A foreign visitor pays IDR 250,000 per person per day to enter Komodo National Park. An Indonesian visitor pays IDR 50,000 on a weekday and IDR 75,000 on a public holiday. Those are the figures in Government Regulation No. 36 of 2024, which replaced the 2014 tariff schedule and has been in force since 30 October 2024.
The part most pages get wrong is what that ticket already covers. Trekking, wildlife observation and snorkelling are bundled into the entry fee rather than charged separately. Diving is the exception, at IDR 25,000 a day on top. So the fee structure is simpler than the "everything is itemized" framing suggests, and the number you should actually interrogate is your operator’s, not the park’s.
What the park charges in 2026
Park entry, per day
- Foreign visitor
- IDR 250,000
- Indonesian visitor
- IDR 50,000 weekday, IDR 75,000 holiday
Trekking, wildlife observation, snorkelling
- Foreign visitor
- Included in entry
- Indonesian visitor
- Included in entry
Diving
- Foreign visitor
- IDR 25,000
- Indonesian visitor
- IDR 25,000
Drone, per unit per day
- Foreign visitor
- IDR 2,000,000
- Indonesian visitor
- IDR 2,000,000
Wedding photography or video
- Foreign visitor
- IDR 3,000,000
- Indonesian visitor
- IDR 1,000,000
| Charge | Foreign visitor | Indonesian visitor |
|---|---|---|
| Park entry, per day | IDR 250,000 | IDR 50,000 weekday, IDR 75,000 holiday |
| Trekking, wildlife observation, snorkelling | Included in entry | Included in entry |
| Diving | IDR 25,000 | IDR 25,000 |
| Drone, per unit per day | IDR 2,000,000 | IDR 2,000,000 |
| Wedding photography or video | IDR 3,000,000 | IDR 1,000,000 |
Beyond the tariff itself, expect a harbour fee of around IDR 25,000 at the port, and note that many operators collect a ranger or naturalist guide charge for the dragon walks at Loh Buaya on Rinca and Loh Liang on Komodo. That guide charge is commonly quoted at roughly IDR 200,000 per group of up to five, and because it falls on the group rather than the head, two people travelling alone carry far more of it than a full boat does.
Ignore the 3.75 million rupiah figure
You will still find pages quoting a conservation fee of IDR 3,750,000 per person, sometimes presented as current. It was announced in 2022, withdrawn that December after operators and local businesses pushed back, and never actually charged to anyone. Any page still listing it as a live cost has not been touched in three years, which tells you something about the rest of what it says.
Komodo fees are itemized, not one magic number
If a website gives you one neat price for “the Komodo fee,” treat it as a package quote, not the whole official tariff system. The real cost can include park entry, trekking or wildlife observation, snorkeling or diving activity fees, ranger or naturalist-guide service, island/site access, harbor fees, and the boat package itself. Which of those are included depends on your operator and itinerary.
Park entry / PNBP ticket
- Why it matters
- Base official access fee
- Ask your operator
- Is it included for each guest?
Activity fees
- Why it matters
- Snorkeling, diving, trekking, wildlife observation can differ
- Ask your operator
- Which activities are covered?
Guide / ranger service
- Why it matters
- Required for dragon walks and controlled trails
- Ask your operator
- Is the ranger/naturalist fee included?
Harbor / boat charges
- Why it matters
- Separate from park authority fees
- Ask your operator
- What cash extras remain?
| Fee component | Why it matters | Ask your operator |
|---|---|---|
| Park entry / PNBP ticket | Base official access fee | Is it included for each guest? |
| Activity fees | Snorkeling, diving, trekking, wildlife observation can differ | Which activities are covered? |
| Guide / ranger service | Required for dragon walks and controlled trails | Is the ranger/naturalist fee included? |
| Harbor / boat charges | Separate from park authority fees | What cash extras remain? |
The one thing to take from this: the cheapest boat is not always cheapest if fees are excluded. Ask for the all-in price in writing, then ask what is still paid in cash on the day.
What the official fee supports
PNBP is state non-tax revenue, and in a national park context it is tied to official access, guiding, activities, and visitor services. The practical reason travelers should care is simple: paying correctly supports the park authority, keeps operators accountable, and reduces the chance of awkward “extra fee” conversations at the dock or ranger station.
