it may be usful to know that the huts at laban rata are often booked 6 months in advance. it was not a problem for me, because i preferred to hike it in a day (with special permission from the park superintendent).
also, i had no problems finding a taxi to the park. after reserving a dorm room at park HQ for the next day at sutera lodge, i walked across the street and caught a taxi to the park. (may 2006)
I climbed Kinabalu by the standard route in 2006. I was impressed by how clean the trail was compared to other jungle treks I made in Malaysia. The guides and other park staff are deeply invested in keeping the park clean. It's a strong argument in favor of the guide system.
NewDayRising - Nov 28, 2006 1:03 am - Voted 10/10
6 month reservationit may be usful to know that the huts at laban rata are often booked 6 months in advance. it was not a problem for me, because i preferred to hike it in a day (with special permission from the park superintendent).
also, i had no problems finding a taxi to the park. after reserving a dorm room at park HQ for the next day at sutera lodge, i walked across the street and caught a taxi to the park. (may 2006)
Nelson - Nov 28, 2006 1:50 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: 6 month reservationThanks much for the updates. I have included them in two sections on the main page. Let me know if you have more to add.
Colin - Jan 7, 2015 9:33 am - Voted 10/10
Clean & GreenI climbed Kinabalu by the standard route in 2006. I was impressed by how clean the trail was compared to other jungle treks I made in Malaysia. The guides and other park staff are deeply invested in keeping the park clean. It's a strong argument in favor of the guide system.