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- 6: 7 faces of Carstensz Pyramid
- 7: Photos from climbing
- 8: The nature and flora
- 9: Trekking around Carstensz
- 10: Climbing routes to the summit
- 11: 7summits Carstensz best Base camp
- 12: The Tribes and People
- 13: Climate and weather
- 14: Climbing permits
- 15: How to go
16: Programs & Schedule
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Carstensz Pyramid (Puncak Jaya) 4884 m (16023 ft)
Program and schedule of our climbing expeditions
We offer both options of reaching the summit of Carstensz Pyramid – trekking trips and helicopter trips. The trip dates can be altered according to the interest of our clients. Our prices depend on the number of trekkers. The more participants on an expedition the smaller price! As far as we know, we are the only one to offer this advantage.
We offer group discounts!
Schedule of Carstensz Pyramid expeditions
27. 7 – 9. 8. 2008 – helicopters climbing Carstensz expedition .............. CODE-car-he-080727
11.8. – 1. 9. 2008 – trekking climbing Carstensz expedition ....................... CODE-car-tr-080811
7.11. – 21. 11. 2008 – helicopters climbing Carstensz expedition .............. CODE-car-he-081107
24.11. – 15. 12. 2008 – trekking climbing Carstensz expedition ....................... CODE-car-tr-081124
You can order extra date of expedition for a bigger group (5 and more climbers). In last year we carried out two expeditions to Carstensz pyramid to order – out of written dates. Contact us please
Carstensz Pyramid climbing – program of TREKKING expedition
Trekking is cheaper, nicer and better for your health, but longer. The expedition takes 22 days.
Day 1:We meet at the airport in Jakarta two hour before deparatre to Papua. It ussually would be at 21 a. m. local time.
Day 2: Obtain the rest of the permits at Papua, replenish our food supplies, and pack our luggage for the expedition. All the unnecessary things are left in the hotel safe .
Day 3: Leave with a small missionary plane for Illaga, a starting point of our journey to the Carstensz Pyramid. We hire porters, get the necessary permits for the porters, our permits are checked and verified by radio in Jayapura and in Jakarta. All this takes usually one day.
Day 4 – 9: Trekking to the Carstensz Pyramid Base Camp – a difficult, but beautiful journey during which we gradually and perfectly acclimatize.
Day 10 – 14: We have five climbing days to do the ascent. If we manage to reach the summit of Carstensz Pyramid in the first day, we can try to surmount other summits in the area. Nga Pulu with a glacier on the summit, also called Middle Peak, trek to Carstensz Glacier… The schedule is rich. If someone is interested, they can take their skis with them and go skiing on the equator.
Day 15 – 20: Return to Illaga and Jayapura. Sometimes the trek can be short and mostly it is not necessary full 5 climbing days. In this case, you could either go home six days earlier (think about that when you buy your ticket to avoid paying unnecessary high charge when rebooking it), or we will organize a facultative program for you: a visit to the Baliem Valley, villages and ceremonies of the legendary Dani tribe, pig roasting, a salty lake, a sacred cave, and of course a visit toWamena – the entrance gate to the Jayawijaya Mountains. Finally, it is possible to go snorkeling or scuba diving directly on Papua or on Island Biak.(Dani tribe and all facultative program is not in price.)
Day 21: We pack our things, souvenirs and prepare for departure to home.
Day 22: A departure to Jakarta, and probably a night spent in Jakarta. Unfortunately, flights from Papua don’t usually have a connection on the same day.
Included in the price: All necessary permits, the flight from Jakarta to Papua and back, a small charter, missionary plane to Illaga and back, porters, all accommodation and transport in civilization, the basecamp fee, and an English speaking guide.
Not included in the price: The price of your flight from home to Jakarta and back, health insurance, food, and drinks. All fakultative programs.
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Carstensz Pyramid climbing – program of HELICOPTER expedition
The helicopter trip is more dangerous because of the danger of mountain sickness. It is also more expensive, but physically easier and shorter. The expedition takes 14 days.
Day 1: We meet at the airport in Jakarta two hour before deparatre to Papua. It ussually would be at 21 a. m. local time.
Day 2: Obtain the rest of the permits at Papua, replenish our food supplies, and pack our luggage for the expedition. All the unnecessary things are left in the hotel safe .
Day 3: A flight to the place where the helicopter for Carstensz Pyramid departs from. Our permits are checked, and radioed in to verify them in Jayapura and in Jakarta. This all usually takes one day.
Day 4: We depart by helicopter to the Zebra Whal, and we spend the night at the height of 3200 m (10499 ft).
Day 5: Acclimatizing ascent to the Base Camp in Lake Valley 3800m (12467 ft) and a crossing of mountain crest at approximately 4000 m (13123 ft) to the Yellow Valley. We bring all the necessary equipment, examine the wall of the Carstensz Pyramid, and then return to Camp in Zebra Whal.
Day 6: The ascent to the BC in Lake Valley, and a night’s lodging there at the height of 3800m (12467 ft).
Day 7 – 12: We have five climbing days to do the ascent. If we manage to reach the summit of Carstensz Pyramid in the first day, we can try to surmount other summits in the area. Nga Pulu with a glacier on the summit, also called Middle Peak, trek to Carstensz Glacier… The schedule is rich. If someone is interested, they can take their skis with them and go skiing on the equator. Sometimes the heli trip can be short and mostly it is not necessary full 5 climbing days. In this case, you could either go home six days earlier (think about that when you buy your ticket to avoid paying unnecessary high charge when rebooking it), or we will organize a facultative program for you: a visit to the Baliem Valley, villages and ceremonies of the legendary Dani tribe, pig roasting, a salty lake, a sacred cave, and of course a visit toWamena – the entrance gate to the Jayawijaya Mountains. Finally, it is possible to go snorkeling or scuba diving directly on Papua or on Island Biak.(Dani tribe and all facultative program is not in price.)
Day 13: Departure with a helicopter.
Day 14: A departure to Jakarta, and probably a night spent in Jakarta. Unfortunately, flights from Papua don’t usually have a connection on the same day.
Included in the price: All necessary permits, the flight from Jakarta to Papua and back, the charter helicopter to the base camp and to the Zebra Wall and back, all accommodation and transport in civilization, the base-camp fee, and an English speaking guide.
Not included in the price: The price of your flight from your home to Jakarta and back, health insurance, food, and drinks. All fakultative programs.
Reservations and further information:
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