In 2027, foreign visitors to Komodo National Park pay IDR 250,000 (about US$16) per person per day in entrance fees, plus IDR 75,000 for a guide and IDR 25,000 conservation contribution, all paid through the official Siora app. Ranger trekking fees apply per group, and daily visits are capped at roughly 1,000 people.
I’m Mira Mahendra, and part of my job at our Labuan Bajo office is answering the same question every single week: “What will the park actually cost us, and how do we pay?” Fair question. The fee system changed meaningfully in 2026 when the Siora app became mandatory, and most articles online still quote the old on-site ticket counters or the reversed 2025 price hikes. This guide is the fee sheet our own crew works from — every line item in IDR and USD, the app walkthrough, the quota rules, and exactly what a Labuan Bajo liveaboard package covers so you don’t pay anything twice.
Komodo National Park Entrance Fee 2027: The Full Table
Here is every fee a foreign visitor encounters in 2027, based on the structure in force since the April 2026 pilot program. USD figures are approximate at prevailing exchange rates; you pay in IDR through the app.
| Fee | Amount (IDR) | Approx. USD | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park entrance (foreign visitors) | 250,000 | US$16 | Per person, per day in the park |
| Guide fee | 75,000 | US$5 | Per person, per day |
| Conservation contribution | 25,000 | US$1.60 | Per person, per day |
| Harbour fee | 25,000 | US$1.60 | Per person; once per trip on liveaboards |
| Diver fee | 25,000 | US$1.60 | Per diver, per diving day |
| Ranger trek — Komodo Island | 200,000 | US$13 | Per group of up to 5 people |
| Ranger trek — Rinca Island | 200,000 | US$13 | Per group of up to 5 people |
| Ranger trek — Padar Island | 150,000 | US$9.50 | Per group of up to 5 people |
The practical takeaway: a non-diving foreign visitor budgets roughly IDR 350,000 (about US$22) per park day in personal fees, before the shared ranger fees. Divers add IDR 25,000 per diving day on top.
How the per-group ranger fees work
Ranger fees are the line most travelers misread. They are charged per group of up to five guests, not per person. A couple trekking Komodo Island splits IDR 200,000 two ways (about US$6.50 each); a full group of five pays the same 200,000 between them. Every dragon trek on Komodo and Rinca is ranger-led — that is a safety rule, not an upsell — and the Padar sunrise hike carries its own IDR 150,000 group fee. On our departures we bundle guests into ranger groups at the jetty so nobody pays for a half-empty group.
A worked example: two people, 4 days 3 nights
Take a couple on our 4D3N Komodo liveaboard route with three days inside park boundaries, treks on Komodo and Padar, and two days of diving each:
- Entrance: 250,000 × 2 people × 3 days = IDR 1,500,000
- Guide: 75,000 × 2 × 3 = IDR 450,000
- Conservation: 25,000 × 2 × 3 = IDR 150,000
- Harbour: 25,000 × 2 = IDR 50,000
- Diver fee: 25,000 × 2 divers × 2 days = IDR 100,000
- Ranger treks: Komodo 200,000 + Padar 150,000 = IDR 350,000
Total: IDR 2,600,000 — roughly US$165 for two people across the whole trip. Against the cost of the voyage itself, park fees are a modest slice, but an unpaid or mis-booked fee can cost you a landing slot, which is why we handle them centrally.
Paying Through the Siora App: Step-by-Step
Since April 2026, booking and payment through the official Siora app is mandatory — there are no cash ticket windows at Loh Liang or Loh Buaya anymore. Here is the process as it works in 2027:
- Download Siora before you fly. The app trialled from January 2026 and became compulsory in April 2026. Mobile signal inside the park is patchy, so set everything up in Labuan Bajo or at home.
- Create your profile. You register each visitor with passport details; fees for foreigners and Indonesian nationals are calculated automatically.
- Choose your date and timed session. Every visit is booked into one of three windows: 06:00–11:00, 11:00–15:00, or 15:00–18:00. The morning session is the one you want for dragon treks and the Padar climb — cooler air, active dragons, softer light.
