The Carstensz Pyramid with its 4.884 m, is the highest mountain of Austral-Ozeania and at the same time the smallest of the Seven Summits. But you should not let yourself to be misled by the small size of this mountain. The “Puncak Jaya” – “Victory Mountain” as it is called in the native language, is deemed as one of the more challenging Seven Summits from a climbing point of view. It is situated on the second biggest island of the world, in the province of Papua which is part of Indonesia – amidst green and dense jungle.
And this jungle has its perfidies and pitfalls. In order to reach the Base Camp on the overland route, a crossing of the rainforest is inevitable and especially during heavy rain, you should not forget to bring your rubber boots and some extra endurance. If the Base Camp has been reached, the hardest part is not over yet. There are still several hours of climbing, partly supported by fixed ropes ahead before the summit is in sight. Arrived at the Summit, a breathtaking scenery awaits us, with the possibility to see two oceans at the same time if the weather is in our favor. A moment, you will never forget.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Bali. Arrival at Bali airport and self-organised transfer to hotel. Meeting of all team members and the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 2
Preparation and night flight to Timika. Preparation and discussion of the expedition. In the evening we leave the hotel in the direction of the airport and fly to Timika.
Day 3
Arrival in Timika in the morning, transfer to the hotel and time to rest. Packing of equipment, final preparations, final check and meeting.
Day 4
Timika – Carstensz Basecamp: Helicopter flight to Carstensz Base Camp “Yellow Valley”. Set up and free time – first acclimatization.
Day 5
Further acclimatization day at the base camp.
Day 6
Basecamp – summit Carstensz Pyramid – Basecamp: Passages up to the IV. degree of difficulty UIAA with mountain boots in the post-climb. The normal route of the 700 m high north face begins with easy climbing in the II-IIIrd grade. Level of difficulty. Only the last 80m up to the summit ridge become really steep and require climbing in the IV. degree of difficulty, which are defused by the mountain guide with fixed ropes. Once the summit ridge has been reached, a sharp incision has to be made before climbing the summit to 4,884 m. The climb is then completed by the end of the climb. Abseil over the ascent route.
Day 7
Basecamp – Timika: Return flight by helicopter from Basecamp to Timika. Depending on the flight connection overnight stay in Timika or onward flight to Bali.
Day 8
Bali. If not yesterday, then today flight to Bali. Remaining time at your free disposal.
Day 9-10
Reserve days. If the two reserve days are not needed for the expedition, we have two days at our disposal in Bali. Last day individual flight home (departure best in the evening).
Inclusion
- Organization of the journey
- IFMGA/AMGA lead guide
- 1 overnight stay in Bali after arrival and 1 overnight stay after the expedition, in a single room (subject to availability)
- 1 overnight stay in the hotel in Timika
- Meals according to the program (4x breakfast, 5x lunch, 5x dinner)
- Domestic flights in economy class (Bali – Timika – Bali)
- Helicopter flight Timika – Carstensz Basecamp – Timika
- Personal luggage for helicopter flight: maximum 15kg
- All transfers except airport transfer in Bali
- Local guide / cook
- Camping equipment
- Satellite phone for a fee and depending on availability
- All fees and permits
- Safety and liability of an EU based tour operator
Exclusions
- International flight to / from Bali
- Airport transfers in Bali
- Excess baggage charges on domestic flights and on helicopter flights
- Additional helicopter costs, that arise due to bad weather or other circumstances (e.g. standby costs in Timika due to delay)
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Beverages
- Personal insurance
- Visa (USD 35 for 30 days “on arrival visa”)
- Personal medication
- Tips
- Personal equipment
- Additional hotel nights in Bali or Timika/ costs when changing the itinerary
- Any additional helicopter costs for changes to the programme
- All services not included in the services included
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Expedition Information
$25,054
Q4
Carstensz Pyramid (Puncak Jaya)
Mountaineering
Fitness Level
5
Technical Level
4
Group Size
4-6
Continent:
Australasia/OceaniaCountry:
IndonesiaLocation:
Carstensz Pyramid (Puncak Jaya)Elevation:
4,884 m / 16,023 ftGPS:
-4.0846 N°, 137.187 E°