Mount Puncak Jaya (Carstensz Pyramid) Expedition itinerary
Day 1: Flight to Timika, Papua
Take a 3-hour flight from Bali to Timika. Upon arrival, make final preparations for your trek and climb. Overnight in a local hotel.
Day 2: Flight from Timika to Sugapa (2244m), and drive to Suanggama (2018m)
Board a quick one-hour flight over the Papuan rainforest to Sugapa. From there, travel by motorcycle to Suanggama.
Day 3: Suanggama (2018m) to Salt Factory Camp (2380m)
Trek approximately 15.5 km along the river, making your way through the jungle to reach the campsite.
Embark on a challenging day of trekking, navigating steep ascents and descents through dense jungle. Reach Indisaga Camp, set up camp, and rest for the night.
Day 5: Indisaga Camp (3230m) to Ebay Camp (3584m)
Start the day with a trek through light forest, followed by a traverse along a ridge overlooking a valley. Set up camp on the ridge for the night.
Day 6: Ebay Camp (3584m) to Nasidome (3734m)
Descend from the ridge into another forested valley. Cross a river using a natural stone bridge and traverse through swampland to reach Nasidome, the final camp before base camp.
Day 7: Nasidome (3734m) to Base Camp (4273m)
Navigate through challenging passes, including the New Zealand pass, a slippery 50m section. Descend to Base Camp, located at the base of Carstensz Pyramid.
Day 8: Ascent of the Carstensz Pyramid
Begin the day early, around 02:00, and summit the highest peak in Australasia using one of the climbing routes. After reaching the summit and enjoying the view, return to Base Camp by around 10:00 to celebrate your achievement.
Note: It is important to avoid lingering on the peak due to the risk of afternoon rainstorms.
Day 9-10: Return hike from Base Camp to Sugapa
Trek back to Sugapa using the same route. The return journey is expected to be faster.
Day 11: Fly from Sugapa to Timika, then to Bali
Take a flight from Sugapa to Timika, and then continue your journey with a flight back to Bali. Enjoy a well-deserved overnight stay in your hotel.
Day 12: Reserve day for second summit attempt or bad weather
Keep an extra day as a reserve for a second summit attempt or in case of inclement weather.
Note: It is advisable to allocate a few additional days as contingency for potential delays or unfavorable weather conditions.
Tour Highlight
Included:
01] All permits for climbing the mountain and local area travel
02] Accommodation at a hotel in Timika or Nabire
03] Experienced local mountain guides
04] Trekking porters (1 porter per client, maximum weight limit of 17 kg per porter)
05] Meals during the expedition
06] Group equipment (tents, dining tent, cooking utensils)
07] Internal flight or helicopter transportation
08] Use of fixed line and Tyrolean traverse on summit day
Excluded:
01] International flights to Irian Jaya (Nabire for trekking trip or Timika for helicopter trip)
02] Travel insurance covering cancellation, medical expenses, and evacuation
03] Excess baggage charges on flights
04] Personal climbing and camping equipment
05] Personal expenses
06] Indonesia entry visa fee ($US25 per person)
PAYMENTS:
01] Deposit Payments: To secure your reservation, a non-refundable deposit payment of $5,000 per person is required.
02] Balance Payments: The remaining balance payment is due 120 days prior to the program start date.
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01] A payment reminder will be sent via email approximately three weeks before the payment due date.
02] If the balance payment is not received 120 days prior to the program start date, your reservation will be canceled, and all program fees will be forfeited.
03] For programs booked within 120 days of the departure date, full payment is required at the time of registration.
*Please note that there is a 3% surcharge on all credit/debit card transactions. Credit/debit cards are not accepted for payments of $10,000 or more.
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