Learn jungle skills and then tackle a first as far as we know - to climb the three highest mountains in Sabah in one expedition...
- This trip is only on offer to group bookings at the moment. If you have a few people who want to do it, or want to run it for your organisation or charity - then contact us .
Cost £1795
14 day trip - starting and ending in Kota Kinabalu. Also includes 2 days jungle training in the UK in preparation for this unique challenge to Trek to the 3 highest peaks in Sabah.
Preparation:
2 days (weekend) jungle survival and expedition skills, preparation and training. A few months before the start of the trip, you can join our Fieldskills Tropical Forest Safety Courses where you will have an opportunity to learn invaluable skills such as living in your hammock, jungle survival skills, navigation and lost procedures. This course is included free as part of you expedition - then it is off to the 3 highest peaks in Sabah, North Borneo to test out what you have learnt.
The Challenge: Everyone knows the traditional UK Three Peaks Challenge but how about a three peaks challenge in the Malaysian state of Sabah, on the island of Borneo.
All three peaks have been climbed before - Mount Kinabalu, the highest is well trodden and many travellers climb it each year. However Trusmadi and Tamboyukon are very rarely visited - and whilst, considerably lower they offer in many ways a far greater challenge in terms of remote expedition experiences. To top things off - as far as we can tell no one has tried to do all three - in one expedition.
Our first peak, Gunung Tamboyukon, is the most rarely climbed. This is the third highest peak in Sabah. This will take us 4 days of jungle trekking, camping in remote spots to get up and down.
Then we will continue to Trusmadi - a beautiful and again fairly rarely visited jungle peak which offers beautiful views across to the final peak - Mount Kinabalu.
We then finish on Mount Kinabalu - taking the less touristy and dramatic Mesilau route to the summit.
As with all our trips we will put everything into place with qualified mountain leaders with many years climbing experience in Borneo, the State's top mountain guides, well though-out food and supplements and all the right equipment for adverse weather or emergency response. Still only time will tell exactly what will happen!
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If you have any other questions then please just give us a ring on 0845 293 7296 or drop us an email
Day 1:
Arrive KK, overnight Kota Kinabalu.
Day 2:
Transfer to Tamboyukon sub station, camping at the foot of our first peak.
Day 3:
Trek day 1.
Day 4:
Trek day 2.
Day 5:
Summit of Tamboyukon.
Day 6:
Descend, overnight at hotel in Kundasang.
Day 7:
Rest Day.
Day 8:
Bus and 4 x 4 to Trusmadi, Trek Day 1.
Day 9:
Summit and back to camp.
Day 10:
Descend and overnight at TVRC.
Day 11:
Evening transfer to Kinabalu Park HQ.
Day 12:
Climb Mount Kinabalu to the Laban Rata hut.
Day 13:
Summit and descent, back to KK.
Day 14:
Day in KK.
Day 15:
Depart.
Many people may choose to extend their stay to see more of what Borneo has to offer. We are happy to advice or organise a package for you:
- Wildlife safari - see the orangutans at Sepilok and boat safaris on the Kinabatangan River... 2 to 3 days.
- Snorkel and dive off KK or on the world class resort of Sipidan.
If you want any more details please don't hesitate to get in touch.
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Want to see our other adventures?... See the adventure holiday page.
Looking for a taste of the jungle?... How about our Tropical Forest Skills Training
You can attend this course for free if you book this Three Peaks Challenge.
Trip leader - Dom Hall:
Dom is one of the founders of Fieldskills. He got the expedition bug after University where a 5 month trip overseas developed into 2 years and, in turn, a career which has taken him to Belize, Mexico, Borneo, Gabon, Egypt, Costa Rica, Peru... and many other places.
He's led a wide range of youth, conservation and exploration trips mainly spending time in his hammock in the tropics.
He's worked on a wide range of trips as a leader and safety consultant working with organisations such as Trekforce, Ben Fogle's Extreme Dreams, Adventureworks, BSES, Biosphere Expeditions and others.
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