Expedition Details
Carstensz Pyramid Expedition By Trekking Ugimba Route
Carstensz Pyramid Expedition by trekking can be reached through 2 routes namely Ugimba dan Suanggama. The advantage of this route is the climbers are able to be in touch with the villagers and their culture. At the same time, you can see the beauty of the nature. It is an absolutely great opportunity. However, the trekking trails usually take a long time, and climbers must be readi to face obstacles such as difficult climbing routes and social problems. We hage guides, porters, and team who have experience addressing this kind of issues. Yet, this package is offered based on the social conditions, because the security of climber is the most important concerned of our service.
Departure & Return Location
Moses Kilangin Airport Timika
Departure Time
3 Hours Before Flight Time
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What to Expect
Summiting Carstensz Pyramid Peak through adventurous trekking ethnic, culture and nature.
Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Timika City tour and Shopping
Upon arrival, will picking up by car and send to the Hotel. City Tour for shopping will be arranged on Timika city in Diana or Gelael and Hero at Kuala Kencana. At Night, welcome dinner at Oriental Restaurant with Indonesian or Oriental Menus.
Day 2Timika – Sugapa – Bulapa
By Small aircraft –chartered From Timika with John Lin (JAT) or Trigana. Flight for 30 minutes from Timika to Bilogai, the airport of Sugapa.In airport, usually you will see and meet with a lot of local people. Taking motorbike for 10 minutesWalking through the traditional bridge and across the real jungle of Papuan tropical forest. Sometimes you will meet the local people that bring vegetables or Sleep in a honai, church or in Tent
Day 3 Bulapa – Ugimba
Trekking through the jungle and across the river without bridge. Very challenging journey. You will feel the phenomena like in “National Geography film”. Enjoy Moni traditional dance and stone burn ceremonial if possible. Sleep in Ugimba’s homestay.
Day 4Ugimba – Putigapa
Trekking through the jungle, Nabu river, see historical stone, Moni’s tribe cave. You can see beautiful Red and white orchids forest and other flora fauna.
Day 5Putigapa – Bihugu
Walking through the stone while enjoying the sound of Dingo (Fox) and Domhea.
Day 6Bihugu – Maximus Cave
Trekking while seeing the beautiful Lason lake, Blue lake, Zebra wall, Nagambulu peak and Mpaigelah peak.
Day 7Maximus Cave – Basecamp
Trekking and acclimatization for cold and air pressure
Day 8Summits Carstensz
Early in the morning before the sun shines, you should have started climbing to the top. With the intention of reaching the peak at around 7.30 to 8.30 in the morning where the weather tendency is brighter with a little fog. Special skills are highly required because of the difficulty level of **** (very difficult) level for ascent. In addition to steep rocks, very cold temperatures and thinner oxygen levels, you will cross a precipitous ravine (Tyrolean Travers) by using a rope near the top. After summit, you should go back to the base camp for lunch and if possible climb another peak around.
Day 9Summits to Carstensz (optional depends on weather on day 8)
Day 9 is a reserve if on the previous day it turns out the weather is not good or not safe to summit.
Day 10Basecamp – Bihugu
Continue trekking into Bihugu and stay overnight.
Day 11Bihugu – Ugimba
Trekking straight to Ugimba for an overnight break at the home stay.
Day 12Ugimba – Sugapa
Enjoying night in Sugapa with the traditional food prepared by Team of PT.TP.
Day 13Sugapa – Timika
Arriving Timika and preparing for Celebration
Day 14Timika – Jakarta/Bali/Additional Package
Depart from Timika
