Answered by Jeannette Alena from Bangi, Malaysia 962 days ago

you have to book early for a trip to climb the mountain.
and usually during holiday, it will be fully booked.
to book, you need to be very very early like 6months before or best a year before. i hope this helps :)

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Answered by Jeannette Alena from Bangi, Malaysia 962 days ago

you have to book early for a trip to climb the mountain.
and usually during holiday, it will be fully booked.
to book, you need to be very very early like 6months before or best a year before. i hope this helps :)

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Answered by ahmad faizal bin abi setama from Banting, Malaysia 962 days ago

I'm not sure if it rain or not. But it always open every year unless if the weather really sucks. Its better you ask to any agency who handle it.

To be honest, i already climb mount kinabalu 4 times since 2003-2007. It really challenging mount and it have 2 track. You can choose the easy and short track(Timpohon track) or the challenging and long track (mersilau track). I already try both and i prefer with challenging track.

If you try the short track, the cost is not expensive like long track. If you have money around RM1000 or 300-400 dollar. But i advice you to have around 500-600 dollar. Who know the price go higher than i aspect. Its enough for you to climb mount kinabalu including flight ticket and hotel fee + certificate + guider fee(it also depending on flight promotion but i believe MAS or AIRASIA have promotion every month. Its better you go and check it first)

From my experience, one times i went and climb mount kinabalu in rain. Its really challenging and i like it even it rain. But to be honest, its super dangerous if its really heavy rain. If its just a normal rain, you still can climb that mount easily.

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Answered by Wk Wong from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 962 days ago

Hi Joshua Lee,

For Malaysian is about RM 800 per pax and non-Malaysian
is about RM 900 per pax. Normally needs 4-6 months
booking in advance but if you can give me your climbing
dates I can check whether is still have places available
for you.

All year long you can climb the mountain, just that if you are unlucky and is raining on the day to submit, you can climb. Normally prefer month is Mar - May.

You can refer to my website for the climb details
http://www.mytravelkaki.com/mtkv2/packages/Sabah/mtkinabalu-4d3n.shtml

or you can email me personally at wk@mytravelkaki.com

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Answered by Wan Abd Salam from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 961 days ago

When is the Best Time to Climb Mt. Kinabalu?

Although the recommended climbing season is from late February to July, the best time to climb is actually in the months of March and April when it is usually dry. September to December are usually the wet months and climbing becomes more arduous when it rains. Although delineation can be made of wetter and drier seasons, the rains on Kinabalu are fairly unpredictable and they can still occur at any time of the year.

Tips for First Time Climbers

1. Try not to carry anything in your hands at all. Use a light back pack if you so desire.
2. Pack your things that you want the porters to carry inside 2-3 layers of plastic bags (in case it rains).
3. On the first day, you will have to PACK YOUR OWN LUNCH (preferably sandwiches).
4. Don’t worry about others – just walk at your own comfortable pace and start slowly. Avoid running. You are on vacation.
5. On the first day, wear shorts and light clothings and carry only minimum things consisting of a water bottle, rain coat, lunch pack and sweater.
6. On the second day, the climb will be done in very COLD weather – so be PREPARED.

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Answered by Grace Leong from Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia 961 days ago

Hi,
I have checked with the operator, Sutera Sanctuary Lodges (they are the one who manage the hostels at Laban Rata (3200m) and they said they do have availability for climbing the mt. in December for certain dates only.

You would need to give a specific date to know the availability.

And yes, it is Monsoon season in December and there will be rain, but, anyway, there's always some rain on the Mt. practically every other day normally, though sometimes, it can be quite bad weather.

As for the price:
For Malaysian : RM500-RM600 (price depends on how many of you to share the mt. guide and transportation cost)
For Non- Malaysian : RM650 - RM750

Regards,
Grace
A tourist Guide in Kota Kinabalu

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Answered by Mello from Luang Prabang, Laos 961 days ago

December is a rainy month, it depends on your luck whether it rain or not during your climb. If it's too heavy, chances you may not be able to complete your climb. If it rain earlier before your climb, you will have slippery climb which may be dangerous for you. However, nobody can predict the weather accurately. I once climbed in April, consider one of the best month to climb and it rained midway. Luckily the wind was strong and blew away the clouds hence the rain came and went in 5 minutes.

Climbing Package include (Malaysian / Non Malaysian):
Park Entry Fee : RM3 / RM5
Permit Fee : RM30 / RM100
Insurance - Death per Accident RM50k : RM7
Insurance - Permanent Disablement RM50k : RM7
Certificate (Optional) : RM10 for colour / RM1 for b&w
Trail Fee between Timpohon Gate & Mesilau Gate : RM5 / RM10
Guide Fee per day - Timpohon Trail : RM50 / Mesilau Train : RM60 (Total RM100 / RM120 as the climb usually takes 2 days)
Porter Fee per day - RM40 per max 10kg, add weight are charged per kg
Should you choose not to carry all your luggages for your climb, you can keep it in the Park HQ for RM10 per luggage.
Transport Fee : RM4 per person per way (min 4 person) via Timpohon, RM15 per person per way (min 6 person) via Mesilau

http://www.suterasanctuarylodges.com.my/v2/mt_kinabalu.html

Advance booking is encourage to ensure you have a place to rest before the midnight climb. For last minute booking, min 14 days in advance, you will have to take chances on other cancellation or you may not get to climb the mountain. Also whether you are able to get heated dormitory or non heated dormitory.

Accommodation Fee per person RM740 3Days2Nights Via Timpohon
Day 1 = 1 night stay at Room / Lodge - Kinabalu Park ( before climb to Laban Rata)
Day 2 = 1 night stay at Laban Rata (Heated / Non-heated Dormitory) To get guaranteed heated Dorm, additional RM50.

Meals Arrangement:
Day 1 = 1x dinner at Balsam Cafe, Kinabalu Park
Day 2 = 1x breakfast at Balsam Cafe, Kinabalu Park
Day 2 = 1x lunch at Laban Rata restaurant
Day 2 = 1x early Supper at Laban Rata restaurant
Day 3 = 1x packed lunch from Balsam Cafe, Kinabalu Park

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Answered by Nonong Hellna from Bandau Kota Marudu, Malaysia 960 days ago

Hi,
emm usually at the end of year the cost is more exspensive because it is holiday season.. but it is depend. if u r not malaysian, the cost is more exspensive about rm900+ but depend which travel agent u choose.december is raining season here... if u still want to climb on december... early december may be good time to climb..


http://www.journeymalaysia.com/highmountkinabalu.htm

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Answered by Jofizal Jamaluddin from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 562 days ago

Anytime is a good time... but its always expensive.

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