Mount Kinabalu Climb & Walk The Torq Package, Mount Kinabalu

Mt. Kinabalu Climbing + Walk The Torq Tour ~ Sabah, Borneo

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2 Days 1 Night Mount Kinabalu & Walk The Torq Climbing Package ~ Valid until 31st March 2012

(Rates based on per person per package)

2 Days 1 Night Package	Rate per person (RM)
2 Days 1 Night Package	1 Person	2 - 4 Person	5 Person and above
Malaysian	RM 1,800 nett	RM 1,300 nett	RM 1,100 nett
Foreigner	RM 1,900 nett	RM 1,350 nett	RM 1,150 nett

Package Inclusions:

* 1 night at Pendant Hut * 1 early morning Continental breakfast/supper @ Pendant Hut * 1 late morning American breakfast @ Pendant Hut * 1 pack lunch for ascend up the mountain * 1 buffet dinner @ Laban Rata Restaurant * Via Ferrata certificate for successful climbers only * Round trip transportation between KK town and Park HQ * All Sabah Parks’ tariffs, permits, transport and Mt guide services

Package Excludes:

* Airfare * Porter Fees * Camera/Video Fees * Meals not stated * Tipping * Extra drinks and meals * Travel Insurance and Items not stated above.

**Please Note that there will be a non-refundable handling charge on payment made. Conditions apply.

Suggested thing to bring: -

Suitable walking shoes / warm clothing / wind breaker / long sleeves shirts / change of clothes / drinking water / high energy food (chocolates, nuts, raisins, glucose) / headache tablets / sun block / lip gloss / deep heat lotion / plasters / insect repellent / mosquito oil / binoculars / camera / water proof bag for camera / torchlight / extra socks / towel / gloves / hat mask / tissue paper / toilet roll.

Special Notes: -

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 recommend 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.

Useful Tip: If you can, best to bring along your toiletries, a fresh change of clothing and a towel for a nice heated shower at Laban Rata Resthouse itself ~ since dinner will be at the resthouse anyway, a hot shower will be a welcome (be informed that pendant hut does not have hot showers). There is a shower room downstairs, just behind the TV room. Or otherwise, go to the 1st floor where there is a Ladies and Gents separate shower cubicles and toilets.

Trip Itinerary

2 Days 1 Night Walk the Torq - Full Service itinerary For those who do not have enough time but are fit, suitable for ages 10 and up
Day 1
6:30 am	Transport pick up at Kota Kinabalu town hotel lobby
8:00 am	Arrive at Kinabalu Park HQ. (it will take about 1hr 45 min from Kota Kinabalu to the Park HQ) Register at Mountain Torq’s and Kinabalu Park’s offices (check the spelling of your name to be printed on your successful certificate) Meet your appointed Sabah Parks’ mountain guide and collect your lunch box
8:30 am	Start hiking up Mt Kinabalu from Timpohon Gate @ 1,866m with Mountain Guide
3:00 pm	Arrive at Pendant Hut @ 3,289m and settle in
3:30 pm	Attend the mandatory via ferrata familiarization in Pendant Hut and meet your Mountain Torq trainer
6:00 pm	Dinner at Laban Rata’s canteen
8:00 pm	Lights out
Day 2
1:30 am	Wake up and early morning supper
2:30 am	Start hiking up to the summit with your Sabah Parks’ mountain guide
5:40 am	Catch the sunrise on Low’s Peak
6:00 am	Descent from Low’s Peak to meet your Mountain Torq trainer
7:15 am	Meet your via ferrata trainer at Sayat Sayat Hut @ 3,668m for your Walk the Torq via ferrata experience (introductory via ferrata, French grade PD)
9:30 am	Return to Pendant Hut for a well earned breakfast
11:00 am	Check out of Pendant Hut and descent to Timpohon Gate with your Sabah Parks’ mountain guide
5:00 pm	Arrive at Timpohon Gate. Head to the Park HQ to collect your successful certificates, buy some souvenirs Meet your transport driver and back down to your Kota Kinabalu town hotel

What is a via ferrata?
A via ferrata (or ‘iron road’ in Italian, plural via ferrate) is a mountain path consisting of a series of rungs, rails and cables embracing the rock face. It allows access to scenic sections of the mountains that are typically available only to rock climbers and mountaineers. The excitement, scenic beauty and personal conquest you'll experience on a via ferrata is guaranteed to give you an invigorating nostalgic experience for years to come.