Visitor capacity and permit allocation
Labuan Bajo, Flores
One operator, with the inclusions written down
Three days two nights around Komodo National Park from Labuan Bajo. The trip page lists what is included, so fees are easy to compare.
Since 1 April 2026 the park has capped entry at 1,000 visitors a day and made booking through SiOra, the government reservation platform, mandatory. There are no walk-in tickets. In practice you book through a licensed operator holding an allocation for your date, and peak dates in July and August genuinely sell out rather than merely getting busy. Note that this cap is a separate change from the tariff above: the prices date from October 2024, the quota from April 2026, and pages that merge the two dates are guessing.
Be careful with confident claims about how the 1,000 is divided. The park publishes carrying capacity by site, Loh Buaya, Loh Liang, Padar Selatan and Gililawa, and the per-site splits reported by operators do not agree with each other. What matters for planning is simpler: the cap binds in high season, and it is the date that sells out, not the boat.
Book the park access, not just the boat
A boat without confirmed park access is not enough in peak season. Ask how your operator handles permits or allocation for the exact date and sites on your itinerary.
How to actually pay and book
For almost everyone, the cleanest route is to book a tour that includes the park fees and handles the access process for you, so the operator sorts the paperwork and you pay one transparent price. If you arrange things independently, plan to verify the official channel close to travel and carry rupiah for smaller extras, because card facilities in and around the park are not something to depend on.
Carry cash for the extras
Even on an organized tour, keep cash on hand for harbor fees, tips, drinks, and anything outside the package. ATMs in Labuan Bajo are fine for stocking up before you board; out on the water there are none.
Is Komodo still worth the cost?
Yes, if you choose the right trip length and understand the inclusions before paying. Park fees are rarely the largest part of a Komodo budget; boats, cabins, diving, and flight timing matter more. The fee conversation matters because it affects certainty. You want to know that your Padar climb, dragon walk, snorkeling stops, and permit allocation are actually covered.
For the full picture of what to see and how to plan the days, read the complete Komodo National Park guide, and when you are ready, plan a Komodo trip with us with the fees and permit handled for you.
Written by
Asik Travel Editorial
Local travel editors
We write from the islands we sell, with first-hand notes from our guides and operators.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Komodo park fee a single fixed price?
The entry ticket is fixed: IDR 250,000 per person per day for foreign visitors, and IDR 50,000 on weekdays or IDR 75,000 on public holidays for Indonesians, set by Government Regulation No. 36 of 2024 and in force since 30 October 2024. Your total is not fixed, because a harbour fee, a diving surcharge of IDR 25,000 a day, any ranger or naturalist guide charge, and the boat package itself all sit outside that ticket. Trekking, wildlife observation and snorkelling are already included in the entry fee.
What is PNBP and why does it matter?
PNBP is state non-tax revenue, and in a national park context it is tied to official access, guiding, activities, and visitor services. It is referenced under Government Regulation No. 36 of 2024. Paying correctly supports the park authority, keeps operators accountable, and reduces the chance of awkward extra-fee conversations at the dock or ranger station.
How does the visitor capacity and permit system work in Komodo?
Since 1 April 2026 the park caps entry at 1,000 visitors a day and booking through SiOra, the government reservation platform, is mandatory. Walk-in tickets no longer exist, so in practice you book through a licensed operator holding an allocation for your date. The park publishes carrying capacity by site, including Loh Buaya on Rinca, Loh Liang on Komodo, Padar Selatan and Gililawa, and the per-site splits quoted by operators do not agree with one another, so plan around the cap rather than around a specific site number. Note the cap and the fees are separate changes: the tariff dates from October 2024, the quota from April 2026.
What is the easiest way to pay the Komodo fees?
For almost everyone, the cleanest route is to book a tour that includes the park fees and handles the access process, so the operator sorts the paperwork and you pay one transparent price. If you arrange things independently, verify the official channel close to travel and carry rupiah for smaller extras, since card facilities in and around the park are not reliable.
Are park fees the biggest part of a Komodo budget?
No. Park fees are rarely the largest part of a Komodo budget. Boats, cabins, diving, and flight timing matter more. The fee conversation matters mainly because it affects certainty, so you know your Padar climb, dragon walk, snorkeling stops, and permit allocation are actually covered.
