01Local Papuan mountain guides
Led by local guides who know the Carstensz routes, with 1 master guide per 6 climbers.
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Climb the highest peak in Oceania Carstensz Pyramid 4,884 m
Duration7 days, Timika – Timika
Summit4,884 m above sea level
AccessHelicopter to Yellow Valley base camp
Guide languagesEnglish, Chinese
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.
Licensed nature-tourism operatorPB-PJWA · RPSWA in Lorentz National Park, 35 years
Police travel permit for every climberSurat Keterangan Jalan · Polres Mimika
1 master guide per 6 climbersPlus assistant guides, a doctor, a cook and support crew
Helicopter in and outTimika to Yellow Valley base camp and back
Why climb with us
Your adventure, backed by experience & trust
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02Safety-first expeditions
Medical checks and safety briefings in Timika before you fly to base camp.
03Clear group pricing
Helicopter, permits, guides and base-camp meals included. Flights to Timika and insurance are separate.
04Emergency rescue plan
Every expedition reserves a standby helicopter flight for emergencies, with a doctor on the team.
Day by day
7-day itinerary
D-3 · Preparation in Timika
Welcome to Timika
Airport pick-up and hotel check-in, travel document verification, medical check-up (MCU), local culture and environment orientation.
D-2 · Preparation in Timika
Expedition preparation
Health monitoring, safety briefing, equipment and gear check.
D-1 · Preparation in Timika
Final preparation
Final medical assessment, safety and expedition briefing, helicopter load weighing, final equipment inspection.
Day 1 · Expedition by helicopter
Welcome to Yellow Valley
Helicopter flight from Timika, base camp welcome and orientation, light acclimatization, medical assessment.
Day 2 · Expedition by helicopter
Acclimatization day
Altitude acclimatization, route orientation, safety and technical briefing, final gear inspection.
Day 3 · Expedition by helicopter
Summit attempt
Early start, guided technical climb to Carstensz Pyramid (4,884 m), return to Yellow Valley base camp.
Day 4 · Expedition by helicopter
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.
PT Adventure CarstenszTimika, Papua · 4,884 m
The summit is our goal. Safety is our priority.
Featured expedition
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 tripDeparts once 24 climbers join
- PriceUSD 7,500 net per person, tax included
Transparent pricing
Open trip or private trip
Join a scheduled team for the best price, or book a private expedition on your own dates.
Open trip · Best valueUSD 7,500Net per person, tax included. Minimum 24 climbers. Helicopter to base camp.
Private tripUSD 25,000Net 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.
Get your team quotePermits & safety
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 planOur protocols for climbing safety, rescue plans and expedition standards, with medical checks before and after the expedition.
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
When to go
Departure windows
Booking open from October 2026. Open trips have no fixed date: a team departs as soon as 24 climbers have joined. Exact dates are confirmed with the helicopter operator and the police permit schedule.
Booking open from October 2026Open trip · departs at 24 climbers
2027 · all year except April & MayPrivate trip on request
Best season: all year round, except April & May.
Our team
Trusted guides, true explorers
Hendricus MuterGuide coordinator
Martin RimbawanClimbing master guide
Mike KorowaClimbing guide
Wensislaus WayauClimbing & tour guide
Timotius TipagauTour guide
From our expeditions
Carstensz Pyramid in pictures
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 (departs once 24 climbers join). 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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