There are more than 300 via ferrata routes around the world predominantly in Italy, Germany, France, Austria, Slovenia, Switzerland and Spain, and a few places in the United States and Canada. The world's highest via ferrata, Mountain Torq - which also happens to be Asia's first - can now be found on Mt Kinabalu in the east Malaysian state of Sabah.

History
The first via ferrate were built in the Dolomite mountain region of northern Italy during the First World War, to aid the movement of military troops. In 1917, the Italians (as part of the alliance formed by Britain, France and Russia) were fighting a ferocious war with the Austrians in the Dolomites. Amidst harsh winter conditions and an escalating casualty toll, both sides tried to gain control of the peaks to site observation posts and field guns. To help troops move about at high altitude, permanent lines were fixed to rock faces and ladders were installed so that soldiers could ascent steep faces. These were the first via ferrate.

In 1936, the first via ferrata created for tourists was built by the Italian Alpine Club (a club that traditionally promotes mountaineering). Today the Dolomites probably still have the greatest number of via ferrate. The wartime networks of via ferrate have been restored and many new routes added. Steel cables have replaced the ropes and iron ladders and metal rungs have taken the place of flimsy wooden constructions used by the Italian troops.

An activity for everyone
Today, the via ferrata is devised to give people with little or no climbing experience access to rock faces normally reached by mountaineers and rock climbers. At Mountain Torq, the world's highest and Asia’s first via ferrata, routes are designed with beginner to intermediate climbers in mind. The beginner’s route will let the climber take their first experience along the granite walls of Mt Kinabalu, while the intermediate routes will take the climber on 3 - 4 hour journeys to experience the mountain’s breathtaking heights and sights. The diversity of via ferrata routes means there is something for everyone - whether he or she is 10 or 70, a keen mountaineer or a casual holidaymaker. Mountain Torq has a via ferrata route to match everyone’s ability and endurance.

Information and pics courtesy of Mountain Torq

Hotel Description

Destination Borneo ~ Sabah ~ Kinabalu Park ~ Mount Kinabalu ~ Mountain Torq (Mountain Torq is located above 3,200m on Mt Kinabalu’s Panar Laban rock face. To get there, it is a scenic 4 - 6 hour hike from Mt Kinabalu Park Headquarters. Once you reach the Laban Rata rock slab, which houses a group of mountain lodges including our own Huts, a short 10-15 min walk will lead you to Mountain Torq’s starting point) Room Type Pendant Hut accommodates 30 climbers Room Description dormitory beds with Common Bathroom, cold water and no heating Facilities & Activities Take your first steps on the world’s highest via ferrata and learn how to walk the Torq. An initiation for those who want to build their confidence in via ferrata climbing. Easy - Everyone between 10 to 70, 2 - 3hrs climbing time for Torq

Tips on what to bring with you if you wish to climb the mountain:

Suitable walking shoes * warm clothing * wind breaker * long sleeves shirts * change of clothes * drinking water * high energy food (chocolates, nuts, raisins, glucose) * headache tablets or altitude sickness tablets * sun block * lip gloss * deep heat lotion * plasters * insect repellent * mosquito oil * binoculars * camera * water proof bag for camera * torchlight * extra socks * towel * gloves * hat mask * tissue paper / toilet roll

SPECIAL NOTE:

*tip info courtesy of Sabah Parks.

