PUNCAK JAYA / CARSTENSZ PYRAMID Climb
Trip type: Trekking, high altitude mountaineering, climbing
Duration: 21 days
Height: 4884 m
Country/Region: Indonesia, Sudirman mountain range
Price: from 12’500 CHF p.P.
Participants: 4-8
Dates
or on request
Our Puncak Jaya expedition is a special adventure for ambitious climbers and high-altitude mountaineers. The majestic peak rises impressively into the sky and casts its fascinating shadow on the surrounding landscape. With its unique shape, Puncak Jaya is easy to recognize. Its name means “victorious peak” in the local language.
Requirements:
Ascent
Very strenuous
Experience high altitude mountaineering
Experience advantageous
Adaptability
Necessary. Adventurers needed!
Fitness
Fit enough to carry a 14 kg backpack
Puncak Jaya Climb 4884 m – A fascinating rock pyramid towering in the middle of the Indonesian rainforest
The ascent of Puncak Jaya in Indonesia is considered the most exotic ascent of the Seven Summits, as well as a challenging hiking and climbing expedition. The summit, also known as the Carstensz Pyramid, was named after the Dutch navigator Jan Carstens, who first described it in 1623. The ascent proves to be bureaucratically complicated, as an ascent has to be approved by the army, police and ministries. Thanks to our experts, however, we are able to carry out our expeditions to this destination according to plan.
The adventure on the Puncak Jaya expedition begins on arrival: We land in Denpasar, the capital of the island of Indonesia, Bali, and stay there for a temple and city visit. Another flight takes us to Papua (Timika), where our jungle trekking begins. For about 6 days we hike in the rainforest of Papua, inhabited by the indigenous people called “Dani”. Once we have reached our base camp, the most interesting part of the trip in terms of climbing and mountaineering begins.
The main route to the summit of the Carstensz Pyramid is mostly in the II to IV UIAA climbing grade and is via the north side of the mountain. The route picks out the weaknesses in the wall and runs over cracks and slabs, which occasionally alternate with scree gullies. The subsequent final ridge has several fissures. The first and largest of these crevasses is crossed today on fixed ropes, on a kind of bridge that is familiar from via ferratas in the Alps. This is followed by the exposed ascent of the “Yellow Tower” until we reach the summit. If we are fast enough, we will reach the summit before the daily downpour that spreads across the country. We enjoy the view of the rainforest below us and as far as the neighboring Ngga Pulu peak and its glacier (4862 m).
Ascent of the Puncak Jaya, Indonesia
Der Puncak Jaya, auch bekannt als “Siegreicher Gipfel” ist der vermutlich exotischste der Seven Summits und liegt inmitten des Regenwaldes Indonesiens. Er stellt für ambitionierte Kletterer und Seven Summits Sammler ein äusserst interessantes und kulturell spannendes Ziel dar.
Your benefits with Exped Tribe:
Local and multilingual mountain guide
Support member
who will document the trip with professional recordings and look after your well-being. You will receive drone videos, photos and much more as a souvenir of your adventure.
Small groups
of max. 8 participants. Increased flexibility, familiar atmosphere and harmonious get-together. We do our best to ensure that all participants have an incredible adventure! We conduct expectation phone calls and pool participants who have similar expectations and abilities. We are happy to accept special requests!
Vegetarian friendly
We offer Alpine gourmet cuisine, completely without meat/fish!
Co2 compensation
Planting of several trees per participant. You will receive a certificate of your trees and will be able to follow their growth.
Rental materials
Cost-effective rental materials such as sleeping bags, climbing equipment and much more are available.
Planned schedule of the Puncak Jaya Expedition
Important information about your Seven Summits ascent
Clothing, technical equipment, miscellaneous
You will receive a detailed list of equipment with the expedition dossier after registration.
For the overnight stay
- You will receive a detailed list of equipment with the expedition dossier after registration.
Included
- Local English-speaking trekking leader and mountain guide + Exped Tribe guide
- Full board
- Overnight stay in local accommodation along the trail, tent accommodation on the ascent, hotel on arrival and departure
- All transfers from Bali, Indonesia
- Professional photo reportage and videos
- An activity to support the local community
- Group equipment (expedition tents, stoves, etc.)
- Co2 compensation with the planting of several trees/participant
- Accommodation in Bali for 2 nights, including breakfast, in a 3-star hotel,
- Accommodation before and after the trekking tour in hotels
- Overnight stay in expedition tents during the trek and climb
- Applicable local and government taxes
- Welcome dinner in Bali
Excluded
- Travel to and from the destination country
- Private insurance with repatriation costs covered
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tips for local activities and local guide
- Visa, if required
- Everything not listed under “Included”
Catering
- Snacks (not included, serves to replenish energy levels): This is eaten between breakfast and dinner and taken with you for the appropriate number of days. Dried fruit, chocolate, cheese, wholemeal bread and energy bars are all suitable. Remember that your rucksack should not be too heavy.
- Full board (included): Out of commitment to animal welfare, we do not offer fish/meat on our tours. Nevertheless, you can of course order what you like best at the local restaurants, be it vegetarian or animal-based. You are also welcome to bring and eat your own food of animal origin at any time.
Rental gear
- Telescopic poles, CHF 55.00
- Expedition backpack (90-110l), CHF 80.00
- Sleeping bag, CHF 180.00
- Climbing equipment, CHF 80.00
Others, Add-ons
This adventure can be supplemented with the following on request:
- Trekking in Lorentz Park
- Bali exploration tours
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