The capital of the province of Sabah situated on the island of Borneo, this Malaysian city is a developing resorts goal because of its vicinity to tropical islands, rich rainforests and Mount Kinabalu. For the most part alluded to as KK, it is situated on the west shoreline of Sabah inside the West Coast Division. KK is the biggest city in the state in Sabah and is the fundamental door into the island of Borneo. The endless suburbia is concentrated along the coast towards the north and south of the city.

DATE VALIDITY: 31 December 2023

1. OF PAX: Minimum 2 pax

Day 1 ARRIVAL KOTA KINABALU / LABAN RATA (packed L/D)
0630hrs pick up from the city hotel and depart for about 1½ hours' drive to Kinabalu Park through scenic mountainous countryside. Upon arrival at the park headquarters, register for climb. Then, meet the mountain guide and collect your packed lunch before transfer to the starting point to Mount Kinabalu, Timpohon Gate which located at 1,866 meters above sea level. Start trekking up the mountain. Packed lunch can be consumed along the way as the trekking will take about 4 to 6 hours. There are 6 shelters along the way where you can refill your water bottle. Upon reaching at 11,000 feet, check into the dormitory mountain hut. Free at leisure. Evening, dinner and overnight stay at the mountain hut.

Day 2 LABAN RATA / KINABALU PARK / KOTA KINABALU (early Supper/B/L)

Wakeup call by your Mountain Guide at 0230hrs. Get ready your torch light and starts conquering to the summit of Mount Kinabalu. The trekking will take about 3 - 4 hours. You must reach the summit (Low’s Peak ~ 4,095.2 meters above sea level) for you to witness the spectacular sunrise over the majestic Mount Kinabalu. Descend to Laban Rata for breakfast. Check out and start trekking down to the Timpohon Gate. Transfers back to park headquarters to collect the certificate of achievement. High Tea at the local restaurant and return to Kota Kinabalu.

COST PER PAX (MYR)

INCLUDED

• 1 night accommodation at 11,000 feet mountain hut (Laban Rata Hut or similar - Non-Heated Dormitory with sharing bathroom)
• All land transfers as per itinerary
• Meals as per itinerary
• Day 1 - Packed Lunch at Balsam Cafe - Kinabalu Park
• Day 1 - Dinner at Laban Rata Restaurant - Panalaban
• Day 2 - Early Supper & Breakfast at Laban Rata Restaurant - Panalaban
• Day 2 - Lunch at Balsam Café - Kinabalu Park

Entrance fee, Climbing Permit, Insurance, Certificate & Mountain Guide

EXCLUDED

• Return domestic flight to Kota Kinabalu
• Travel insurance
• Other services, activities or meals not mentioned on the above
• Surcharge during weekend, school holiday, public holiday, yearend holiday and peak/super peak season applies.
• Items of personal nature such as phone calls, pay movies, room services, mini bars, laundries, or other expenditures during the duration of tour.

NOTES

• Tourism tax of RM10 per room per night; for non-Malaysian (pay directly to the hotel)
• Proper / Good trekking shoes, warm clothing, long pants, raincoat, torch light, plastic bag (for keeping garbage, dry clothes & valuable things such as camera, wallet), hand gloves, energy food & drink, personal toiletries etc.
• Booking for 2D1N stay may be made 30 days prior to the date of arrival.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

1. Rates quoted strictly for minimum number of persons as per request above, if less or any reduce no of person the rate will be different.
2. This is only a quotation; no reservation has been made until we receive your written acceptance of the quotation and deposit to secure the quotation rates.
3. Price is subject to any surcharge including peak season surcharge / weekend / public holiday surcharge.
4. Confirmation is subject to availability of both hotels / land transfer arrangements.
5. Deposit of 50% is required upon booking confirmation and final payment to be paid in full one month before arrival.
6. Change of travel date is allowed and must be made 2 weeks prior to check-in date and is subject to room availability.
7. Cancellation procedure:
8. Travel arrangements for any member of the party may be cancelled at any time by written notice by the person who made the booking.
9. Please note the following:

If notice of cancellation is received by Star Travel more than 30 days prior to the guided holiday departure date, 20% will be retained along for Star Travel’s Cancellation Fee Waiver payment.

1. If full payment is not received one month prior to arrival date, Star Travel has the right to cancel your reservation. Star Travel will not be responsible for lost reservations.
2. If a person in a party cancels and there is a room change caused by this cancellation (such as Twin to Single), charges for the new room type will be the responsibility of the remaining party.

Illness or Absence

Early return expenses are the guest’s responsibility. There is no refund for absence or early departure from a guided holiday.