Breakfast at Balsam Restaurant, after that proceeds to the Park Headquarter for registration and meet up with your Mountain Guide at the reception. After the briefing, commence your journey to Timpohon Gate and then you will start your trek to Laban Rata which will take approximately 4-5 hours depending on individual fitness levels. Have your special packed lunch around noon. The trekking will take you through different vegetation zones from Oak and Chestnut to mossy forest and eventually to alpine type of vegetation, before arriving at Laban Rata Resthouse (3,353m). Overnight Check-in to Laban Rata Resthouse (Dormitory Bed Room– non heated room) and spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure to explore the surroundings or simply soak in the scenery spread beneath you. Dinner & Overnight at Laban Rata Resthouse. (B/PL/D)

At 0200hrs, wake up and continue ascending to the Summit of Mount Kinabalu. Upon reaching the summit, have the opportunity to witness the beautiful sunrise and to take photos at the peak of the mountain. Climb down to Laban Rata for breakfast before descending down to Timpohon gate where transport will take you the Park HQ and lunch will be served at the Balsam restaurant in Kinabalu Park. Transfer down to Kota Kinabalu. (S/B/L)