Papua : Journey to the Summit, Carstensz Pyramid Expedition (trekking version) - Azimuth Adventure Travel Ltd
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Papua : Journey to the Summit, Carstensz Pyramid Expedition (trekking version)

Rising to 4,884 meters, Carstensz Pyramid (known as Puncak Jaya to Indonesians) is the highest peak in both Indonesia and Oceania. As such, it is one of the Seven Summits—the legendary peaks every mountaineer dreams of conquering.
Located in Indonesian Papua, this remote mountain was first sighted in 1623 by the Dutch explorer Jan Carstenszoon, but it wasn’t truly approached until the early 20th century. Due to its extreme isolation, Carstensz Pyramid wasn’t successfully climbed until 1962, duri...

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Timika

Day 1Welcome to Jakarta

Day 1Welcome to Jakarta

  • Welcome at the international airport of Jakarta by your English speaking tour-guide and transfer to your hotel to rest after your long journey. Later that night, transfer back to the airport for your flight to Timika, in the heart of Indonesian Papua.

Meal and accommodations

Accommodation: Ibis Styles Airport

Timika

Day 2Welcome to Timika

Day 2Welcome to Timika

  • Early morning arrival at Timika Airport and transfer to your hotel. In the early afternoon, you’ll attend your first expedition briefing, where your tour-guide will go over the route in detail and share essential advice for the days ahead.

    Time will also be set aside for the final logistical preparations of the expedition, including documentation checks, gear review, and equipment distribution.

Meal and accommodations

Breakfast: Included

Lunch: Included

Dinner: Included

Accommodation: Hotel

Timika
3h
Jongko

Day 3To Jongko

Day 3To Jongko

  • Board a charter flight to Tsinga, a remote village nestled at 2,100 meters above sea level. Upon arrival, you’ll meet your local porters, essential companions for the journey ahead. Later in the day, begin your first approach trek down to the village of Jongko, located further below. An evening briefing will be held to prepare you for the next stage of the expedition.

Meal and accommodations

Breakfast: Included

Lunch: Included

Dinner: Included

Accommodation: Guest house

Jongko
5h
Carstensz Pyramid

Day 4-6Yellow Valley's Base Camp

Day 4-6Yellow Valley's Base Camp

  • Three days of trekking are needed to reach the base camp (through camp I & II ), a journey across jungle, hills and rivers.


    4 to 5 hours of trekking per days

Meal and accommodations

Breakfast: Included

Lunch: Included

Dinner: Included

Accommodation: Camping

Carstensz Pyramid

Day 7Acclimatization

Day 7Acclimatization

  • This free day is dedicated to acclimatization.

Meal and accommodations

Breakfast: Included

Lunch: Included

Dinner: Included

Accommodation: Camping

Carstensz Pyramid

Day 8Acclimatization

Day 8Acclimatization

  • On another acclimatization day, in which you’ll try a few climbing exercises. You’ll try one, at the foot of the Cartensz pic. For those who feel ready, there’s the possibility to climb Nggapulu (Puncak Sukarno).The rest of the day is free.


    4 to 6 hours of trekking

Meal and accommodations

Breakfast: Included

Lunch: Included

Dinner: Included

Accommodation: Camping

Carstensz Pyramid

Day 9Beginning of the Ascent

Day 9Beginning of the Ascent

  • In the middle of the night, after getting kitted out, you set off - at around 2 am - to climb the Carstensz pyramid. You reach the summit in the late morning and return to base camp in the afternoon for a well-earned rest.


    13 to 15 hours of trekking

Meal and accommodations

Breakfast: Included

Lunch: Included

Dinner: Included

Accommodation: Camping

Carstensz Pyramid
5h
Jongko

Day 10-12Return to Jongko

Day 10-12Return to Jongko

  • Trekking return towards Jongko village.


    4 to 5 hours per day

Meal and accommodations

Breakfast: Included

Lunch: Included

Dinner: Included

Accommodation: Camping

Jongko
45m
Timika

Day 13Return to Timika

Day 13Return to Timika

  • You’ll begin your trek back to Tsinga, where a charter flight will take you to Timika. Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free.


    4 to 5 hours of trekking

Meal and accommodations

Breakfast: Included

Lunch: Included

Dinner: Included

Accommodation: Hotel

Departure

Day 14See you soon in Papua

Day 14See you soon in Papua

  • Free time until transfers to the airport. Catch a flight towards Jakarta or Bali. End of services.

Meal and accommodations

Breakfast: Included

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