Komodo Park Fees, Permits & Kanawa Island Rules 2027

Updated: August 2026

The statutory Komodo National Park entrance fee, set by Government Regulation PP No. 36/2024 and effective October 30, 2024, is IDR 250,000 per day for foreign visitors (WNA) and IDR 50,000 on weekdays / IDR 75,000 on weekends and holidays for Indonesian visitors (WNI). Kanawa Island itself sits outside the park’s formal boundary, so a Kanawa-only day trip is not subject to this fee or to the park’s 1,000-visitor daily quota. What you actually pay through a tour operator can differ from this base statutory rate, because packages bundle the boat, crew, and — only if your route enters the park proper — the park fee itself. This page separates the government rate from what an operator quote will show you, with sources and dates, rather than printing one invented final number.

If your only destination is Kanawa’s reef, see the practical cost breakdown on our Kanawa Island cost guide. This page focuses specifically on the statutory park fee, permits, and rules.

What Is the Official Komodo National Park Entrance Fee?

Per PP No. 36/2024, which revised Non-Tax State Revenue (PNBP) tariffs under the Ministry of Environment and Forestry and took effect October 30, 2024:

Source: PP No. 36 Tahun 2024, published via peraturan.go.id and the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK), effective 30 October 2024. This regulation also sets separate tariffs for commercial photography (IDR 2 million per package per location for WNI, IDR 5 million for WNA), pre-wedding shoots (IDR 1 million WNI / IDR 3 million WNA per location), and drone use (IDR 2 million per unit per day) inside the park.

Important qualification: this is the statutory government tariff for park entry itself. It is not the total price you pay through a tour operator, which also includes boat, crew, guide, and other logistics costs layered on top — see the section below on what operator quotes actually include.

How Much Did Fees Increase Under PP No. 36/2024?

For Indonesian visitors, the increase was substantial in percentage terms even though the absolute rupiah amounts remain modest: the weekday rate rose from IDR 5,000 to IDR 50,000 (a tenfold increase), and the weekend/holiday rate rose from IDR 7,500 to IDR 75,000. The regulation covers Non-Tax State Revenue (PNBP) tariffs across the Ministry of Environment and Forestry’s entire portfolio of conservation and forest areas, not Komodo National Park alone, which is why the Komodo-specific figures sit inside a much larger national tariff schedule. For foreign visitors, the flat IDR 250,000 per day rate replaced an earlier, lower structure and was positioned by park authorities as part of a broader conservation-funding and visitor-management strategy rather than a standalone Komodo-only decision.

Context worth noting: because this is a national PNBP regulation rather than a Komodo-specific policy, future revisions would apply through the same government regulatory process (a new or amended PP), not a park-authority announcement alone — another reason to confirm the current rate with your operator close to your travel date rather than relying on any single article, including this one, as permanently current.

Does the Kanawa Island Entrance Fee Apply Separately?

No separate government-set “Kanawa Island entrance fee” exists in the statutory tariff schedule. Multiple independent tour-operator sources describe Kanawa Island as lying outside the formal Komodo National Park boundary, meaning a Kanawa-only day trip is not subject to the PP No. 36/2024 park entrance fee or the park’s visitor quota system, both of which apply to sites within the park proper (Komodo Island, Rinca, Padar, and the core dive/snorkel sites).

One qualification worth flagging honestly: some traveler and operator commentary states that a Kanawa-specific charge, informally collected at the island’s jetty, stopped being applied around March 2025 — a claim we found in only one source and could not independently verify with a second. We flag it here as directional rather than confirmed. What is well-documented with multiple named press sources is that illegal levies (pungli) were being charged at Kanawa’s jetty as of August 2024 — up to IDR 200,000 per boat and IDR 50,000 per foreign tourist — and were shut down following a government inspection that same month (see our Kanawa Island history page for the full account). Whatever the exact date any informal charge stopped, the statutory PP No. 36/2024 park fee itself never applied to Kanawa specifically, since the island sits outside the park boundary.

What Is the Daily Visitor Quota, and Does It Apply to Kanawa?

Starting April 2026 (after a January–March 2026 trial period), Komodo National Park implemented a strict cap of 1,000 visitors per day, booked exclusively through the SiOra online reservation system, with no walk-in tickets. The daily quota is divided into three sessions of roughly 300–330 people each. This cap covers everyone entering the park proper: divers on liveaboards and day boats, snorkelers on day trips into park waters, and trekkers visiting Komodo or Padar.

Because Kanawa sits outside the formal park boundary, a Kanawa-only visit is not counted against this 1,000-visitor quota and does not require a SiOra booking, according to the same operator-source consensus on the boundary question above. If your itinerary combines Kanawa with a stop inside the park proper (Padar, Komodo, Manta Point), the SiOra booking and quota apply to the park-proper portion of your day, and during peak season (June–August) that portion of the quota can sell out 1–3 weeks in advance.

What Do Operator Packages Actually Charge, and Why Does It Differ from the Statutory Fee?

