Komodo Park Fees for a Manta Trip (2027)

Short answer: As of August 2026, Komodo National Park entrance costs a flat IDR 250,000 per foreign visitor per visit under Government Regulation PP No. 36/2024, plus a mandatory ranger/guide fee of roughly IDR 150,000 per group of 1-5 people. All-in, budget around IDR 400,000-525,000 per person per day once conservation and jetty charges are included. This applies to a manta trip to Manta Point the same as any other Komodo National Park visit — there is no separate “manta fee.”

Last updated: August 2026.

The current fee structure, in full

This structure comes from Government Regulation (Peraturan Pemerintah) No. 36/2024, effective 30 October 2024, and is published directly by the park authority at tnkomodo.ksdae.kehutanan.go.id (archived 11 Feb 2026, for when the government host is unreachable) (KSDAE, Ministry of Forestry). This is the only source this page uses for the official fee figures, checked August 2026.

What your all-in daily cost actually looks like

The IDR 250,000 entrance fee is only the base ticket. Once you add the mandatory ranger fee (split across your group of up to 5 people) and the conservation, jetty and insurance charges that are bundled into the ticket system rather than itemised separately, a realistic all-in budget for a foreign visitor comes to approximately IDR 400,000-525,000 per person per day. That figure does not include your boat charter, snorkel gear rental, or any second-site stops (Padar, Pink Beach) added to the same day — it covers park entry and the guide fee only.

If you’re visiting Manta Point as part of a multi-site day (a common structure — see our share trip page), the same single park entrance fee typically covers the whole day inside the park boundary, rather than being charged again per site.

Correcting a widely repeated wrong number: IDR 700,000

A figure of IDR 700,000 circulates across a number of Komodo tourism sites as if it were the standard daily park-entrance tariff. It is not the current fee under PP No. 36/2024. This number traces back to a 2022 proposal for a premium annual-membership-style entry tariff for Komodo and Padar Islands specifically, which drew significant public and industry pushback and was not implemented as a flat daily entrance rate. In some other contexts, a similar-sounding bundled figure refers to a specific multi-service package (for example, a combined Komodo-Padar day package including boat and multiple fees together), which is a different thing from the base government entrance ticket. If you see IDR 700,000 quoted as “the park fee” on another site, treat that page as outdated or imprecise rather than assuming this page is wrong — this page’s figures are sourced directly to the current government regulation and official park fee page, both linked above.

Is there a separate quota or fee specifically for Manta Point?

No. Komodo National Park’s visitor quota is a park-wide daily cap of 1,000 visitors across the whole park, split into three scheduled sessions — it is not a quota assigned per island or per dive/snorkel site. Manta Point does not have its own separate entrance fee or its own quota distinct from the general park entry described above.

How to book and pay: the SiOra system

Since 1 April 2026, Komodo National Park entry bookings run through the official SiOra e-ticket system at siora.id. This is the only official Kementerian Kehutanan (Ministry of Forestry) booking channel — a number of unofficial look-alike domains exist and should be avoided, since payments through them are not guaranteed to result in a valid park permit. Most travellers booking a manta trip through a tour operator won’t need to interact with SiOra directly; the operator handles permit booking as part of the trip. If you are arranging your own transport and permits independently, confirm you are on the official siora.id domain before entering any payment details.

Fee summary table for a 2026-2027 manta trip

Tips to avoid overpaying or getting confused at the pier

• Ask your operator for an itemised quote that separates the park fee, ranger fee, boat cost and any gear rental, rather than accepting a single bundled number you can’t check against the official rates above.
• Keep your permit QR code accessible on your phone or printed — rangers scan this at the pier, and booking through SiOra generates it automatically once payment is confirmed.
• Don’t pay for park entry through any site other than siora.id or a verified operator who books through it on your behalf. Unofficial look-alike domains are a known risk.
• Confirm whether a multi-site day (Manta Point plus Padar or Pink Beach) needs one entrance fee or multiple — this generally depends on whether all sites fall within the same park session and boundary, and your operator can confirm this for your specific itinerary.

