*** Carstensz Pyramid Booking form ***

Please sign me up for the following trip:

 

Carstenz Pyramid expedition August 2003

 

Travel schedule (outline)

DAY 01/AUG 07: ARRIVAL JAKARTA

DAY 02/AUG 08: JAKARTA

DAY 03/AUG 09: JAKARTA – TIMIKA

DAY 04/AUG 10: TIMIKA

DAY 05/AUG 11: TIMIKA – TEMBAGAPURA – ZEBRA WALL

DAY 06/AUG 12: ZEBRA WALL

DAY 07/AUG 13: ZEBRA WALL – CARSTENSZ BC

DAY 08/AUG 14: CARSTENSZ BC

DAY 09/AUG 15: SUMMIT DAY (CARSTENSZ PYRAMID)

DAY 10/AUG 16: SUMMIT DAY (CARSTENSZ PYRAMID)

DAY 11/AUG 17: RESERVE DAY

DAY 12/AUG 18: SUMMIT DAY (NGGA PULU)

DAY 13/AUG 19: REST DAY

DAY 14/AUG 20: CARSTENSZ BC – ZEBRA WALL – TIMIKA

DAY 15/AUG 21: TIMIKA

 

Day 17 fly out to Jakarta or optional for just $100 extra:

 

DAY 16/AUG 22: TIMIKA – DENPASAR

DAY 17/AUG 23: DENPASAR

DAY 18/AUG 24: CLIMBING MT. AGUNG

DAY 19/AUG 25: DENPASAR FREE PROGRAM

DAY 20/AUG 27: DENPASAR – OUT

 

The costs will be $5800 including internal flights (or 5900 including the extension). We will need your confirmation by next week the latest!

 

NOTE:  This program is to be used as a guide only. The schedule quite possibly will change once the trip has commenced; flights can be delayed or cancelled, local resources can vary in availability, notwithstanding the wide variation in weather conditions and resultant trekking/climbing conditions. Participants are expected to be amenable to changes implemented by your guide in order to achieve a workable, successful solution that ensures the safety of all members at all times.

 

 

Please charge me the above cost for Carstensz Pyramid trip costs from Jakarta Airport.
I agree to pay a deposit of $??? (approximate 25%) within 10 days and the remainder the latest 45 days before the start of the trip. By paying the deposit I agree to all terms and conditions as found on this page.

 

Please fill out the form, it is important we receive your signature and emergency info, just in case. 

The passport info etc is needed for the permits, please make sure the details are correct and consistent with your passport.

 

 

Applicant's full name: 
Street address:
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Sex (M/F)

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Citizenship
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Please tell us the highlights of your climbing experience, especially:

 

- above 4000m

- cold conditions & 

- technical rock      

  climbing ability

I want the $100 extension Yes  No
I want the internal flight Jakarta-Timika and return to Jakarta or Denpasar Yes  No

 

*** Important Notices, Terms and Conditions ***

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS & CONDITIONS CAREFULLY AS, BY GIVING US YOUR FINAL CONFIRMATION OR BY PAYING THE DEPOSIT, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, AGREED AND ACCEPTED ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS STATED BELOW.

 

 

I: Payment, Refund & Cancellation & No Shows and bank expenses:

 

Land tour cost

 

- Deposit: 25% should be paid by bank money transfer to our bank account when signing up (within 10 days).

- Payment: Final payment should be paid by bank transfer at least 45 days before the beginning of the tour 

- Bank expenses: All bank (transfer) expenses will be paid by the client (also when refunding). Please make sure you arrange this with your local bank.

  • For cancellation prior to 30 days before the departure date there will be a cancellation fee equal to the advance payment.

  • For cancellation between 15 and 30 days before the departure date there will be a cancellation fee equal to 50% of the total trip costs.  

  • For cancellation between 0 and 15 days before the departure date there will be a cancellation fee equal to 75% of the total trip costs. 

CANCELLATION OF THE EXPEDITION: 

7 summits RESERVES THE RIGHTS to CANCEL the expedition prior to departure due to the political reason or insecure situation in Irian Jaya, either because of political pressure or because we ourselves think it is unsafe to go.

