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.
Nusantara Inn Hotel
Nusantara Inn Hotel is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.6/10 across 38 reviews. Located 886.9 km (1596–1951 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
RedDoorz @ Raujan Guesthouse Syariah Banjarmasin
RedDoorz @ Raujan Guesthouse Syariah Banjarmasin is a 2-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.6/10 across 36 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
HOTEL ZORA HERITAGE
HOTEL ZORA HERITAGE is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.4/10 across 32 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
RedDoorz Syariah @ Suatu Villa IKN
RedDoorz Syariah @ Suatu Villa IKN is a 2-star hotel situated in Margomulyo, Margomulyo (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.3/10 across 26 reviews. Located 41.6 km (50–75 mins drive to BPN Airport) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Urbanview Hotel Syariah Anelia 2 Samarinda by RedDoorz
Urbanview Hotel Syariah Anelia 2 Samarinda by RedDoorz is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.2/10 across 60 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
RedDoorz near Juwata 3 Airport Tarakan
RedDoorz near Juwata 3 Airport Tarakan is a 2-star hotel situated in Tarakan, Tarakan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.2/10 across 35 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Omah Hotel & Resto Banjarmasin
Omah Hotel & Resto Banjarmasin is a 2-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.1/10 across 62 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
RedDoorz near Taman Bekapai 3 Balikpapan
RedDoorz near Taman Bekapai 3 Balikpapan is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.0/10 across 93 reviews. Located 850.9 km (1531–1871 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
reddoorz syariah near lapangan dwiwarna barabai
reddoorz syariah near lapangan dwiwarna barabai is a 2-star hotel situated in Mabuun, Mabuun (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.0/10 across 60 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Hayyu Apartemen
Hayyu Apartemen is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.0/10 across 50 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
RedDoorz near Universitas Palangkaraya 3
RedDoorz near Universitas Palangkaraya 3 is a 2-star hotel situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.9/10 across 64 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
RedDoorz Syariah @ Syafla Guest House
RedDoorz Syariah @ Syafla Guest House is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.9/10 across 49 reviews. Located 854.5 km (1538–1879 mins 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.