Why fee figures across the internet are inconsistent right now

Komodo National Park’s fee structure has changed more than once in recent years — an earlier, more expensive premium-tariff proposal was floated in 2022 and not implemented as planned, and the current PP No. 36/2024 structure took effect in October 2024, with the SiOra booking system becoming mandatory from April 2026. Many older blog posts and even some current tour-operator pages have simply not been updated since one or more of these changes, which is why you’ll see a range of different numbers quoted for “the Komodo park fee” depending on how recently a given page was last revised. This page is checked and dated specifically so you can judge its currency for yourself rather than trusting an undated figure.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Komodo park fee for a manta trip different from a Komodo dragon trip?

No — the park entrance fee structure under PP No. 36/2024 applies to Komodo National Park entry generally, not to a specific activity within the park. Whether you’re visiting for mantas, dragon trekking, or both in one day, the same base entrance fee and ranger fee structure applies.

Do children pay the same park fee?

This page focuses on the standard adult fee structure under PP No. 36/2024; check with your operator or the official SiOra booking system for any child-specific rate, since we have not found a clearly sourced, current child-rate figure to publish here as of August 2026 — we would rather say that honestly than guess.

Does the fee change if I only snorkel and don’t dive?

No, the park entrance fee is the same regardless of whether your activity is snorkelling or scuba diving. Dive-specific costs (equipment, tank fills, dive guide) are separate from the park entrance fee and are set by your dive operator.

Where can I double-check these figures myself?

Directly at the official park authority page: tnkomodo.ksdae.kehutanan.go.id (archived 11 Feb 2026, for when the government host is unreachable). We link to it rather than only quoting it so you can verify against the primary source yourself. If that host is down when you check, the same page as captured on 11 February 2026 is readable in the Internet Archive.

Let an operator handle the permits for you

Most travellers find it simpler to let their boat operator handle SiOra booking, park fees and the ranger fee as part of a package rather than booking each piece separately. Komodo Luxury includes park permit handling as part of their Komodo sailing trip, Komodo boat tour and private yacht charter packages — ask their team on WhatsApp for a current, itemised quote before you travel so you know exactly what’s bundled into your price versus what you’ll pay at the pier.

How Komodo National Park fees apply specifically to Manta Point

Manta Point (Karang Makassar) sits well inside Komodo National Park, so every visit is treated as a standard park day. The same base entry fee applies whether you head to manta cleaning stations, dragon walks or coral gardens. For foreign visitors, the reference figure is IDR 250,000 per person under PP No. 36/2024, topped up by a compulsory ranger charge and several small conservation and service components.

In practice, a manta-focused day usually involves two or three different mooring sites, often including reefs around central Komodo or Padar. You are not charged extra each time the boat moves within the park; the ticket covers calendar-day access. The only cost element that scales with group size is the ranger fee, which is charged per group of up to five people, not per vessel.

Most operators quote a package that blends boat, fuel, crew, dive guiding or snorkel supervision and the park charges into a single figure. Others leave the park ticket separate so guests can see the official amounts. Both approaches are legitimate, but you should ask for a line-by-line breakdown if you want to verify that the correct legal entry fee has been used for the year in which you will travel.

Expected costs and fee changes for manta-focused trips in 2026–2027

The official park component of a manta day in 2026–2027 has two moving parts: the per-person Komodo National Park entry charge and the ranger fee collected per small group. Those two elements together usually form the bulk of what is labelled “park fee” on a dive or snorkel invoice, alongside small mandatory conservation and administration surcharges collected through the SiOra system.

Against that, the total trip cost you actually pay is driven more by the boat and service level than by modest changes in regulation. A fast speedboat from Labuan Bajo with two dives, full gear hire and lunch will cost more than a slower multi-day liveaboard where the per-day rate is spread across several sites. Night before and after accommodation in Labuan Bajo, equipment rental if you do not own a full kit, and any private guiding supplements all sit outside the park ticket price.

Fee adjustments are possible before or during 2027, and Indonesian regulations are issued in Bahasa Indonesia, then interpreted into English by operators. That lag explains why you may see slightly different “latest ticket price” figures online for the same period. The only amounts that matter for your budget are the ones written into your specific booking confirmation, which should specify the year of travel, the number of park days and whether tickets are fully included or payable at the pier.

