Kinabalu Pine Resort

Kinabalu Pine Resort
Kinabalu Park[ Location : Kundasang ]
This flora and fauna botanical paradise covers an area of 754 square kilometers. The biggest attraction in Kinabalu Park would be the Mount Kinabalu Botanical Garden and one of the world’s most prominent mountains, Mount Kinabalu, which peaks at 12, 455 feet above sea level.
Activities & TariffsTo enter Kinabalu Park,
the conservation fee per person would be RM3 for Malaysian adults and RM1 for Malaysians below 18 years.
For non-Malaysians, the conservation fee per person is RM15 for adults and RM10 for youth below 18 years of age.
For a Visit Cerificate to World Heritage Site, visitors are required to pay RM5.
Visitors who are keen to climb the highest mountain in South East Asia are required to pay several requisite fees:
The permit fee for Malaysian adults is RM30 per person, while the fee charged on Malaysian youth aged below 18 is RM12 per person.
For non-Malaysians, fee for adults is RM100 per person; whereas for youth below 18, the fee is RM40. Climbers are also charged an amount of fee for insurance coverage of death per accident (RM50, 000) and permanent disablement as a result of an accident (RM30, 000).
Charged fee is RM7 per person.
Climbers who succeed in reaching the peak of Mount Kinabalu are entitled to obtain First Class certificates.
For First Class colored certificate, the charged fee is RM10.
Those who are not successful in conquering the top of Mount Kinabalu will only be entitled to obtain the Second Class certificate, which is in black and white.
Fee charged for the Second Class certificate is RM1.Visitors who are taking the trail between Timpohon Gate and Mesilau Gate are charged RM5 for Malaysian adults and RM2 for Malaysian youth below 18.
For non-Malaysians, fees charged are RM10 for adults and RM5 for youth below the age of 18.
From Kinabalu Park to Timpohon Gate (starting point),
the transfer fee
for groups of 5 people and below is RM12.30 per way.
For groups of 6 people and above, transfer fee is RM8 per person for return trips.
For return trip from Timpohon Gate/ Peak/ Timpohon Gate, guide fees charged are as follows: RM70 (group of 1-3 people), RM74 (group of 4-6 people), and RM80 (group of 7-8 people).
For return trip from Timpohon Gate/ Peak/ Mesilau Trail, guide fees charged as follows: RM80 (1-3 people), RM86 (4-6 people), and RM92 (7-8 people).Lastly, for return trip from Mesilau Trail/ Peak/ Mesilau Trail, the guide fees are as follows: RM84 (1-3 people), RM90 (4-6 people) and RM100 (7-8 people).For visitors needing help to carry their belongings, porter service is provided.
Porter fees from Timpohon Gate/ Peak/ Timpohon Gate are as follows:
RM60 (group of 1-3 people), RM80 (group of 4-6 people), and RM88 (group of 7-8 people). From Timpohon Gate/ Peak/ Mesilau Trail, porter fees are as follows: RM76 (1-3 people), RM88 (4-6 people) and RM100 (7-8 people).
From Mesilau Trail/ Peak/ Mesilau Trail, porter fees are RM88 (1-3 people), RM100 (4-6 people), and RM110 (7-8 people).Opening hours for Kinabalu Park is from 7a.m to 10p.m daily. There are many programs lined up in Kinabalu Park to suit visitors’ inclinations. The Mount Kinabalu Botanical Garden program is held daily at 9a.m, 12p.m and 3p.m, charges per person are RM4 (Malaysian) and RM5 (Non-Malaysian).
Guided walk programs are organized daily at 11a.m, the charge per person is RM3.
Multi-Vision Show is open daily for public viewing at 2p.m (Monday through Friday) and at 7.30a.m (weekends and Public holidays), visitors are charged RM2 per person.
Visitors are also welcome to visit the Kinabalu Natural History Gallery which opens daily from 9a.m to 3p.m.
Admission fees are RM2 for Malaysians and RM3 for non-Malaysians.
For the package of Mount Kinabalu Botanical Garden, Guided Walk and Multi-Vision Show, the charged fee is RM6 for Malaysians and RM8 for non-Malaysians.
Getting thereThe journey from Kota Kinabalu to Kundasang takes approximately 2 hours (88 kilometers).
Visitors can take the bus heading for Kundasang or Ranau at Jalan Padang from 7.30a.m to 5p.m. Fare per way is RM15 per person. Upon returning to Kota Kinabalu, visitors can take the bus from across the road outside Kinabalu Park.
However, visitors still need to reconfirm with Kinabalu Park reception counter regarding bus stops.Those planning to take the taxi can do so at the Ranau taxi stand (next to Merdeka Field), from there, the taxi fare to Kinabalu Park is RM160 per taxi. Bear in mind that bus and taxi will leave when it’s full. Otherwise, visitors can also request for a taxi from the hotel lobby. Taxi fare to Kinabalu Park from hotel lobby is RM300 per taxi. Upon returning to Kota Kinabalu, visitors can make a taxi reservation at the Kinabalu Park reception counter.Visitors can also rent a car and drive themselves to Kinabalu Park. Request for a car rental service at the hotel lobby, fare for car rental is RM180 per day/car. Refer to car rental list for more information.
EssentialsA good vacation is never without some must-have essentials. As Kinabalu Park is located in a hilly area, it is best to pack up warm clothing and gloves to ward off the cold. Also, don’t forget to bring a highly water resistant knapsack and a raincoat in case it rains.The rough terrains of Mount Kinabalu require its ambitious to-be conquerors to have comfortable walking/ tracking shoes with them. Last but not least, be well prepared with energy snacks e.g. chocolate, nuts, glucose sweets and a water bottle for fuel and hydration. As a safety recommendation, bring along a torch light in case one gets lost at night.
Further Information:
For more information, contact the accommodation reservation at:
Mizume Tours & Travel,Shoplot #5, First Floor, Taman Yakin Jaya, Jalan Tuaran,
88300 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.
Telephone: 6088-250141, Fax: 6088-250343.Hp: 012 8386412 - Christopher Chaw.
E-mail: cwt3653@yahoo.com Website: http://www.sabahtourism.com/

Or, at Sabah Park at Kinabalu Park reception counter to arrange for climbing permit, mountain guide, insurance, climbing certificate, porter service, and Transport to Timpohon Gate (starting point). Telephone: 6088-889098.