Budget band
The shared day
One long day on a fast boat
- LengthTen hours afloat
- Pricefrom $93
- Rating4.74
Your party's bill
Komodo National Park entry fee 2026, and what a tour costs
Answer first
The Komodo National Park entrance fee for foreign visitors was given by the park head in October 2024 as Rp250,000 a person, covering trekking, wildlife viewing and snorkeling, with diving ticketed separately.
The ticket in 2024
Weigh 4 options
What a Komodo trip costs your group
Pick a trip and a head count to see the starting price for everyone.
- Dragons dayA 10-hr day · a head, from $82
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View - The main day tripA 10-hr day · a head, from $93
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View - 2-day shared boatA 2-day trip · a head, from $179
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View - 3-day sailingA 3-day trip · a head, from $312
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The prices shown are the lowest GetYourGuide lists today, converted with the ECB's daily reference rate; the exact total waits on the booking page.
The park ticket, the daily quota and the tour price are three different numbers, and sources quote them differently. This guide separates them and shows what each kind of Komodo island tour price looks like.
Editorial team, komododaytour.quest · Updated November 2, 2026 · Reading time: about 7 minutes
The essentials list
- Foreign ticketRp250,000 a person, covering trekking, wildlife viewing and snorkeling.1
- DivingA separate Rp25,000 per person per activity.2
- Daily cap1,000 visitors a day since April 1, 2026.3,4
- Fast-boat daysListed from $82 to $135 in the listings we checked.
- The cash catchOne listing asks for 400,000 rupiah in cash for the park ticket.
The park entry fee: what the park head said in October 2024
Searches for the Komodo National Park entry fee 2026 land on many different numbers, and the visit quota itself began on April 1, 2026.4 So start with the one an official stated. In an October 2024 briefing reported by ANTARA, the head of the park authority said the tariff is set in Government Regulation 36 of 2024, which replaced Regulation 12 of 2014 from October 30, 2024.5 For foreign visitors he gave the ticket as Rp250,000 per person, on weekdays and on holidays, and it covers trekking, wildlife viewing and snorkeling.1
The same briefing gave Indonesian visitors at Rp50,000 on weekdays and Rp75,000 on holidays, a separate ticket of Rp25,000 per person per activity for diving, and a charge of Rp2 million per unit per day for flying a drone, listed alongside the ticket prices.6,2,7 The statements about the new quota that ANTARA carried mention no change to those prices, so they are the latest figures we found. This is a statement from that briefing, not a current tariff sheet, so check the price with your operator or the park office before you travel.
Two cautions apply. A ticket price is not the whole cost of a visit, because guides, boats and meals sit on top of it, and none of those is in the regulation's figures. And the way visits are limited has changed: the visit limit is run through the park authority's SiOra app.8 Ask your operator what your trip price includes before you assume the ticket is covered, and ask how and when the ticket is paid.
The numbers side by side
Every fee figure we found, and who said it
| What | Amount | Who said it |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign ticket | Rp250,000 | The park head, October 2024 |
| Indonesian ticket, weekday | Rp50,000 | The park head, October 2024 |
| Diving, per activity | Rp25,000 | The park head, October 2024 |
| Drone, per unit per day | Rp2 million | The park head, October 2024 |
| Entrance as of 2022 | Rp150,000 | The tourism minister, citing the old rules |
| Rinca entrance | IDR 50,000 (guide extra) | Indonesia.Travel, guide fee extra |
| Cash request | 400,000 rupiah | A one-day listing, per person |
Rupiah amounts are written as each source states them and are not converted.1,6,2,7,9,11
Why one gate seems to have four prices
Indonesia.Travel says a visitor to Rinca pays an entrance fee of around IDR 50,000, excluding the mandatory guide fee.11 In 2022 the tourism minister said the entrance fee still followed Regulation 12 of 2014, at around Rp150,000.9 The 2024 regulation gives foreign visitors Rp250,000.1 And a one-day listing on this site's own route asks guests to prepare cash of 400,000 rupiah per person for the park entrance ticket.
These figures are not all wrong; they describe different things. One is a figure for a single island on a ministry page that does not say whose ticket it describes, one is an older regulation, one is the foreign ticket as the park head stated it and one is an operator's request for cash, whose contents the listing does not itemize. The Indonesian ticket for a weekday under the 2024 tariff is Rp50,000,6 the same number the ministry's page quotes for Rinca. Ask each operator what its figure covers.
There was also a number that never took effect. In 2022 a plan to raise the park entry fare by Rp3.75 million from January 1, 2023 was officially canceled.10 That is the number behind any story of a gigantic Komodo entrance fee: it was proposed, it was dropped, and it was never the gate price. If a page tells you that the fee for a foreigner is a million rupiah or more, ask for the regulation behind it before you believe it.
Rungs of the price ladder
Komodo trips by starting price
From prices for one person on GetYourGuide listings; the price for your date and group can differ.
