Tourist Deported: What Went Wrong on Bali’s Mount Agung?

Tourist Deported: What Went Wrong on Bali’s Mount Agung?


A 36-year-old German tourist, identified as KES, was deported from Indonesia after violating regulations by climbing Mount Agung without a guide. The deportation occurred on Wednesday (22/1) at 14:55 WITA through Ngurah Rai International Airport.

According to Hendra Setiawan, Head of the Singaraja Immigration Office, “The deportation was carried out in accordance with immigration laws and regulations, which the tourist had violated.”

KES departed from Bali on Air Asia flight AK377, bound for Kuala Lumpur, with a final destination of Phuket, Thailand.

The deportation was based on KES’s violation of the Circular Letter of the Forestry and Environmental Service, which prohibits climbing Mount Agung without a certified guide. Additionally, KES was found to have violated Article 75(1) in conjunction with Article 122(a) of the Immigration Law.

Immigration authorities apprehended KES at the Mount Agung climbing post in Karangasem, Bali, on Friday (17/1). Initially, KES denied intending to climb Mount Agung without a guide, but later admitted to violating the regulations.

The incident serves as a reminder to tourists to respect local regulations and take necessary precautions when engaging in outdoor activities. Climbing Mount Agung can be a challenging and potentially hazardous activity, especially during extreme weather conditions.

In recent years, there have been several incidents of tourists getting injured or lost while climbing Mount Agung without proper guidance. Local authorities have implemented strict regulations to ensure the safety of tourists and local communities.

Tourists are advised to always follow local regulations and guidelines, and to seek guidance from certified local guides before engaging in any outdoor activities. By doing so, tourists can help ensure their own safety and contribute to the preservation of Bali’s natural environment.




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