Boasting thick tropical rainforests, rugged alpine terrain and pristine whitesand beaches, Malaysia is an incredibly scenic destination for any via ferrata climbing trip. Getting up into the mountains is a great way to experience these incredible landscapes up close and from high above.
Country Code:
+60
Currency:
Ringgit (MYR)
Language:
Malay, English
Best time to visit:
February to March
What’s the weather like?
During the dry season, average daily temperatures in Malaysia sit around 27 ºC. Rain falls the least in the dry season, but is not uncommon
How to get there:
Most trips to Malaysia begin with a flight into Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) in East Malaysia or Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in West Malaysia. Most guides will opt to meet you here and provide transport to the start of the trip
Composed of West Malaysia, a peninsula on the Asian mainland, and East Malaysia, on the northern portion of the island of Borneo, Malaysia is home to plenty of great via ferrata opportunities. Away from the aforementioned Mount Kinabalu, which sits in East Malaysia, there are plenty of other great via ferrata spots as well. Nearby Mount Trusmadi (2,642 meters/8,668 feet) and Taman Negara Gunung Kinabalu are three other great spots for single-day via ferrata expeditions. On the far less mountainous western peninsula, Paya Gunung is home to some rocky terrain that is great for practicing the sport and getting some time to climb in the highland jungle terrain
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