DAY TRIP We did ask about the Via Ferrata option and unfortunately the Sutera Harbour office didn’t offer it. Still no idea about their pricing method. Kinabalu is the highest mountain of Borneo and Malaysia. So you may not get a receipt (maybe you can request one if it worries you?) You don’t need a climbing permit for this, you just need to pay the park entrance fee. Designed for the fearless with above-average fitness levels, this route allows climbers to summit and includes rest stops at scenic locations. Have you tried this one? Really helped. No matter who you book with, you stay at the same accommodation run by Sutera at Laban Rata. Or could they possibly be no longer operating the lodges on the mountain? My husb and I are trying to plan what will be our first ever trip abroad from UK… to Sabah – we have about 3 weeks to travel in June/July on a shoestring budget but really want to get the most out of it. If so, the Ranau trail was made for you. That’s why they are able to do it cheaper themselves; third-party tour operators are adding their commissions. and want to do the climb Thursday and Friday. Thanks for your sharing. Would love to hear how it all goes. I haven’t used Jungle Jack myself, but a number of people who have commented here have. Great to hear it all worked out and you had a great time! I tried emailing Sutera but our preferred dates are not available. Perhaps they are changing their policy, but I know some readers have booked 2D/1N packages over the past week for February and March. 1 x NonHeated-Laban Rata Resthouse Glad you got it sorted and thanks so much for sharing the email you used and details of your booking. National Parks, ***If anyone has any suggestions please do contact me – am desperate for help. We are currently sitting in the assistants seat and on the stairs next to the driver, the assistant are standing next to me, and two locals are sitting on the floor. If anyone wishes to contact Karen, please remember to hit the ‘Reply’ button directly under her message so she will receive notification of your comment. i dont think so. Nathan 19/01/2019 UK. Thank you for your message. Many thanks for getting in touch. :). Everything I read seems to be morning buses. I’ll probably be there around the first two weeks of April and was wondering if it’s possible to book the climb when I get there. thank you for the great blog! Popular Mount Kinabalu Via Ferrata packages (with via ferrata activities): BORNEO CALLING is a leading Borneo Tour Company that aims to provide the best holiday experience in Borneo and though out Malaysia. I wondered if you knew whether the Sutera Harbour office were also able to arrange the Via Ferrata or just the climb and normal descent? petronella.t@suteraharbour.com.my ; A summit climb from the trailhead covers 8.72 km each way. It’s frustrating the way they rotate the emails they use, but I guess we just have to work with it! Entrance Fee – 15myr Mount Kinabalu towers 4,095 metres above sea level and is the highest peak between the Himalayas and New Guinea, also the most prominent in Southeast Asia. 1 x Breakfast at LR anyone planning to climb KK in March 4,5 2014? For updates. It will be of great help to many readers, I’m sure! You might want to compare the rate on their website with that on booking sites such as Hostelworld to see where you can get the best deal. Will there be any other cheaper options? Thanks! I decided to push it back to march. Sunday closed. We arrived at Laban Rata (the resthouse on the mountain where you stay overnight) at 1:30pm. Hi guys, I just booked my package yesterday. Thanks in advance, But I do hope someone who does reads this and can give you some guidance. Mt Kinabalu sits on Borneo, about 4,000 metres above sea level, which makes it the 20 th most prominent mountain in the world. It wasn’t quite as cheap but I remember the price not being crazy either. We are running the risk that he screws us over but then we’ll just try to book when we get there and hope there are cancelations! Hope this helps. I just this minute received a reply. I did descend via Ferrata, which is so amazingly experience!! Hope your travels are going well and thanks so much for sharing all of this really useful information. They are building a new toilet facility near the summit at the moment and some of the workers have been seen carrying 2 50kg bags of cement up there in 1 day! That place turned out to be Sutera Harbour. Another traveller who did the climb recently did comment that soon this was going to happen but I wasn’t sure exactly when. All the very best with your trip and do let us know how you get on. If you are concerned, I’d probably ask a qualified medical professional as to the suitability of the climb for you. I’ll probably have to add about 152 RM (about 50 USD) for a mountain guide and the round trip ride between Park HQ and Timpohon Gate. I havent made the reservation as i havent heard from Jack yet though Sutera has responded already but the date is not available. this is possible..but not through the sutera sanctuary..try this website. Thanks for your message. You are right Shah, I reckon the last time I booked mount kinabalu package, they do have 2 rates which are Malaysian and Non Malaysian. My girlfriend and I just finished climbing with Jungle Jack a few weeks back and have reported on the experience in full through a post here: https://wanderingtunes.wordpress.com/2015/03/07/climbing-mt-kinabalu-on-a-budget/. Arrived the night before only to be told by Jack that he was full, there had been a mistake and he hadn’t really booked us in his system, where