Mount Trus Madi Climbing Expedition
- Destination: Borneo, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
- Duration: 3 days
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EUR 318
GBP 269
AUD 493Gazetted as a Class 1 Forest Reserve in 1962, Mount Trus Madi is the second highest mountain in Sabah and Malaysia (2, 642 meters high) after Mount Kinabalu. It is also one of the best mental and physical endurance tests in Sabah!
A true haven for naturalists, there are numerous species of plants to be spotted Mount Trus Madi such as exotic orchids, the Castanopsis nuts (oak), rhododendrons (which contains anti-inflammatory and liver-protective properties), and lichen (used as fever and toothache medication). Mount Trus Madi is also well-known for its population of pitcher plants, hence being nicknamed ‘nepenthes garden’. The most notable species of pitcher plant is the Nepenthes x trusmadiensis—a natural hybrid between Nepenthes lowii and Nepenthes macrophylla—which is endemic to Mount Trus Madi only.
Discover Mount Trus Madi via the rowdy Wayaan Mannan from Kampung Sinua, Sook with our 3D/4D climbing package. We promise you a thrilling adventure through and through!
*Not suitable for children below 17 years old. Booking must be made at least 1 week in advance.
Included: Land transfer, Accommodation (hammock), English-speaking mountain guide, Meals (local menu)
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Kota Kinabalu – Camp 1 (Kg. Sinua, Sook)
Today, you will be picked up from your hotel at 9.30am. From here, you will be transferred to Kampung Sinua in Sook. The journey from Kota Kinabalu to Kampung Sinua will take around four hours, with a short stop at Keningau town for lunch.
Upon arrival at Camp 1 in Kampung Sinua, you will be given a briefing by the head mountain guide and the rest of the day will be free at your own leisure.
Included
Land transfer to Kampung Sinua • Accommodation at Camp 1 (Hammock)
Meals
Lunch & Dinner (local menu)
Day 2
Camp 1 (starting point) – Camp 2
It’s climbing day! After breakfast today, you will begin your climb at 8.30am. The distance for your trekking today is approximately 6km and depending on your personal fitness, it will take somewhere between six to eight hours of trekking to reach Camp 2.
Don’t pressure yourself to climb too fast, just enjoy the trek and keep an eye out for interesting plants along the way.
Included
English-speaking mountain guide • Accommodation at Camp 2 (hammock) • Meals
Meals
Breakfast • Lunch & Dinner
Day 3
Camp 2 – Summit – Kg. Sinua – KK
The day starts as early as 1am today. Keep yourself energetic and on high stamina as you are about to conquer three summits through challenging terrains. You are advised to not push yourself too hard during the climb.
After descending from the summit, you will have brunch at Camp 2 before continuing your descent back to Camp 1. You will have time to freshen up at Camp 1 before being transferred back to Kota Kinabalu. Give yourself a big high five for you have conquered one of toughest trails in Borneo.
You will reach Kota Kinabalu ETA 10.30pm.
Included
English-speaking mountain guide • Accommodation at Camp 2 (hammock) • Meals
Meals
Breakfast • Lunch & Dinner
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Package excludes
Personal expenses, Porter fee
Prices valid until 31 Mar 2018
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