Mount Santubong
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James N
Kuching, Malaysia2,327 contributions
Sep 2022 • Solo
Mt. Santubong is the highest mountain one can climb located nearest to Kuching. Located in a national park, one needs to register with the Sarawak Forestry Corporation office prior to the climb. The track is almost four kilometers long and the summit can be reached within less than three hours. It is considered as tough but with some preparations, most can reach the summit with little problems.
Written 12 September 2022
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Nico B
3 contributions
May 2022 • Solo
Summit trail (now yellow markings): 4hrs up 3.5hrs down, bring enough water especially if you're not used to the heat. The last 2.5hrs are climbed on all fours. The trail is very well maintained and safe even for beginners, however very challenging. I'm not in bad shape but my legs barely made it.
Written 3 May 2022
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Cay
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia218 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
Hi just wanted to put a message out there that during rainy season this park is close due to safety issue. We tried. But you can still do hiking to the blue pool and waterfall using the Permai resort. just pay an entrance fee of RM10 per person .
Written 23 December 2021
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NASRA P
Kota Kinabalu District, Malaysia6 contributions
Jul 2020
You will get an awesome experience here, hiking the mount while enjoying the fresh air. But if you are not fit enough, you should not go here. The trail is challenging and you need to be fit enough. Worth experience!
Written 9 June 2021
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George F
Toowoomba, Australia8 contributions
Jun 2019
Climbing Mount Santubong is an incredible walk - starting out on the flat and progressing towards the summit with ever steeper paths and a number of vertical rope ladders. It is for the fit and adventurous. However there is much to see on the lower and flatter paths for those unprepared to take on the extreme adventure
Written 12 May 2020
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HTH
Kuching, Malaysia151 contributions
Mar 2020 • Friends
The mountain with height over 2,600 feet ,from city centre nearly a hour and 10 minutes travelling distance. Here's one of the gazetted National Park as well.
Furthermore,there's an romantic legend about Princess Santubong related to the point.
Furthermore,there's an romantic legend about Princess Santubong related to the point.
Written 17 March 2020
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ashaec
Bangkok, Thailand19 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
The jungle loop trail is the easier of the two trails. The trek took us only about one and half hours to complete.
It’s a short trail and well marked but there are some confusing sections. It would be a good idea to get a contact number before staring out from the park office just in case.
I had read that there are multiple exits but these exits were not marked well.
Physical fitness is required as this is not a flat and easy esp for people who don’t trek frequently. There were some climbs and descents where we had to hold on to ropes or tree roots.
There is plenty of shade but the path would definitely be very slippery and dangerous during the rainy season.
Would recommend good waterproof shoes as the trail has a lot of rocks and tree roots and some small streams and brooks to cross and also carry plenty of water.
The waterfall is right below the suspension bridge and would require climbing down some slippery rocks
To get there:
We had to drive around a bit after Culvert to find the park entrance. Look out for cars parked near “Santubong puteri trail start” ( google maps)
It’s a short trail and well marked but there are some confusing sections. It would be a good idea to get a contact number before staring out from the park office just in case.
I had read that there are multiple exits but these exits were not marked well.
Physical fitness is required as this is not a flat and easy esp for people who don’t trek frequently. There were some climbs and descents where we had to hold on to ropes or tree roots.
There is plenty of shade but the path would definitely be very slippery and dangerous during the rainy season.
Would recommend good waterproof shoes as the trail has a lot of rocks and tree roots and some small streams and brooks to cross and also carry plenty of water.
The waterfall is right below the suspension bridge and would require climbing down some slippery rocks
To get there:
We had to drive around a bit after Culvert to find the park entrance. Look out for cars parked near “Santubong puteri trail start” ( google maps)
Written 11 March 2020
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Vesa A
Yekaterinburg, Russia34 contributions
Feb 2020
Trail to summit from camp was longer than closed trail which starts outside of the park. I reached summit in 2hours 45mins and got back in 2 hours. There were several hard climbs and upper you get there were many ropes missing. Rope ladders have been replaced with aluminium ones. Those parts are easy. Coming down on trails that have all roots revealed is the hardest in my oppinion. That's what legs say.
Definitely worth of climbing but not easy.
Definitely worth of climbing but not easy.
Written 21 February 2020
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oscarette
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia74 contributions
Jan 2020
There were 2 trails available, red, leading to the summit and blue, a loop leading back to the registration hut. At the time we were there, the red trail was closed due to the wet weather.
The blue trail was very interesting as we overcame different obstacles. We came upon a waterfall, suspension bridge, crossed rivers, jumped onto a vine and swung around like Tarzan, climbed down a steep slope, saw an insect giving birth, saw Venus fly traps, etc. In other words, it was heaps of fun.
The blue trail was very interesting as we overcame different obstacles. We came upon a waterfall, suspension bridge, crossed rivers, jumped onto a vine and swung around like Tarzan, climbed down a steep slope, saw an insect giving birth, saw Venus fly traps, etc. In other words, it was heaps of fun.
