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Carstensz Pyramid Expedition
The highest summit in Indonesia and Oceania, and one of the Seven Summits. Choose trekking or helicopter access — every buying question answered on one page.
Duration6–13 days
Summit4,884 m
AccessTrekking or helicopter
Start / finishTimika
PriceOn request
Choose your route
Four itineraries from our programs. Your final itinerary is confirmed in your proposal.
Overland to Tsinga, then trekking to base camp, with two days reserved for climbing.
Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Timika
Arrive in Timika and transfer to the guest house.
Day 2Timika – Tsinga
Drive from Timika to Tsinga. Overnight in a hostel.
Days 3–5Trek to base camp
Trek from Tsinga to base camp. Nights in camp.
Days 6–7Climbing window
Two days reserved for climbing activities on Carstensz Pyramid.
Days 8–9Trek back to Tsinga
Trek back down to Tsinga. Nights in camp.
Day 10Back to Timika
Return to Timika. Overnight in a hotel.
Day 11Departure
Transfer to the airport for your flight.
Included
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- Timika–Tsinga transport
- Hotel in Timika (2–3 nights), twin/double sharing, breakfast
- Trekking and climbing fees, mountain guide cost and environment fees
- Road taxes, camping fees during the trek and bridge-crossing fees
- Two-person sleeping tents, mess tent, table, chairs and mattresses
- Kitchen tent, utensils and cooking stoves
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner and tea time
- Local staff: guide, cook and porters (wages, food, kit, insurance, lodging)
Not included
- Drinks and laundry
- Sleeping bag and hiking gear
- Cargo and customs fees in Timika
- Additional days beyond the agreed itinerary
Fixed-wing flight to Tsinga, a longer trek in and out, a summit day and a spare day.
Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Timika
Arrival in Timika and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2Timika – Tsinga
Fixed-wing flight to Tsinga village.
Days 3–6Trek to base camp
Trekking from Tsinga to Carstensz Base Camp.
Day 7Summit day
Climb to the summit of Carstensz Pyramid.
Day 8Spare day
Reserved for weather.
Days 9–11Trek back
Trekking from base camp back to Tsinga village.
Day 12Tsinga – Timika
Fixed-wing flight (Twin Otter) to Timika, transfer to the hotel.
Day 13Departure
Departure from Timika. End of service.
Included
- All permits required
- Airport transfers in and out of Papua
- Hotel or guest house accommodation, twin share, breakfast
- Mountain food during the expedition
- Experienced mountain guide
- Porters during trekking
- Fixed rope on the Carstensz Pyramid wall
- Tents and cooking equipment
Not included
- Trip cancellation insurance
- Medical/evacuation and trip insurance
- Airport tax
- Overweight baggage on all flights
- Personal climbing and camping equipment
- Extra food and beverages
- Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, minibar)
- Evacuation or rescue
- Any expenses due to flight delay or cancellation
Helicopter to Yellow Valley Base Camp and back, with climbing gear included.
Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Timika
Arrive in Timika and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2Fly to base camp
Helicopter from Timika to Yellow Valley Base Camp. Night in camp.
Days 3–4Climbing
Climbing activities on Carstensz Pyramid. Nights in camp.
Day 5Back to Timika
Return to Timika. Overnight in a hotel.
Day 6Departure
Transfer to the airport for your flight.
Included
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- Helicopter Timika – base camp – Timika
- Hotel in Timika (2–3 nights), twin/double, breakfast
- Climbing fees, mountain guide cost and environment fees
- Tents, mess tent, table, chairs and mattresses
- Climbing equipment: seat harness, helmet, full ascending and descending gear
- Kitchen tent, utensils and cooking stoves
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea and coffee time
- Local staff: guide, cook and porters
Not included
- Drinks and laundry
- Sleeping bag and hiking gear
- Cargo and customs fees in Timika
- Additional days beyond the agreed itinerary
Helicopter access with acclimatization at base camp and two reserve days for weather.
Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Timika
Arrival in Timika, transfer to the hotel.
Day 2Fly to base camp
Helicopter from Timika to Carstensz Base Camp.
Days 3–4Acclimatization & summit
Acclimatization and summit days.
Day 5Back to Timika
Helicopter from base camp to Timika.
Days 6–7Reserve days
Reserved for weather and flight delays.
Day 8Departure
Departure from Timika.
Included
- Hotel accommodation in Papua, twin share, breakfast
- All permits required in Papua
- Helicopter from Timika to base camp and return
- Airport transfers in Papua
- Mountain food during the expedition
- Tents and cooking equipment
- Experienced mountain guides
Not included
- Trip cancellation insurance
- Medical/evacuation and trip insurance
- Airport tax
- Unscheduled hotel nights
- Overweight baggage on all flights
- Personal climbing and camping equipment
- Extra food and beverages
- Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, minibar)
- Evacuation or rescue
- Any expenses due to flight delay or cancellation
Itineraries are guidelines. Weather can extend the stay at base camp or delay helicopter and charter flights — please reserve extra days.
Journey to the Summit
From Timika to the roof of Oceania
Choose an access route. Hover a point — or slide your finger along the line — to see the elevation and what happens that day.
Shown: 11-day trekking route via Tsinga. A visual summary for orientation, not an operational schedule. Elevations except the summit are approximate.
Before you book
- Insurance is mandatory. Every climber must be covered for cancellation, accident, medical costs, emergency evacuation and loss or damage of baggage.
- Deposit: 50% of the price confirms a reservation — 60 days before arrival for international climbers, 30 days for domestic climbers. The balance is paid on arrival in Timika.
- One group: all members travel in and out together. Extra costs apply if a member leaves the group.
- Unforeseen costs such as road blocks are charged separately.
Upcoming departures
Real dates. Honest availability.
We only list dates our operations team has confirmed. Prefer your own dates? Ask for a private expedition.
| Departure | Program | Duration | Group | Status | CTA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | Carstensz by Helicopter (domestic climbers) | 6 days | Small group | On request | Request proposal |
| 2027 season | Carstensz Expedition — Trekking | 11–13 days | Founding Team | Register interest | Join the list |
| 2027 season | Carstensz by Helicopter | 6–8 days | Small group | On request | Request proposal |
| Your dates | Private Expedition | Flexible | Your group | On request | Plan a private trip |
Status reflects confirmation by our operations team, not live booking data. Final dates and price are confirmed in your proposal.
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