Day 1 KOTA KINABALU / MESILAU NATURE RESORT Pick-up from your hotel lobby or airport and depart on a 3 hrs journey to Mesilau Nature Resort. En route passing by villages and a panoramic vista of the valleys of the Crocker Range. Along the way, we will take a brief stop at Nabalu. Nabalu is a place where the local natives gather to sell local produce, fruits, home grown vegetables and handicraft souvenirs. On arrival, experience the cool fresh air and the natural ambience of the Park. Check in Mesilau Nature Resort. Dinner at Renanthera Restaurant and Overnight at Mesilau Nature Resort Dinner Bishop's Head Hostel
Day 2 MESILAU GATE / ASCEND MOUNT KINABALU / LABAN RATA Breakfast at Renanthera Restaurant. Collect your packed lunch.Proceed to the Sabah Park OPS Room to register for the climb. Our guide will arrange for all necessary registrations, assign you a mountain guide and apply for your ID TAG. Remember to wear your ID TAG at all times. You'll then be transferred to starting point – Mesilau Gate – where your journey and quest to the summit of Borneo’s highest mountain begins! Commence climb to Laban Rata with packed lunch. The trek will pass by conifers, climbing bamboos, superb Agathis trees grow and near the ridge crest at about 2,000 m, the forest becomes stunted, with rocks, tangled tree roots, covered in spongy mosses and liverworts. There are many delicate orchids and beautiful orange-coloured Rhododendrons found along the trail. After approximately 5 – 6 hours climb, you will arrive at Layang-Layang (Place of Swallows), where the scenic Mesilau Trail meets the Summit Trail at 2,740 m. Continue ascent towards Laban Rata for another 2 – 3 hours. The trek will pass by alpine type of vegetations. Arrive and check into Laban Rata Rest House @ 3272m or similar in the late afternoon. Buffet dinner at Laban Rata restaurant and overnight. Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Laban Rata Resthouse
Day 3 LOW’S PEAK / DESCEND MOUNT KINABALU / KOTA KINABALU 02:00hrsWake up for early supper and depart for continuation of journey towards the summit of Mount Kinabalu. The journey up to the Low's peak @ 4,095m will test your fitness and determination; you might be able to experience the glorious sunrise over the majestic Mt. Kinabalu if weather permits. Descend back to Laban Rata for late breakfast and check out. Trek down to Timpohon Gate for transfer back to the Kinabalu Park Headquarter (est. arrival 13:00hrs to 15:00hrs). Congratulations, you can now collect your Certificate of Achievement! Buffet Lunch will be served at the Balsam restaurant in Kinabalu Park.* Due to the temporary closure of Balsam Restaurant, lunch will be served at Liwagu Restaurant after completing your climb. Transfer back to Kota Kinabalu City. Journey takes approx. 2 hrs. Supper / Breakfast / Lunch End