Friday, May 9, 2008

MT KINABALU VIA FERRATA - LOW’S PEAK CIRCUIT

from: http://www.kinabalutravel.com/


Duration : 2 Days 1 Night
Departure Time : 6.30 am
Minimum Person : 2 persons

Hike up to Low’s Peak (highest peak of Mt Kinabalu). On descent, take a via ferrata detour to see stunning views & explore places off the beaten track.

Grading : Fair route - suitable for beginner to intermediate climbers with above average fitness & no fear of heights (vertigo)

What is a Via Ferrata
A Via Ferrata is a mountain path consisting of a series of rungs & cables embracing the rock face, creating a protected pathway that everyone can walk on. It allows access to scenic sections of the mountain normally accessible only to rock climbers & mountaineers.

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For more info about the activity, please visit http://www.mountaintorq.com/

For Mt Kinabalu Via Ferrata - Low’s Peak Circuit package enquiry, please email to http://www.kinabalutravel.com/index.php/contactform/


Tour Itinerary

Day 1

06.30 am : Depart from Kota Kinabalu to Kinabalu Park
08.30 am : Arrive at Kinabalu Park, meet your Mt Guide at Park HQ & start trek up Mt Kinabalu
02.00 pm : Arrive at Laban Rata & have a late lunch (own expense)
03.00 pm : Check into Pendant Hut & meet your Mt Torq trainer
03.30 pm : Via Ferrata Familiarization
05.00 pm : Dinner at Laban Rata (buffet style)

Day 2

02.00 am : Wake up for early breakfast and prepare for climb
03.00 am : Hike up to Low’s Peak
05.30 am : Summit Low’s Peak & catch the beautiful sunrise
05.45 am : Decent Low’s Peak to Sayat - Sayat slab
06.30 am : Meet Mt Torq trainer at Sayat - Sayat slab for Low’s Peak Circuit Via Ferrata
09.00 am : Arrive & check out of Pendant Hut; have a late breakfast at Laban Rata (own expenses)
10.00 am : Descent to Kinabalu Park HQ for transport pick up
03.00 am : Transport pick up to Kota Kinabalu

Inclusive of
1 night accommodation at Pendant Hut, meals (simple breakfast & buffet dinner), climbing permits & insurance, Sabah Park entrance fee, certificate, Mt guide & return transportation

Package option
1 night stay at Kinabalu Park hostel a day before climbing
1 night stay at Kinabalu Daya / Radius International Hotel a day before climbing
2 days 1 night ‘walk the torq’ package
2 days 1 night ‘preamble’ package

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Additional outfitters:

http://www.borneoecotours.com/contact.php?id=68

http://www.borneotravelguide.com/travelogue/details.asp?articleid=111

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