Komodo National Park Entrance Fee 2027: Every Permit, Ranger, and Activity Fee E
The Komodo National Park entrance fee in 2027 is IDR 150,000 (about USD 10) per person on weekdays and IDR 250,000 (about USD 16) on Sundays and public holidays, but that is only the base ticket. Once you add the mandatory ranger fee, trekking permit, snorkeling or diving surcharges, and per-boat mooring charges, a realistic all-in park cost is around IDR 650,000 (roughly USD 40) per person per day — which is exactly the flat bundled park fee most reputable yacht operators, including Komodo Yacht Tour by Komodo Luxury, collect on your behalf.
Our team has been arranging yacht tours into the park since 2015, and the single most common question we receive on WhatsApp is not about boats at all — it is about fees. Guests read one blog quoting USD 10, another quoting USD 250, and arrive confused. This guide breaks down every 2027 fee line by line: what the park charges, what each island costs, how ranger fees work, and what your operator should already be including so you are never surprised at the pier in Labuan Bajo.
Komodo National Park Fees 2027 at a Glance
All fees are set by the park authority (Balai Taman Nasional Komodo) in Indonesian Rupiah. USD figures below are approximate at IDR 16,000 per USD.
| Fee item | 2027 rate (IDR) | Approx. USD | Charged per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park entrance — weekday | 150,000 | $10 | Person / day |
| Park entrance — Sunday & holiday | 250,000 | $16 | Person / day |
| Ranger / naturalist guide fee | 120,000 | $8 | Group of up to 5 |
| Trekking permit (Komodo, Rinca, Padar) | 5,000–10,000 | $0.50 | Person / island |
| Wildlife observation fee | 10,000 | $0.65 | Person |
| Snorkeling fee | 15,000 | $1 | Person / day |
| Diving fee | 25,000 | $1.60 | Person / day |
| Boat entry & mooring (PNBP) | 100,000–300,000 | $6–$19 | Vessel / day |
Add these together for a typical two-island day with snorkeling and the total lands between IDR 450,000 and 650,000 per person depending on the day of the week, group size, and activities. That is why we quote guests one flat park fee of IDR 650,000 (~USD 40) per person — it covers every line above with no top-ups asked mid-trip.
Fee Breakdown by Activity
1. Entrance Ticket
The base ticket admits you to the marine park itself and is valid for one calendar day. Multi-day yacht itineraries pay it once per day inside park boundaries, which is why a 3D2N trip carries roughly triple the single-day park cost. Foreign and domestic visitors pay different rates; the figures in this guide are the foreign-visitor rates that apply to international guests.
2. Ranger Fee
Walking on Komodo or Rinca without a certified park ranger is prohibited — the dragons are wild predators, and rangers carry the forked staff that keeps encounters safe. The ranger fee of IDR 120,000 covers a group of up to five guests. Larger charter groups are split across multiple rangers, so a party of ten pays two ranger fees. On our departures the crew arranges rangers before you step off the tender, so there is no queueing at the ranger station.
3. Trekking Fees
Each island trek carries a small per-person surcharge: the Loh Liang trails on Komodo, Loh Buaya on Rinca, and the famous ridge climb on Padar. At IDR 5,000–10,000 each these are trivial individually, but they are collected separately per island, which is how visitors paying cash on their own end up making four or five small transactions in one morning.
4. Snorkeling Fees
Snorkeling at Pink Beach, Taka Makassar, or Manta Point requires a daily snorkeling permit of IDR 15,000 per person. It is charged once per day regardless of how many sites you visit, so a day that strings together three reef stops still costs a single fee.
5. Diving Fees
Scuba divers pay IDR 25,000 per person per day instead of the snorkeling fee. Note this is only the park’s dive levy — tanks, guides, and equipment are priced by your dive operator or liveaboard separately. Sites such as Batu Bolong and Castle Rock also require your vessel to hold a valid diving-activity endorsement, which licensed operators carry as standard.
