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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.

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Destinations in Kalimantan (Borneo Wilds)

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Tanjung Puting National Park
Central Kalimantan
1+ Stays

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
Berau
12+ Stays

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
Kutai Kartanegara
450+ Stays

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.

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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.

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A8 The Pinus Cozy Stay
Highland & Volcanic Sanctuary
⭐ 9.6 (10)
Singkawang • Malang & Batu Highlands • 3★ Midscale

A8 The Pinus Cozy Stay

A8 The Pinus Cozy Stay is a 3-star entire house situated in Malang & Batu Highlands, Singkawang (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.6/10 across 10 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.

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Lerina Hotel & Conference Syariah Banjarbaru
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 9.6 (9)
Banjarbaru • 3★ Midscale

Lerina Hotel & Conference Syariah Banjarbaru

Lerina Hotel & Conference Syariah Banjarbaru is a 3-star hotel situated in Banjarbaru, Banjarbaru (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.6/10 across 9 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.

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Arraudah Hotel Syariah
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 9.5 (24)
Mabuun • 3★ Midscale

Arraudah Hotel Syariah

Arraudah Hotel Syariah is a 3-star hotel situated in Mabuun, Mabuun (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.5/10 across 24 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.

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Loca Hotel Palangka Raya
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 9.6 (7)
Palangkaraya • 3★ Midscale

Loca Hotel Palangka Raya

Loca Hotel Palangka Raya is a 3-star hotel situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.6/10 across 7 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.

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Yado Living
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 9.5 (14)
Tarakan • 3★ Midscale

Yado Living

Yado Living is a 3-star homestay situated in Tarakan, Tarakan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.5/10 across 14 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.

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VILA KELAPA GADING BANJARBARU SYARIAH
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 9.5 (11)
Banjarbaru • 3★ Midscale

VILA KELAPA GADING BANJARBARU SYARIAH

VILA KELAPA GADING BANJARBARU SYARIAH is a 3-star villa situated in Banjarbaru, Banjarbaru (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.5/10 across 11 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.

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Naraya Nusantara Resort & Kafe
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 9.4 (23)
Margomulyo • 3★ Midscale

Naraya Nusantara Resort & Kafe

Naraya Nusantara Resort & Kafe is a 3-star resort situated in Margomulyo, Margomulyo (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.4/10 across 23 reviews. Located 39.9 km (50–75 mins drive to BPN Airport) with inland valley / highland retreat.

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Borneo Bay City Balikpapan
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 9.3 (20)
Balikpapan • Balikpapan & IKN • 3★ Midscale

Borneo Bay City Balikpapan

Borneo Bay City Balikpapan is a 3-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.3/10 across 20 reviews. Located 850.9 km (1531–1871 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.

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Apartemen Borneo Bay City 2 KAMAR View Laut Kolam Renang
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 9.4 (7)
Balikpapan • Balikpapan & IKN • 3★ Midscale

Apartemen Borneo Bay City 2 KAMAR View Laut Kolam Renang

Apartemen Borneo Bay City 2 KAMAR View Laut Kolam Renang 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 7 reviews. Located 854.8 km (1538–1880 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.

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Apartement Borneo bay city
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 9.4 (5)
Balikpapan • Balikpapan & IKN • 3★ Midscale

Apartement Borneo bay city

Apartement Borneo bay city is a 3-star entire house situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.4/10 across 5 reviews. Located 850.9 km (1531–1871 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.

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Apartemen Borneo Bay City lantai 2
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 9.4 (5)
Balikpapan • Balikpapan & IKN • 3★ Midscale

Apartemen Borneo Bay City lantai 2

Apartemen Borneo Bay City lantai 2 is a 3-star entire house situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.4/10 across 5 reviews. Located 851.1 km (1531–1872 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.

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AEROPOLIS PENTAPOLIS APARTEMEN tipe studio room
Staycation Balikpapan Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 9.2 (13)
Balikpapan • Balikpapan & IKN • 3★ Midscale

AEROPOLIS PENTAPOLIS APARTEMEN tipe studio room

AEROPOLIS PENTAPOLIS APARTEMEN tipe studio room 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 13 reviews. Located 852 km (1533–1874 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.

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Signature Expeditions

Featured Itineraries for Kalimantan (Borneo Wilds)

4-Day Tanjung Puting Orangutan River Safari by Wooden Klotok
4 Days / 3 Nights 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.

Gateway: Iskandar Airport Pangkalan Bun (PKN) Explore Journey →
4-Day Derawan Archipelago Stingless Jellyfish Lake & Manta Reefs
4 Days / 3 Nights Kalimantan (Borneo Wilds)

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.

Gateway: Kalimarau Airport Berau (BEJ) / Maratua (RTU) Explore Journey →
5-Day Dayak Longhouse Heritage & Mahakam River Houseboat Cruise
5 Days / 4 Nights Kalimantan (Borneo Wilds)

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.

Gateway: APT Pranoto Airport Samarinda (AAP) / Balikpapan (BPN) Explore Journey →
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