Kalimantan (Borneo Wilds)
River safaris, wild orangutans, and untouched archipelagos
The Indonesian portion of Borneo encompasses dense ancient jungle, navigable blackwater rivers where traditional wooden klotok boats glide toward wild orangutan sanctuaries, and remote coral atolls with stingless jellyfish lakes.
Destinations in Kalimantan (Borneo Wilds)
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Tanjung Puting National Park
Jungle River Safari, Primate Conservation & Untouched Wilderness
Klotok Riverboat Expeditions into Wild Orangutan Rainforests
Sail through blackwater jungle rivers aboard traditional wooden houseboats to observe wild and rehabilitated Bornean orangutans in primary rainforest.
Derawan & Maratua Islands
Remote Lagoon Sanctuary, Marine Wonder & Prehistoric Lakes
Stingless Jellyfish Lakes, Manta Cleaning Stations & Sea Turtle Atolls
A remote archipelago off East Borneo famous for swimming in Kakaban’s prehistoric stingless jellyfish lake and drift diving with mantas.
Mahakam River & Dayak Heartland
Heartland River Voyage, Indigenous Dayak Lore & Rare River Dolphins
Freshwater Dolphin River Safaris & Indigenous Dayak Lamin Longhouses
Journey deep into the Borneo interior along the mighty Mahakam River to discover elusive Irrawaddy freshwater dolphins and ancient Dayak earlobe-stretching elders.
Curated Accommodations in Kalimantan (Borneo Wilds)
Discover premier resorts, boutique sanctuaries, and heritage hotels selected across thousands of verified guest stays with priority quality curation.
Aston Tanjung City Hotel
Aston Tanjung City Hotel is a 3-star hotel situated in Mabuun, Mabuun (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.1/10 across 232 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Transera Hotel Pontianak
Transera Hotel Pontianak is a 3-star hotel situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.8/10 across 3,661 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
POP! Hotel Banjarmasin
POP! Hotel Banjarmasin is a 3-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.9/10 across 1,277 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Urbanview Syariah Wisma Annisa Palangkaraya by RedDoorz
Urbanview Syariah Wisma Annisa Palangkaraya by RedDoorz is a 3-star hotel situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.1/10 across 183 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Dayang Resort Singkawang
Dayang Resort Singkawang is a 3-star hotel situated in Singkawang, Singkawang (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.1/10 across 140 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Royal Park Hotel Samarinda
Royal Park Hotel Samarinda is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.8/10 across 1,395 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel Grand Kartika
Hotel Grand Kartika is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.9/10 across 518 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Sans Hotel Berau Square
Sans Hotel Berau Square is a 3-star hotel situated in Tanjung Redeb, Tanjung Redeb (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.9/10 across 439 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Garuda Hotel Pontianak
Garuda Hotel Pontianak is a 3-star hotel situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.8/10 across 1,065 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Urbanview Hotel Griya Menteng Palangkaraya by RedDoorz
Urbanview Hotel Griya Menteng Palangkaraya by RedDoorz is a 3-star hotel situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.0/10 across 156 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Urbanview Hotel The Tang Balikpapan by RedDoorz
Urbanview Hotel The Tang Balikpapan by RedDoorz is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.9/10 across 388 reviews. Located 859.7 km (1547–1891 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Urbanview Hotel Aloevera Pontianak by RedDoorz
Urbanview Hotel Aloevera Pontianak by RedDoorz is a 3-star hotel situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.9/10 across 357 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Featured Itineraries for Kalimantan (Borneo Wilds)
4-Day Tanjung Puting Orangutan River Safari by Wooden Klotok
Klotok liveaboard river cruise, Camp Leakey, and proboscis monkey canopy roosts
The ultimate Bornean wildlife safari. Cruise the tannin-stained Sekonyer River aboard a private two-story wooden klotok houseboat, spotting proboscis monkeys and hornbills before arriving at Camp Leakey to observe wild and semi-wild orangutans in their natural jungle habitat.
4-Day Derawan Archipelago Stingless Jellyfish Lake & Manta Reefs
Prehistoric landlocked marine lakes, swimming with stingless jellyfish, and green turtle atolls
A remote archipelago off East Borneo. Swim without fear among millions of golden stingless jellyfish in Kakaban Island’s prehistoric landlocked lake, watch giant green turtles lay eggs on Sangalaki’s sands, and drift along Sangalaki’s famous Manta Parade reef.
5-Day Dayak Longhouse Heritage & Mahakam River Houseboat Cruise
Freshwater Irrawaddy dolphins, ironwood clan longhouses, and Dayak earlobe traditions
Cruise deep into the interior of East Kalimantan along the mighty Mahakam River aboard a traditional wooden houseboat. Spot rare freshwater Irrawaddy dolphins (Pesut), hike to remote Dayak Benuaq longhouses, and learn centuries-old ironwood weaving traditions.