Carstensz Pyramid, now known as Puncak Jaya is one of the famous ‘Seven Summits’, the highest peak in Australasia situated on the island of Papua New Guinea standing at 4884 meters altitude. This peak is the only one of the Seven Summit which is a rock climbing peak and we use helicopters to and from base camp. The trekking through the jungle to get to base camp is now considered too dangerous following recent periods of unrest. The trip lasts for 8-10 days as a minimum and the entry/exit airport is Timika, accessible normally via the Indonesian hub of Jakarta or Bali. Trips to Puncak Jaya need a lot of preparation and this means that bookings are best made at least three to four months in advance.

The climb itself is wonderful, very exciting and dramatic, and certainly a worthy Seven Summits expedition, including the famous Tyrolean traverse along the high altitude ridge. It’s remote and somewhat other-worldly and happens to overlook the largest goldmine in the world which is somewhat surreal to look down on.

The peak is in West Papua, previously known as Irian Jaya until 2005 and is situated in central New Guinea, which is the second largest island in the world. It is in a remote region which has been beset with a history of political instability.

ITINERARY

Day-1
Arriving at Timika Airport is adjusted according to the arrival schedule, and I will pick you up in the arrival room to meet the Immigration Officer with the documents on me, then we will go to your hotel in Timika, and get breakfast in the hotel. The team will prepare expedition equipment including logistics, expedition trip permit document processing, etc.
13.30 PM - We will pick you up from the hotel and we go to Immigration to sign the immigration documents and take picture officially. Rest and overnight at a hotel in the city of Timika.

Day-2 and Day-3
In the morning at around 5:00 a.m. I will pick you up in the hotel. I prepare the takeaway breakfast from the hotel. 05.30 am You will depart from the helipad to Yellow Valley Camp by helicopter depends on the weather. Arrive in Yellow Valley in the base camp of Carstensz, my mountain guide will pick you up and bring you to the tents and you will served for hot drink and hot breakfast. Continue with the process of acclimatization, the physiological adjustment process in order to adapt to the new environment. Lunch at 1:00 p.m.. Dinner at 7:00 p.m. local time and free program. 9:00 p.m. You rest and stay in basecamp tents.

Day-4
Breakfast at 07:00 WIT, acclimatization. Climbing and falling exercises with rock climbing tools, can climb to the Nggapulu Peak (Puncak Sukarno) with extra cost,. Lunch at 1:00 p.m. Simulation at the foot of the Carstensz peak. 19:00 WIT dinner and free program. At 8:00 p.m. break and stay at the basecamp tent.

Day-5 and Day 6
Summit attack starts from basecamp. Wake up at 00.30 am. Eat lightly and prepare climbing equipment. Around 2:00 a.m. starting for the summit attack, using your rock climbing equipment, the normal time to reach the summit is around 7-8 hours. 10:00 WIT until at the highest peak of Indonesia (4,884 masl - CARSTENSZ PYRAMID) After the summit attack, back down to the basecamp at 11:00 WIT, it usually takes 5 hours and coffee breaks on the track. Lunch, arrived at the basecamp at 16:00 WIT. Rest and free program. Dinner at 7:00 p.m.. Overnight in a basecamp tent

Day-7
Breakfast and packing then you must be ready in the Yellow Valley for helicopter. You must remember, the good weather usually come on 6-10 am every day in the highland, that's why you must strict with time for helicopter. The return trip from Yellow Valley Basecamp to Timika by helicopter. Arrive at Timika airport and head to the hotel. Lunch and free program. Evening, we will go out for dinner to celebrate your summit to Carstensz. Overnight at Hotel in Timika.

Day-8
Breakfast at the Timika hotel. We will visit the Local School in Timika and enjoy to play game with children and give books and stationery for them from my foundation. This is our way to develop local people every where we are through TOURISM, so local people get benefit from your coming and your heart will full of memories about the Papuan culture. After this activities then we will visit the Kamoro Gallery in Timika.

Day-9

Extra Day for Bad Weather.

Day-10

Breakfast at the Timika hotel. Transfer from hotel to Tamika Airport to fly back to Bali or Jakarta The end of the trip.

Carstensz Pyramid Expedition

(With Cultural Trip To Some Local Tribes In Papua)

Package Price

GEC Members : USD10,000.00.

Payment Terms / Important Notes

1. Deposit
A non-refundable deposit of US$2,500/pax is payable to secure a place on the expedition and to get the permit for expedition.

2. Balance
The balance is payable 10 days prior to the start date.

3. Cancellation & Refund Policy
An expedition member may cancel their participation on the following basis:
a) Cancellations outside of 60 days will result in the loss of the trip deposit.
b) For cancellations made within 90 days of the trip commencement date, we reserve the right to retain 50% of the balance payment.
c) For cancellations within 30 days of the departure date a cancellation fee of 100% of the full fee applies.

Excludes

1. Ticket airplane / transportation to Timika (round trip).

2. Additional costs for excess cargo on flight.

3. Climbing equipment needed :

   1 sit Harness
   1 pair Jumar (Ascender)
   * 1 pair Descender (Figure of Eight)
   * 4 Carabiners Screw Gate and 2 Carabiners non screw
   * 1 Climbing Helmet
   * 3 Prusik
   * Double Lanyard (cowstail)
   * 1 Head Lamp
   * Crampon and Ice axe needed if want to climb gletser in the Nggapulu Peak (Sukarno Peak)
   * Camping equipment (sleeping bag + air mattress)

4. The cost of using a satellite telephone for personal use.

5. Additional snacks, food, and drinks.

6. Any costs that arise `as a result of delay or completion of the expedition earlier.

7. Personal equipment.

8. Personal expenses.

9. Personal medicine.

10. Private porter.

Includes

1. Professional experienced local mountain guide.

2. Base Camp Support.

3. Camping gear (shared dome tent with 2 people per tent) or private tent Cooking, food and beverage equipment during the expedition.

4. Satellite phones for emergencies and SMS or the Star Link Connection First aid kit.

5. Summit Certificate.

6. Expedition Permit fees including Permission From Police.

7. Shuttle from Airport - Hotel - Airport.

8. Charter (Helicopter) flights to Charter (helicopter) flights to the Yellow Valley basecamp and return (based on 350 kg pay per person per load).

9. Car transportation during the trip.

10. Accommodation on twin-sharing in Timika based on itineraries for total 5 days.

11. Camping Gear (Shared Dome Tent) 2 person in one tent.