Carstensz Pyramid | 4884m | Puncak Jaya | Rock Climbing

Carstensz Pyramid

Climb Carstensz Pyramid (4,884m), the highest peak in Australasia and a key summit of the Seven Summits challenge. Rising dramatically from the rainforests of Papua, Indonesia, Carstensz offers one of the most remote and unique mountaineering experiences in the world. The expedition combines technical rock climbing with cultural immersion and wilderness exploration—making it both physically demanding and deeply rewarding. Accessed via helicopter from Timika, the climb features multi-pitch rock climbing, fixed rope ascents, and exposed ridge traverses. This program is ideal for climbers with solid fitness, basic rope skills, and a taste for adventure in one of the least-visited alpine environments on Earth.

(Picture: Carstensz Pyramid summit)

Brief Itinerary View in full

Day 01Flight to Timika
Day 02Helicopter Flight to Base Camp (4,250m)
Day 03Acclimatization & Rope Training
Day 4-6Summit Attempt
Day 07Helicopter Flight Back to Timika and final Departure

Itinerary Details

Day 01 Flight to Timika

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Meals: LD

Flight to Timika. You’ll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Afternoon visit to the Immigration Office for photo documentation, followed by expedition briefing and gear check. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 02 Helicopter Flight to Base Camp (4,250m)

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Meals: BLD

Early breakfast and drive to the heliport. Board a chartered helicopter to Yellow Valley Base Camp (weather permitting). Upon arrival, acclimatize and settle into your private tent. Time for rest, hydration, and light walking around camp.
Day 03 Acclimatization & Rope Training

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Meals: BLD

After breakfast, take part in rope and safety training for 2 hours. Final summit briefing in the evening.
Day 4-6 Summit Attempt

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Wake-up at 01:00 AM, light breakfast, and start climb by 02:10 AM. Navigate fixed ropes and exposed ridge lines with technical pitches and rappels. Estimated summit day is 9–10 hours round trip. Return to base camp for recovery. Spare summit window included for weather contingency.
Day 07 Helicopter Flight Back to Timika and final Departure

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Weather permitting, pack early and fly back to Timika and fly back home.

Dates and Prices

2025

Dates	Dossier	Price	Status
24 Oct - 30 Oct		USD 15950	Available

Inclusion

- Airport transfers in Timika
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in Timika (1 before & 1 after the climb)
- Round-trip chartered helicopter from Timika to Carstensz Base Camp
- Full-board meals during the mountain expedition
- Personal sleeping tent (1 climber per tent)
- Dining tent, tables, and chairs at base camp
- Experienced climbing guide and field assistant (also prepare meals)
- Fixed ropes installed on the route
- All climbing and travel permits for Carstensz Pyramid
- Satellite phone for emergency use
- Radio communication at base camp
- Expedition briefing and gear check session (with coffee & tea)
- Note: Return helicopter cost (RTB) is included (normally $800–$1,000 extra with other providers)
- Baggage allowance up to 15 kg per person on the helicopter

Exclusion

Visa on arrival and international flights
Domestic flights to/from Timika
Climbing & camping equipment (personal gear)
Personal travel and emergency evacuation insurance (highly recommended)
Meals in Timika (except breakfast)
Personal expenses (laundry, calls, minibar, etc.)
Costs due to weather delays, itinerary changes, or early departure
Additional accommodation/meals if itinerary is extended
Tips for guide and field assistant

Key information

Trip Note

MingmaG will be leading the Carstensz Pyramid Expedition, a mountaineering icon who has successfully summited all 14 of the world’s highest peaks above 8,000 meters without the use of supplemental oxygen. He has also climbed the Seven Summits, which are the highest peaks on each of the seven continents and has reached the South Pole. Click here for MingmaG‘s bio.

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No of Days

8

Trip Price

USD 15950

Trip Rank

Risk

Technical

Strenuous

Start Date :
October 24, 2025

End Date :
October 30, 2025

At a Glance

Group Size : 2 to 16 Participants

8 days trekking

Contact Details

Mingma G

+977-9851087896

+977-1-4823475

info@imagine-nepal.com

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