Komodo National Park Fees and Tickets Explained 2027
Komodo National Park uses one PNBP ticket, not a pile of separate charges: USD 40 (USD 50 at weekends and on public holidays) for foreign visitors covers park entrance, trekking, wildlife viewing and snorkeling in a single fee.
Because operator prices sit on top of the government fees explained below, it is worth checking current rates directly on Komodo Luxury’s Komodo boat tour page rather than estimating them.
What Fees Make Up a Komodo Park Ticket?
The park’s fee system, set out in PP No. 36/2024 and published by the park authority (Balai Taman Nasional Komodo), is intentionally simple: one government-set entrance ticket plus one small ranger fee. There is no separate charge beyond these two:
- The PNBP entrance ticket — a single flat fee per visitor per visit, already covering trekking, wildlife viewing and snorkeling
- The ranger or guide fee for trekking areas such as Loh Liang on Komodo and Loh Buaya on Rinca, shared across a group of up to five people, not charged per person
That is the complete official fee structure. Anything quoted beyond these two lines — an extra per-activity charge, a per-island add-on, a mooring surcharge, or a stand-alone conservation add-on — is not part of the government’s published tariff, and you should ask your operator to justify it before you pay.
What each line on your bill actually is (checked August 2026)
Two of the four items below are statutory and identical everywhere in the park; the other two are bundled, which is why the practical daily figure is published as a range. The single rate card, laid out as a table, lives on our entrance fee and ticket bundles page — this page explains what each item means once you are the one paying it.
- The entrance ticket. USD 40 (USD 50 at weekends and on public holidays) for an international visitor, charged per entry, with no weekend or public-holiday loading. An Indonesian citizen pays USD 20 on a weekday and USD 25 at a weekend or on a public holiday. This is a national tariff, so no operator can discount it and none can add to it.
- The ranger. Collected inside the entrance rate rather than charged separately. It is unavoidable rather than optional, because walking the trekking areas without a licensed ranger is not permitted.
- The bundled components. Conservation, dock and insurance are bundled into what the operator collects instead of itemised, and sit on top of the USD 40 (USD 50 at weekends and on public holidays) entrance ticket and the ranger fee. They are collected inside the entrance rate rather than added to it, so the difference between the two published figures is the day you enter, not the entry point you use.
- The reservation. An advance e-ticket has been required for Komodo and Padar since April 2026, held against one of three daily sessions that share a park-wide ceiling of 1,000 visitors. Registering costs nothing; what it costs is flexibility over the date.
Rates checked August 2026. The schedule is published by Balai Taman Nasional Komodo (KSDAE) and the regulation behind it is PP 36 of 2024 on peraturan.go.id. If a quote arrives as one bundled number, ask which of these four items it covers before you pay it.
Do Foreigners and Indonesians Pay Different Rates?
Yes, the fee schedule distinguishes between international and domestic visitors. International visitors pay USD 40 for a regular park day and USD 50 at a weekend or on a public holiday. Domestic visitors pay a lower weekday rate (USD 20) and a slightly higher weekend/public-holiday rate (USD 25). This nationality-based, two-tier structure is common across Indonesian national parks. When you compare tour prices, always check whether the entrance ticket is included for your nationality category, because a package that looks cheaper may simply exclude a charge you then have to cover yourself — either the SiOra entrance ticket, which has to be booked and paid online before you travel, or the ranger fee, which is settled in cash on the island.
When and Where Are the Fees Paid?
Since 1 April 2026 the two charges are settled in two different places. The park entrance ticket for Komodo and Padar is bought and paid online through the official SiOra e-ticket system before you travel: there is no counter at the gate, at the ranger stations, or at Labuan Bajo harbour where you can buy it on the day, and turning up without one means being turned away. The ranger or guide fee is the part still settled on the island, in rupiah, at the ranger station that dispatches your trek — Loh Liang on Komodo Island, Loh Buaya on Rinca Island. In practice, most visitors handle neither themselves: the boat crew or guide collects passports or names, books the e-tickets, and either includes the cost in the package or collects the exact amount from guests. If you are settling the ranger fee on arrival, keep small-denomination rupiah ready and always request the official receipt, which rangers may check at trailheads.
