The Carstensz Pyramid with its 4884m, 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 the most challenging of all 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.
But the Carstensz Pyramid is not just considered the toughest peak amongst the Seven Summits but also the most exotic. During this travel, we have the chance to relax at the most beautiful beaches, fight our way through the high moors and jungles of the back country and cool down our exhausted body in the snow at the summit. In addition, the friendly indigenous Danis tribe is welcoming us to learn about their customs and traditions which remind us of a life, far away from the modern hustle and bustle and brings us closer into the here and now. Right here, to the foot of the Carstensz Pyramid.
his travel leads into a very remote, political unstable region, which makes it a very difficult expedition to organize. We try our best, to carry out this tour according to the planned schedule. However, every expedition member should bring a certain amount of flexibility and openness, since the route is likely to change due to weather conditions or political circumstances. Furthermore, we are going to get in touch with the indigenous Dani people, who still live like in the stone-age – please be aware that no western standards or customs should be expected here. In return, this gives us the unique possibility to immerse into a totally sealed off culture.
The exact procedure depends on the local conditions (such as weather) and may be changed according to the circumstances.
Highlights:
- Helicopter expedition
- Highest summit of Austral-Oceania
- Diverse landscape
- Cultural highlights when visiting the indigenous people
- Most challenging of all Seven Summits
Day 1: Arrival in Bali. Arrival at Bali airport and transfer to hotel. Meeting of all team members and the rest of the day at leisure.
Hotel; (-/-)
Day 2: Preparation and night flight to Timika. Preparation and discussion of the expedition. In the evening we leave the hotel at about 22:30 in the direction of the airport and fly to Timika.
Airplane; (-/-/-)
Day 3: Arrival in Timika at about 06:00, transfer to the hotel and time to rest. Packing of equipment, final preparations, final check and meeting.
Hotel; (-/M/A)
Day 4: Timika – Carstensz Basecamp: Helicopter flight to Carstensz Base Camp “Yellow Valley”. Set up and free time – first acclimatization.
Tent; (F/M/A)
Day 5: Further acclimatisation day at the base camp.
Tent; (F/M/A)
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 700m 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 4884m. The climb is then completed by the end of the climb. Abseil over the ascent route.
Tent; (F/M/A)
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.
Hotel; (F/M/A)
Day 8: Bali. If not yesterday, then today flight to Bali. Remaining time at your free disposal.
Hotel; (-/-/-)
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).
Hotel; (-/-/-)
- Organization of the journey
- IFMGA mountain guide
- 8 nights according to the program, if possible on a double room basis
- 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
- Local guide / cook
- Camping equipment
- Satellite phone for a fee and depending on availability
- All fees and permits
- International flight to / from Bali (we are happy to make you an offer)
- 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 procedure
- Beverages
- Personal insurance
- Visa
- Personal medication
- Tips
- Personal equipment
- Additional hotel nights / costs when changing the procedure
- All services not included in the services included
- $21,973
- July, August, October 8 - 12 Days
- Climbing
- $21,973
- July, August, October 8 - 12 Days
- Climbing
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