Mount Kinabalu - Kundasang, BKI

Booked our spot on the website however the website was not that clear about the add on activities outside of the summit climb. Please note this is a pricey climb and over night stay. We had originally chose the Via Ferrata - walk the Torque 2 Day and 1 night stay, but when this was explained to us on the day of arrival at base camp, we switched to Via Ferrata Low Circuit Peak which was more challenging. This added on a couple of extra hours to the experience and an extra $$$. Accomodation was dorm style in a room of 16 people. cafeteria style buffet malaysian food which was really good. You hike to base camp which is 6.5km - it is a steep incline, taking about 4-5hours to climb so make sure you get some altitude pills if you are sensitive. After an early 5/6pm dinner you sleep until 2am then from 230am- 530am you climb in the dark to the summit. Wear layers its chilly, and head lamp a must, decent comfortable hiking boots, beanie and gloves. Its windy and cold on the top. The sunrise if you are lucky to get a clear day is gorgeous. But the descent from the summit is breathtaking, the barren rock formations on a clear day above the clouds is magical. Via Ferrata route is rockclimbing cliff edge - glad we did it, but definitely a novelty and for a good photo opportunity. Spent 3-4 hours extra harnessed in and on cables. the guides were fantastic and safe- Adrian lead us through the via ferrata climb. And Joseph was our guide for the rest of the trek up and down the mountain as well as our porter for all our extra gear we didn't want to carry on our backs. Fantastic service and so friendly. after Via Ferrata we went back to basecamp packed our things and then came back down the mountain. 4-5hours later we were exhausted and sore. It was a great experience. If I was to do it again. I would have done the summit and stayed longer to see the full sunrise then possibly Walk the torque. Overall great experience, great people, good food. and ok accommodation considering where it was situated. Amazing Borneo took good care of us. and didn't feel too crowded. The hike up is a combination of rocks, tree roots and man made steps. We were blessed with a fabulous blue sky 2 days. Memorable climb. #tripblazers #awesomepic #mountain