Price from 4725RM

Probably one of the most exciting introductions to Sport Climbing on offer anywhere in the world. Mount Kinabalu (4097m), Southeast Asia's highest mountain is home to the world's highest Via Ferrata (3800m). Meaning Iron Road in Italian the Via Ferrata is a mountain route which is equipped with fixed cables, stemples, ladders, and bridges that otherwise would only be accessible to Mountain Climbers.

Mount Kinabalu has an astonishing variety of flora and fauna that ranges over four climate zones; from rich lowland dipterocarp forest through the montane oak, rhododendron, to the coniferous forests, to the alpine meadow plants, and to the stunted bushes and smooth granite of summit zone. The panoramas up here are quite literally breathtaking.

You will have 3 nights at altitude. After learning the basics of rappelling and rope ascending you will be introduced and guided through the Via Ferrata all the way from your base at 3 800m to the summit at Low's Peak.

Accommodation

Pendant Hut
Located at 3,270m above sea level, Pendant Hut is a cozy, eco-friendly hut with 38 dormitory-style bunk beds. From the hut, you will have easy access to Discover Borneo's activities and even watch via ferrata climbers on the Panar Laban rock face! It is also where our mountain top sales office and pre- activity briefings are based.

Because the accommodation and facilities on the mountain are relatively basic (due to the altitude and terrain) We have taken the liberty in provide the best 'off mountain' accommodation. Your lodge in Kundasang has beautiful views of Mount Kinabalu and the Cocker range and is very comfortable, the perfect place both to warm up for the mountain and to relax in the night after coming down.

Once in Kota Kinabalu town the Shangri La is as relaxing as it gets and your Spa therapy will provide the perfect way to sooth your muscles after 4 days on the mountain.

Equipment

Our expert guides will provide you with all the technical safety equipment required, and even sleeping bags! The Via Ferrata was built buy CE certified experts and all the climbing equipment they use is from Europe and is CE certified.

What To Bring

For personal items, here's a checklist of the minimum essential items on that you will need to bring:

• Raincoat or waterproof jacket
• Warm clothing like fleece jacket, hiking pants
• Change of clothes (you may not want to sleep in what you sweat in!)
• Cap / beanie / head scarf (helps prevent heat loss, especially at night, so you can have a more cosy night's rest)
• Gloves
• A small / lightweight towel
• Personal toiletries
• Refillable water bottle
• Torchlight (preferably a head torch)
• Your camera!
• Comfortable covered trail/ hiking shoes
• Energy snacks e.g. chocolate, nuts, biscuits, sweets, energy bars
• Sun protection - Sunglass, sun screen lotion, SPF lip balm (beware of the strong UV rays)
• A small backpack to hold your things
• A rain cover for your backpack
• And of course, AN ADVENTUROUS SPIRIT!