he always gives a confirmation receipt number. He really is just an old hippie. I already have a reservations in Jungle Jack. Sorry to hear you’re having problems. The directions give specific instructions on where to ask to get off for the Kinabalu Mountain Lodge. Lunch at Balsam KP. If Sutera Harbour and Jungle Jack are both unavailable, I can’t say I personally know of any cheaper options. Hope that helps, Jess! Just a note for those who think uncle Jack is unsure of his reservations, sometimes he will ask if you are flexible and can climb a day earlier or later than your stated date and it’s because there are limited number of climbers allowed to climb per day and he usually has first dibs on the slots for those who back out so if you’re flexible then you don’t have to worry much if you can’t climb within your desired day then he’ll definitely get you on the next day so it would be best to have some allowance on your schedule. For many travellers to this region, climbing the mountain encompasses the great adventure of their trip. I stayed overnight at a shared hostel room in D’Villa Rana Ria Lodge, which was about a 15 minute walk from the park HQ. I found your website very useful, thanks a lot. I have no choice bcos if not now, i need to wait until Oct – Dec. Is it possible to find a guide at the entrance park? Most importantly with adventurous climbing experience with path consisting of a series of rails, cables and rungs. Again, if you try this, I’d be really interested to know if it is possible, how easy it is and how much they charge for a non-summit hike, so if you could share any info you get, that would be great. Hope it works!!! I’ll most likely proceed with Amazing Borneo if I can’t reach Sutera by Friday. They were fully booked up for around 2 weeks. I think you’ll be fine. Just a quick note as well that Sutera are getting really busy this peak season. Perhaps you can contact them in advance to see if they offer such services? *Visit Survivor Island 1 PAX RM 720 RM 780 Hi! His system is definitely old fashioned, but if you stay on it with him, you’ll be hiking the mountain for much cheaper through anyone else, and get a good history lesson about the politics of it all through him. if my calculations are correct, if you add on the extras mentioned in the notes (minus the porter), this would come to RM1051.24 on an individual basis. I’m thinking of doing it early next year. Glad to hear that you have been getting a response via email. This is a frequent cause of complaint amongst Sabahans. Very possible if you hit up Jungle Jack he can help you out! There are only 135 climbing permits issued per day so it is important to secure your spot well ahead of time if you want to be assured of climbing. Maybe see you around? A lot has changed in the past year since I originally wrote this post and more changes are likely to happen in the next one. Hey Jess thanks for the valuable informations. Btw, if anyone has any suggestions about how we might better streamline climbing partner requests, just let me know. Because if I’m not wrong, they only issue limited permit everyday. Here’s our honest experience on what to expect as well as some useful tips when climbing Mount Kinabalu. And btw if anyone planing on climbing during this days would love to join. Take a look at his comment for more info. Apparently if you arrive at Laban Rata before the mandatory Via Ferrata familiarization session that takes place at 3:30pm (this is perfectly doable – in fact, this would be at a really slow pace), you can still book at Laban Rata and join the briefing session in the Pendant Hut for the following day’s experience. I am hoping that a sunrise time slot would be very similar viewing to sunrise – just the other way around! I’m a bit perplexed by this pricing though as other readers who have just booked have been quoted RM437 inclusive of all the things you’ve listed here. From the airport, you can take the shuttle bus into town (see our post here https://notesofnomads.com/kota-kinabalu-airport-transportation/) and get off at Padang Merdeka. I’m assuming that they always have at least as many guides as needed for those who have booked the accommodation on the mountain, because you can’t climb without one. I’m male, 24 and from London. When we were in KK, we stayed at North Borneo Cabin and they called a place for us before we found SSL. I highly rate my experience and would recommend it to anyone wanting to tackle the climb. I have found Jack’s website and it seems the email is johnjackchin@yahoo.co.uk rather than .com Hope you were able to contact him regardless and work out your climb. Thanks, I’ll add that email to the post. The support it gives seems to be enough for me to limit the pressure on my knees so I mostly just feel the general muscle aches that come from doing more intensive exercise rather than straining my knee to the point that the injury/pain returns. Keep in mind the full 1-day summit climb booked from the park office is around $90 so that should give you a gauge on what you might think is a decent price for a shorter hike. Climbing this mountain at such a high cost is contributing to corruption. What was the outcome in the end? guide said it was ok. i found out later lots of people got ill, i had a horrible flight to kl including being sick on tarmac outside plane and other stuff i won’t repeat. Mt. Any advice or suggestions, or personal experiences, would be greatly appreciated! Hey Eeman, Do you mean walking into the park without accommodation and trying to get it on the day? I am trying to arrange an interview with him so