Kinabalu Mountain Hike in 2025. The Cheapest Option without a Tour. Was it worth it?

4095 meters Mount Kinabalu Hike 2025 Full Travel Itinerary

00:14 start in Kota Kinabalu
01:40 hiking start in Kundasang
05:02 climbed to the dorm
06:23 start of the climb to the summit
09:21 on the top!
10:25 the way back


Prices in MYR, February 2025 for foreigners
1044 - Hike, 1 night in Panalaban Hostel, 3 meals
350 - guide (can be shared between 5 people)
120 - taxi one side per car (can be shared between 3-4 people)
35 - transport from the office to the hiking point and back
6 - print your reservation ticket (you can do this in advance somewhere cheaper)
10 - certificate (optional)
250 - taxi back (we shared between 4 people)
30-50 - snacks

In total on average per person we spent 1400 MYR (317 USD)


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You can book your trip here: https://reservation.sabahparks.org.my...
Padang Merdeka bus/ taxi spot: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TLkkLNEY21U8a...
Starting point in Kundasang: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vaqPV6uTivjCY...