ABOUT CARSTENSZ

  • Carstenz Pyramid part of Mimika Region, in West Papua Province Republic Of Indonesia
  • Carstenz Pyramid is part of Lorenze National Park and Sudirman Range, and side by side with Grassberg Open pit Freeport Inc.
  • Carstenz Pyramid is lime stone big wall (Less more 600 meter)
  • Carstenz Pyramid condition & Weather is un predictable, it can be 1-3 days raining, snowing, and Cloudy.
  • Base Camp to summit track condition is sand, rock, sliding rock, water slide, and sometimes snow.
  • Summit ridge (4600 M) lime stone.
  • Carstenz Pyramid is Tehnical rock climbing route

 

RESERVATIONS

  • To confirm reservation 50 % of the logistics costs as agreed between us will be paid by bank transfer to designated account in not earlier than 60 days and not later than 30 days prior to the arrival date.
  • The balance 50 % will be paid 15 days before the trip- all receipts / invoices for cash or bank transfers will be prepared on the name clients – all costs and arrangements discussions between us are to remain confidential and under no circumstances to be discussed with third parties.
  • Written confirmation of your reservation will be sent upon receipt your payment.

 

CANCELLATIONS

  • In the event that a climber cancel his/her reservation in 30 days before the trip, will incure 30% cancellation fees from the total amount trip price.
  • Cancellation between 30 days to 15 days before the trip, will incure 50% cancellation fees from the total amount trip price.
  • Cancellation less then 15 days non refunable.

 

TREKKING ITINERARY

Day   1  : Arrive Manado Expedition Briefing
Days  2  : Flight to Nabire onward to Sugapa village
Days  3  : Food preparation and final gear check on Sugapa village
Days  4  : Begin trekking to Carstensz
Days  5  : Trek to Carstensz Base Camp
Days  6  : Trek to Carstensz Base Camp
Days  7  : Trek to Carstensz Base Camp
Days  8  : Trek to Carstensz Base Camp
Days  9  : Arrival Carstensz Base Camp ( late afternoon)
Days  10 : Rest Day and climb Preparation
Days  11 : Carstensz Climb or Summit day
Days  12 : Reserve day for summit day due to weather condition
Days  13 : Trek to Sugapa
Days  14 : Trek to Sugapa
Days  15 : Trek to Sugapa
Days  16 : Arrive Sugapa  late evening
Days  17 : Flight to Nabire or Timika
Days  18 : Flight to Manado
Days  19 : Flight to the next destination
Days  20 : Contingecy day

 

ITINERARY HALICOPTER TRIP:

Day 1   –  Arrive Manado Expedition Briefing
Day 2   –  Flight to Timika/Nabire
Day 3   –  Flight to Base camp
Day 4   –  Acclimatization
Day 5   –  Acclimatization
Day 6   –  Summit Carstensz Pyramid North side
Day 7   –  Reserve day due to weather
Day 8   –  Reserve day due to weather
Day 9   –  Flight back to Timika/Nabire
Day 10 –  Flight back to Manado
Day 11 –  End of service & flight to the next destination
Day 12 –  Contingency day

 

ITINERARY MIX TRIP (Helicopter mix with Trekking)

Day 1   – Arrive Manado Expedition Briefing
Day 2   – Flight to Timika/Nabire
Day 3   – Flight to Nasidomeh base camp
Day 4   – Rest & Acclimatization
Day 5   – Trekking to Yellow Valley base camp
Day 6   – Rest & Acclimatization on Yellow Valley base camp
Day 7   – Summit Carstensz Pyramid from north side
Day 8   – Reserve day due to weather
Day 9   – Trekking to Nasidomeh( base camp
Day 10 – Flight back to Nabire/Timika
Day 11 – Reserve day due to weather
Day 12 – Flight to Manado & Farewell Dinner
Day 13  – End of service & Flight to the next destination
Day 14  – Contingecy day

TREKKING COSTS INCLUDE:

  • Hotel accommodation twin sharing on bed as per itinerary. (Timika/Nabire onwards and upon return to Timika/Nabire)
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on Base camp for Heli Trip or  Sugapa-Base camp-Sugapa for trekking.
  • All Permit fee.
  • Guides & cooker.
  • Equipment allowance/wages, insurance for Guide & Staff.
  • 15 kgs allowed for personal equipment.
  • All Base Camp food, fuel accommodation for members and staff.
  • 1 Porter per climber during trek in and out of base camp.
  • Environmental Cleanup fee.
  • Base camp equipment.
  • Group Equipment.
  • All land transportation. (Manado onwards and return to Manado)
  • Custom clearance assistance.
  • Welcome Dinner and Farewell dinner in Manado

COSTS DO NOT INCLUDE:

  • $25 Wire Transfer Fee (If Applicable)
  • International Air travel to/from Timika-Indonesia,
  • Domestic flight Manado –Nabire/Timika-Manado,
  • Alcoholic beverages, laundry, telephone and items of a purely personal nature,
  • Indonesia re-entry visa fee US $25/pax, upon arrival Indonesia.
  • International Airport Tax (US $15)
  • Excess baggage charges USD 4/Kg
  • Medical & Personal Insurance.
  • Personal climbing equipment.
  • Evacuation for early departure from the expedition due to sickness or other problems (US $ 12.500 or more)
  • Tips for Guide, Porter & Staff, In the end of expedition.
  • Force majeure.
  • Charges Incurred as a result of delays beyond the control of Manado Adventure

This Itinerary is subject to change due to weather, logistical or other circumstances.