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.
RedDoorz Syariah Plus @ Banjarbaru
RedDoorz Syariah Plus @ Banjarbaru is a 3-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Banjarbaru, Banjarbaru (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.5/10 across 120 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Hotel Palm
Hotel Palm is a 3-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.4/10 across 272 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Oval Guest House
Oval Guest House is a 3-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.4/10 across 141 reviews. Located 851.9 km (1533–1874 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Wahana Inn
Wahana Inn is a 3-star inn situated in Singkawang, Singkawang (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.4/10 across 115 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Urbanview Hotel La De Grizz Syariah Sampit by RedDoorz
Urbanview Hotel La De Grizz Syariah Sampit by RedDoorz is a 3-star hotel situated in Sampit, Sampit (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.3/10 across 220 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Grand Victoria Hotel
Grand Victoria Hotel is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.3/10 across 123 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Urbanview Hotel Bagoes Sintang by RedDoorz
Urbanview Hotel Bagoes Sintang by RedDoorz is a 3-star hotel situated in Sintang, Sintang (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.2/10 across 283 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Hotel Ebony Batulicin
Hotel Ebony Batulicin is a 3-star hotel situated in Malang & Batu Highlands, Batulicin (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.3/10 across 106 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Grand Parama Hotel
Grand Parama Hotel is a 3-star hotel situated in Tanjung Redeb, Tanjung Redeb (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.2/10 across 157 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Banjarmasin By IHG
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Banjarmasin By IHG is a 2-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.3/10 across 200 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
The Point Hotel Balikpapan
The Point Hotel Balikpapan is a 2-star hotel situated in Jakarta & Greater Capital, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.4/10 across 703 reviews. Located 852.7 km (1534–1875 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
RedDoorz Syariah @ Humaira Stay Tabalong
RedDoorz Syariah @ Humaira Stay Tabalong is a 2-star hotel situated in Mabuun, Mabuun (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.5/10 across 164 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.