The statutory fee above is a government tariff for entry, not a package price. What you pay a tour operator bundles several separate cost components, and the mix depends entirely on your route:

• Kanawa-only day trip: since no park entrance fee or quota applies, an operator’s price for this route covers only the boat, crew, guide, and inclusions (lunch, snorkeling gear, fuel) — no PP No. 36/2024 line item should appear on this specific quote.
• Kanawa combined with Padar, Komodo, or Manta Point: the operator’s quote should itemize the statutory park fee (per the WNA/WNI rates above) separately from the boat and guide cost, since your itinerary now enters park-proper waters subject to both the fee and the SiOra quota.
• Multi-day liveaboard covering multiple park sites: the daily park fee compounds per day inside the park, plus any activity-specific tariffs (diving permits, ranger fees for Komodo/Rinca treks).

For planning context only, here are Komodo Luxury’s own published reference rates, checked 25 August 2026 — not a survey of the wider market: a shared Komodo speedboat day tour from USD 90 per person, and private speedboat charters, priced per boat and vessel, from USD 800 per boat per day for a private Komodo National Park day charter — not a round-trip transfer fare — rising for larger or premium vessels. We are not printing one final number as your price — these figures vary by season, vessel, group size, and exactly which park sites your route touches, and Komodo National Park fees, where applicable, are set by the park authority independently of any operator’s boat rate. A written, itemized quote from your operator, naming the boat cost and the park fee (if any) as separate line items, is the only number to trust.

How Do You Get a Komodo National Park Permit or Booking?

For routes that enter the park proper, booking now runs through the government’s official system rather than a walk-up ticket booth:

• Step 1 — Confirm your route with your operator. Establish whether your day includes park-proper sites (Padar, Komodo, Rinca, Manta Point) or stays Kanawa-only.
• Step 2 — SiOra booking, if applicable. All park-proper entries must be pre-booked through the SiOra app; most travelers have their operator handle this booking as part of the package rather than booking independently.
• Step 3 — Confirm the fee breakdown in writing. Ask your operator to itemize the statutory park fee (WNA/WNI rate, per PP No. 36/2024) separately from the boat and guide charge on your quote.
• Step 4 — Book early for peak season. During June–August, park-proper quota slots can sell out 1–3 weeks ahead; a Kanawa-only trip, being outside the quota system, has no equivalent booking-window pressure.

Komodo National Park Rules Visitors Must Follow

Regardless of which sites your itinerary covers, park-wide conservation rules apply whenever you are inside Komodo National Park waters or on park islands:

• Stay with your licensed guide at all times on Komodo and Rinca, where dragon encounters occur.
• No touching, standing on, or collecting coral — these are enforced park rules. Reef-safe sunscreen is strongly recommended by every operator, though not a codified park regulation.
• Avoiding single-use plastic is strongly recommended; most operators now provide or expect reusable water bottles.
• No feeding wildlife, and no straying from designated trails on trekking islands.
• Photography, pre-wedding shoots, and drone use for commercial purposes require the separate permits and fees listed in PP No. 36/2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Komodo National Park entrance fee for 2026 and 2027?

The statutory rate set by PP No. 36/2024, effective October 30, 2024, is IDR 250,000 per day for foreign visitors and IDR 50,000 (weekday) / IDR 75,000 (weekend/holiday) for Indonesian visitors. As a government regulation, this rate carries forward into 2027 unless formally revised.

Do I need a separate ticket for Kanawa Island?

No statutory entrance fee applies specifically to Kanawa Island, since it sits outside the formal park boundary according to consistent operator reporting. A Kanawa-only day trip is not subject to the PP No. 36/2024 fee or the park’s visitor quota.

Is Kanawa Island included in the 1,000-visitor daily quota?

No. The quota, enforced through the SiOra booking system since April 2026, applies to visitors entering the park proper (Komodo, Rinca, Padar, and core sites). Since Kanawa is outside the formal boundary, it is not counted against this cap.

Why do different websites show different Kanawa or Komodo prices?

Most published “prices” are operator package rates, not the statutory government fee, and they bundle different combinations of boat cost, guide, meals, and (where applicable) park fees. Always ask for an itemized quote separating the statutory park fee from the boat and service charge.

Do park fees apply if I only snorkel and don’t go ashore on Komodo or Rinca?

If your snorkeling stop is within park-proper waters (for example, Manta Point or Padar’s surrounding reef), the statutory fee and quota generally apply per the park’s regulation. If your day stays entirely at Kanawa, outside the boundary, it does not.

Last updated: 24 August 2026. Source: PP No. 36 of 2024 (peraturan.go.id, jasling.menlhk.go.id); 2026 SiOra quota report; regional press coverage from August 2024 (Kompas, Detik, Tribun Kupang, Antara) on the illegal-fee collection and Kanawa jetty demolition incidents.

Get an Itemized Quote Before You Book

Tell Komodo Luxury your exact route — Kanawa-only, or combined with Padar/Komodo/Manta Point — and they will send a written quote with the statutory park fee (if applicable) itemized separately from the boat cost. Part of Juara Holding Group, founded 2015. WhatsApp +62 811-3823-875 or email sales@komodoluxury.com.

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Kanawa–Komodo Fees, Boundaries and Permits Explained

Is Kanawa Island in Komodo National Park, or just next to it?