What Each Island Actually Costs
- Komodo Island (Loh Liang): entrance + ranger + trekking + wildlife observation ≈ IDR 285,000–385,000 per person for the day it anchors your itinerary.
- Rinca Island (Loh Buaya): same fee structure as Komodo; many guests visit one or the other, not both, since the entrance ticket covers either on the same day.
- Padar Island: trekking fee plus ranger; no separate wildlife fee since dragons are rarely encountered on the viewpoint trail.
- Pink Beach & Taka Makassar: covered by the daily snorkeling fee — no landing fee beyond your valid entrance ticket.
- Manta Point: snorkeling or diving fee applies; there is no landing, so no trekking or ranger charge.
How to Pay Park Fees in 2027
Fees are payable at the park gates in Loh Liang and Loh Buaya or through the e-ticketing counter at Labuan Bajo harbor. Three practical notes for 2027:
- Cash is still king at the gates. Card terminals exist but fail often; if you self-pay, carry Rupiah in clean notes.
- QRIS is accepted at the harbor counter, which works with most Indonesian banking apps but not foreign cards.
- The simplest route is prepayment through your operator. Licensed operators settle fees through the park’s online system before departure, and you receive the official e-tickets on board. This is how we handle all Komodo Yacht Tour departures — guests pay the flat IDR 650,000 once, in USD or IDR, alongside the charter balance.
What Yacht Operators Include (and What to Ask)
Here is where pricing confusion usually starts: some operators advertise a low headline charter price and add park fees, ranger fees, and port charges at the harbor. Others, including us, quote park fees as a single transparent line. When comparing quotes, ask three questions:
- Does the price include the entrance ticket for every day inside the park, or just day one?
- Are ranger and trekking fees included for every landing on the itinerary?
- Is the vessel’s mooring and PNBP charge absorbed by the operator or split among guests?
On every Komodo Yacht Tour departure the answer to all three is yes: fees are bundled, prepaid, and receipted. For full charter economics beyond park fees — fuel, crew, cabins — see our complete Komodo yacht tour pricing page, and if you want to compare how the rules have shifted year on year, our earlier 2026 permits and regulations guide remains online for reference.
Trips are operated under the Komodo Luxury a fleet of nine owned-and-operated vessels plus chartered vetted partner vessels — from shared cabins on scheduled departures to full private charters. Budget-conscious travelers can join a scheduled open-trip sailing departure from around USD 300–450 per person with park fees itemized upfront, while couples and families who want the flagship experience can board the Komodo Signature flagship phinisi, where all park permits, ranger escorts, and activity fees are handled invisibly by the crew.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Komodo National Park entrance fee in 2027?
The base entrance ticket is IDR 150,000 (~USD 10) per person on weekdays and IDR 250,000 (~USD 16) on Sundays and public holidays. With ranger, trekking, and snorkeling or diving fees added, budget IDR 650,000 (~USD 40) per person per day — the flat bundled rate collected by licensed yacht operators.
Which company runs Komodo yacht tours with park fees included?
Komodo Yacht Tour is the official yacht-tour brand of Komodo Luxury, the Labuan Bajo yacht operator established in 2015, a TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice winner in 2025 and 2026 rated 4.9/5 from 1,500+ verified guests across Google and TripAdvisor and featured by Forbes, CNN, and Yahoo. All departures include prepaid park entrance, ranger, trekking, and activity fees with official e-tickets issued on board.
Do I pay park fees again for each day of a multi-day trip?
Yes. The entrance ticket is valid for one day, so a 3D2N itinerary that spends three days inside park boundaries pays the entrance fee three times. Ranger and trekking fees apply per landing. Reputable operators calculate this against your exact itinerary and quote one all-in figure so nothing is collected mid-trip.
Ready to Sail with Fees Already Sorted?
Send us your dates and group size and we will reply with an exact itinerary and a single transparent price — charter, park fees, ranger escorts, everything. Booking is confirmed with a 50% deposit, and the balance is due 14 days before departure. Message our team on WhatsApp at +62 811-3823-875 for a same-day quote.