How Does Bundling Fees With a Tour Work?
Bundling means the operator pre-arranges both official park charges for your itinerary and shows you a single line item, which removes the most common friction point of a Komodo trip: discovering at the dock that fees are extra. A bundled Komodo National Park entrance fee package typically covers the entrance ticket and the ranger fee for your landing days. The advantages are practical rather than financial, since regulated fees cost the same either way:
- No cash surprises at ranger stations or mid-trip fee collections
- Correct fee category applied for your nationality and activities
- Receipts handled and kept by the crew for any checks inside the park
- Faster landings, because paperwork is completed before your boat arrives
Which Official Fee Applies to Each Kind of Trip?
Every itinerary pays the same official charge — the PNBP entrance rate, ranger escort included — and what changes is how many park-days you spend. The table below maps common trip types to those two charges.
| Trip type | PNBP entrance ticket | Ranger or guide fee |
|---|---|---|
| Day tour with dragon trek only | Yes, flat rate | Yes, per group |
| Day tour with trek and snorkeling | Yes, flat rate (snorkeling already included) | Yes, per group |
| Multi-day liveaboard with diving | Yes, flat rate per day in the park (diving already included) | Yes, on trekking days only |
| Padar viewpoint and beaches, no trek | Yes, flat rate | Yes, for the Padar climb |
There is no extra per-activity column because snorkeling, wildlife viewing and basic trekking are already included in the one PNBP ticket. Diving is priced by your operator as an equipment and guiding service — it is not a park-issued fee.
How Can Budget Travelers Keep Fee Costs Sensible?
Park fees are fixed by regulation, so the real savings for cost-conscious visitors come from the trip around the fees rather than the fees themselves, starting with sharing ranger fees across a full group of trekkers instead of paying as a couple alone. Joining a shared boat rather than chartering, choosing one trekking island rather than both, and skipping paid activities you do not genuinely want all trim the total. A well-priced budget Komodo island trip will state clearly which fees are included, which is the single most useful signal that an operator is pricing honestly. Be cautious with any offer that claims to waive or discount official park fees, because those charges fund conservation and are not negotiable through legitimate channels.
Last updated: August 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there one single ticket for Komodo National Park?
Yes. Since PP No. 36/2024, Komodo National Park uses one PNBP entrance ticket — USD 40 (USD 50 at weekends and on public holidays) for foreign visitors — that already covers trekking, wildlife viewing and snorkeling. The ranger escort and the conservation, dock and insurance components are collected inside that rate rather than billed as their own lines, so a typical park day costs USD 40 per person, or USD 50 at a weekend or on a public holiday. There is no extra per-activity charge, per-island add-on, or stand-alone conservation add-on on top.
Are Komodo park fees included in tour prices?
Sometimes, and you should always check. Many operators bundle both official park charges into one package price, while others quote the boat and meals only and collect fees separately in cash. The same split applies to liveaboards, where some quote the park charges inside the cabin price and others bill them on top. Ask specifically whether the entrance ticket and ranger fee for your nationality category are included before comparing two quotes side by side.
Where do I pay Komodo National Park fees?
In two places, and only one of them is on the island. The entrance ticket is paid online in advance through SiOra; since 1 April 2026 it cannot be bought at the gate, at a ranger station, or at the harbour, and arriving without one means being turned away. The ranger fee is paid on the island in rupiah, at the ranger station that dispatches your trek — Loh Liang on Komodo Island, Loh Buaya on Rinca Island. In most cases your boat crew books the e-ticket and settles the ranger fee on your behalf and keeps the receipts, which can be checked at trailheads. If you are handling it yourself, book the SiOra ticket several days ahead and carry rupiah for the ranger fee alone.
