ABSTRACT
Ciletuh-Palabuhan Ratu Geopark is a leading tourist destination owned by West Java Province at this time. It has a resource of natural panoramas that have received international recognition from UNESCO. However, it has not been able to significantly increase the level of tourist visits in Sukabumi district even though it is said to have strong potential. This research aimed at determining how much the experience of tourism influence tourist satisfaction after visiting Ciletuh-Palabuhanratu Geopark. The research method used in this research was descriptive and verification method. The population was local tourists who have visited Ciletuh-Pelabuhanratu Geopark tourist attraction with a total sample of 100 respondents. The data analysis method used in this study was Path Analysis. The results of the study revealed that the response of domestic tourists regarding the experience of tourism and tourist satisfaction categorized as good, and the experience of tourism influenced the satisfaction of local tourists.
