Indonesia · Trekking

8-Day Carstensz Pyramid Trek in Indonesia with Helicopter Base Camp

8 Days Round trip from Tangerang City Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Witness the picturesque landscape on your helicopter ride
  • 02 Trek Carstensz Pyramid, one of the World's Seven Summits
  • 03 Take in the stunning beauty of Yellow Valley
  • 04 Have fun during the climbing practice session

Sign up for a trip into the heart of nature and explore the beauty of Carstensz Pyramid, one of the Seven Summits of the World. Trek to Carstensz Pyramid (4884 m), the highest summit of the western central highlands, and immerse yourself in the beauty of Yellow Valley. Enjoy a climbing practice session and learn a lot from your guide and fellow trek lovers on this 8-day expedition.

Sign up for a trip into the heart of nature and explore the beauty of Carstensz Pyramid, one of the Seven Summits of the World.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Bali, Tangerang, Jakarta, Puncak Jaya, Timika
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Bali or Jakarta

  • 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.)

2
Day 02

Fly to Timika and Prepare for the Expedition

  • 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 for an overnight stay.
  • 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.
3
Day 03

Helicopter Ride to Yellow Valley Base Camp

  • Have breakfast at 6:00 am, then head to the airport to take the helicopter to Base Camp - Yellow Valley.

Overnight at camp. (B, L, D)

(Note: It depends on whether the helicopter can land directly at Yellow Campsite 4300 m (base camp). Helicopter flights are subject to weather delays.)

4
Day 04

Acclimatization and Climbing Practice

  • Learn how to use climbing equipment with your Indonesian mountain guide.

(Acclimatization day)

(B, L, D)

5
Day 05

Summit Trek to Carstensz Pyramid

  • Wake up at 12:30 am, eat breakfast, and prepare the climbing equipment.
  • Start the summit trek at 2:00 am. 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 the return time is 5 hours.)

(B, D)

6
Day 06

Return by Helicopter to Timika

  • Have breakfast at 6:00 am, head to 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.)

7
Day 07

Free Day in Timika

  • Enjoy a free day in Timika.
8
Day 08

Departure from Timika

  • 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. Here, you will say goodbye to the Indonesian guide and the expedition team.)

Carstensz Pyramid, Base Camp - Yellow Valley, Timika

Where this trip takes you

Carstensz Pyramid, Base Camp - Yellow Valley, Timika

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Tangerang City 5 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All required permits
  • Airport pick-up and transfer to the hotel upon arrival in Timika
  • One-time chartered helicopter flight from Timika to Base Camp and return
  • Accommodation based on twin/double share in Timika and as per the itinerary
  • Meals as per the itinerary (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
  • All expedition logistics at Base Camp
  • Camping gear (shared dome tent, 2 people per tent)
  • Experienced certified Indonesian mountain guide and cooking staff
  • Tents and camping equipment
  • Fixed rope on the Carstensz Pyramid wall
  • Dining and cooking equipment
  • Satellite phone for emergency contact and SMS only

What's Not Included

  • Domestic flights to and from Timika from Jakarta or Bali (USD 550-USD 850), return
  • Hotel in Jakarta or Bali and transfers 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 the helicopter company)
  • Private room hotel in Timika
  • Meals: lunch and dinner in Jakarta, Bali, and Timika
  • Overweight charges 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, charged by the helicopter company, estimated at USD 4500++
  • Any expenses due to flight delay, flight cancellation, or rescheduling
  • Extra costs during delays in Timika (for example, sightseeing, fishing, or a day tour)
  • Force majeure

What to bring

  • 1 seat harness
  • 5 carabiners, delta screw gate type
  • 2 descenders - figure of eight (8)
  • Several slings, coxtail, and webbing
  • 1 pair of 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
  • Backpack with rain 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 gear, and suitable clothing
  • Goggles/anti-UV glasses
  • Sunblock cream
  • Personal medicine
  • Recommended: your own sleeping bag rated to -15 C 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 / ibuprofen 200 mg for muscle soreness
    • Antibiotics and personal medications
    • Medicine tablets for headaches and anti-nausea medications
  • Climbing snacks, energy bars, chocolate bars, candy bars, or any small snacks you like to eat.

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 on request; for example, if you don't have a Jumar, carabiner, or figure 8. It is highly recommended that you bring your own rock climbing equipment.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Jakarta or Bali Airport
Tour start
Tangerang City, Banten 19120, Indonesia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 days finish where they began, in Tangerang City.

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