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Trek To The Summit Of Carstensz Pyramid In 8 Days

  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Mountaineering, Nature, Camping

  • Duration

    8 Days

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English

Description

Sign up for a trip to the heart of nature and explore the beauty of the Carstensz Pyramid, one of the Seven Summits of the World. Go on a trek to the Carstensz Pyramid (4884m), the highest summit of the western central highlands and immerse in the beauty of the Yellow Valley. Enjoy your climbing practice session and learn a lot from your guide and fellow trek-lovers!

Highlights
  •  Witness the picturesque landscape on your helicopter ride
  • Trek Carstensz Pyramid, one of the World's Seven Summits
  • Take in the stunning beauty of Yellow Valley
  • Have fun during the climbing practice session
  • Day 1- Arrive in Bali/Jakarta expand_more
    • Meet the tour guide, who will pick you up from Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, Bali (or Jakarta Airport). 

    (Note: Hotel and transfers in Jakarta or Bali will be at your own expense.)

  • Day 2- Fly to Timika expand_more
    • Check out from the hotel and drive to the airport. 
    • Fly to Timika from Jakarta or Bali with a domestic airline. Upon arrival at Timika Airport, your Indonesian guide will pick you up and take you to the hotel in Timika town to stay overnight.
    • Have lunch, and prepare the 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 3- Enjoy the Helicopter Ride to Yellow Valley expand_more
    • Have breakfast at 6.00 am, and start towards the airport to use the helicopter to reach the Basecamp- Yellow valley.

    Overnight at camp. (B,L,D)

    (Note: It depends if the Helicopter can directly land at Yellow Campsite 4300m (basecamp). Helicopter flights are subject to weather delays.)

  • Day 4- Acclimatize expand_more
    • Learn how to use climbing equipment with your Indonesia mountain guide.

    (Acclimatization day)

    (B,L,D)

  • Day 5- Trek Carstensz Pyramid expand_more
    • Wake up at 12.30 am, eat breakfast and prepare the climbing equipment. 
    • Start the summit trek at 2 a.m. You will need to use rock climbing equipment. After a successful summit, return to base camp and stay overnight. 

    (The normal time to reach the summit is about 7 - 8 hours, and returning time is 5 hours.)

    (B, D)

  • Day 6- Return to Timika expand_more
    • Have breakfast at 6.00 AM, start towards the airport and catch the helicopter to Timika.

    Overnight at the hotel.

    (Note: It is possible to take a flight to Bali on the same day by rescheduling your flight. Helicopter flights are subject to weather delays.)

  • Day 7- Have a Free Day expand_more
    • Enjoy a free day in Timika.
  • Day 8- Departure expand_more
    • Follow the flight schedule, and 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 the expedition team.)

What's Included
  • 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 and following itinerary 
  • 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 and cooking staff
  • Tents and camping equipment
  • Fixed rope on Carstensz Pyramid wall
  • Dining, and cooking equipment
  • Satellite phone for emergency contact and SMS only
What's Excluded
  • Domestic flight from/to Timika from Jakarta or Bali (USD 550-USD850) and return
  • Hotel in Jakarta or Bali and transfer in Jakarta or Bali
  • Hotel in Timika for extra days if you have a delayed expedition (if more than 2 nights)
  • RTB (Return to Base) cost by helicopter (charged by Helicopter Company)
  • Private room hotel in Timika 
  • Meals: Lunch and Dinner in Jakarta, Bali and Timika 
  • Overweight on all flights
  • Medical/evacuation and trip insurance 
  • Personal rock climbing and camping equipment (See equipment list)  
  • Extra food and beverages
  • Personal expenses (laundry, phone call, hotel’s minibar)
  • Evacuation or rescue cost
  • Helicopter evacuation will be charged by Helicopter Company estimated at USD 4500++
  • Any expenses due to the flight delay/flight cancellation/reschedule
  • Extra cost delay during in Timika (for example, sightseeing or fishing, or day tour)
  • Force majeure
What 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 of the mechanical ascenders (left and right hand) with handles 
  • 1 climbing helmet (adjustable; should fit with a hat on)
  • Adjustable trekking poles 
  • 1 pair of rappel gloves 
  • Bag pack with bag cover, 80-litre size or more 
  • One day pack for summit attack 
  • Camera equipment
  • 1 pair of boots for the summit 
  • 1 pair 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: Your own sleeping bag -15c and a mattress for your comfort
  • Headlamp (e.g. Petzl Myo3 or Black Diamond Gemini) and 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.
Know before you go
  • 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 Earth's seven continents: Everest, Aconcagua, Denali, Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Vinson Massif and Carstensz Pyramid.
  • We can provide some rock climbing equipment by request; for example, if you don’t have Jumar or Carabiner or figure 8. It is very recommended that you have your own rock climbing equipment by request.
Meeting Point

Jakarta or Bali Airport

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
The group size and price
1 To 3USD 18500 Per Group

This is a group tour

Starting From

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USD 18500 / group