Comments on: Mt Kinabalu, March 2009 http://yeinjee.com/2008/mt-kinabalu-march-2009/ Popular blog on Asian culture, lifestyle, entertainment, food, travel, otaku, trends, traditions, pictures, videos, and offbeat stuff. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:38:53 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Yein Jee http://yeinjee.com/2008/mt-kinabalu-march-2009/#comment-25216 Yein Jee Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:25:20 +0000 http://yeinjee.com/?p=7972#comment-25216 Good luck :) Good luck :)

]]> By: Sant http://yeinjee.com/2008/mt-kinabalu-march-2009/#comment-25214 Sant Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:20:41 +0000 http://yeinjee.com/?p=7972#comment-25214 Hi Yein Jee, I'll be leaving to Malaysia Friday, June 26. All things are planned, prepared, and packed. Thanks for your suggest and I'll come back to post how was my trip. :) Hi Yein Jee, I’ll be leaving to Malaysia Friday, June 26. All things are planned, prepared, and packed. Thanks for your suggest and I’ll come back to post how was my trip. :)

]]> By: Yein Jee http://yeinjee.com/2008/mt-kinabalu-march-2009/#comment-11869 Yein Jee Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:51:04 +0000 http://yeinjee.com/?p=7972#comment-11869 Yes, they only sell in package now; most of the info you get from other websites are outdated. But they should have 2D1N package that cost around RM280-330 (entrance and guide fees not included yet); haven't heard of them forcing customers to get a 3D2N deal... miscommunication perhaps? Or does it include an overnight stay the night before you begin the initial climb? Contact them again to clarify the matter... their price might not be reasonable, but the staff are mostly nice people. Btw, I'll be leaving to Sabah tomorrow ;) Yes, they only sell in package now; most of the info you get from other websites are outdated.

But they should have 2D1N package that cost around RM280-330 (entrance and guide fees not included yet); haven’t heard of them forcing customers to get a 3D2N deal… miscommunication perhaps? Or does it include an overnight stay the night before you begin the initial climb?

Contact them again to clarify the matter… their price might not be reasonable, but the staff are mostly nice people.

Btw, I’ll be leaving to Sabah tomorrow ;)

]]> By: Sant http://yeinjee.com/2008/mt-kinabalu-march-2009/#comment-11863 Sant Wed, 04 Mar 2009 07:53:57 +0000 http://yeinjee.com/?p=7972#comment-11863 The Suterasanctuary offer me only the package, 3 day 2 night with meals, in the unacceptable price. I don't think it's the good solution for customer or climber. I called to Malaysia and tried to reserve the hut that costs around 20~40 MR/night but they said now they have only package to sell! Do you have any idea or same experience? The Suterasanctuary offer me only the package, 3 day 2 night with meals, in the unacceptable price. I don’t think it’s the good solution for customer or climber. I called to Malaysia and tried to reserve the hut that costs around 20~40 MR/night but they said now they have only package to sell!
Do you have any idea or same experience?

]]> By: Yein Jee http://yeinjee.com/2008/mt-kinabalu-march-2009/#comment-11272 Yein Jee Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:54:01 +0000 http://yeinjee.com/?p=7972#comment-11272 If 5 days, it's pretty straightforward... Day 1 - arrive in KK, go to somewhere near Kinabalu Park and stay overnight Alternatively, stay overnight in KK... and go to Kinabalu Park next early morning. Day 2 - make the climb Day 3 - descend, transport back to KK Day 4/5 - do whatever you want If 5 days, it’s pretty straightforward…

Day 1 – arrive in KK, go to somewhere near Kinabalu Park and stay overnight

Alternatively, stay overnight in KK… and go to Kinabalu Park next early morning.

Day 2 – make the climb

Day 3 – descend, transport back to KK

Day 4/5 – do whatever you want

]]> By: Sant http://yeinjee.com/2008/mt-kinabalu-march-2009/#comment-11268 Sant Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:27:57 +0000 http://yeinjee.com/?p=7972#comment-11268 Hi Yein Jee I finally set my plan during the end of this June. ^^ Flight is booked first from undeniable price. Then I need to secure the accommodation as you mentioned. Well, if I want to stay a night for water activities after trekking. What do you suggest to start and to end the route? Hi Yein Jee
I finally set my plan during the end of this June. ^^
Flight is booked first from undeniable price. Then I need to secure the accommodation as you mentioned. Well, if I want to stay a night for water activities after trekking. What do you suggest to start and to end the route?

]]> By: Yein Jee http://yeinjee.com/2008/mt-kinabalu-march-2009/#comment-8954 Yein Jee Thu, 01 Jan 2009 03:06:12 +0000 http://yeinjee.com/?p=7972#comment-8954 I booked directly with Sutera Lodge which runs the Kinabalu Park operation exclusively... http://www.suterasanctuarylodges.com.my/ You can try to book directly with them, but it's likely that all rooms are taken for March... most of the rooms are actually booked by the travel agencies which are trying to make some $. Direct booking would cost ~ RM300-350 (permits and guide not included yet)... from travel agencies I think would be ~ RM500-600 (assuming transportation to/from Kinabalu Park included). I booked directly with Sutera Lodge which runs the Kinabalu Park operation exclusively…

http://www.suterasanctuarylodges.com.my/

You can try to book directly with them, but it’s likely that all rooms are taken for March… most of the rooms are actually booked by the travel agencies which are trying to make some $.

