Kota Kinabalu / Kinabalu Park HQ / Timpohon Gate / Ascend Mount Kinabalu / Panalaban Base Camp
06:00–07:00 Hrs: Pick-up from your Kota Kinabalu hotel or airport and enjoy a scenic 2-hour drive across the Crocker Range. Along the way, soak in views of rustic villages, lush valleys, and distant mountain peaks before arriving at Kinabalu Park HQ, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and part of the Kinabalu UNESCO Global Geopark.
08:30 Hrs: Register for your climb, meet your licensed mountain guide, and collect your ID tag and packed lunch. From here, transfer to Timpohon Gate (1,866m), the starting point of your journey to the summit of Borneo.
09:00 Hrs: Begin your ascent through changing ecosystems. Pass by moss-draped oaks, gurgling streams, and vibrant orchids that thrive in the cool mountain air. Along the trail, stop at Carson’s Waterfall or the many rest huts along the way, where you can catch your breath while admiring the rainforest canopy below.
15:00–16:00 Hrs: Arrive at Panalaban Base Camp (3,272m). Nestled among misty ridges, this resting point offers sweeping views of surrounding peaks and valleys. Check in to your dormitory accommodation, then relax before dinner at the Laban Rata Restaurant. Overnight at Panalaban.