Carstensz Pyramid (4884M)

10 Day(s)

Overview The Carstensz Pyramid, also known as Puncak Jaya, is one of the Seven Summits and is located in the remote and rugged Papua province of Indonesia. Standing at an impressive 4,884 meters (16,024 feet) above sea level, it is the highest peak in Oceania and a sought-after challenge for mountaineers. The journey to Carstensz Pyramid begins with a flight to Timika, a small town in Papua, followed by a helicopter ride to the base camp situated in the heart of the dense jungle. This remote location also makes the ascent to the summit a unique adventure, offering breathtaking views…

Overview

The Carstensz Pyramid, also known as Puncak Jaya, is one of the Seven Summits and is located in the remote and rugged Papua province of Indonesia. Standing at an impressive 4,884 meters (16,024 feet) above sea level, it is the highest peak in Oceania and a sought-after challenge for mountaineers.

The journey to Carstensz Pyramid begins with a flight to Timika, a small town in Papua, followed by a helicopter ride to the base camp situated in the heart of the dense jungle. This remote location also makes the ascent to the summit a unique adventure, offering breathtaking views of pristine landscapes and unspoiled wilderness.

The climbing route is technical and demands experience in rock climbing and mountaineering skills. Ascending the peak involves traversing vertical rock faces and navigating through glaciers and crevasses. Proper gear, including ropes, crampons, and harnesses, is essential for the climb.

The weather in this region can be unpredictable, and climbers must prepare for sudden changes in conditions. The best time to attempt the summit is during the relatively dry season, between May and August.

Despite the challenges, reaching the summit of Carstensz Pyramid is an incredibly rewarding experience. The sense of accomplishment heightened by the remoteness of the location and the cultural interactions with local indigenous tribes.

Environmental conservation is of utmost importance in this area, and climbers encourage it to practice Leave No Trace principles to minimize their impact on the delicate ecosystem.

Due to political and access issues, organizing a Carstensz Pyramid expedition gets complicated and expensive. Mountaineers often choose to join guided expeditions with experienced operators familiar with the region’s logistics and challenges.

Conclusion and Summary

In conclusion, Carstensz Pyramid offers a thrilling and challenging adventure for mountaineers seeking to conquer one of the Seven Summits. It provides a unique blend of technical climbing, breathtaking scenery, and cultural encounters in a remote and pristine part of the world.

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Trip Highlights

						Exotic and exhilarating rock climbing on the most remote of the 7 Summits.
Climb the highest mountain in Australasia; one of the most remote Seven Summits.
Adventure through equatorial jungle.
Helicopter supported expedition includes flight to base camp and numerous acclimatization days to prepare for summit day.

					

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Denpasar (Bali)

Day in Bali, gear checks and contingency for lost baggage recovery Depart for Timika in the evening or early the next morning

Day 03: Arrive in Timika, Western Papua. Overnight in hotel

Day 04: Early morning helicopter flight to Carstensz Pyramid Base Camp (4,200m/13,779ft)

Day 05: Acclimatization day

Day 06: Acclimatization day

Day 07: Summit climbs on Carstensz Pyramid (4,884m/16,023ft)

Day 08: Spare summit day or hike to Glacier near East Carstensz Peak

Day 09: Fly from Base Camp to Timika

Day 10: Contingency day for flight delays

Day 11: Flight back to Denpasar, Bali. Trip ends

What's Included

Unlimited pre-trip access to our office resources
US trained, Mountain Trip guide(s)
Airport transfers in Bali and Papua
Up to three nights accommodation in Bali (shared room), two nights before your climb and one night after the climb
Welcome dinner in Bali
Up to two nights accommodation and all meals in Timika (shared room)
Scheduled flights for the team between Bali and Papua
Scheduled helicopter flights in Papua
Permits for climb and travel in Papua
All food for the climb
All group equipment (tents, kitchen, ropes, med kit, satellite phone, etc)
Custom expedition dispatch blog for your climb, complete with audio posts from the mountain
Assistance arranging for post-climb activities such as cultural tours, museum visits, etc.

What's Excluded

Flights to and from Bali
Indonesian Visa
Personal clothing and equipment (please see our equipment list)
Meals beyond the welcome dinner in Bali and the meals in Timika that are included in the itinerary
Additional nights’ accommodation in Indonesia beyond those outlined above
Additional helicopter expenses due to weather (Return to base) or early departure. This is if the helicopter is part way to basecamp and cannot make it in and we incur additional flight time. We will do our best to use the helicopter when we are confident the flight can proceed all the way to/from basecamp

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