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Entry costs 150,000 IDR for foreigners on weekdays, and the park operates daily from 07:00 to 17:00. You must bring cash to pay all ranger and activity fees on arrival.
Komodo Island opens daily from 07:00 to 17:00 year-round. Access depends entirely on sea conditions, as boats cannot depart Labuan Bajo during heavy weather. Arrive at the ranger station between 07:00 and 09:00 to track the dragons while they hunt before the midday heat sets in.
| Day | Hours | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 07:00–17:00 | Standard weekday entrance fee of 150,000 IDR applies. |
| Saturday–Sunday | 07:00–17:00 | Weekend entrance fee increases to 250,000 IDR. |
The park operates on standard hours during national and religious holidays, charging the higher 250,000 IDR weekend rate. Peak monsoon winds and rough seas frequently halt boat travel from Labuan Bajo in January and February, effectively blocking access to the island. Park authorities leave trails open during the June and July mating season, but dragons retreat into the dense forest and become harder to find.
Foreign visitors pay 150,000 IDR for weekday entry and 250,000 IDR on weekends or holidays. This base ticket does not cover mandatory extras like the ranger fee, trekking, wildlife observation, and local tourism taxes. Bring at least 1,000,000 IDR in physical cash per person to the ranger station, as the island lacks ATMs and card machines.
No regular free entry days.
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View All ToursApril through June delivers calm seas and green hills left over from the rainy season. September to November clears out the July and August peak crowds while maintaining excellent visibility for marine life. Avoid January and February entirely; monsoon winds whip up rough seas that regularly force boat cancellations.
A standard liveaboard experience takes three days and two nights, while speedboat tours compress the park's highlights into a single day. Your timeline depends entirely on your boat package, as independent exploration is prohibited and licensed rangers must lead all walks through the hot, thorny savannah. Rough seas frequently cancel January and February boat departures entirely.
Dragons move most between 07:00 and 09:00. Arrive at the ranger station early to beat the midday heat across the shadeless savannah. July and August travelers need to secure boat tours three to six months ahead.
Bring at least 1,000,000 IDR in physical cash per person. The island lacks ATMs and credit card machines. Hand this directly to the ranger station for the 150,000 IDR weekday entrance fee, 120,000 IDR ranger tax, and trekking permits.
Heavy rain and rough seas force frequent boat cancellations during the January and February monsoon. Plan trips for April through June instead. Dragons retreat into the forest to mate during June and July, making them harder to spot and highly aggressive.
Leave bright red clothing at home to avoid attracting the dragons. Wear closed-toe hiking boots for the rocky, uneven paths. Pack a minimum of 1.5 liters of water and a 70-200mm telephoto lens to photograph wildlife from the mandatory 5-meter safety buffer.
Notify your ranger immediately if you are menstruating. Dragons smell blood from up to 5 km away, prompting guides to provide extra security. Drone pilots must register through siora.id seven days early and pay a 1,000,000 IDR daily permit fee.
Foreigners pay 150,000 IDR on weekdays and 250,000 IDR on weekends or holidays. Mandatory ranger fees cost 120,000 IDR per group of up to five people, alongside minor charges for trekking (5,000 IDR) and wildlife observation (10,000 IDR). Carry at least 1,000,000 IDR in physical cash per person to cover these costs, since the island lacks ATMs and credit card machines.
Park gates open daily from 07:00 to 17:00 year-round. Arrive at the ranger station between 07:00 and 09:00 to catch the dragons moving before the midday heat drives them into the shade. Boat access dictates your actual arrival time, and heavy rains frequently cancel departures in January and February.
Drone flights cost 1,000,000 IDR per day and require a pre-approved SIMAKSI permit. Pilots must register their equipment at least seven days in advance through the siora.id portal. Park rangers strictly prohibit any unauthorized aerial photography.
A licensed park ranger must accompany you at all times during your visit. Independent trekking is illegal due to the lack of safety barriers and the presence of free-roaming, venomous predators. Rangers maintain a strict five-meter boundary between visitors and the wildlife.
No hotels or guest houses exist on the island itself. Visitors sleep offshore on wooden liveaboard boats or return to accommodation in the mainland town of Labuan Bajo. A standard Phinisi boat trip lasts three days and two nights, costing between 3,000,000 and 7,000,000 IDR.
Menstruating women must notify a park ranger before stepping onto any trail. Komodo dragons can smell blood from up to five kilometers away and may become aggressive. The assigned ranger will provide extra security for your group during the walk.
Reserve your boat tour three to six months ahead if traveling during the peak months of July and August. These months coincide with the dragons' mating season, causing the animals to become aggressive and retreat deeper into the forest. Target April through June instead for calmer seas and green savannah hills.
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