Ranau, Sabah · Malaysia
UNESCO World Heritage site since 2000Mount Kinabalu tickets: 400 MYR
Main adult ticket: Climbing permit, international visitors. Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Kinabalu Park.
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- Climbing permit, international visitorsChild price for ages 17 and under. On top of the park fee below; guide, accommodation and insurance are extra. Malaysians RM 100 (children RM 50)Child 200 MYR400 MYR
- Kinabalu Park conservation (entry) fee, international visitorsChild price for ages 17 and under. Malaysians RM 10 (children RM 5)Child 25 MYR50 MYR
- Mountain guide, Timpohon Gate to Low's PeakPer guide, for up to 5 adults or 2 climbers aged 15 and under350 MYR
- Climbing insurance10 MYR
- Botanical Garden, international visitorsChild price for ages 17 and under. Malaysians RM 4 (children RM 2)Child 3 MYR5 MYR
Main ticket 400 MYR (about US$98 · £73, 2026-10-23 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Free entry
Malaysian children aged 12 and under, Malaysians over 60 and disabled Malaysians don't pay the conservation fee.
Opening hours
Park 8am to 5pm every day. Botanical Garden last entry 3pm.
Booking
Book the climb, guide and mountain hostel through Sabah Parks' online reservation site (reservation.sabahparks.org.my). The climbing fees shown took effect on 1 January 2023.
World Heritage site
Part of Kinabalu Park, on UNESCO's list since 2000. Listed as living ecosystems and wildlife.
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Nearby
Within 100 km (62 miles), as the crow flies.
World Heritage sites
None within 100 km. The nearest is Gunung Mulu National Park, 282 km (175 miles) away.
Questions
How much does it cost to visit Mount Kinabalu?
The main adult ticket (Climbing permit, international visitors) costs 400 MYR, about US$98 · £73. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
Can you visit Mount Kinabalu for free?
Malaysian children aged 12 and under, Malaysians over 60 and disabled Malaysians don't pay the conservation fee.
When is Mount Kinabalu open?
Park 8am to 5pm every day. Botanical Garden last entry 3pm.
Do you need to book Mount Kinabalu tickets in advance?
Book the climb, guide and mountain hostel through Sabah Parks' online reservation site (reservation.sabahparks.org.my). The climbing fees shown took effect on 1 January 2023.
Is Mount Kinabalu a World Heritage site?
Yes: it's part of the World Heritage site Kinabalu Park, on UNESCO's list since 2000, listed as living ecosystems and wildlife.