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.
OYO 3098 Hotel Sahabat Baru
OYO 3098 Hotel Sahabat Baru is a 2-star hotel situated in Singkawang, Singkawang (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 6.8/10 across 327 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
OYO 1745 Guest House Nur Aziziah Syariah 2
OYO 1745 Guest House Nur Aziziah Syariah 2 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 6.7/10 across 255 reviews. Located 855.9 km (1540–1882 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
SUPER OYO 90550 Good Sleep 3 Samarinda
SUPER OYO 90550 Good Sleep 3 Samarinda is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 6.7/10 across 178 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
RedDoorz @ Rajawali KM 5 Palangkaraya
RedDoorz @ Rajawali KM 5 Palangkaraya is a 2-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 6.7/10 across 101 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel O Mega Sentosa
Hotel O Mega Sentosa is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 6.1/10 across 1,552 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
OYO 2015 Bandara Hotel Balikpapan
OYO 2015 Bandara Hotel Balikpapan is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 6.0/10 across 396 reviews. Located 853.4 km (1536–1877 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
OYO 1477 Athar 88 Hotel
OYO 1477 Athar 88 Hotel is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 5.8/10 across 1,363 reviews. Located 853.8 km (1536–1878 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Good Sleep Samarinda
Good Sleep Samarinda is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 5.7/10 across 177 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
OYO 92626 Good Sleep 4 Inn Dcos Syariah
OYO 92626 Good Sleep 4 Inn Dcos Syariah is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 5.5/10 across 106 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Roemah Vi Balikpapan
Roemah Vi Balikpapan is a 1-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.4/10 across 107 reviews. Located 851.6 km (1532–1873 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
KoolKost Syariah near Taman Bekapai Balikpapan
KoolKost Syariah near Taman Bekapai Balikpapan is a 1-star homestay situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.2/10 across 265 reviews. Located 851.4 km (1532–1873 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
KoolKost Syariah near Universitas Lambung Mangkurat Banjarmasin
KoolKost Syariah near Universitas Lambung Mangkurat Banjarmasin is a 1-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.1/10 across 636 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.