Carstensz Pyramid – Via Trekking

Carstensz Pyramid is the highest mountain in Indonesia, Southeast Asia and Oceania, and the seventh of the world’s highest summits. The name ‘Carstensz’ was picked after the name of its discoverer, Jan Carstenszoon, an adventurer commissioned by VOC for leading an expedition to south-coastal of New Guinea. In the middle of this expedition in 1623, Jan saw an iceberg on mountain peak near the equator line. He was deemed mad due to an overwhelming long journey to Oceania by the time he reported what he had seen about.

Around three centuries after, Dutch expedition in 1899 aiming to create the map of Papua Island finally justified Carstenzoon’s witness upon the mountain peak which was covered by snow. To honor Carstenzoon, the snowy peak took his name afterward, Carstensz Pyramid. Sukarno, the first president of Indonesia later changed its name to Puncak Jaya. Yet, it is still better known as Carstensz Peak among Indonesian people. Located in  Jayawijaya Mountains, in central Papua of Indonesia, Carstensz Pyramid is 4.884 meters at height. Snow covers the peak and it becomes the only snowy peak in Indonesia, a tropical country in Southeast Asia. It is a big challenge to conquer since the term “Seven Summits” was getting popular.

Papua’s tropical wilderness always welcomes you to climb the phenomenal Carstensz Pyramid. Winding hills, rugged tracks, and rushing rivers just waiting to be conquered. Local people greet with their genuine smile and soon becoming new friends, letting you redefine your climbing experience. It is worth the fatigue over a long journey. The snow is waiting up there. A reward for those who dare to beat the challenge. A paradise for courageous adventurers.​

Carstensz Pyramid Expedition by trekking has 2 routes, namely Ugimba and Suanggama. The advantage of trekking through these routes is the clients are able to get in touch with the villagers and their culture. At the same time, they can enjoy the beauty of nature. It is absolutely a great opportunity. However, going through trekking trails usually takes longer time, and clients must be extremely fit physically and ready to face obstacles such as difficult routes and social problems. We have guides, porters, and teams who have experience addressing these kinds of issues. Yet, this package is offered based on social condition because the security and safety of clients are the most important aspects of our service.

1. You will be responsible for yourself and have the ability to deal with any problems that may be encountered during the Carstensz pyramid journey. You must be fully aware that the most problem faced by every Carstensz expedition team is the blockade from villagers. They will ask money around Rp.500.000-Rp.2.000.000 (the amount might be increased from time to time). It might take sometimes to negotiate with them.
2. The uniqueness of nature required you to a long distance trail. You will be walking in the dark of early morning and all day through mountainous terrain and have undertaken the necessary training.
3. You are able to deal with, on your own without assistance, deteriorating weather conditions (low temperatures, strong winds, and rain) and other troubles expected when traveling across the mountanious terrain.
4. You are able to deal with extreme fatigue, internal organ and digestive problems, muscle pain, mild physical injuries and psychological problems on your own.
5. Your fully understand that you are responsible for overcoming the above conditions 1 to 5 on your own and that it is not the responsibility of Adventure Carstensz.
6. You are fully aware that when participating in an outdoor activity such as this Carstensz Pyramid, your safety depends on your own skill, abilities, and attitudes.