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.
Homestay Sa'adah
Homestay Sa'adah is a 3-star homestay situated in Banjarbaru, Banjarbaru (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.3/10 across 73 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Urbanview Hotel Lamin Palangkaraya by RedDoorz
Urbanview Hotel Lamin Palangkaraya by RedDoorz is a 3-star hotel situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.3/10 across 70 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Alimoer Hotel Kubu Raya
Alimoer Hotel Kubu Raya is a 3-star hotel situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.3/10 across 70 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Borneo bay city apartemen 2 bedroom By Staycation
Borneo bay city apartemen 2 bedroom By Staycation is a 3-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.4/10 across 26 reviews. Located 851 km (1531–1872 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
BDI Townhouse Hotel & Residence Balikpapan
BDI Townhouse Hotel & Residence Balikpapan is a 3-star inn situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.2/10 across 78 reviews. Located 854 km (1537–1878 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Homely Guesthouse
Homely Guesthouse is a 3-star guest house situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.2/10 across 58 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Borneo bay city balikpapan studio
Borneo bay city balikpapan studio is a 3-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.2/10 across 36 reviews. Located 851 km (1531–1872 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
RedDoorz Plus near Siloam Hospital Balikpapan
RedDoorz Plus near Siloam Hospital Balikpapan is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.9/10 across 95 reviews. Located 855 km (1539–1881 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Urbanview Hotel near BSCC DOME Balikpapan by RedDoorz
Urbanview Hotel near BSCC DOME 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 75 reviews. Located 856.9 km (1542–1885 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Grand Fatma Hotel
Grand Fatma Hotel is a 3-star hotel situated in Kuta & Legian, Samarinda (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.9/10 across 50 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with short scooter / drive (< 2km to coast).
PENTAPOLIS APARTMENT BALIKPAPAN TYPE STUDIO ROOM
PENTAPOLIS APARTMENT BALIKPAPAN TYPE STUDIO ROOM is a 3-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.9/10 across 46 reviews. Located 852 km (1533–1874 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Paradise by CaLia Tarakan
Paradise by CaLia Tarakan is a 3-star hotel situated in Tarakan, Tarakan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.7/10 across 76 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.