Direct booking would cost ~ RM300-350 (permits and guide not included yet)… from travel agencies I think would be ~ RM500-600 (assuming transportation to/from Kinabalu Park included).

]]> By: Ashley http://yeinjee.com/2008/mt-kinabalu-march-2009/#comment-8925 Ashley Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:58:39 +0000 http://yeinjee.com/?p=7972#comment-8925 Hi.. Thanks for your info.. Will going there on 17 Mar for 5 days. Most likely will take the 2d1n package to climb the mountain. Can noe which travel agency u booked thru? some info was too old and some agency charging very high.. The rest of the day will go for island hopping.. Hi..

Thanks for your info.. Will going there on 17 Mar for 5 days. Most likely will take the 2d1n package to climb the mountain. Can noe which travel agency u booked thru? some info was too old and some agency charging very high.. The rest of the day will go for island hopping..

]]> By: Yein Jee http://yeinjee.com/2008/mt-kinabalu-march-2009/#comment-8901 Yein Jee Tue, 30 Dec 2008 14:38:08 +0000 http://yeinjee.com/?p=7972#comment-8901 Ashley... the most important thing is to secure your accommodation at Laban Rata; the rest can be planned rather easily. Basically you need at least four days to climb Mt K... Day 1 - arrive in Kota Kinabalu. (go to Kinabalu Park on D1 or early D2) Day 2 - make the climb to Laban Rata. Day 3 - early morning (~2-3am) climb to summit, then back to LR and back to the park HQ. Back to KK (or make it on D4) Day 4 - going home. If you have extra days, consider white water rafting or island hopping. Let me know if you need more info... can't tell much without knowing your basic plan. Ashley… the most important thing is to secure your accommodation at Laban Rata; the rest can be planned rather easily.

Basically you need at least four days to climb Mt K…

Day 1 – arrive in Kota Kinabalu.

(go to Kinabalu Park on D1 or early D2)

Day 2 – make the climb to Laban Rata.

Day 3 – early morning (~2-3am) climb to summit, then back to LR and back to the park HQ. Back to KK (or make it on D4)

Day 4 – going home.

If you have extra days, consider white water rafting or island hopping. Let me know if you need more info… can’t tell much without knowing your basic plan.

]]> By: Ashley http://yeinjee.com/2008/mt-kinabalu-march-2009/#comment-8886 Ashley Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:43:05 +0000 http://yeinjee.com/?p=7972#comment-8886 Hi, me and my sis had booked the air ticket to KK and still doing homework on conquering Mt Kinabalu.. do u mind share with us yr plan? cheers.. Hi, me and my sis had booked the air ticket to KK and still doing homework on conquering Mt Kinabalu.. do u mind share with us yr plan?

cheers..

]]> By: Yein Jee http://yeinjee.com/2008/mt-kinabalu-march-2009/#comment-8298 Yein Jee Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:11:16 +0000 http://yeinjee.com/?p=7972#comment-8298 Will visit Thailand someday... not in 2009 though, already have plans for other places. Will visit Thailand someday… not in 2009 though, already have plans for other places.

]]> By: Sant http://yeinjee.com/2008/mt-kinabalu-march-2009/#comment-8290 Sant Sun, 14 Dec 2008 15:14:49 +0000 http://yeinjee.com/?p=7972#comment-8290 Thank you very much for that. I'm surprised you were soaked trekking. big wow! I also enjoy surfing your journal. You are doing great on what you like. Will you have any chance visiting Thailand? I could be helpful when you do so. Thank you very much for that. I’m surprised you were soaked trekking. big wow!
I also enjoy surfing your journal. You are doing great on what you like. Will you have any chance visiting Thailand? I could be helpful when you do so.

]]> By: Yein Jee http://yeinjee.com/2008/mt-kinabalu-march-2009/#comment-8273 Yein Jee Sun, 14 Dec 2008 02:31:18 +0000 http://yeinjee.com/?p=7972#comment-8273 March was supposed to be the beginning of the relatively dry season, but then Mt K is infamous for its frequent rains... it doesn't really matter which month we go in my opinion, just be prepared. Last time I was soaked in the rain for almost the entire journey up to Laban Rata... but it was clear in the morning, so the folks still managed to get to the top. March was supposed to be the beginning of the relatively dry season, but then Mt K is infamous for its frequent rains… it doesn’t really matter which month we go in my opinion, just be prepared.

Last time I was soaked in the rain for almost the entire journey up to Laban Rata… but it was clear in the morning, so the folks still managed to get to the top.

]]> By: Sant http://yeinjee.com/2008/mt-kinabalu-march-2009/#comment-8269 Sant Sat, 13 Dec 2008 20:43:58 +0000 http://yeinjee.com/?p=7972#comment-8269 I'm planning to do the same thing in March 2009 too. Maybe a few days later than you do but it will be my first time there. Read your topic then think I should prepare myself before it's too late to conquer the summit. :) Well, many sources said the good time to go to Kinabalu is during Jul-Sep. You've been there in March, was it good to go and weather without rain? I’m planning to do the same thing in March 2009 too. Maybe a few days later than you do but it will be my first time there. Read your topic then think I should prepare myself before it’s too late to conquer the summit. :)

Well, many sources said the good time to go to Kinabalu is during Jul-Sep. You’ve been there in March, was it good to go and weather without rain?

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