It's so expensive to climb Mt Kinabalu now. Sutera Sanctuary Lodge (the company in charge of Kinabalu Park) has just released their 2009 rates. Get ready for this shocking news. A bed in Laban Rata will cost RM 170 next year compared to RM60 this year.
I've done a comparison of prices. In year 2007, we had the choice of purchasing our meals from the Laban Rata resthouse or to bring our own food up to the mountain. Many of us brought instant noodles, bread, packet drinks and energy bars to save costs. In the year 2008, Sutera packaged the meals and accommodation which cost us RM 505 per pax for 1 night's stay at the foothill and 2 nights' stay in Laban Rata. We requested 2 meals to be omitted and paid only RM435 per pax for this year's expedition in July. Next year, 2009, those who wish to go and climb Mt Kinabalu would have to come out with at least RM810 for the same 4 days-3 nights duration.
Here's the breakdown of costs for year 2007, 2008 and 2009.
I think the prices for next year's Kinabalu climb are ridiculous. Imagine paying RM170 for a bed, no bathroom attached, and it's not even on a twin sharing basis. You have to share it with at least 3 others.
It's getting more expensive to climb the mountain. I wonder why they are charging so much. Unless they intend to do some major renovation or upgrading of the facilities, they should not charge so high. I wish they would keep the cost low. Mt Kinabalu is a beautiful place to visit, and I feel that every Malaysian should climb this mountain at least once in his or her lifetime. :)
My Mount Kinabalu tales - Year 2007
- Year 2008
Here's the breakdown of costs for year 2007, 2008 and 2009.
| 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | ||
| Dinner at foothill | not sure | 45 | 60 | |
| Hostel (bed) at foothill | 30 | 35 | 60 | |
| Buffet Breakfast at foothill | not sure | 35 | 45 | |
| Packed lunch | not sure | 25 | 30 | |
| Buffet Dinner at Laban Rata | 36 | 45 | 60 | |
| Heated Dorms (per bed) | 50 | 60 | 170 | |
| Non-Heated Dorms(per bed) | not sure | 40 | 170 | |
| Pre-Climb B'fast at Laban Rata | not sure | 15 | 30 | |
| Buffet Breakfast at Laban Rata | not sure | 40 | 45 | |
| Lunch at Laban Rata | not sure | 40 | 50 | |
| Lunch at Kinabalu Park | not sure | 35 | 50 | |
I think the prices for next year's Kinabalu climb are ridiculous. Imagine paying RM170 for a bed, no bathroom attached, and it's not even on a twin sharing basis. You have to share it with at least 3 others.
It's getting more expensive to climb the mountain. I wonder why they are charging so much. Unless they intend to do some major renovation or upgrading of the facilities, they should not charge so high. I wish they would keep the cost low. Mt Kinabalu is a beautiful place to visit, and I feel that every Malaysian should climb this mountain at least once in his or her lifetime. :)
My Mount Kinabalu tales - Year 2007
- Year 2008
2 comments:
Do you know how much does one climbing permit costs to Mt. Everest?
100 000 US dollars! Mt. Kinabalu is cheap!
Heh, I found a cheper way, non-guided summit option, 42950 USD.
I think 100000 included 4 permits (no other expences included)
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