Fees · Destination Guide
Gili Islands
Car-free island life with turtles, reefs, and easy day-boat diving
Updated Dec 13, 2025 • 13 sources
Fees And Permits
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Fees You Can't Skip
- TWP Gili Matra conservation area entry ticket (Karcis Masuk) - WNI Rp10,000 per person per day; WNA Rp100,000 per person per day
- Snorkeling equipment ticket (operator-level fee in some cases) - Rp10,000 per snorkeling set per day
- Typical payment pattern: Plan for two categories of costs beyond hotels and food: (1) official conservation entry tickets for water activities inside TWP Gili Matra, and (2) optional but widely encouraged conservation donations through the local dive community.
What people usually pay
Plan for two categories of costs beyond hotels and food: (1) official conservation entry tickets for water activities inside TWP Gili Matra, and (2) optional but widely encouraged conservation donations through the local dive community.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TWP Gili Matra conservation area entry ticket (Karcis Masuk) | WNI Rp10,000 per person per day; WNA Rp100,000 per person per day daily | Visitors doing water-based tourism activities in TWP Gili Matra (snorkeling, diving, and related activities) | Where to pay | Tickets are part of the national conservation area administration and are commonly handled by operators. Confirm whether your tour or dive shop includes this and how proof is shown on the day. |
| Snorkeling equipment ticket (operator-level fee in some cases) | Rp10,000 per snorkeling set per day daily | Some tours providing snorkeling sets, depending on operator permitting and how the trip is registered | Where to pay | This is typically invisible to travelers because many operators bundle fees into the tour price. Ask your provider for an all-in breakdown if you want clarity. |
| Gili Eco Trust reef donation (recommended) | Rp50,000 per diver (suggested donation) per trip | Scuba divers (voluntary but commonly encouraged by participating dive shops) | Where to pay | A long-running local initiative to support reef protection, mooring buoys, and restoration work. Ask your dive shop how they participate. |