Rules and practicalities for paying manta trip park fees

Komodo National Park regulations for manta encounters mirror those for other protected megafauna in Indonesia. You must not touch, chase or ride manta rays, and you are expected to give them clear water around the cleaning stations. Boats should drop divers and snorkellers up-current and avoid motoring directly over shallow reef plateaus where animals circle. Flash photography should be avoided, and guides are responsible for briefing guests before anyone enters the water.

From a payment perspective, visitors do not buy manta-specific tickets. The same park entry and ranger fees apply to divers and snorkellers on the boat; the difference lies only in what you pay the operator for equipment, gas fills and guiding. Most guests never interact with the SiOra platform directly, as operators batch the ticketing process. Some companies ask guests to have a portion of the fee ready in cash for pier formalities, while others process everything electronically in advance.

Indonesian rupiah is the default currency for official fees, and rangers at the pier work from rupiah schedules. Even if your package is quoted in another currency, the underlying park charges are calculated in IDR at the current rate. Paying the operator by card or bank transfer usually folds those charges into a single invoice, while settling at the harbour or on board is more likely to involve a mix of card and cash. Asking explicitly which method your trip uses reduces surprises on the morning departure.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any entrance fees or park fees for Manta Point Komodo?

Yes, every visitor to Manta Point pays Komodo National Park fees because the site lies inside the protected area. The base charge is a per-person park entry fee, plus a ranger fee per small group and minor conservation surcharges. Exact totals vary by year and regulations, so you should confirm the current combined amount with your chosen operator before booking.

Is Manta Point Komodo inside Komodo National Park?

Yes, Manta Point (Karang Makassar) is fully inside Komodo National Park and is treated as a standard park site in the regulations. That means the same conservation rules and fee structure apply there as on a Komodo dragon trek or coral reef dive. You cannot legally visit the cleaning station without a valid park ticket issued for the relevant calendar day.

Are park fees at Manta Point Komodo different for divers and snorkelers visiting the site?

No, the official Komodo National Park fees for a day at Manta Point do not distinguish between divers and snorkellers on the same boat. Everyone onboard uses the same park entry ticket and shares the ranger allocation. What usually differs is the operator’s trip price, because divers may pay extra for tanks, weights, full equipment hire or additional guiding services.

What national park entry fees are required to access Manta Point Komodo from Labuan Bajo?

To travel from Labuan Bajo to Manta Point, each person needs a valid Komodo National Park entry ticket for that day, plus coverage of the ranger fee collected per small group and associated conservation surcharges. These are arranged electronically through the park’s SiOra system. Many operators include the total in a package, while others ask guests to reimburse the park component separately.

How are the park fees paid?

Park fees for Manta Point are usually handled by your tour operator through the SiOra ticketing system, then folded into your invoice. Some companies prepay and include everything in the package, while others collect the park portion from you in cash or by card at the pier. Clarify this in advance so you know whether to bring rupiah on the morning of departure.

Which currency should you carry for the fees?

Official Komodo National Park fees are set and collected in Indonesian rupiah (IDR), so this is the safest currency to carry for Manta Point visits. If your trip is sold in another currency, that is only a conversion used by the operator. Cards may be accepted for the overall package, but the underlying park ticket and ranger components are calculated in rupiah.

How much is the Komodo park fee for Manta Point?

The reference regulation sets the foreign visitor entry fee at IDR 250,000 per person, but your real “park fee for Manta Point” also includes a ranger charge per group and small conservation surcharges. Because these minor components and exchange-rate assumptions change, online figures can differ. The only reliable number is the one on your confirmed trip documents for the year you will travel.

Does Manta Point Komodo tour price include park entrance fee?

Some tours to Manta Point include the Komodo National Park entrance fee in the advertised price, while others list it as a clearly separated extra. Both approaches are common, so you should ask specifically whether the park ticket, ranger fee and conservation charges are already covered. If not, budget additional rupiah for these items on top of the base trip cost.