I can confirm the details here, but it seems he is doing a package that includes the standard climb plus accommodation before and after (including meals) at his hostel for a rate less than the RM835.28 you’ve been quoted. Thanks for your very informative blog. So if you can wait for that post, I will share more information about the Jungle Jack’s option soon. Mount Kinabalu is the Borneo’s highest peak in Sabah and it is renowned world heritage site. I know Sutera is a big name but Malay is infamous for security leak. All depends on your budget and preferences. i think they’re very honest just busy and away over xmas fair enough! Popular Mount Kinabalu climb packages (without via ferrata activities): If you are looking for greater challenges, Mount Kinabalu offers via ferrata since 2007. Provided you can walk with your bag or suitcase for say 20 minutes, then that would be fine. I’ve also checked with Uncle Jack and he is unavailable to take my requested days from Apr 11 to Apr 14. woohoo just got confirmation from Evy at Sutera. 5) it’s really hard walking, take proper boots not trainers and don’t plan on doing much walking for 3-4 days after if you don’t do this regularly! He’s a sweetheart, an incredible human being, full of great stories, and won’t rip you off – promise! I will try climbing near my home then i`ll see how does it feel. will he refund? We went back to KK only because we had to pick up a lot of laundry, but also because we heard some people mention that the bus was always full, when it went past Jacks place. Let me know…. Hope that helps, April. sales.ssl@suteraharbour.com.my, I did get a response from the company. Thank you so much for all this information! Hello! Here’s their email, it confirms what Sarah said and clarifies too (i was wondering why i was being quoted 437 and her only 330! If you enter the trail that goes to the summit (even if you don’t actually go all the way to the top), you must book the whole package with accommodation and everything. Before breaking down the Sutera price, I have great news from Jungle Jack! I guess the more flexible you can be with dates, the better. Have a nice day!:). really helpful:). Hi Trufferson, thanks for your message! From what other readers have said, it seems you can pay in cash on arrival. If they will no longer be offering the 2D/1N option, I’ll reflect that in the post as well. A view on Mount Kinabalu. Do you know if he issue any receipt? Hi, I am planning to climb between April and Jun 2015. Hi Jessica, From climbing up to the base camp to the summit climb, ferrata and then descending to the bottom. We didn’t hike during monsoon season, although it felt like it when we got torrential rain on the way down! Other than that I doubt anyone would be able to tell the difference. That’s when I found Jungle Jacks Backpackers. I had a tight schedule so wanted to lock in my climb but didn’t want to pay amazingborneo tour prices! Inclusive : Pete has replied saying he is not sure why the email isn’t working but to search for ‘Jungle Jack Backpackers’ on Facebook and try contacting him that way instead. Mount Kinabalu, Sabah in Malaysia stands high and mighty as one of Southeast Asia’s tallest mountain. We did this in 4.5 hours, taking it at a relatively slow and steady pace. yeah i met two other guys at hq and went together it was really good laugh. If you mean accommodation in KK, although we can never guarantee, I’d say you should be able to find something upon arrival, especially if it’s just for a night before your climb. Sutera Harbour are just tacking on an extra night beforehand. Thanks for that awesome blog post about the climb itself! Maybe they raise their prices a little earlier? (last two weeks of January 2015). All thing’s considered, I’d say it’s a fairly reasonable deal. Total cost for 4 persons booking directly through SSL is RM 4070. Yup. 1 x FO Mt. This site and the Comments in this site are really helpful. And thanks so much for getting in contact and sharing our post with your Backpacking Indonesia friends. No waiting around or having to book months in advance. So just make sure you have booked your climb before you go to the mountain, then you don’t have to worry about the number of climbing permits available. As Linds states below, just make sure you get a solid date confirmation from Jack and all you need to do is show up the night before at his place! Hope that helps! Very easy to arrange with them directly. As you already know, I’ve replied to this query via email and in the comments of another post. Anna, not sure why Jack’s email isn’t working? GROUP SIZE MALAYSIAN INTERNATIONAL The 3D/2N package as standard is news to me. Also, the record time in the annual race from the park HQ to the summit and back is 2 hours 36 minutes! Keep safe and stay healthy! Thanks so much for this excellent on-the-ground update! I don’t know of any places that offer the same rate as Sutera Harbour but when we were looking into different packages we had the staff at North Borneo Cabin, where we were staying, help us out. Just wanted to confirm that the other reader I mentioned did use the same email to book. If you haven’t read our post about our climbing experience, it has some further info on getting to the park from KK, climbing practicalities and what to bring/expect that may be of some assistance –> https://notesofnomads.com/mt-kinabalu-climb/. RATE: RM245 per person. I’ll be in Kota Kinabalu for the whole of January, and so am fairly flexible with dates. ;). Do let us know how the payment process goes though. 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