Mount Puncak Jaya (Carstensz Pyramid) Expedition itinerary
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN TIMIKA (TIM)
➾ On your arrival in Timika our staff will meet and greet you at the Airport then you’ll be transferred to your hotel.
DAY 2: REST AND FINAL PREPARATION
➾ We will be going to the immigration office in Timika for final permit and going to some supermarket if needed.
DAY 3: TIMIKA - CARSTENSZ PYRAMIDBASE CAMP
➾ Breakfast will be ready at 05.00 am. After breakfast we drive from hotel to Airport at 05.40 AM, then take a flight with helicopter to the Yellow Valley Basecamp (4,250m). Free time while you're acclimatizing yourself in the base camp. Sleeping, reading in the dining tent, walk around basecamp, whatever you do, get hydrated!
DAY 4: ACCLIMATIZATION & ROPE TRAINING
➾ Second acclimatization. Today we will do rope training before the summit push tomorrow. morning Briefing about summit plan during dinner.
DAY 5: SUMMIT DAYS
➾ Wake up at 01.00 AM and prepare for the summit attempt. Your hot drinks and light meals are ready at dining tent. Start trekking to the first wall at 02.00 AM. After walking about 30 minutes, we will break out on the first rope where lines will be fixed in preparation for us. descent. Our route here follows the ridge crest with grand exposure along the way. We passed. four small notches as we rappel and use ascenders to negotiate these tricky sections. Our descent entails multiple rappels and scrambling. We will be on the good, clean rock that provides. excellent friction even in wet weather. It will take approximately 10-11 hours round trip.
DAY 6: BASE CAMP - TIMIKA
➾ Wheater permitting. Packing all your equipment and be ready in dining tent at 06.00AM. Helicopter picked ‘up from Yellow Valley Basecamp to Timika. Transfer to your hotel in Timika. (If possible connecting flight to Bali departure at 11.20am)
DAY 7: TIMIKA - BALI/JAKARTA
➾ Check out the hotel and take a direct flight to Bali or Jakarta at 11:20 AM. Arrival in Bali.
DAY 8-10: CONTINGENCY DAYS / RESERVE SUMMIT DAY
➾ In case of bad weather/ helicopter flight delays.
DAY 11: DEPARTURE
Tour Highlight
➾ Summit the highest peak of Oceania – Carstensz Pyramid (4,884 m / 16,024 ft)
➾ Technical rock climbing with fixed ropes
➾ Stunning views of glaciers, limestone ridges, and remote jungle
➾ Helicopter transfers from Timika to base camp and back
➾ Personal sleeping tents and fully equipped mess/dining tents
➾ Experienced climbing guide and field assistant support
➾ Satellite phone and radio communication for emergencies
➾ Permits and logistical arrangements fully managed
Cost Includes
➾ Pick-up and drop-off service from Timika airport
➾ 3 nights hotel accommodation in Timika (2 nights before, 1 night after the climb)
➾ Round-trip chartered helicopter Timika ↔ Base Camp
➾ Full board during expedition (all fresh meals at the mountain)
➾ Personal sleeping tent (1 per person), dining/mess tents, tables, chairs
➾ Experienced climbing guide and field assistant (guide also cooks meals)
➾ Fixed ropes on the Carstensz Pyramid wall
➾ RTB (return to base) helicopter cost included ($800–$1,000 value)
➾ Luggage allowance: max 15 kg/person for helicopter
➾ All necessary climbing permits
➾ Satellite phone service (emergency only) and radio communication at base camp
Cost Does Not Include
➾ Visa fees for Indonesia
➾ International flights to/from Timika
➾ Personal climbing and camping equipment
➾ Personal insurance and emergency evacuation costs (highly recommended)
➾ Trip cancellation insurance
➾ Meals in Timika and other personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, mini-bar)
➾ Costs due to delays or early departure for weather or other reasons
➾ Tips for guides and field assistants
Cancellation Policy & Terms
Full terms: Shikhar Travels T&C
Note: Visa support available, issuance at embassy discretion
Duration: 59 Day 58 Night
Places Covered:
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