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 near Jalan A Yani KM 8 Citraland
RedDoorz Syariah near Jalan A Yani KM 8 Citraland is a 2-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.1/10 across 131 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Good Sleep Balikpapan Mitra RedDoorz
Good Sleep Balikpapan Mitra RedDoorz is a 2-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.1/10 across 101 reviews. Located 852 km (1533–1874 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
RedDoorz near Pasar Tarapung Siring Banjarmasin
RedDoorz near Pasar Tarapung Siring Banjarmasin is a 2-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.0/10 across 190 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Hotel O Permata Inn
Hotel O Permata Inn is a 2-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 7.9/10 across 176 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Reddoorz @ HSP Guest House Samarinda
Reddoorz @ HSP Guest House Samarinda is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 7.9/10 across 155 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
City Hotel Balikpapan
City Hotel Balikpapan is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 7.8/10 across 327 reviews. Located 850.9 km (1531–1871 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Townhouse Oak near Duta Mall Palangka Raya formerly Hotel Nascar Family
Townhouse Oak near Duta Mall Palangka Raya formerly Hotel Nascar Family is a 2-star hotel situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 7.9/10 across 121 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
RedDoorz Syariah near Pasar Pagi Samarinda
RedDoorz Syariah near Pasar Pagi Samarinda is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 7.9/10 across 101 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
RedDoorz Syariah near Ramayana Mall Tarakan
RedDoorz Syariah near Ramayana Mall Tarakan is a 2-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Tarakan, Tarakan (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 7.7/10 across 214 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
RedDoorz near E Walk Mall Balikpapan
RedDoorz near E Walk Mall Balikpapan is a 2-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 7.5/10 across 389 reviews. Located 851.8 km (1533–1873 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Amaris Hotel Palangkaraya
Amaris Hotel Palangkaraya is a 2-star hotel situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 7.5/10 across 352 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Verisha Inn Singkawang RedPartner
Verisha Inn Singkawang RedPartner is a 2-star homestay situated in Singkawang, Singkawang (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 7.5/10 across 188 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.