Kanawa sits just outside the formal Komodo National Park boundary, in West Manggarai Regency. That means the Komodo National Park statutory entrance fee does not apply on a Kanawa-only day, and Kanawa is not counted in the park’s daily 1,000-visitors quota. Once your boat route includes Padar, Rinca, Komodo Island or Manta Point, you are inside the park and normal Komodo fees apply.

Does Kanawa Island belong to Komodo National Park or is it privately owned?

Administratively, Kanawa Island is outside the Komodo National Park area and falls under local government jurisdiction. On top of this, a long-term HGU land-use permit allows a private company (PT Kanawa Island Resort) to manage the legacy bungalow area and collect an island access contribution via operators. So Kanawa is neither a typical public beach nor a standard national-park island; it sits in between.

Is Kanawa Island a good alternative if Komodo National Park fees increase?

If future regulations push Komodo National Park fees higher, Kanawa becomes an obvious lower-fee alternative for snorkelling and island time. Because a Kanawa-only trip sits outside the Komodo fee system, you avoid the statutory park charge and quota constraints. The trade-off is that you will not see wild Komodo dragons here; it’s a reef-and-beach day, not a full Komodo wildlife experience.

Is Kanawa Island included in the Komodo National Park fee system and daily quota?

No. The SiOra platform’s 1,000-person cap applies across Komodo’s official sites, not Kanawa. When you book a Kanawa-only boat from Labuan Bajo, operators do not register you in the park quota, and a Komodo ticket is not issued. If your itinerary adds Padar, Rinca or Komodo Island, the operator must then handle both park permits and quota for those specific segments.

What are the actual travel restrictions or permits required to visit Kanawa Island?

Under current rules, there is no government “permit” in the same sense as a Komodo National Park permit for a Kanawa-only visit. You simply arrange boat transport and, in practice, pay the island access contribution through your operator. Weather is the more meaningful constraint: strong winds or swell can delay or cancel crossings, especially for smaller wooden boats.

Are park fees included in a Kanawa Island trip I book from Labuan Bajo?

On a Kanawa-only day, you should see three separate elements in your quote: the boat and crew, the Kanawa Island access contribution, and any snorkel gear rental. Komodo park fees are not part of this because the route does not enter the park. For mixed routes, ask your operator to separate “Kanawa costs” from “Komodo National Park fees” in writing.

How do Kanawa Island vs Rinca Island complaints about park fees usually arise?

Frustration typically appears when guests expect a cheap “island-hopping” day but discover that a stop at Rinca or Komodo Island brings full park entrance fees, guide fees and other PNBP-related charges, while Kanawa alone would not. Clarify in advance whether your route is Kanawa-only or a combined Kanawa–Komodo National Park tour to avoid these surprises.

How do I combine Kanawa Island with a Komodo National Park itinerary?

Most operators add Kanawa as the first or last snorkel stop on a broader Komodo route, for example Padar at sunrise, Komodo or Rinca for dragons, Manta Point, then Kanawa. Because only the in-park stops trigger the Komodo fee, make sure your invoice clearly splits “Kanawa” from “park sites”. This makes it easier to compare a pure Kanawa trip against a full Komodo day.

Are there special access permits for Kanawa Island from the park authority or local government?

There is no separate “Kanawa Island access permit” issued by Komodo National Park authorities. Access is arranged via your Labuan Bajo operator under local regulations, plus whatever conditions the island’s private management sets (usually an access contribution collected in town). If someone mentions a “Kanawa Island permit”, they usually mean this operator-collected contribution, not an official park document.

How do I know if a Kanawa Island Komodo National Park tour price is fair?

Start by asking the operator to list every component: Komodo National Park entrance ticket, mandatory guide inside the park, boat charter or seat on a shared trip, fuel, meals, Kanawa contribution, and gear rental. Then compare that breakdown with the official Komodo National Park entrance-fee schedule on Komodo Luxury’s fee guide. Matching line items is more reliable than comparing one big headline price.

Where can I see typical itineraries that visit both Kanawa and Komodo National Park?

Look for one-day Komodo routes that list Padar, Komodo or Rinca, Manta Point and Kanawa in the same day. These combine park trekking with easy snorkelling and a beach stop. For reference, Komodo Luxury outlines several sample routes and inclusions in its Komodo one-day trip packages, which you can then adapt with your chosen operator.

Can I visit Kanawa Island on a shared Komodo boat instead of a private charter?

Yes. Many people experience Kanawa as one stop on a shared Komodo speedboat or wooden-boat trip, which spreads boat costs across the group. Shared departures typically follow a fixed route and schedule; if Kanawa is listed, your time there will be limited but efficient. To compare formats, Komodo Luxury has a detailed private-vs-shared Komodo boat comparison that explains the trade-offs.

To turn this into a real itinerary, contact a licensed Labuan Bajo operator with your dates and whether you want Kanawa-only or Kanawa plus Komodo. Komodo Luxury can quote both options via WhatsApp at +62 811-3823-875 or email sales@komodoluxury.com. For more context on Kanawa as a stop, see their Kanawa Island overview and sample routes in the shared open-trip departures.

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