Carstensz Pyramid
Climb the highest peak in Oceania (4,884 m) with a licensed local operator from Papua. Helicopter access, local guides and a doctor on every team.
USD 7,500 net per person* *Open trip, October 2026, minimum 24 climbers, tax included. Private trip: USD 25,000 net per person.Carstensz Pyramid Expedition – Helicopter Route
Carstensz Pyramid Expedition – Helicopter Route
Climb Carstensz Pyramid (Puncak Jaya, 4,884 m), the highest peak in Oceania and one of the Seven Summits. Three days of preparation in Timika, then four days in the mountains: helicopter to Yellow Valley base camp, an acclimatisation day, the summit attempt on fixed ropes and the flight back to Timika.
- Duration7 days, Timika – Timika
- Summit4,884 m above sea level
- AccessHelicopter to Yellow Valley base camp
- Guide languagesEnglish, Chinese
- Open tripOctober 2026 · minimum 24 climbers
- PriceUSD 7,500 net per person, tax included
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Local Papuan mountain guides
Led by local guides who know the Carstensz routes, with 1 master guide per 6 climbers.
Safety-first expeditions
Medical checks and safety briefings in Timika before you fly to base camp.
Clear group pricing
Helicopter, permits, guides and base-camp meals included. Flights to Timika and insurance are separate.
Emergency rescue plan
Every expedition reserves a standby helicopter flight for emergencies, with a doctor on the team.
7-day itinerary
D-3 to D-1 · Preparation in Timika
- D-3
Welcome to Timika
Airport pick-up and hotel check-in, travel document verification, medical check-up (MCU), local culture and environment orientation.
- D-2
Expedition preparation
Health monitoring, safety briefing, equipment and gear check.
- D-1
Final preparation
Final medical assessment, safety and expedition briefing, helicopter load weighing, final equipment inspection.
Day 1–4 · Expedition by helicopter
- Day 1
Welcome to Yellow Valley
Helicopter flight from Timika, base camp welcome and orientation, light acclimatization, medical assessment.
- Day 2
Acclimatization day
Altitude acclimatization, route orientation, safety and technical briefing, final gear inspection.
- Day 3
Summit attempt
Early start, guided technical climb to Carstensz Pyramid (4,884 m), return to Yellow Valley base camp.
- Day 4
Return to Timika
Helicopter back to Timika (target arrival before 10:30 WIT), post-expedition MCU, debriefing, certificate and farewell dinner.
Starting point: Timika, Mimika Regency, Central Papua. The summit is our goal. Safety is our priority.
What is included
- Helicopter Timika ⇄ Yellow Valley base camp
- Master guides, assistant guide, doctor, cook, helper & security
- Permits: police travel permit (SKJ), ITK, Basarnas registration
- Lorentz National Park & site fees
- Hotel in Timika, airport transfers, MCU, base-camp meals
- Emergency helicopter on standby, certificate & farewell dinner
Not included
- Flights to/from Timika
- Travel insurance
Open trip or private trip
Join a scheduled team for the best price, or book a private expedition on your own dates.
Net per person, tax included. Minimum 24 climbers. Helicopter to base camp.
Net per person. Your own team and your own dates.
Prices are net per person and include tax. Simple booking: 50% down payment to process your SKJ, balance after your MCU in Timika.
Officially licensed
Carstensz lies inside Lorentz National Park in Central Papua. Every climber needs park, police and immigration clearance. We arrange all of it.
Licensed nature-tourism operator (PB-PJWA)
Business license from the Ministry of Forestry and the Ministry of Investment, No. SS.14032200614180010. RPSWA in Lorentz National Park, valid for 35 years.
Police travel permit for every climber (SKJ)
Surat Keterangan Jalan issued by Mimika Police. Processed after your 50% down payment.
Park entry permit (SIMAKSI)
Arranged for every climber, including park fees and conservation rules.
Climbing SOP and rescue plan
Our protocols for climbing safety, rescue plans and expedition standards, with medical checks before and after the expedition.
Departure windows
The next open trip departs in October 2026 with a minimum of 24 climbers. Exact dates are confirmed with the helicopter operator and the police permit schedule.
Best season: all year round, except April & May.
Trusted guides, true explorers
Carstensz Pyramid in pictures
Questions climbers ask
Do I need climbing experience to summit Carstensz Pyramid?
Carstensz Pyramid (4,884 m) is a technical rock climb with fixed ropes, ascending and abseiling sections, and a Tyrolean traverse near the summit. You should have good fitness and basic rope skills. Prior climbing experience is strongly recommended. During the preparation days in Timika our guides run a safety briefing and gear check, so let us know your experience when you book.
Is the expedition officially licensed and safe?
Yes. PT Adventure Carstensz holds a nature-tourism business permit in the utilisation zone of Lorentz National Park, and every climber receives a travel permit (Surat Keterangan Jalan) issued through the Central Papua Regional Police. Our team includes experienced master guides (1 guide per 6 climbers), a doctor and a security team, with medical checks before and after the expedition. The summit is our goal. Safety is our priority.
How long is the expedition and where does it start?
The program starts in Timika. You spend 3 preparation days there (airport pick-up, document verification, medical check, briefings and gear inspection), then a 4-day helicopter expedition: fly to Yellow Valley base camp, acclimatise, make the summit attempt, and fly back to Timika for a post-expedition check, debriefing and farewell dinner.
How much does it cost and how do I book?
Open trips start from USD 7,500 net per person (October 2026, minimum 24 climbers). Private trips are USD 25,000 net per person. Flights to Timika and travel insurance are not included. Booking needs a 50% down payment to process your SKJ; the balance is paid after your MCU in Timika. Contact us on WhatsApp at +62 822 2775 2011 or email info@adventurecarstensz.com.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Weather in the Carstensz area changes quickly, and afternoon rain is common, so summit attempts start in the early morning hours. Helicopter flights only operate in safe conditions, and our lead guide makes the final call on every summit push. If conditions are unsafe, we wait or adjust the plan. We never take risks with your safety to stick to a schedule.
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