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.
Guest House Mangkulio
Guest House Mangkulio is a 3-star guest house situated in Margomulyo, Margomulyo (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.5/10 across 16 reviews. Located 40.6 km (50–75 mins drive to BPN Airport) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel O Wisma 11 Oktober
Hotel O Wisma 11 Oktober is a 3-star hotel situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.4/10 across 9 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Aeropolis BSB Apartemen tipe studio By Staycation
Aeropolis BSB Apartemen tipe studio By Staycation is a 3-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.3/10 across 21 reviews. Located 851.9 km (1533–1874 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel D'Calia Malinau
Hotel D'Calia Malinau is a 3-star hotel situated in Tana Tidung, Tana Tidung (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.3/10 across 15 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Apartemen Studio Tamansari skylounge Balikpapan
Apartemen Studio Tamansari skylounge Balikpapan is a 3-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.2/10 across 9 reviews. Located 854.8 km (1538–1880 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
A' BAHTERA RESIDENCE
A' BAHTERA RESIDENCE is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.1/10 across 16 reviews. Located 851.2 km (1532–1872 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Borneo Bay City Apartment Room
Borneo Bay City Apartment Room is a 3-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 7.9/10 across 21 reviews. Located 851 km (1531–1872 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Penginapan Anak Raja - Palangkaraya
Penginapan Anak Raja - Palangkaraya is a 3-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 7.8/10 across 5 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Khazanah Guest House Singkawang
Khazanah Guest House Singkawang is a 3-star entire house situated in Singkawang, Singkawang (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 7.8/10 across 5 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Hotel O Lapan Lapan
Hotel O Lapan Lapan is a 3-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 7.2/10 across 8 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Hotel Gading Kencana
Hotel Gading Kencana is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 7.1/10 across 8 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Riviera Residence
Riviera Residence is a 3-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 6.2/10 across 10 reviews. Located 853.2 km (1535–1877 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.