Our guides are certified by APGI (Asosiasi Pemandu Gunung Indonesia/Indonesia Mountain Guide Association). This certification is essential for mountain guides that works in Indonesia. They have climbed many mountains abroad, also studying and learning from other international guides. With much experiences and their passion in guiding, they are good partner to trust on the mountain.
SOFYAN ARIEF FESA
GUIDE
Sofyan start his adventure life since high school (1999) where he climb many mountains in Bandung area (Bandung is one of the city in Indonesia well known because it’s surrounded by many mountains).
Sofyan also keeps things running smoothly as the director of operations at Indonesia Expeditions.
FRANS
GUIDE
Becoming a seven summiteer has paved a new career in Frans’ life. Together with Sofyan and two other friends, he finished all the Seven Summits in 2011.They were the first four persons together from Indonesia that succeeded to climb all the summits. In 2007, Frans got an opportunity to climb Mount Kilimanjaro that become his first experience in high altitude mountain and become the first step in mountaineering career. He also joins in an expedition to the Central Cordillera of Papua and then World Seven Summits. Frans has been guiding professionally since 2012 and already lead clients to Mt. Kilimanjaro (four times), Mt. Elbrus, Aconcagua, Carstensz Pyramid etc. In free times, Frans also do whitewater rafting in West Java.
ALVIN REGGY PERDANA
GUIDE
Alvin Reggy Perdana (Egie) was first person from Indonesia that summited Mount Ama Dablam in Nepal. This achievement then made his name well known belong the mountaineers in Indonesia and formed his new career in mountaineering. His first experience with Indonesia Expeditions was in December 2013 where he supports us in Mount Rinjani trekking program. And in February 2014, again he was trusted to support Indonesia Expeditions at Carstensz Pyramid. When he is not guiding, Throughout his guiding career Egie has successfully led group many mountains like 7 Summits Of Indonesia (Mt.Kerinci, Mt.Semeru, Mt.Rinjani, Mt.Bukitraya, Mt.Rantemario, Mt.Binaiya, Mt.Carstensz Pyramid), 10 Peak 3000 M in Java Island, Mt. Lobuche (Himalayas), Mt. Trikora (Papua), Mt. Matternhorn in Europe, and Himalayan Trail ( Annapurna Circuit & Gokyo RI). Egie work and managing our online outdoor equipment store.
EDWARD BALANDUA
GUIDE
Edward Balandua (Edo), started his adventure activity since at University when join Mahitala Unpar 2008. His first experience at High Altitude was in 2010 when trekking to Everest Base Camp (South Side) for supporting Sofyan and Frans climbing Mt. Everest before (Seven summits Program). He also joined an expedition to the West of Papua in Caving activity in 2014. First experience in guiding since 2015. Since then, he has led many trips like Mt.Gede, Rinjani, Binaiya, Kerinci, Semeru, and others in Indonesia, both for Indonesian clients as well as foreigners. Nowadays, he is also active in managing the Adventure Club in Sekolah Santa Laurensia Alam Sutera, Tangerang.
DAMAR PRASETYO
GUIDE
Damar is the cook and basecamp manager for Indonesia Expeditions, bringing both skill and creativity to every expedition. His culinary career began at sea, working as a cook on offshore vessel KM. Katalina (2012–2014), before continuing as a commis chef in Japan at Ringer Hut (2016–2018). During this time, he also took part in a cooking competition in Kyoto in 2017, where he earned third place and was the only non-Japanese participant to enter the nomination.
In 2018, Damar joined Indonesia Expeditions as an expedition cook and has been an essential part of the team ever since. Beyond expeditions, since 2019 he has been developing H-Eat, a line of instant adventure meals designed to bring warmth and nourishment to the outdoors.
FRANSISKA DIMITRI
GUIDE
Dimitri has been involved in mountaineering for over a decade, with experience both in Indonesia and abroad. She was part of the first Indonesian women’s team to complete the World Seven Summits (2014–2018), and since 2019 has worked as an assistant guide on expeditions to Mount Leuser, Carstensz Pyramid, and Mount Trikora.
She now guides climbs in West and Central Java, while continuing to collaborate with outdoor brands as an ambassador. Dimitri is an APGI Certified Guide and also holds a Vertikal Indonesia mountain rescue certification, allowing her to prioritize safety while creating meaningful experiences for her clients.
