Mt. Kinabalu (Gunung Kinabalu) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Mt. Kinabalu. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• 2-Day Mount Kinabalu Trek Via Ferrata - Walk The Torq

• Mount Kinabalu Climbing 3-Days 2-Nights

• Mangrove Kayaking Experience in Borneo

• Mount Kinabalu Climbing 2-Days 1-Night

• Kinabalu Park Tour with Desa Dairy Farm & Poring Hot Springs

For foreign visitors, the adult conservation fee is 50 ringgits, and the climbing permit is 400 ringgits. International teens are charged RM25 for the conservation fee and RM200 for a climbing fee. Anyone 12 years old and below or 60 and over, or those with disabilities, is free.

Aim for March to September to climb Mt. Kinabalu, since these are the driest months. November to February is typically the monsoon season, so it is not advisable to climb then. As the climate changes, however, it’s more and more possible to experience rain year-round on Mt. Kinabalu.

No, unless your child is an experienced hiker and climber. There are some tough sections on this climb, where sometimes rope assistance is needed, and other times you have to navigate steep sections. The weather also changes abruptly, which can be concerning with children who are unsteady on their feet.

The climb is mostly steps—over 600 of them. If you have bad knees or simply dislike steps, then this hike may not be for you. You don’t need to have any technical climbing experience, so it is accessible for beginners, as long as you’re willing to tackle lots of stairs.

Yes, Mt. Kinabalu is worth it if you are willing to make the effort. You hike through a protected geopark with biodiversity, so you will see an array of plants and wildlife. The views from the top are worth it, and your photos will be back home, too.