Climbing Mt Kinabalu is a different experience for each person, but what makes most people succeed above all, is perseverance.
Although climbing Mt Kinabalu is climbing the tallest peak in South East Asia, a good state of health and moderately active life-style will enable you to reach the summit.
Climbing Mt Kinabalu is a major tourist attraction in Sabah, and most who visit Sabah and are able to climb Mt Kinabalu, will attempt to do so.
Laid out below is the list of expenses to climb Mt Kinabalu including park entrance fees, climbing permits and insurance. The fees are collected by Sabah Parks and is used to pay staff, maintain the park and provide and improve facilities to make the climb as safe and enjoyable as possible.
Although climbing Mt Kinabalu is climbing the tallest peak in South East Asia, a good state of health and moderately active life-style will enable you to reach the summit.
Climbing Mt Kinabalu is a major tourist attraction in Sabah, and most who visit Sabah and are able to climb Mt Kinabalu, will attempt to do so.
Laid out below is the list of expenses to climb Mt Kinabalu including park entrance fees, climbing permits and insurance. The fees are collected by Sabah Parks and is used to pay staff, maintain the park and provide and improve facilities to make the climb as safe and enjoyable as possible.
1. Park Entrance Fees
| Malaysian: | Non-Malaysian: | |
| Adult: | RM 3.00 per person | RM 15.00 per person |
| Below 18 years | RM 1.00 per person | RM 10.00 per person |
2. Mountain Guide Fees
Timpohon Gate / Peak / Timpohon Gate
- 1-3 Climbers - RM70.00 per trip
- 4-6 Climbers - RM74.00 per trip
- 7-8 Climbers - RM80.00 per trip
Timpohon / Peak / Mesilau Trail
* Starting and ending at different point
- 1-3 Climbers - RM80.00 per trip
- 4-6 Climbers - RM86.00 per trip
- 7-8 Climbers - RM92.00 per trip
Mesilau Trail / Peak / Mesilau Trail
- 1-3 Climbers - RM84.00 per trip
- 4-6 Climbers - RM90.00 per trip
- 7-8 Climbers - RM100.00 per trip
3. Climbing Permit
(Timpohon Gate / Mesilau Gate)| Malaysian: | Non-Malaysian: | |
| Adult: | RM 30.00 per person | RM 100.00 per person |
| Below 18 years | RM 12.00 per person | RM 40.00 per person |
4. Insurance
- RM7.00 per person
5. Certificate
- RM10.00 per person
Optional Porter Fees
Mesilau Trail / Timpohon Gate
- To Laban Rata - RM76.00 / trip (up to 10 Kg)
- To Sayat-Sayat - RM88.00 per trip (up to 10 Kg)
- To the summit - R100.00 per trip (up to 10 Kg)
Timpohon Gate / Timpohon
- To Laban Rata - RM66.00 / trip (up to 10 Kg)
- To Sayat-Sayat - RM80.00 per trip (up to 10 Kg)
- To the summit - R88.00 per trip (up to 10 Kg)
Mesilau Trail / Mesilau
- To Laban Rata - RM88.00 / trip (up to 10 Kg)
- To Sayat-Sayat - RM100.00 per trip (up to 10 Kg)
- To the summit - R110.00 per trip (up to 10 Kg)
Trail
- To Laban Rata - RM88.00 / trip (up to 10 Kg)
- To Sayat-Sayat - RM100.00 per trip (up to 10 Kg)
- To the summit - R110.00 per trip (up to 10 Kg)
Bus Transfer to Timpohon Gate
- Less than 5 persons - RM 15.00 per way
- 5 persons & above - RM 4.00 per person per way
Things to Bring
Suitable walking shoes / warm clothing / wind breaker / long sleeve shirts / change of clothes / drinking water / high energy food (chocolates, nuts, raisins, glucose) / headache tablets / sun block / deep heat lotion / plasters / insect repellent / water proof bag for camera / torch-light / towel / gloves / hatPlease Note
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.The above information provided by Sabah Parks and is reflected here for ease of use. The details
are subject to change without notice.