Kota Kinabalu & Surrounding Day Tours ~ Sabah, Borneo

Tour Code	Tour Description	Duration	Meal	Price (RM) Nett P/Person (No. of Pax)
EEV001	Kinabalu City Tour * Itinerary	3 Hrs	-	RM 110
EEV002	Kinabalu City By Night * Itinerary	3 Hrs	D	RM 130
EEV003	Monsopiad Cultural Village * Itinerary	3 Hrs	-	RM 170
EEV005	Kota Belud Sunday Market * Itinerary	6 Hrs	L	RM 170
EEV006	Kudat Rungus Longhouse * Itinerary	9 Hrs	L	RM 270
EEV009	Manukan & Sapi Island Hopping * Itinerary	7 Hrs	BBQ L	RM 215
EEV011	Kinabalu National Park * Itinerary	8 Hrs	L	RM 200
EEV012	Poring Hot Spring * Itinerary	8 Hrs	L	RM 200
EEV013	Kinabalu National Park & Poring Hot Spring * Itinerary	10 Hrs	L	RM 230
EEV013-A	Kinabalu National Park & Poring Hot Spring * Itinerary	2D1N	1B/2L/1D	RM 420
EEV014	Tambunan Rafflesia Rainforest Tour * Itinerary	8 Hrs	L	RM 220
TT01	Padas River Rafting Trip * Itinerary	10 - 12 Hrs	R / L	from RM 200
TT02	Kiulu River Rafting Trip * Itinerary	5 - 6 Hrs	L	from RM 155
BetBB 3A	Borneo Culinary Tour * Itinerary	5 Hrs	L	RM 250
GA01	Garama Wetland Cruise * Itinerary	8 Hrs	D	from RM 155
KD01	The “Kunang – Kunang” Deluxe River Cruise	8 hrs	D	RM 198

L=Lunch, D=Dinner, R=Refreshment, FB=Fullboard

Please Note :

* All rates are nett per pax and inclusive of english speaking guide * Surcharge of RM30.00 nett per person for outskirt city hotel/resort pick up unless otherwise stated * All tours are based on join in basis (Seat-in-Coach). Private tour can be arranged upon request with 100% surcharge * All tours based on minimum of two (02) adults per departure. Additional of 50% surcharge for Single Traveler * Child between 3 to 11 years old is chargeable at 50% off from the adult’s price for Day Trip and 20% off from the adult’s price for Overnight Trip (except for rafting, culinary and cruise trips) * Special group price available upon request (for minimum of 15 Adults & above only).

Tour Conditions

Every person participating in the tour organized by the Company is regarded in every respect as carrying his or her risk regarding loss or injury to person or property. The company accepts no responsibility for losses or expenses incurred due to delay, sickness, weather, strikes, war or other causes. Such losses and expenses shall be the responsibility of the traveller.

Postponements of Trip:

* Please be advised that the trip will not be allowed to be postponed unless we are advised of any changes at least 3 working days before trip commencement date

**Please Note that there will be a non-refundable handling charge on payment made. Conditions apply.

Accommodation and Packages to Kota Kinabalu , Beaches, Nature and Highlands on the outskirts

