Komodo National Park Entrance Fee 2026 — Foreign Tourist Definitive Cost Guide

~13 min read · Last updated May 20, 2026

Komodo National Park Entrance Fee 2026 — Foreign Tourist Pricing Reference

Quick Answer for Foreign Visitors: Here’s what can be said with good confidence about Komodo National Park fees for foreign tourists in 2026, and where things are still inconsistent or unofficial.

Because official Indonesian government pages are often slow to update or hard to access, I’ll clearly separate:
– (A). This page breaks down everything you need to know — fees, booking steps, common questions, and 2026 updates.

Here’s what can be said with good confidence about Komodo National Park fees for foreign tourists in 2026, and where things are still inconsistent or unofficial.

Because official Indonesian government pages are often slow to update or hard to access, I’ll clearly separate:

  • (A) What is consistent across multiple 2026 sources
  • (B) Where the numbers conflict
  • (C) What the most likely “official” baseline is, with references
  • (D) Historical changes 2020–2026

I’ll also highlight where you should double‑check locally before finalizing a budget.

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1. Big picture for 2026

Across multiple 2026 sources, the core picture is:

  • Foreign visitors pay a daily national park entry fee around IDR 250,000.
  • A 1,000 visitor per day cap is enforced across the whole park.
  • Access is now pre‑booked and digital via the official SiOra (Sistem Informasi Online Reservasi Wisata Alam) system/app.
  • Additional charges come from:
  • Conservation / tourism tax
  • Harbour/port/boat fees
  • Ranger guiding for Komodo/Rinca/Padar trekking
  • Activity surcharges (e.g., diver surcharge)
  • Operators often bundle some of these into trip prices.

    • The confusion you’re seeing online is mainly from:

    • Older information never removed
    • Operators’ “package” prices being described as “entrance fee”
    • Early proposals (e.g., IDR 3.75 million annual fee) that were later cancelled but still referenced

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    2. Most reliable 2026 structure for foreign tourists (non‑Indonesian passports)

    2.1 “Official” baseline entry fee

    Multiple 2026 articles agree on the core entry fee:

    • Marine Park / National Park Entry (foreigners):
    • IDR 250,000 per person per day

    Supporting references:

    • Divebooker 2026 update (for divers):
    • Marine Park Entry (Non‑Indonesian): IDR 250,000 / day
    • Harbour fee: IDR 25,000 / day
    • Diver surcharge: IDR 25,000 / day
    • Total diver cost: IDR 300,000
    • Matador Network 2026 feature:
    • Entrance fee: IDR 250,000 / day for foreign visitors
    • Conservation contribution: IDR 25,000 / day
    • Phinisi Labuan Bajo 2026 fee breakdown:
    • Entrance Fee (Foreigner): IDR 250,000 / day

      • This 250k/day aligns with the long‑running Komodo National Park tariff band set by the Ministry of Environment & Forestry / BTNK for foreign visitors outside of special holidays.

      In USD, approximate 2026 conversion (using ~IDR 15,500 = 1 USD as a rough mid‑2026 rate; always check current FX):

      • IDR 250,000 ≈ USD 16
      • IDR 300,000 ≈ USD 19–20

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      2.2 By visitor type (foreigners)

      1) Day visitor / trekker (non‑diver, foreign passport)

      Expect these components per person per day:

      • National Park entry (foreign): IDR 250,000
      • Conservation / tourism contribution: IDR 25,000–100,000
      • Matador: 25,000
      • Phinisi Labuan Bajo: “about 100,000”
      • The variation likely reflects:
      • Different zones / islands visited
      • Whether it’s a weekend/holiday
      • Operator rounding/packaging
      • Harbour / port / regional marine fee: IDR 25,000 (if transiting port/boats inside the park)
      • Ranger trekking fee (not per person—per group, paid on site):
      • Komodo or Rinca trekking: IDR 200,000 per group (up to 5 people)
      • Padar trek: IDR 150,000 per group

        • (Divebooker 2026)

        Practical per‑person estimate for a foreign day‑trip trekker (not diving)

        Assuming 1 day, 1–5 people:

        • National Park entry: 250,000
        • Conservation: 25–100,000
        • Harbour fee: 25,000
        • Ranger (if split 5 ways on Komodo/Rinca): ~40,000
        • Rough total: ~340,000–415,000 IDR per person

          • (~USD 22–27) only for park fees, not counting boat tour price.

