One Gate System Levy for Kintamani to Be Trialled in July 2026
The ticketing payment system for entry into the Kintamani tourist area along Jalan Raya Penelokan will be revamped starting in July this year. The manual scheme will be replaced with an online-based one gate system concept.
“The target is for trials to be conducted in July 2026 or August 2026. In October 2026, it could potentially be executed,” said the Head of the Bangli Tourism Office, I Wayan Dirga Yusa, to detikBali on Tuesday (24/3/2026).
Yusa explained that the concept is currently in the process stage. The Bangli Regency Government is exploring cooperation with several vendors or online ticketing service companies.
In addition, infrastructure procurement such as ticket booths, levy information boards, and uniforms for officers is being prepared. Regarding the budget, it will be included in the 2027 budget revision plan.
“We want a management model that is classic and one gate system. Hopefully, it will be realised in 2026,” said Yusa.
Yusa stated that if online ticket purchases are implemented, visitors can directly tour along Jalan Raya Penelokan without having to pay again at other locations. Officers will only check the validity of tickets already purchased online.
However, the ticket is only valid for entry access and selected tourist services along Jalan Raya Penelokan. Several tourist attractions in the area will still apply their own entry tickets that can be purchased directly on site.
“Because sometimes tourists are spontaneous. After visiting one place, they then want to visit another tourist spot,” he said.
Yusa added that a similar system is planned to be implemented across all tourist attractions in Kintamani Subdistrict managed by the Bangli Regency Government in 2027.
Nevertheless, flexibility will still be provided. Tourists can still pay the levy directly at the tourist site.
“There will be flexibility for tourists who want to pay directly at the location. So they can make reservations directly at the tourist site,” he said.
Previously, a video circulated on social media showing tourists being charged Rp 25,000 on Jalan Raya Penelokan. Yusa assured that the collection is official from the Bangli Regency Government.
“We apologise for any inconvenience. Perhaps some officers missed informing due to heavy vehicle traffic, about the levy that must be paid,” said Yusa.
He mentioned that information boards on ticket rates are actually installed at five entry points. However, he admitted there are still shortcomings in infrastructure such as ticket booths and officer uniforms.
“I admit the infrastructure is not clear. The collection is also still done on the road. But this year, I have budgeted for improvements there,” he said.