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Trekking can be combined with a visit to one of the few remaining tribal groups on the island to experience first Indonesia requires all trekkers in Papua to obtain a climbing permit, usually arranged by your tour company. For those looking for something challenging, but without the need for carabineers, try the third highest peak in Papua, Trikora Mountain. Please note - the trek up Carstensz Pyramid is for the experienced climber.

The snow covered Carstensz Pyramid, locally known as Puncak Jaya, is the highest mountain in Papua. Papua, the easternmost province of Indonesia, is unfortunately experiencing periods of civil unrest, so be sure to get updated information if you plan to set off there. Tour agencies often get better deals on national airline tickets and can arrange for transportation and accommodation in areas where such amenities are scarce. The further a field you plan to go, the more valuable you will find using a tour agency to arrange your trip. From the snow capped peaks of Papua to the smoking volcanoes of Java, Indonesia presents any trekker with a wide array of choices, regardless of skill level.

Whether trekking in the jungles and mountains of the vast archipelago, diving in some of the most biologically diverse waters in the world, or visiting with some of the few remaining tribal groups in the world, Indonesia can still live up to its unfettered past. Although the wily jungles of Indonesia are slightly tamer than the days of the Borneo headhunters, there are still many options for the modern day thrill seeker.