  • We will refund the paid amounts if we have to cancel the expedition before your arrival in Jakarta 

  • BUT if we must cancel the expedition after your arrival at Jakarta or Timika due to the above reason, there will be 25% of the expedition cost forfeited. (The full payment is not refunded in this such condition as we already spent $ arranging permits, providing porters, paying deposit of charter plane/helicopter, and other mostly non or partially refundable things that need to be paid in advance)

  • There will be no refund if a member leaves a trip for any reason either voluntarily or involuntarily after the trip has begun. No refund will be made for any services not utilized.

II: Route changes, permits, guides:

 

ROUTE CHANGES OR CHANGE OF ITINERARY 

Every effort will be made to adhere to the original planned itinerary, however it must be realized that with this type of adventurous trip changes to the itinerary may occur for which 7summits accepts no responsibilities, however caused. Circumstances may arise where we are forced to alter the duration of the expedition.

7summits has the right for any reason to change the date of departure, ITINERARY and ROUTE of the expedition which can cause postponement or delay (either in relation to departure or to the duration of the expeditions).

 

ROUTES TO APPROACH THE BASE CAMP 

There are several routes to approach the Carstensz Base camp. With consideration of the safety of the clients and the success of the expedition itself, 7summits has rights to determine the route to approach the Base Camp in each expedition.

 

SIGHTSEEING & CULTURAL TRIPS 

Our main goal is to put you safely on the top of Carstensz Pyramid, NOT to give you an experience on local culture during trek and climb. If you are looking for the unique tribal culture of Irian Jaya, we strongly suggest you to join with an other adventure trip to the Baliem Valley after the expedition is finished.

The trip is designed to focus ONLY on climbing Carstensz Pyramid and in the event of changing the route after the expedition has started, there will be no refund of  the expedition cost (in the whole or in part).

The expedition cost is quoted as a package. No partial REFUNDS or CREDIT will be given for services not used and participants can not claim any additional expenses, inconvenience and loss of time due to change, postponement or delay.

 

GUIDE RESPONSIBILITY 

Our guides have rights to cancel the expedition or make changes on itinerary if the situation is NOT allowed due to above causes or due to the changes on flight schedules made by the flight companies.

In carrying out the expedition, even as there are several routes to reach the peak of Carstensz Pyramid available, our guides) only have the obligation to take all the climbers to reach the summit of Carstensz through the normal route. All the activities beyond the climbing or beyond the route which has been determined, is strictly prohibited. If you insist to do other activities or take other routes which have been determined, all the consequences and results are on your personal responsibility.

 

PERMITS & FILMING:

The permits we arrange for you are ONLY for climbing, NOT for filming/documentary activities beyond the climbing itself. For filming/documentary activities with heavy filming equipment and crews, you should have a SPECIAL FILMING PERMIT.

Otherwise, we could get sanctions from the local authorities which could cause problems to the climbing expedition itself and to 7summits in carrying out these expeditions.

 

 

III: Passport, Visa, Insurance.

 

- Passport and visa: All members must be in possession of a valid passport and the required visa. 7summits.com and it's local agents will advise and assist, but it is client's responsibility to provide the correct documents.

- Insurance: Members must be protected by insurance that covers cancellation, accident (injury or death), health, emergency evacuation, mountaineering and loss of or damage to baggage and personal effects.

- Rescue: We normally can evacuate injured climbers around the base camp through the mining area to the mining hospital at Timika or evacuate by Helicopter to the nearest good hospital with cost of USD. 1500. These services might not be available and the mining route might be closed.