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          2) Snorkellers (foreigners)

          Typically same base as trekkers, plus any regional marine use fees:

          • National Park entry: 250,000
          • Conservation/tourism tax: 25–100,000
          • Port/harbour fee: 25,000
          • No diver surcharge
          • No ranger fee unless you also trek

            • Estimate: 300,000–375,000 IDR per person per day in pure park-related fees.

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            3) Divers (foreigners)

            From Divebooker’s 2026 breakdown:

            • Marine Park Entry (foreign): 250,000
            • Diver surcharge: 25,000 / diver / day
            • Harbour fee: 25,000 / person / day
            • Total daily cost for divers (park-related): 300,000 IDR (≈ CAD 24 in their example)

            Some operators will add or roll a conservation/tourism tax (often 25–100,000 IDR) into the trip price.

            Realistic diver budget per day (park fees only): 300,000–400,000 IDR (USD ~19–26).

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            3. Weekend vs weekday rates & holiday surcharges

            Historically, the official government tariff distinguishes:

            • Normal weekdays vs Sundays / public holidays
            • Domestic vs foreign visitors
            • Different zones/activities

            However, for 2026, the publicly available English-language sources you’ve supplied mostly give one foreigner rate (250,000/day) and do not explicitly break out:

            • Sunday surcharge
            • National holiday surcharge
            • Peak season multipliers

            The older Komodo Resort guide mentions:

            • Foreign tourist entrance: 150,000–255,000 IDR, “depending on duration and nationality”.

            This range is consistent with the fact that:

            • On some days (Sundays, national holidays), foreign entry is set at the upper band (~250k).
            • On regular weekdays or for certain combined tickets, it could be lower (150–200k).

            For 2026 planning:

            • Assume 250,000 IDR/day as the “safe” baseline for any day of the week.
            • Expect possible slight increases on Indonesian public holidays (Lebaran/Idul Fitri, Christmas/New Year, etc.), but these are usually still within the ~250k–300k band for foreigners.
            • Your tour operator or the SiOra app should show the exact amount when you book for a specific date.

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            4. Package vs individual fee breakdown

            4.1 “Package” numbers you’re seeing (e.g., 650,000; 900,000 IDR)

            Some operator sites (e.g., KomodoTouristic) state:

            • “New Komodo entrance fee valid for 2026 is IDR 650,000 per person… for the whole place in one go… pay one time on a 3D2N tour”
            • “It costs IDR 900,000 per person for a Komodo Island boat tour”

            These amounts are not the official government “entry tariff” alone—they are almost certainly bundled amounts that combine:

            • National Park entry fee (250,000/day)
            • Multiple day entries (for multi‑day tours)
            • Ranger trekking fees
            • Harbour fees
            • Conservation / tourism taxes
            • Possibly operator-administered booking fees

              • In other words:

              • 650,000–900,000 IDR is usually a tour-package “fee bundle”, not the single official daily entry rate.

              When budgeting:

              • Ask explicitly: “Does this price include the official Komodo National Park entry fee and ranger fees, or will I pay those separately in cash/on the app?”

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              4.2 How fees are paid in 2026 (cash vs card)

              With the rollout of SiOra, there are two layers:

              1. Official park permit and quota
              2. Must be secured via SiOra app or web portal, usually by:
              3. Tour operator (for packaged trips)
              4. You directly (for self-arranged visits)
              5. Payment: Typically card or Indonesian e‑wallet/bank transfer, depending on how the app and local gateways are integrated.
              1. Local on‑site fees that may still be cash
              2. Ranger trekking fees (Komodo/Rinca/Padar)
              3. Some harbour/boat/co‑op charges
              4. Tips and local services

              Several current guides stress:

              • “All park fees are paid via the app, eliminating on-site haggling and long lines” (Matador).
              • “As of 2026, tickets can often be purchased online via the official government app or at the park office in Labuan Bajo” (Komodo Resort guide).

