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 1005 Hotel Kumala
OYO 1005 Hotel Kumala is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 6.6/10 across 48 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
RedDoorz near Stadion Sanaman Mantikei
RedDoorz near Stadion Sanaman Mantikei is a 2-star hotel situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 6.4/10 across 82 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
OYO 2197 Pulau Laut Guest House
OYO 2197 Pulau Laut Guest House is a 2-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 6.5/10 across 29 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
RedDoorz near Mitra Plaza Kota Banjarmasin
RedDoorz near Mitra Plaza Kota Banjarmasin is a 2-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 6.3/10 across 66 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Hotel O Wisma Focus
Hotel O Wisma Focus is a 2-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 6.2/10 across 92 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
OYO 1989 Hotel Pelangi Harapan
OYO 1989 Hotel Pelangi Harapan is a 2-star hotel situated in Kuta & Legian, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 6.2/10 across 91 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with short scooter / drive (< 2km to coast).
Reddoorz @ Kanaka Guest House Bengkulu
Reddoorz @ Kanaka Guest House Bengkulu is a 2-star hotel situated in Bengkulu, Bengkulu (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 6.2/10 across 56 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
OYO 2872 Garuda Guest House
OYO 2872 Garuda Guest House is a 2-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Banjarbaru, Banjarbaru (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 5.9/10 across 33 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
RedDoorz near Bigmall Samarinda 2
RedDoorz near Bigmall Samarinda 2 is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 5.8/10 across 31 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
RedDoorz near GOR Sempaja Samarinda
RedDoorz near GOR Sempaja Samarinda is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 5.6/10 across 91 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
OYO 1272 Grand Garuda Guest House
OYO 1272 Grand Garuda Guest House 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 5.6/10 across 89 reviews. Located 852.9 km (1535–1876 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel City
Hotel City is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 5.7/10 across 30 reviews. Located 851.5 km (1532–1873 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.