- Add your fee items and pay in-app. Entrance, guide, and conservation fees are paid per day directly in the app, with diver fees added where relevant. No cash changes hands at the gate.
- Show your e-ticket at each landing. Rangers scan your confirmation when you step onto Komodo, Rinca, or Padar Island.
For our guests, this is handled before departure: we register the group, secure the sessions, and pay the fees on your behalf, itemized transparently in your quote. We also schedule departures around the morning Siora session, so the boat positions overnight and you walk among the dragons at 06:30 rather than queueing at midday heat.
The 1,000-Visitor Quota: Why Timing Now Matters
The second big change shaping 2027 is capacity. Since April 2026, Komodo National Park has operated a pilot daily cap of around 1,000 visitors, focused on Komodo and Padar islands. Authorities describe it as under evaluation, so zones and numbers may still be tuned — but the direction is clear: fewer people, tighter sessions, ranger-supervised routes. It is part of a broader conservation push tied to the park’s 45th anniversary programs.
Demand, meanwhile, is rising. Scoot now flies Singapore–Labuan Bajo twice weekly and AirAsia connects Kuala Lumpur three times weekly, alongside the airport expansion and new piers completed through 2026. More direct arrivals chasing a fixed 1,000 slots means the dry-season peak (April–November) sells out its morning sessions well ahead. If Padar at sunrise is on your list for July or August, lock your itinerary and permits four to eight weeks out. Traveling December–March trades some rain for the strongest manta season and much easier quota availability — our favorite quiet window for diving Komodo’s manta sites.
What a Liveaboard Package Includes — and What It Doesn’t
Fee handling is where operators differ most, so read quotes carefully. On our boats, the voyage price covers your cabin, all meals cooked on board, drinking water, coffee and tea, snorkeling equipment, tenders and crew, fuel, and the full sailing program. Park fees — entrance, guide, conservation, ranger, harbour, and diver fees — are quoted as a separate, transparent line at the government rates above, and we pay them through Siora for you. No markup, no surprise “permit surcharges” at the jetty.
The fees are identical whichever boat you choose; what changes with budget is the vessel. Current per-person, per-night bands out of Labuan Bajo:
| Liveaboard class | Price per person/night (USD) | What that buys |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | US$150–250 | Shared cabins, simple menus, group departures |
| Midrange | US$250–350 | Air-conditioned en-suite cabins, better galley, smaller groups |
| Luxury | US$800–1,500+ | Boutique phinisi, private charter service, curated dining |
You can compare current rates by boat class on our pricing page, and see each vessel — cabins, crew, dive setup — in our fleet. Whatever the class, insist on one thing: written confirmation that your operator handles Siora bookings before departure. A boat without confirmed sessions is a boat that may not land.
FAQ
Do I pay the Komodo entrance fee for every day of a liveaboard trip?
Yes — the IDR 250,000 entrance fee, IDR 75,000 guide fee, and IDR 25,000 conservation contribution apply per person for each day you are inside park boundaries. On a 4D3N route that usually means three park days, since the first or last day is often transit from Labuan Bajo. The harbour fee is paid once per trip.
Can I pay Komodo National Park fees in cash on arrival in 2027?
No. Since April 2026, all park fees are booked and paid through the official Siora app; there is no cash ticketing at the ranger stations. If you sail with us, we register your group and settle every fee in the app before your boat leaves the pier, so you never handle it yourself.
How far in advance should I book a Siora session in 2027?
For July–August and the Christmas–New Year window, secure permits four to eight weeks ahead — the 06:00–11:00 session on Komodo and Padar fills first under the 1,000-visitor cap. In shoulder months (April–June, September–November) one to two weeks is usually safe, and December–March rarely sells out.
If you want the fees, sessions, and quota handled by people who deal with the park office every day, tell us your dates on our booking page or contact our Labuan Bajo team — we’ll confirm your Siora sessions with your cabin, at government rates, before you ever board.