CODE: AT-N11A
PACKAGE: Mount Tambuyukon
DURATION: 4 Days & 3 Nights
NOTE: ALL Meals are self-provided.
DAY 01
Meet at Ranau Tourist Information Centre (next to Esso Station) by 0800 and proceed for a 1½ hours drive on a gravel road to Kampung Monggis. After registration/briefing, start making the ascent from Kampung Monggis Sub-Station at 1000. Trek for 7 or 8 hours to reach the first camp at 3500ft elevation. Set up tent, have dinner and stay for the night.
DAY 02
After an early breakfast, start to climb at 0730, passing through tall trees of lowland virgin rainforest. Trek for 8 hours to reach the second camp; located at 5000ft elevation. Lunch en-route. The area is abundant with varieties of Nephentes (or pitcher plants), wild orchids and rhododendrons. Set up tent, prepare dinner and stay for the night. The night is cold and windy, may even be rainy.
DAY 03
After very early breakfast, start to climb before sunrise to the summit of Mount Tombuyukon. Lunch en-route. Enjoy the breathtaking view of Mount Kinabalu from the summit as the sun rises. Begin to descend by 0700 and return to the first camp. Set up tent, have dinner and stay for the night.
DAY 04
After breakfast, begin to descent to Kampung Monggis Sub-Station. Packed lunch en-route. Then drive for 2 hours on a gravel road to Ranau; make a stop for dinner. Continue the overland journey for another 2 more hours to Kota Kinabalu and return to your hotel. END OF SERVICE.
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