 

* Emergency contact: *

 In case of emergency please notify:

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Address:

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Phone

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If there are any other specific requirements like special food, please let us know here and we will try to accommodate you

 



IV: Responsibility:

7summits.com acts as an agent for transport companies, hotels and other contractors and shall not be held liable for any injury, damage, loss, delay and irregularity that may be occasioned for any reason, including, but not limited to, wild and domestic animals, altitude disease in any form, any defect in vehicle, the acts of any company or person engaged in conveying passengers, acts of God, detention, delay or expenses arising from quarantine, terrorism, war, strikes, thefts, pilferage, force-majeure, civil disturbances, government restrictions or regulations, accidents by air-craft, boat, bicycle, or any other (non) motor vehicle, or any hotel, inn, restaurant or accommodation, failure of any means or transportation to arrive or depart as scheduled or changes in transit, hotel, inn, guest house or camping service.

 


V: Release and Assumption of Risk:

I am aware that, during the trip that I am participating in under the arrangements of 7summits.com and its agents and associates, I may be subjecting myself to dangers and hazards, which could result in illness, injury or death. I recognize that such risks, dangers and hazards may be present at any time during the trip. 

I also am aware that medical services or facilities may not be readily available or accessible during some or all of the time in which I am participating in the trip. 

In consideration of, and as part payment for, the right to participate in the trip and the associated activities, services and food arranged for me by 7summits.com and its agents or associates, I have and do hereby fully assume all risk of illness, injury or death, and by signing this booking form (and/or paying the deposit) release and discharge 7summits.com and its agents and associates from all actions, claims or demands for injury or damage resulting from my participation in the trip. I agree that the forgoing obligation shall be binding upon me personally, as well as upon my heirs, executors and administrators, and for all members of my family, including any minors accompanying me.

 

I, the undersigned, insured under Policy by

Insurance Company, hereby release 7summits.com and its staff from relations with the Insurance Company if an accident or injury occurs.

I also acknowledge that I have carefully read this 7summits.com information including its policy on cancelled trips and refunds, fully understand its contents and agree to all stated conditions. I am aware that this is a release of liability and a contract between me and 7summits.com and/or its affiliated organizations and sign it of my own free will.

 

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The deposit and the remainder of the sum should be transferred to the following (mailing) address and bank account:

 

Name: K.H.Kikstra, 7summits.com
Address: 2e Oosterparkstraat 156-B
Zip code: 1092 BR
City, country: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Bank and #: ABN AMRO bank# 62.91.56.808
SWIFT code: ABNANL2A
(Bank address: Sarphatistraat 47-55 Amsterdam)

 

For the advance payment you can also use PayPal (pay to bookings@7summits.com), but then there will be 7% added in costs

 

Thanks very much for your booking. Any questions can be asked on bookings@7summits.com 

We trust you will enjoy your trip, with kind regards,

 

 

Harry Kikstra

Director 7summits.com

 

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* Additional comments about the trip and the travel in Indonesia *

 

REALITY OF TRAVEL IN INDONESIA

It is important to remember when booking an adventure trip to Indonesia that cultural differences can lead to inconsistencies in standards. You must approach travel in this area of the world with an open mind, patience and flexibility. Frustrations can occur with the inefficiency of some services during the trip. A flexible attitude is required for enjoyment of travel in Indonesia. Understanding that problems can arise allows you to enjoy the experience more.

 

TRAVEL TO A THIRD WORLD COUNTRY

- you will traveling to the "wild area & remote place" of a third world country. The limitation of facilities, infra-structures, Unpredictable weather and cultural differences can lead you to Inconsistency in standards and can make you frustrations due to the above

- Therefore you must ready for unexpected things and sometimes the arrangements 'in the field' do not go as smoothly as planned.

 

ATTITUDE:

For those who want to travel and enjoy this expedition, it is very important to set your expectations on the right level for a third world country, and leaving Western expectations behind. Consequently the life style on this expedition is necessarily very different from that of an ordinary holiday. You must approach travel in this area of the world with an OPEN MIND, PATIENCE and FLEXIBILITY.

A flexible attitude and understanding problems that can arise allows you to enjoy this expedition more.

If you are not prepared or willing to accept all of these facts, you should not enroll in this expedition. However, the staff of 7summits will be working hard to overcome problems which may arise to ensure that its standard of services is maintained. You should be aware that some things are beyond our control.