The daily quota and what it changes at the pier
Since April 1, 2026 the park has a visit quota of 1,000 visitors a day, or approximately 365,000 a year, set to protect the local ecosystem.3,4,12 The quota focuses on Padar, Rinca and Komodo Islands, including 23 surrounding dive sites.13 The quota is not a price. It is a limit on how many people can be in the park, and it is the reason the booking system matters more than it used to.
The park agency recorded 429,509 visitors in 2025, 68 percent of them international, and a 2022 study set the yearly carrying capacity of land and water at 378,870 visitors.14,15 By island the study gave 187,245 people for Komodo, 44,165 for Rinca and 17,885 for Padar.16 The agency says reef conditions are declining under the surge of visitors and that human activity can reduce the alertness of the dragons.17,18
Padar is to run three sessions a day, morning, midday and afternoon, with a maximum of 300 visitors in each.19 The head of the authority has said the 1,000 figure is not absolute: days under it can be carried over to busy months.20 The practical effect for a traveler is simple: book your trip early for busy months, choose free cancellation, and ask your operator which session your group has instead of arriving at the pier hoping for one.
Pick your price tier
What budget suits Komodo?
Start from how many nights on the water you actually want.
If Cheapest boat, please
A shared day listing
The dragons day is the lowest starting price in our list.
If I want one big day
The 10-hour day trip
It is listed with pickup and a English-speaking Komodo guide.
If I want sunrise on Padar
The 2-day shared boat
It puts Padar at sunrise, with a night on board.
If I want the whole map
A 3-day sailing trip
Its stops run from Kelor to Sebayur, for groups of up to 4.
If I dislike hidden costs
Ask what the price includes
Listings differ on whether the park ticket is covered.
Three price bands
A shared day, an overnight boat and a sailing trip
Mid band
The night on board
Shared boat, shared cabin
- LengthA 2-day trip
- Pricefrom $179
- Rating4.26
Top band
The sailing trip
Phinisi boat, up to 4 guests
- LengthA 3-day trip
- Pricefrom $312
- Rating4.80
What a day-trip price covers and what it leaves out
The day trip this site sells is listed from $93 for a 10-hour fast-boat day with a English-speaking Komodo guide and pickup included, and has 1,663 reviews rated 4.74. Cancelling is free up to 24 hours ahead, and payment can wait until later. The listing does not say that the park ticket is part of that price, while a comparable one-day listing asks for cash of 400,000 rupiah per person for the ticket. Ask before you book what is and is not inside the price.
The other day listings sit close by. A dragons-focused day is listed from $82, with 568 reviews rated 4.74. The one-day listing that asks for cash is listed from $99, with 657 reviews rated 4.82. An 8-hour shared speedboat day is listed from $93, with 324 reviews rated 4.86. An 11-hour day whose title says it comes with all fees is listed from $135, with 65 reviews rated 4.52.
Each price here is a from price per person, and the figure for your date, boat and group can differ. Length matters as much as price. The speedboat day is listed at 8 hours, against 10 and 11 for two of the others, with a pickup between 5:30 and 6:15 AM and a return to the harbor between 3:00 and 4:00 PM. Compare the hours you get for the money, not only the number on the button.
How the fee got here
From the old regulation to the visitor cap
2014
The old regulation
Regulation 12 of 2014 set the park fees for years.9
2022
A huge rise is planned
A plan to raise the entry fare by Rp3.75 million appeared.10
Jan 1, 2023
The plan is dropped
The rise was officially canceled before it took effect.10
Oct 30, 2024
A new tariff starts
Regulation 36 of 2024 replaced Regulation 12 of 2014.5
Apr 1, 2026
The daily cap begins
Overnight, sailing and liveaboard: where the price jumps
Sleeping on the water changes the scale. The 2-day shared-boat listing, with a night on board in a shared cabin, is listed from $179, with 384 reviews rated 4.26. A 3-day sailing tour for small groups of up to 4 on a traditional Phinisi boat is listed from $312, with 55 reviews rated 4.80. A 3-day budget liveaboard in a shared cabin is listed from $252, with 24 reviews rated 4.62.
That budget liveaboard is limited to 16 participants in a shared cabin with a shared bathroom, and its listing says the park entrance fee must be paid in advance because the authorities limit the number of visitors per day. That matches the quota: a limit on daily visitors makes a ticket something to arrange ahead of the day. The 2-night Phinisi listing is booked by boat category, Superior, Deluxe or Luxury, and is listed from $836.
Private boats sit higher still: a private 2-day, 1-night boat trip with an overnight stay on board is listed from $926. The reviews thin out as the price rises, so read what each listing includes: cabins, meals, guides and fees are the four lines that move the total. For a traveler who wants the dragons, Padar and snorkeling without an overnight, the day trip is the economical version and the overnight is the slow one.
