Question 1

How much is the Komodo National Park entrance fee for Manta Point?

Accepted Answer

A flat IDR 250,000 per foreign visitor under PP No. 36/2024, plus a bundled ranger/guide fee of roughly IDR 150,000 per group of 1-5 people, for a practical total near IDR 400,000-525,000 per person.

Question 2

Is the IDR 700,000 Komodo entry fee real?

Accepted Answer

No. That figure was a 2022 premium-tariff proposal for Komodo and Padar islands that was never implemented as a standing daily rate. The current flat fee is IDR 250,000 for foreign visitors under PP No. 36/2024.

Question 3

What is SiOra and do I need it for Manta Point?

Accepted Answer

SiOra is the official e-ticket registration system for Komodo National Park, mandatory since 1 April 2026, at siora.id. You need it to enter the park, including for a Manta Point trip.

Question 4

Is there a separate visitor quota for Manta Point or Padar?

Accepted Answer

No. The 1,000-person daily quota applies park-wide across all of Komodo National Park; there is no separate quota specific to Manta Point or Padar Island.

Question 5

Does my Komodo Luxury booking include the park entrance fee?

Accepted Answer

Most day-trip and liveaboard packages bundle the PNBP fee and SiOra registration into the price, but confirm this specifically with your operator since not every package includes it the same way.

Question 6

Do Indonesian citizens pay a different fee than foreign visitors?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Indonesian citizens pay IDR 50,000 on weekdays or IDR 75,000 on weekends and public holidays, compared to the flat IDR 250,000 foreign-visitor rate.

Question 7

How much are the Komodo National Park daily conservation and snorkeling fees for Manta Point?

Accepted Answer

The daily conservation ticket for foreign visitors is set at IDR 250,000 by PP No. 36/2024, and the same park entry applies whether you snorkel or dive. On top of that, you share a ranger fee and small local charges with your group. Operators often roll these into a single “park fee” line, so always ask which part is the regulated amount and which part is service cost.

Question 8

How are Komodo National Park fees typically paid when joining a Manta Point day tour?

Accepted Answer

Most visitors pay Komodo National Park charges through their chosen tour organiser, who then settles the total with the park. In practice, guests often pay by bank transfer, card, or cash in Labuan Bajo, while the operator pays the authority in cash on the day. Direct payment to rangers by individual snorkellers is uncommon, so a clear written inclusion statement from the organiser is important.

Question 9

How can I confirm my Manta Point Komodo operator holds valid SiOra and park permits?

Accepted Answer

The simplest check is to ask for your SiOra booking code and a copy or photo of the park ticket issued in your name, which can be verified on arrival. Reputable organisers provide this proactively before departure from Labuan Bajo. You can also ask to see the boat’s park access licence at the pier. If staff will not show any documentation, choose another operator.

Question 10

Are SiOra permits at Manta Point Komodo included in tour prices or paid on the pier?

Accepted Answer

Many operators include SiOra registration and park fees in the advertised package price, then handle payment to the authority on your behalf. Others prefer to collect the conservation and ranger charges at the pier before boarding, and pay them in a single batch. To avoid surprises, ask in writing whether your quote is “all park fees included” and keep any receipts until you leave the area.

Question 11

How much are guide fees at Manta Point Komodo?

Accepted Answer

Guiding is usually bundled into the overall tour cost rather than billed as a separate “Manta Point guide fee”. The price you pay typically covers the boat, licensed guide, fuel, lunch and SiOra-related administration. If you want a private guide or an instructor for training, that can carry an extra charge, so request those services explicitly and ask for a clear written breakdown.

Question 12

Do Manta Point Komodo tours include snorkeling instruction?

Accepted Answer

Most organised trips expect guests to already know basic snorkelling skills, but many guides still give a short safety and manta-behaviour briefing before entering the water. Full instruction, practice in shallow water and equipment coaching are not guaranteed unless you request them. Families with first-time snorkellers should confirm in advance whether the tour can offer extra supervision or a dedicated guide.

Question 13

Is there a mooring line at Manta Point Komodo entry?

Accepted Answer

Boats usually use fixed mooring buoys or hold position under engine near the main drift routes across the plateau, rather than anchoring directly on the reef. Lines are not laid out as a formal “entry station” for snorkellers, and conditions can change quickly with current and tide. Your skipper and guide will choose the safest drop-off point on each visit, which may differ from other days.

Question 14

What does it cost to enter?

Accepted Answer

USD 40–50 flat for foreign visitors under PP No. 36/2024, plus a small ranger fee per group of one to five. Around USD 40–50 per person in practice.

Question 15

Is it more expensive at weekends?

Accepted Answer

Not for foreign visitors — the rate is flat. Indonesian citizens pay around USD 20 on weekdays and USD 25 at weekends and public holidays.

Question 16

Why do some sites say IDR 700,000?

Accepted Answer

They are describing a proposed structure that was not implemented as written. PP No. 36/2024 is the operative regulation, and it puts foreign entry at around USD 40–50.

Question 17

What is SiOra?

Accepted Answer

The park authority’s own e-ticket system at siora.id, the only official channel for entry since 1 April 2026.

Question 18

Is there a quota?

Accepted Answer

Yes, 1,000 visitors per day across the whole park, split into three scheduled sessions. It is not a per-site quota.

Question 19

Does the fee include the boat?

Accepted Answer

No. The park fee is a government charge. Boat, crew, guide, gear and lunch are quoted separately by your operator.

Two hundred and fifty thousand, flat

Every published rate

Where the USD 50 figure comes from

How entry is actually booked

siora.id, and only there

Book a session

Usually done for you

Bring the same ID

Questions about fees

What Manta Point is

Safety & rules

From Labuan Bajo

The full guide

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