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.
Homestay Batumas Singkawang
Homestay Batumas Singkawang is a 3-star entire house situated in Malang & Batu Highlands, Singkawang (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.2/10 across 10 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Urbanview Hotel Syariah Nawasena Guest House IKN by RedDoorz
Urbanview Hotel Syariah Nawasena Guest House IKN by RedDoorz is a 3-star resort villa situated in Margomulyo, Margomulyo (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.1/10 across 20 reviews. Located 42.6 km (50–75 mins drive to BPN Airport) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Derawan Fisheries Cottage
Derawan Fisheries Cottage is a 3-star hotel situated in Pulau Derawan, Pulau Derawan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.1/10 across 11 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Apartemen Pentapolis 2br by staycation balikpapan
Apartemen Pentapolis 2br by staycation balikpapan is a 3-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.0/10 across 10 reviews. Located 851.8 km (1533–1873 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Best Housing in Singkawang unit Natha -AlLan Group
Best Housing in Singkawang unit Natha -AlLan Group is a 3-star entire house situated in Singkawang, Singkawang (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.0/10 across 9 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Best Housing in Singkawang unit NARA -AlLan Group
Best Housing in Singkawang unit NARA -AlLan Group is a 3-star entire house situated in Singkawang, Singkawang (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.9/10 across 24 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Hotel O De Luna Hotel
Hotel O De Luna Hotel is a 3-star hotel situated in Banjarbaru, Banjarbaru (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.9/10 across 19 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Penginapan Qarina Syariah Banjarbaru
Penginapan Qarina Syariah Banjarbaru is a 3-star hotel situated in Malang & Batu Highlands, Banjarbaru (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.9/10 across 14 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel Fiz Palangka Raya
Hotel Fiz Palangka Raya is a 3-star hotel situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.9/10 across 9 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Urbanview DSulthan guest house syariah IKN
Urbanview DSulthan guest house syariah IKN is a 3-star hotel situated in Margomulyo, Margomulyo (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.6/10 across 23 reviews. Located 41.7 km (50–75 mins drive to BPN Airport) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Urbanview Hotel Segiri Syariah Samarinda
Urbanview Hotel Segiri Syariah Samarinda is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.7/10 across 7 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Apartement Borneo Bay Balikpapan By Deluxe Room
Apartement Borneo Bay Balikpapan By Deluxe Room is a 3-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.6/10 across 13 reviews. Located 851.8 km (1533–1873 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.