Written 31 January 2020
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ncw2
Singapore, Singapore386 contributions
Dec 2019 • Solo
Took less than 5 hours climbing up and down the summit. View at summit was shrouded by mountain mist. Its a tough climb for novice hiker. Upper core and strong arm strength is required. Good training for me. Likely a one time visit.
Written 4 January 2020
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Karel Mestdagh
Kuching, Malaysia
Are there some budget places to stay overnight nearby the mountain or park?
csChai
Malaysia1,312 contributions
There are no budget places to stay overnight nearby. I suggest staying in Kuching and travel to the park early in the morning. Get a Grab Car.
Kami rencana ke Kuching bulan Oktober, brp lama perjalanan ke Santubong dan berat tdk ya medan di sana, mengingat kami semua sdh berumur di atas 50th dan aktivitas apa yg bisa kami lakukan selain mendaki..thx atas jawabannya
omar o
39 contributions
Perjalanan dari bandar ambil kira kira 35 minit. Kalau hanya mahu ke air terjun bisa pak. Tapi kalau mahu mendaki saya tidak tahu pak.
Is the trek well shaded by the forest canopy or quite exposed to the sun?
akfa
Shah Alam, Malaysia130 contributions
It's 80% covered. Personally I don't think it's necessary to wear a cap except for the peak. The peak is exposed and gets very hot during noon.
However just to remind that because the canopy is comparatively thick, it can get dark faster.
Blisseth S
4 contributions
Hi, I’ll be in Kuching in 4 days, coming from SF Bay, CA, USA.
If the rain lightens for 1 day, I’ll tackle Santubong... where can I get a driver + others to hike w me?
Also are the gloves sold locally pretty cheap there?
Thanks!
Blisseth
LauraJC13
Kuching, Malaysia29 contributions
Hi Blisseth, there are minibus from Kuching hotels that takes you there. Gloves are pretty cheap, the garden gloves are sufficient, not necessary to have though. I'm sure you will meet some hikers there. As a local, my advice is go in a group with other hikers of if you can get a guide, would be better.
Diah F
3 contributions
Was wondering if its possible to climb this mount solo? and has anyone ride a rental bike from kuching city centre to santubong itself? is it posibble too?
looking forward for your help!
Ull S
Kuching, Malaysia8 contributions
Hi Hidayah,
Going solo? It is possible. Bike to Santubong, that's possible as well. Hope this helps!
nalney
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia2 contributions
How can we find a guide to hike the mount? Can I have the contact details of you have any?
izret
Brno, Czech Republic297 contributions
there is a registration counter at the beginning point, you have to sign in, write down your data including the phone number (optionally), and then sing out, if something happens, they know about you.
Katherine L
Purley, UK50 contributions
Can anyone help me with information on travel to and from this place?
I'm looking to get from Bako NP to here (in evening), stay one night here, then get back to Kuching. Are there buses between Sanbutong and Bako? / Sanbutong and Kuching?
Many thanks
Mohamad Udin
Miri, Malaysia43 contributions
Hi Kathrine, you can get a taxi from Bako or maybe private transport(Van). If you planned to stay overnite at Santubong, I suggest you rent one air conditioned Chalet at Camp Permai where you can enjoy the wild and you can take a short walk to reach Kampong Budaya Sarawak.
regarding buses between Santubong and Kuching, you may get help from the camp checkin counter. The Camp is also providing transport to Kuching which is available at the counter.
If you wish to stay at Damai Beach Hotel you may do so but do not swim in the sea because the current is quite strong and is dangerous all year round.
Wx_Freeman
Sarawak, Malaysia
Hi, I managed to climb Bukit Lambir, Miri, Sarawak (Lambir Hills).I just want to know the difficulty between Lambir Hills and Mount Santubong. Which is do you think is harder / more difficult? And if possible, how do you rate both experience? Thank you.
Mohamad Udin
Miri, Malaysia43 contributions
Hi my fren, I had twice experience climbing Mount Santubong. Bukit Lambir is not so difficult as compared to Mount Santubong. I lost my way at Mount Santubong during my first climb due to wrong compass reading.
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MOUNT SANTUBONG (Kuching) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Santubong
- Hotels near Mount Santubong:
- (0.67 km) Nanga Damai Homestay
- (1.57 km) The Culvert Hotel Resort Kuching
- (0.86 km) Damai Beach Resort
- (0.77 km) BB Bunkers
- (1.33 km) Permai Rainforest Resort
- Restaurants near Mount Santubong:
- (0.83 km) D'Sea Restaurant
- (0.82 km) Bayridge Fine Seafood
- (0.86 km) Escobar Bar & Grill
- (1.25 km) Elements
- (5.45 km) Fatboy Bites
- Attractions near Mount Santubong:
- (0.53 km) Damai Beach
- (0.90 km) Aquabase Scuba Diving
- (1.04 km) Damai Golf & Country Club
- (15.47 km) Bako National Park
- (12.39 km) Sarawak Cultural Village