Do park fees change, and how do I check current rates?
Yes, fee schedules are set by government regulation and have been revised multiple times over the years. Before traveling, confirm the current amounts through the official park authority channels or ask your licensed operator for the up-to-date schedule for your travel dates, rather than relying on figures from older articles or forums.
Can I pay Komodo National Park fees with foreign currency?
No, Komodo National Park fees must be paid in Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). Payments are processed through the official SiOra e-ticket system, which requires a local currency payment method. Ensure you have sufficient IDR for the entrance ticket and mandatory ranger fee to enjoy your visit without any issues.
Does Komodo National Park accept cash for entrance tickets?
No, cash payments are not accepted for Komodo National Park entrance tickets. All payments must be made online through the SiOra e-ticket system, which requires advance reservations for visits to Komodo and Padar islands.
Is there a group discount for Komodo National Park tickets?
There is no group discount for Komodo National Park entrance tickets. Each foreign visitor pays a fee of USD 40 (USD 50 at weekends and on public holidays) per visit. The ranger escort is paid for inside that rate, so there is nothing further to settle at the ranger station.
If I book through SiOra, can I pay Komodo National Park tickets by card for everyone in my group in one transaction?
Yes, the SiOra e-ticket system lets one person pay by card for multiple visitors in a single booking, as long as everyone is on the same time slot and itinerary. You will need each traveller’s personal details to enter during checkout. The system issues individual QR-coded tickets, which you then show at the gate along with matching IDs for occasional spot checks.
If bad weather, illness, or operator changes disrupt my plans, can I get a refund on Komodo National Park tickets?
Refunds are generally limited and handled through the SiOra e-ticket system and your tour operator, not at the park gates. For weather-related port closures, operators often reschedule your visit rather than refund tickets. If you cancel for personal reasons, most budgets should assume the ticket is non-refundable. Always check SiOra terms and your tour contract before paying, and keep email receipts as proof.
How can you confirm Komodo National Park fees are covered when your tour is sold as all inclusive?
Ask your operator to prove which official tickets they have bought for you and how to pay for Komodo National Park fees within their package. Request a SiOra booking in your name showing date, session, islands, and the QR code used at the gate, plus a written breakdown on letterhead. Make them state clearly which items the SiOra booking already covers and which you still settle yourself — the ranger fee and incidentals such as village visits or snorkel stops are the ones normally paid in cash on the day, while the entrance ticket cannot be.
What a foreign visitor pays to enter the park
Under PP No. 36/2024 a foreign visitor pays USD 40 (USD 50 at weekends and on public holidays) per person per park entry. It is a per-visit tariff, not a nightly or per-day charge, and it does not change at weekends or on public holidays.
That ticket is the entrance charge alone. Trekking has to be led by a licensed ranger, and the fee for that ranger is collected inside the entrance rate rather than divided at the post, so a solo walker and a group of five pay the same per head. Adding the two gives the USD 40 floor most visitors actually meet; the practical range runs to USD 50 per person per day once the bundled conservation, dock and insurance charges are counted; those ride inside the same SiOra e-ticket rather than being collected separately on the island.
Indonesian citizens pay on a separate scale: USD 20 on a regular day and USD 25 at weekends and on public holidays.
How to check availability for Komodo National Park tickets if your dates are flexible?
Use the official SiOra e-ticket system to view real-time quota for each of the three daily sessions and adjust your dates or time slots before committing. Since Komodo and Padar require advance booking from 1 April 2026, check several nearby days to find spaces within the 1,000 visitors per day limit. Confirm island, session, and group size before finalizing your reservation.
Are Komodo National Park tickets refundable if the trip is cancelled?
Refundability of Komodo National Park tickets depends on the SiOra e-ticket system’s policies. It is crucial to review their terms and conditions regarding cancellations and refunds at the time of purchase and to contact their support for assistance with any refund requests.
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