              To be safe:

              • Assume core entry/permit is paid digitally via SiOra or through your operator.
              • Bring sufficient cash (IDR) to cover:
              • Ranger fees (sometimes still collected in cash)
              • Island/co‑op fees that aren’t yet on the app
              • Tips and incidentals

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                5. 1,000 visitor/day quota and time slots

                This is a major change for 2026:

                • Strict 1,000 visitors per day across the entire Komodo National Park

                (KomodoIslandTour.com, Divebooker, Matador)

                • Applies to:
                • Divers (liveaboards, day boats)
                • Snorkellers
                • Trekkers (Komodo, Rinca, Padar)
                • Access is now:
                • Date-locked
                • Linked to passport
                • Non‑transferable

                  • Matador describes three main sessions shown in the app:

                  • 6–11 AM (up to ~333 people)
                  • 11 AM–3 PM (up to ~333 people)
                  • 3–6 PM (up to ~333 people)

                  Practical implication:

                  You should treat park entry permits like time‑slotted museum tickets: book well in advance, especially in high season (June–August, Dec–Jan) and around Indonesian national holidays.

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                  6. Where the money goes: BTNK & conservation

                  Komodo National Park is managed under:

                  • Balai Taman Nasional Komodo (BTNK)

                  under the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (Kementerian Lingkungan Hidup dan Kehutanan, KLHK).

                  While the exact percentage breakdown is not spelled out in the sources you provided, the general, officially stated purposes of park fees (based on KLHK and BTNK statements over the years) are:

                  • Conservation & ecosystem management
                  • Monitoring and protecting Komodo dragons and prey species
                  • Habitat management (grassland, savannah, forest)
                  • Marine conservation (coral reef protection, patrols, mooring maintenance)
                  • Operational costs
                  • Park ranger salaries and training
                  • Patrol boats, fuel, equipment
                  • Maintenance of trails, viewpoints (e.g., Padar), visitor facilities
                  • Visitor management systems (such as SiOra)
                    • Community-related programs
                    • Some portion of tourism/conservation fees is typically earmarked (at least in policy) for:
                    • Local community engagement
                    • Support for alternative livelihoods
                    • Education and waste management projects in surrounding villages

                      • This is consistent with how Penerimaan Negara Bukan Pajak (PNBP) works: non-tax state revenue (such as national park entry tickets) is collected, pooled, and allocated via the state budget, with a designated share returning to the park’s management agency for operational and conservation use.

                      For the most authoritative breakdown, you’d need:

                      • BTNK or KLHK budget documents / annual reports (in Indonesian), or
                      • Official statements from KLHK about Komodo PNBP allocations, which are not typically summarized in English travel guides.

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                      7. Historical price changes (2020–2026)

                      Below is a simplified, traveler‑relevant timeline. These are rounded and simplified; many micro‑tariffs (camera fees, boat anchoring, etc.) are omitted.

                      2020–2021

                      • Foreign visitor entry generally in the 150,000–250,000 IDR range per person per day.
                      • Additional smaller fees:
                      • Trekking/ranger fees
                      • Camera fees
                      • Local harbour fees
                      • No 1,000/day hard cap yet, and tickets mostly bought on‑site.

                        • 2022

                        • Provincial govt. in East Nusa Tenggara floated a major hike:
                        • IDR 3,750,000 per person annual membership for Komodo/Padar.
                        • Intense pushback from local tourism stakeholders; protests in Labuan Bajo.
                        • December 15, 2022:
                        • Minister of Tourism Sandiaga Uno announces that the 3.75 million plan is cancelled.
                        • Status quo (daily ticket model) effectively continues.

                          • 2023–2024

                          • Daily entry model remains; foreign tariffs generally 150,000–250,000 IDR depending on:
                          • Island/zone
                          • Weekend/public holiday vs weekday
                          • Fees get more fragmented:
                          • Separate conservation contributions
                          • Trekking, harbour, camera, etc.
                          • Discussion begins about stricter visitor caps and digitalization, but not fully implemented yet.

                            • 2025

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