Is Padar Island open?
Padar is open to visitors in 2026, with limits. Since 1 April 2026 the park accepts 1,000 visitors per day across its main visiting areas: Padar, Rinca, Komodo and 23 dive sites. Padar has three visiting windows, 05:00 to 08:00, 08:00 to 11:00 and 15:00 to 18:00 WITA, with around 300 to 330 people per window.
Conditions also change with the weather and with events. The harbour authority (KSOP) paused departures to Padar and Komodo on 9 and 10 September 2026 because of the weather. After the earthquake of 15 August 2026, the tourism authority BPOLBF reported on 3 September 2026 that the airport, the marina and access to the national park were working again, with a reservation for weather and safety. Check your slot and the departure the day before you sail.
Komodo National Park tickets via SiOra
The official way to buy Komodo tickets since July 2025.
SiOra is the official e-ticketing system and went live on 7 July 2025. The forestry ministry asks visitors to reserve at the latest the day before, so that weak mobile signal inside the park does not cause problems. Self-service help is available at the Komodo Visitor Centre and at the KP3 harbour terminal in Labuan Bajo.
Payment is cashless. The ministry names BRIVA, bank transfer and several e-wallets. Do not assume a foreign card will work, and ask your operator or the help desks if you cannot pay online. The Komodo entrance fee is generally not refundable, with an exception for force majeure.
Our take: a tour with the park ticket included
The park ticket and ranger fee are part of this tour, so you do not buy them separately.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Komodo boat tours from Labuan Bajo
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Park rate for foreign visitors
The rate for foreign visitors is Rp250.000 per person, and it is the same on weekdays and on public days off. For comparison, Indonesian visitors pay Rp50.000 on weekdays and Rp75.000 on days off. Trekking, wildlife viewing and snorkelling are bundled into this one entry fee, which rests on government regulation PP 36/2024 in force since 30 October 2024.
The ticket does not cover the boat, a guide or other services. Your final amount for the day you travel is shown in SiOra, so check it there rather than relying on a number copied from a blog.
Per day or per visit
On multi-day trips, check with your operator how many park days are charged. Inspections in 2025 targeted boats that bought one ticket for several days, so do not assume a single payment covers a longer trip.
Ranger and guide fees
Licensed service providers take part in the park visit as guides and rangers. There is no single published rate to quote here, so ask your operator what is included. A line such as "ranger fee included" in a tour listing tells you more than a price alone.
Tours that include the park ticket
Some tours include the park ticket and others ask you to pay it in cash on the day or leave it out. Compare the inclusions before you decide, and read the full list on the tours page. The hike itself is covered on the Padar Island hike page, and the park background on the Komodo National Park page.
Padar Island entrance fee: frequently asked questions
How much is the Padar Island entrance fee for foreigners?
The park rate is Rp250.000 per person, bundling trekking, wildlife viewing and snorkelling. Confirm the final amount in SiOra for your travel day.
Is there a separate fee for Padar?
Padar is part of the park ticket. Do not rely on extra amounts quoted by third parties, and ask your operator what their price includes.
When do I have to buy the ticket?
Reserve in SiOra at the latest the day before. Help desks are at the Komodo Visitor Centre and the KP3 harbour terminal in Labuan Bajo.
Does the ticket include the boat or guide?
No. It covers the park entry only. Boat and guide come from your operator.
Can I get a refund?
The fee is generally not refundable, except in cases of force majeure.