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.
Hotel kayla syariah
Hotel kayla syariah is a 5-star hotel situated in Banjarbaru, Banjarbaru (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.4/10 across 36 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Bless Red HOTEL
Bless Red HOTEL is a 5-star hotel situated in Sintang, Sintang (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.3/10 across 26 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Borneo Bay Apartment Comfy Cheap Space
Borneo Bay Apartment Comfy Cheap Space is a 5-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.1/10 across 40 reviews. Located 850.9 km (1531–1871 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Azalea Guest House Syariah Tanjung Tabalong
Azalea Guest House Syariah Tanjung Tabalong is a 5-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Mabuun, Mabuun (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.1/10 across 27 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Golden Nest Guest House
Golden Nest Guest House is a 5-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.0/10 across 44 reviews. Located 851.6 km (1532–1873 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Borneo bay city 1 bedroom by staycation balikpapan
Borneo bay city 1 bedroom by staycation balikpapan is a 5-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.0/10 across 42 reviews. Located 851 km (1531–1872 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel Berlian
Hotel Berlian is a 5-star hotel situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.0/10 across 27 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
The Djakarta Anandita Syariah Hotel
The Djakarta Anandita Syariah Hotel is a 5-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.7/10 across 63 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Borneo Bay Apartemen Balikpapan by Fortune
Borneo Bay Apartemen Balikpapan by Fortune is a 5-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.7/10 across 46 reviews. Located 850.9 km (1531–1871 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Apartemen Borneo Bay studio room by staycation bpn
Apartemen Borneo Bay studio room by staycation bpn is a 5-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.7/10 across 43 reviews. Located 850.9 km (1531–1871 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
studio@suryajingga
studio@suryajingga is a 4-star guest house situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.9/10 across 29 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Hotel Claro Pandurata Samarinda
Hotel Claro Pandurata Samarinda is a 4-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.6/10 across 49 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland 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.