Video
Komodo diving: liveaboard versus day trips, with costs
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The plan to increase the entry ticket fare for Komodo National Park (TNK) by Rp3.75 million that would be implemented, effective January 1, 2023, was officially canceled
Budget checklist
Money items to settle before you pay
Ask your boat operator4
- Is the park ticket inside the price or extra?
- Is the ticket paid in cash, and when?
- What does the guide fee cover?
- Which meals and drinks are included?
Add to the price3
- A separate dive ticket if you dive
- A drone charge if you fly one
- Rupiah in small notes for small costs
Protect the booking3
- Pick free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Book early for the busy months
- Ask for your time slot in the quota
Putting a budget together for your own trip
Start with the trip price in your own currency, then add the lines that sit outside it. If the listing does not include the park ticket, that is the foreign ticket the park head gave in 2024, written in rupiah.1 If you dive, add the separate diving ticket.2 If you fly a drone, add the drone charge.7 Keep the two currencies apart in your head: the listing prices are shown in the currency you choose, and the park tickets are written in rupiah by the authority.
Then add cash for the small things. One listing asks for cash for the park ticket, so carry some rupiah from the airport, and treat drinks, tips for the crew and a rinse-off at the harbor as extras to budget for yourself. The main day trip lists pickup and a live guide, so you do not need a separate ride to the pier. Allow for change too: the order of stops may vary with weather, sea conditions and park regulations.
Finally, protect the booking. The main day trip, the 2-day shared boat and the 3-day sailing tour can each be cancelled free up to 24 hours ahead, and each can be reserved now with payment later. Komodo Island may be temporarily closed, especially in November, December and January, and the itinerary or date adjusted if so. A cancellable booking keeps your options open, so choose one, and look at the calculator at the top of this page once you know your group size.
FAQ
Common questions, brief replies.
How much is the Komodo National Park entrance fee for foreigners?
Rp250,000, per the park head in 2024.
The head of the park authority said in October 2024 that it covers trekking, wildlife viewing and snorkeling, on weekdays and holidays.1
Is diving included in the Komodo park ticket?
No, it has its own ticket.
Diving carries a separate ticket of Rp25,000 per person per activity.2
What is the daily visitor limit at Komodo?
How much does a Komodo island day tour cost?
From $82 in the listings we checked.
The day listings run from $82 to $135, and the 8-hour speedboat day is from $93.
Is the park ticket included in the tour price?
Varies listing by listing.
One listing asks guests to bring cash for the ticket, and another's title says it comes with all fees.
Was the Rp3.75 million Komodo fee ever charged?
No, the plan was canceled.
A 2022 plan to raise the entry fare by Rp3.75 million from January 1, 2023 was officially canceled.10
How much is the fee for Indonesian visitors?
Rp50,000 on weekdays.
The 2024 tariff gives Indonesian visitors Rp50,000 on weekdays and Rp75,000 on holidays.6
Sources
- ANTARA News Kupang · BTN Komodo sosialisasi penyesuaian tarif baru masuk kawasan ↩
- ANTARA News Kupang · BTN Komodo sosialisasi penyesuaian tarif baru masuk kawasan ↩
- ANTARA News · Komodo National Park limits tourist visits to 1,000 per day ↩
- ANTARA News · Komodo National Park limits tourist visits to 1,000 per day ↩
- ANTARA News Kupang · BTN Komodo sosialisasi penyesuaian tarif baru masuk kawasan ↩
- ANTARA News Kupang · BTN Komodo sosialisasi penyesuaian tarif baru masuk kawasan ↩
- ANTARA News Kupang · BTN Komodo sosialisasi penyesuaian tarif baru masuk kawasan ↩
- Metro TV News · Taman Nasional Komodo batasi kunjungan 1.000 orang per hari mulai 2026 ↩
- ANTARA News · Indonesia cancels decision to hike Komodo National Park entrance fee ↩
- ANTARA News · Indonesia cancels decision to hike Komodo National Park entrance fee ↩
- Indonesia.Travel (Ministry of Tourism of Indonesia) · 3 Islands in Labuan Bajo That Should Be on Your Vacation List ↩
- ANTARA News · Govt sets 1,000 daily visitor cap as overtourism harms Komodo habitat ↩
- ANTARA News · Govt sets 1,000 daily visitor cap as overtourism harms Komodo habitat ↩
- ANTARA News · Komodo National Park limits tourist visits to 1,000 per day ↩
- ANTARA News · Komodo National Park limits tourist visits to 1,000 per day ↩
- ANTARA News · Komodo National Park limits tourist visits to 1,000 per day ↩
- ANTARA News · Komodo National Park limits tourist visits to 1,000 per day ↩
- ANTARA News · Komodo National Park limits tourist visits to 1,000 per day ↩
- Metro TV News · Taman Nasional Komodo batasi kunjungan 1.000 orang per hari mulai 2026 ↩
- CNA Indonesia · Taman Nasional Komodo batasi kunjungan 2026 ↩
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