Accommodation :
Kota Kinabalu	5 Star Hotels \| Hyatt Regency \| Le Meridien Hotel \| Novotel 1 Borneo \| 4 Star Hotels \| Beverly Hotel \| Jesselton Hotel \| Grand Borneo Kota Kinabalu \| Ming Garden Hotel & Residences \| Promenade Hotel \| 3 Star Hotels \| Celyn Hotel City Mall \| Cititel Express \| Kinabalu Daya Hotel \| Imperial Boutec \| Imperial International Hotel \| Le Hotel \| Palace Hotel \| Hotel Shangri-La \| Tang Dynasty \| Boutique Hotels \| Myne Hotel \| Motels \| D'Borneo Hotel \| First Century Hotel \| Crown Borneo Hotel \| Budget Inns & Homestays \| Akinabalu Youth Hostel \| Borneo Adventure Centre & Lodge \| Borneo Backpackers \| Borneo Global Backpackers \| Buddy Backpackers Home \| Lucy's Homestay \| Lyn's Lodge Bed and Breakfast \| North Borneo Cabin \| Planet Kinabalu \| Trekker's Lodge \| Xplorer's Backpackers \| Beach Resorts \| Tanjung Aru ~ Megah D'Aru Hotel \| Shangri La's Tanjung Aru Resort \| Tuaran ~ Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort \| Tuaran Beach Resort \| Kinarut, Papar ~ Beringgis Beach Resort \| Langkah Syabas Beach Resort \| Kota Kinabalu ~ Nexus Karambunai Resort \| Sutera Harbour Resort - Magellan Sutera \| Sutera Harbour Resort - Pacific Sutera \| Service Apartments \| Likas Square Condotel \| Marina Court Resort Condominium \| Promenade Apartments \| Sabah Apartment \| Holiday Villa \| Kiansom Villa Holiday Homes \| Island Resorts \| Gaya ~ \| Bunga Raya Island Resort \| Gayana Eco Resort \| Mantanani Besar ~ Mari Mari Backpackers Lodge \| Pulau Tiga ~ Pulau Tiga Resort (Survivor Island) \| Layang Layang Island ~ \| Avillion Layang Layang Resort \| Manukan Island ~ \| Manukan Island Resort \| Kinabalu Park \| Lodges at Kinabalu Park \| Cabins at Laban Rata \| Lodges at Mesilau Nature Resort \| Kinabalu Park & Poring Hotsprings Package \| Kinabalu Park & Surrounding Day Tours \| Outside Kinabalu Park \| Celyn Resort Kinabalu \| D'villa Rina Ria Lodge \| Kinabalu Pines Resort \| Mount Kinabalu Heritage Resort & Spa \| Zen Garden Resort \|
Keningau	\| Perkasa Hotel \|
Tenom	\| Perkasa Hotel \|
Trips & Packages :
Kota Kinabalu & Outskirts Day And Overnight Trips	Day Trips \| Kota Kinabalu City Tour \| Kinabalu City By Night \| Monsopiad Cultural Village \| Kota Belud Sunday Market \| Kudat Rungus Longhouse \| Manukan & Sapi Island Hopping \| Kinabalu National Park \| Poring Hot Spring \| Kinabalu National Park & Poring Hot Spring \| Borneo Culinary Tour \| Overnight Trips \| Kinabalu National Park & Poring Hot Spring (2 days 1 night) \| Rungus Longhouse Cultural Trip (2 days 1 night) \| Borneo Homestay Experience \| Retracing Borneo Death March \|
Outdoor Sporting & Nature Activities	\| Garama Wetland Cruise \| White Water Rafting Day Trips at Padas or Kiulu \| Tambunan Rafflesia Rainforest Tour \| Kunang - Kunang Fireflies River Cruise \|
Around Sabah Tour	\| Drive Around Borneo in 10 Days \| Borneo's Big 5 in 10 Days \| Journey through Borneo Rainforests \|
Mountain Climbing & Trekking	\| Mount Kinabalu/Kinabalu Park Packages \| 2 Day 1 Night Mount Kinabalu Climb & Walk The Torq \| 2 Days 1 Night Mount Kinabalu Climb and Low's Peak Circuit \| 3 Days 2 Nights Mount Kinabalu Via Ferrata \| 4 Days 3 Nights Mt. Kinabalu Mountain Torq Climb \| Mount Trusmadi Climb \| 4 Days 3 Nights Crocker Range Trek \|
Combination Trips	\| 10 Days 9 Nights Sabah Nature & Sipadan Dive Trip \| 10 Days 9 Nights Kinabalu , Sandakan Wildlife & Kapalai Dive Trip \| 9 Days 8 Nights Mount Kinabalu Climb and Sukau Wildlife Adventure \| 7 Days 6 Nights Kota Kinabalu & Sandakan Wildlife Adventure \| 7 Days 6 Nights Kota Kinabalu & Sandakan Trip, Sabah \| 6 Days 5 Nights Sandakan Wildlife Adventure & Lankayan Island Trip \| 7 Days 6 Nights Kota Kinabalu & Kuching Trip \|