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)
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Grand Tan Banjarmasin Hotel & Convention Center
Grand Tan Banjarmasin Hotel & Convention Center is a 4-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.4/10 across 1,490 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with coastal enclave (< 5km to beach).
Grand Maya by ARTOTEL – Banjarbaru
Grand Maya by ARTOTEL – Banjarbaru is a 4-star bed & breakfast situated in Banjarbaru, Banjarbaru (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.6/10 across 132 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with coastal enclave (< 5km to beach).
Novotel Pontianak Convention Centre
Novotel Pontianak Convention Centre is a 4-star hotel situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.5/10 across 266 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with coastal enclave (< 5km to beach).
Grand Qin Hotel Syariah
Grand Qin Hotel Syariah is a 4-star hotel situated in Banjarbaru, Banjarbaru (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.3/10 across 864 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with coastal enclave (< 5km to beach).
BEST WORLD KINDAI HOTEL
BEST WORLD KINDAI HOTEL is a 4-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.4/10 across 268 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with coastal enclave (< 5km to beach).
Four Points by Sheraton Pontianak
Four Points by Sheraton Pontianak is a 4-star hotel situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.4/10 across 245 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with coastal enclave (< 5km to beach).
HARRIS Hotel Samarinda
HARRIS Hotel Samarinda is a 4-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.2/10 across 1,463 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Mercure Pangkalan Bun
Mercure Pangkalan Bun is a 4-star hotel situated in Pangkalanbuun, Pangkalanbuun (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.3/10 across 466 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Mercure Samarinda
Mercure Samarinda is a 4-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.2/10 across 959 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
pyramid suites Hotel
pyramid suites Hotel is a 4-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.2/10 across 530 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with coastal enclave (< 5km to beach).
Horison Ultima Bandara Balikpapan
Horison Ultima Bandara Balikpapan is a 4-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.3/10 across 126 reviews. Located 854.5 km (2–3 hours drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Platinum Hotel & Convention Hall Balikpapan
Platinum Hotel & Convention Hall Balikpapan is a 4-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.1/10 across 736 reviews. Located 858.6 km (2–3 hours drive) 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.