DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL (-/-/D)
Upon arrival, meet & greet by our local tour guide and transfer to hotel for check in hotel after 14:00PM. Dinner at local restaurant
Overnight in Hanoi
Distance Noi Bai Airport – Hanoi Central: 35 km à 45 minute transfer
DAY 2: HANOI HALF DAY CITY TOUR – HALONG (B/L/D)
In the morning, start your half day city. Your first stop will be the Ho Chi Minh Complex including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (close on Monday, Friday mornings and every afternoon), where the father of modern-day Vietnam declared the nation’s independence in 1945. Discover the reverence with which the Vietnamese treat their “Uncle Ho” at this pilgrimage site. Continue your tour at sites such as the Stilt House, Presidential Palace, and One Pillar Pagoda. Then drive to the Temple of Literature, built in honor of Confucius by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong in 1070 - Vietnam's first university, for a touch of history. Then visit Hoan Kiem Lake (Sword Lake) and Ngoc Son Temple with Sunrise Bridge. After lunch, depart to Halong Bay. Arrival Halong, check in hotel, the rest of day is at your own leisure. Dinner at local restaurant
Overnight in Ha Long
Distance Hanoi – Halong: 165km à 4 hour transfer included break time on the way
DAY 3: HALONG – HANOI (B/L/D)
After breakfast, we start enjoying 3 - 4 hour boat trip. We walk into the Thien Cung cave (Heaven Palace cave) to see thousands of stalactites and stalagmites colored by hundreds of neon lights. After 1 hour stay in the “Heaven Palace”, we are back to the boat for cruising along the World Nature Heritage part to see the Incense Bowl islet, Cock fighting islets Sail islet, Turtle island…. A delicious seafood lunch will be served when we are completely relax on boat. We are both having seafood and seeing the wonderful sightseeing outside. At 12:00 at noon, we finish our boat trip and back to our vehicle for transferring to Hanoi with stopovers at Ceramic and Hand Embroidery Workshop en route. At around 18:00PM we will be back to Hanoi. Evening highlight will be a Water Puppet Performance – the unique form of Vietnamese art derived from wet rice civilization of South East Asia. Dinner at restaurant
Overnight in Hanoi
Distance Halong –Hanoi: 165km à 4 hour transfer included break time on the way
DAY 4: HANOI DEPARTURE (B/-/-)
Free time for relax and shopping until your transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
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DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL (-/-/D)
Upon arrival, meet & greet by our local tour guide and transfer to hotel for check in hotel after 14:00PM. Dinner at local restaurant
Overnight in Hanoi
Distance Noi Bai Airport – Hanoi Central: 35 km à 45 minute transfer
DAY 2: HANOI HALF DAY CITY TOUR – HALONG (B/L/D)
In the morning, start your half day city. Your first stop will be the Ho Chi Minh Complex including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (close on Monday, Friday mornings and every afternoon), where the father of modern-day Vietnam declared the nation’s independence in 1945. Discover the reverence with which the Vietnamese treat their “Uncle Ho” at this pilgrimage site. Continue your tour at sites such as the Stilt House, Presidential Palace, and One Pillar Pagoda. Then drive to the Temple of Literature, built in honor of Confucius by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong in 1070 - Vietnam's first university, for a touch of history. Then visit Hoan Kiem Lake (Sword Lake) and Ngoc Son Temple with Sunrise Bridge. After lunch, depart to Halong Bay. Arrival Halong, check in hotel, the rest of day is at your own leisure. Dinner at local restaurant
Overnight in Ha Long
Distance Hanoi – Halong: 165km à 4 hour transfer included break time on the way
DAY 3: HALONG – HANOI (B/L/D)
After breakfast, we start enjoying 3 - 4 hour boat trip. We walk into the Thien Cung cave (Heaven Palace cave) to see thousands of stalactites and stalagmites colored by hundreds of neon lights. After 1 hour stay in the “Heaven Palace”, we are back to the boat for cruising along the World Nature Heritage part to see the Incense Bowl islet, Cock fighting islets Sail islet, Turtle island…. A delicious seafood lunch will be served when we are completely relax on boat. We are both having seafood and seeing the wonderful sightseeing outside. At 12:00 at noon, we finish our boat trip and back to our vehicle for transferring to Hanoi with stopovers at Ceramic and Hand Embroidery Workshop en route. At around 18:00PM we will be back to Hanoi. Evening highlight will be a Water Puppet Performance – the unique form of Vietnamese art derived from wet rice civilization of South East Asia. Dinner at restaurant
Overnight in Hanoi
Distance Halong –Hanoi: 165km à 4 hour transfer included break time on the way
DAY 4: HANOI DEPARTURE (B/-/-)
Free time for relax and shopping until your transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
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3D2N MOUNT KINABLAU CLIMB VIA FERRATA
(WALK THE TORQ)
Day 1
KOTA KINABALU - KINABALU PARK
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Pick up from airport or hotel lobby, transfer to Kinabalu Park Vicinity (~2hrs journey)
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Check in Resort Room (Basic)
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Free & Easy
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Rest for the day and prepare for hike
Day 2
KINABALU PARK - VIA TIMPOHON - LABAN RATA RESHOUSE
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Resort Breakfast
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Transfer to Park HQ for registration
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Guides will be arrange for all necessary registration arrangements
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Transfer to starting point (Timpohon Gate), the climb will take approximately 4-5hrs depending on your fitness condition
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Upon arrival at Pendant Hut @ 3,289m and check in
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Attend a mandatory Via Ferrata familiarization in Pendant Hut and meet you Mt. Torq trainer (@3.30pm)
