Dear travel Mate,
Go on a trek to Carstensz Pyramid (4884m), the highest summit of Mount Jayawijaya or Mount Carstensz in the Sudirman Range of the western central highlands of Papua Province. During this challenging journey, you will have to tackle a rocky terrain all the way to the summit.
Day 01
Arrival in Bali / Jakarta
- Arrival in I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, Bali or Jakarta Airport. Hotel and transfers in Jakarta or Bali will be at your own expense.
Day 02
Jakarta / Bali – Timika
- Check-out from the hotel and drive to the airport.
- Fly to Timika from Jakarta or Bali with domestic airline use connected flight to Timika.
- Upon arrival at Timika Airport, your Indonesia guide will pick you up and take you to the hotel in Timika Town to stay overnight.
- After lunch, prepare equipment necessary for the mountain climb.
- In the afternoon, airline companies weigh the baggage and also process documents and climbing equipment for the expedition.
Day 03
Timika – Base Camp by Helicopter
- After breakfast at 6.00 am, start towards the airport, and use the helicopter to get to Basecamp Yellow valley,
Overnight at Camp. (B,L,D)
Note: It depends if the Helicopter can possible to directly land at Yellow Campsite 4300m (basecamp). Helicopter flights are subject to weather delays.
Day 04
Acclimatization days / trainee
- Acclimatization Day (B,L,D). Also, learn how to use climbing equipment with your Indonesia mountain guide.
Day 05
Summit day (4884 m asl – Carstensz Pyramid)
- Wake up at 12.30 am, eat breakfast and prepare the climbing equipment.
- At about 2 am, start the summit trek. You will need to use rock climbing equipment.
- After a successful summit, return to base camp and stay overnight. Normal time to reach the summit is about 7 – 8 hours and return normally in 5 hours. (B, D)
Day 06
Yellow valley camp – Timika by Helicopter
- After breakfast at 6.00 AM, start towards the airport and catch the helicopter to Timika.
Overnight at the hotel.
Note: Directly possible to take a flight to Bali on the same day with rescheduling your flight. Helicopter flights are subject to weather delays.
Day 07
Spare day
- Keep a spare day.
Day 08
Timika – Jakarta / Bali
- Following the flight schedule, you will fly from Timika to Jakarta or Denpasar (Bali).
Note: Hotel and transport in Bali or Jakarta will be at your own expense and here you will say goodbye to the Indonesian guide and also expedition team.
Price valid for 1-5 people + 1TL
From @us $-,— USD Per Adult
Inclusive
- All required permits.
- Airport pick up and transfer to the hotel upon arrival in Timika
- Helicopter Chartered only one-time flight from Timika to Base Camp Return
- Accommodation based on twin/double share at Timika following itinerary and an extra day will by your own cost (only 2 nights)
- Meals as per the itinerary (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch D: Dinner)
- All expedition logistics during at Base Camp
- Camping gear (sharing dome tent with 2 people per tent)
- Experienced certified Indonesian mountain guide & cooking staff
- Tents and camping equipment
- Fixed rope on Carstensz Pyramid wall
- Dining, and cooking equipment
- Satellite phone for emergency contact and SMS only
Exclusive
- Domestic flight from/ to Timika from Jakarta or Bali USD 550-USD850 Return
- Hotel in Jakarta or Bali and transfer in Jakarta or Bali
- Hotel in Timika for extra days if have delay expedition (if more than 2 nights)
- RTB (Return to Base) Cost by Helicopter will be by your own cost will be charged by Helicopter Company, will be following Helicopter Company regulation
- Private room hotel in Timika will be pay by your own
- Meals: Lunch and Dinner during at Jakarta, Bali and Timika
- Overweight on all flights
- Medical/evacuation and trip insurance
- Personal Rock climbing and camping equipment (See equipment list) *can provide some rock climbing equipment by request, for example, you don’t have Jumar or Carabiner or figure 8. It is very recommended to you have own rock climbing equipment by request
- Extra food and beverages
- Personal expenses (laundry, phone call, hotel’s minibar)
- Evacuation or rescue cost
- Helicopter Evacuation will be charge by Helicopter Company estimate USD 4500++
- Any expenses due to the flight delay/flight cancellation / Reschedule flight
- Extra cost delay during in Timika. For example sightseeing or fishing or day tour
- Force majeure
Additional Information
- Puncak Jaya or Carstensz Pyramid is the highest summit of Mount Jayawijaya or Mount Carstensz in the Sudirman Range of the western central highlands of Papua Province, Indonesia. Other summits are East Carstensz Peak, Sumantri and Ngga Pulu. The ‘Seven Summits’ are comprised of the highest mountains on each of the seven continents of the Earth: Everest, Aconcagua, Denali, Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Vinson Massif and Carstensz Pyramid.
What you need to bring:
- 1 Seat Harness **
- 5 Carabineer, delta screw gate type **
- 2 Descender – a figure of eight (8) **
- Several slings, Coxtail and Webbing.**
- 1 Pair mechanical Ascenders (left and right hand) with handles **
- 1 Climbing helmet; Adjustable should fit with a hat on **
- Adjustable trekking poles *
- 1 Pair rappel gloves *
- Big Pack with bag cover, 80 litre size or more
- One Day pack for summit attack *
- Camera equipment
- 1 Pairs of boots for summit *
- 1 Pairs of boots for trekking *
- Down/synthetic Parka Medium weight insulated
- Raincoat, mountain gears and reasonable cloth *
- Goggles / anti UV glasses
- Sun Block Cream
- Personal Medicine *
- Recommended: Own Sleeping Bag -15c & Mattress for your comfort
- Headlamp (e.g. Petzl Myo3 or Black Diamond Gemini) Bring spare batteries
- Personal first aid kit Basics: moleskin/blister kit, Band-Aids, first-aid tape, ibuprofen, personal medications, etc.
- Hardshell jacket with hood Waterproof and breathable. Gore-Tex or equivalent is best, roomy enough to fit over multiple layers.
- Balaclava
- Toiletry kit, be sure to include toilet paper stored in a plastic bag
- Medications:
- Acetazolamide (Diamox) for altitude illness / Ibu Profen 200mg muscle soreness
- Antibiotics and Personal Medications
- Medicine Tablets for headaches, anti-nausea medications.
- Climbing Snacks, Energy Bars, Chocolate Bars, and Candy Bars or what you like to eat snacks and small foods





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