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Mount Trusmadi Climb - 3 Days
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72 hours
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Mount Trusmadi is a great alternative to Mount Kinabalu. The climb is even tougher and more challenging than Mount Kinabalu. Imagine a hike surrounded with pristine jungle and nature, cool mountain air and away from the crowds, that feels like you have a private camp all to yourself. Mount Trusmadi is strenuous, so do expect to get really mud dirty during the rainy season.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Porter
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
What To Expect
KOTA KINABALU – SINUA VILLAGE
Accommodations
Overnight in Hammocks & Tents
Food and Drinks
DINNER
Dinner
Mt. Trusmadi Apin-apin
Get picked up by our from your hotel at 12:00 PM and head for Keningau towards Sinua Village located at the base of Mount Trusmadi. Expected time arrival at Sinua Camp 1 around 4 pm, settle in your camp and rest for the evening. Basic amenities are provided with hammocks, for those looking for new adventure.
SINUA VILLAGE – CAMP 2
Accommodations
Overnight in tents & hammocks
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Mount Trusmadi
Following breakfast, embark on for a 4 to 5 hours of trekking covering about 8 km slowly trek up towards Camp 2, passing by beautiful forest that with rich biodiversity of plants and vegetation. Enjoy lunch upon arriving Camp 2, Later opt for some short walks around the campsite for possible bird watching or if you are lucky some curious frogs and insects lurking around.
CAMP 2 – TRUSMADI SUMMIT – CAMP 1 – KOTA KINABALU
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Mt. Trusmadi Apin-apin
Wakes up at 1.30 am to head for the summit of Trusmadi. The summit trail is steeper, and your head torch would come in handy, as along the summit route there are ropes to pull on to for the steep and slippery trail. You will be covering a distance of 4 km. Notice the changes of forest vegetation with 1,000 meters elevation gain, from the lowland vegetation the surrounding now are tropical moist forest. Beautiful pitcher plants such as the Nepenthes Lowii and Nepenthes Villosa can be seen along the trail. From Trusmadi summit enjoy a breathtaking view of the Mount Kinabalu and the city view below, if weather permits! Soon make your way back to Camp 2. Enjoying unique plants along the way, and descend back to Sinua Village, Camp 1 and get transferred back to Kota Kinabalu.
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Mount Trusmadi Climb - 3 Days
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Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Trusmadi via Sinua
34anthonyh,
Jul 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Scheduling and coordination was super smooth and easy, even with some last minute requests and changes I made for pickup and equipment rental. Thanks to Martin for the cheerful attitude always. The lodge in Sinua is perfect. Dennis and Veronica were great. Our guide, Shed, went at our pace and we got to camp 2 in 4 hours. Definitely need a sleeping bag there! No view for us at summit but the challenging hike down was much more beautiful in the daylight. Back at lodge by 2pm and everyone coordinated to meet us, very nice. Highly recommend Daisy and her team, very professional and friendly! Highly recommend the leach socks or long pants.
lost in wilderness... delightful trek
Jitima P,
Jul 7, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00warm hospitality at sinua tainiskon lodge at c1 by Dennis, Shed is a nice start. we started trekking to c2 early at 7.30am. I enjoyed the wilderness, huge diptercarp trees, flowers, fungi along the way. we also spotted footprints of wild boar, civet and barking deer. I felt humble yet honored... having lunch in the jungle was yummy, let alone well prepared dinner at c2 by jap. it was cold at night, so a blanket or sleeping bag is needed. the milky way at c2 and peak2 is stunning. the sunrise at the top is breathtaking. we started climbing to the top at midnight and reached there by 5.30am. climbing from c2 to peak1, peak2 and the tower in the dark was challenging but fun. there are many steep 90degree ladder climbing, which is not difficult, but stepping up/down on slippery, muddy roots is harder. pitcher plants are plenty and amazing. n. trusmadiensis, endemic to trusmadi is natural hybrid of n. lowii and n. macrophylla....another nature wonder, beautiful creation. I am fortunate to be the only person up there, with patient guide, caring porter, and talented cook. special thanks to Dennis, sinua tainiskon lodge and daisy, outback venture to make this challenging trip possible, achievable and memorable.
Mount Trusmadi via Sinua
orchidgolfer,
May 25, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the most challenging and beautiful hikes I’ve been on. The hike to camp 2 takes you through a forest full of leeches. Be prepared to fight them all the way. The climb to the peak on the next day starts at 1am, taking you through a cool,mossy forest. The 4+ kilometre hike to the summit is slow going, with steep sections requiring ropes and ladders. It is a challenge to reach there by sunrise. We were fortunate to have clear skies and a great view of Mt Kinabalu. Retracing our steps back to camp 2 for lunch, followed by the trek back to the starting point by sundown at 6pm. We hiked for over 16 hours that day! Daisy from Outback Venture hiked with us and made our trip pleasant and enjoyable. Her arrangements for the entire trip went smoothly, and her coordinator of the trip spectacular. She replies to your messages promptly and accurately. If you’re in for a challenge, I would highly recommend Mt Trusmadi by Outback Venture!
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