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Dinner served at Laban Rata Restaurant
Day 3
SUMMIT CLIMB - WALK THE TORQ - TIMPOHON GATE - KINABALU PARK
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Wake up around 2am for supper and continue the journey towards the summit of Mount Kinabalu @ 4,095m
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Experience the beautiful sunrise over the majestic Mount Kinabalu if weather permits
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Descend Low's Peak to meet your Mt.Torq trainer at Sayat Sayat Hut @ 3,668m for Walk the Torq Activity
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Return to Pendant HUT For breakfast. Check out
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Continue trekking towards Timpohon Gate and transfer back to Park HQ (estimated arrival 1pm-3pm, depending on fitness level)
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You may collect your certificate
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Transfer back to Kota Kinabalu City.
Includes
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Return transfer from Airport/Hotel - Kinabalu Park - Airport/Hotel
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Walk The Torq Activity, Equipment, training & Certificate for Via Ferrata Activity
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2 Day 1 Night Guided Summit Trek via Timpohon
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Mountain Guide 1:5 Climbers
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Mountain Guide Fee, Park Entry Fee, Climbing Permit, Climbing Insurance & Round trip Shuttle to Start Point
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1 Night @ Kinabalu Park vicinity (hostel), 1 Night @ Pendant (Hostel)
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1 Simple Breakfast, 1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner, 1 Supper
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Roundtrip Air Flight to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
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Personal trekking equipment (Trek shoes, jacket, pole, etc)
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Climber’s Summit Certificate (RM10 or RM12)
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Porter Fees via Timpohon to Laban Rata (from RM130/10kg/trip @ two ways)
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Tips to drivers/guides (RM30/RM80)
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Any additional transfers, deviations, services, etc, not included in the service order issued
Checklist -Pack Light but Pack Right
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2 bags: a day pack with two shoulder straps to carry the things you will use on the mountain (water included) & also a “gym” bag to keep the rest of your belongings for your after-climb activities.
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Pack all your things INSIDE your bag, nothing should be left dangling outside of it.
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Load the heavier stuff at the bottom of the bag and the lighter stuff on top.
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Porters are available at the park HQ if you wish to hire them.
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Ziplocs & trash bags To keep your travel documents & electronic devices dry
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Torchlight/ Headlamp Keep hands free during summit climb (extra batteries!!)
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Windproof Rainwear Rain & Wind protection
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Poncho Rain protection
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Balaclava/ Beanie e.g. ski mask Warmth essential (the head loses 40% of body heat)
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Mittens or Gloves Warmth essential
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Sweater/Fleece Jacket Warmth essential
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Thermal wear Ideal as a first layer
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Tee shirts Both long and short sleeved (quick dry material ideal)
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Comfortable walking shorts For first half of the trek & other city activities
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Warm, comfortable trousers Warmth essential – e.g. track pants, zip offs, NO jeans
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Change of clothes For the night at Laban Rata area
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Lightweight socks For trek to Laban Rata (bring spares)
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Thicker socks for summit Protects against blisters
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Well broken-in trekking boots/shoes Prevent `Jamming’ of toes in toe box
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Water bottle/bag Important for summit climb
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Snacks – muesli bars, etc Walking meals & for summit climb
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Mini breakfast Before the summit bid, have a hot 3in1 and some biscuits before venturing out into the cold
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Towel (quick drying) Keep your load light
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Personal first aid kit Panadol, Lomotil, band-aids, tiger balm, etc
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Sunblock & lip balm Summit trek
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Walking stick or trekking pole Recommended (You can also buy a “tongkat” @ RM3)
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Some cash To buy water & other items
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Camera To record the summit bid
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Basic toiletries Wet wipes, toilet paper, baby powder, mouthwash, etc
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Spirit of ADVENTURE Be mentally prepared for the climb, keep on training!
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