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.
Berau Square Hotel
Berau Square Hotel is a 2-star hotel situated in Tanjung Redeb, Tanjung Redeb (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.2/10 across 18 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
The Stark House
The Stark House is a 2-star inn situated in Banjarbaru, Banjarbaru (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.2/10 across 12 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Wisma Malawen Palangkaraya Mitra RedDoorz
Wisma Malawen Palangkaraya Mitra RedDoorz is a 2-star hotel situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.1/10 across 23 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Guest House SW Syariah RedPartner
Guest House SW Syariah RedPartner is a 2-star hotel situated in Muaratewe, Muaratewe (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.0/10 across 14 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Hayak Tamara Syariah Hotel
Hayak Tamara Syariah Hotel is a 2-star hotel situated in Aceh & Sabang (Weh Island), Muaratewe (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.0/10 across 8 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Good Sleep near Ewalk Balikpapan by Voss Ascend
Good Sleep near Ewalk Balikpapan by Voss Ascend is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.9/10 across 6 reviews. Located 852.2 km (1533–1874 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Rocky Guest House Syariah Mitra RedDoorz
Rocky Guest House Syariah Mitra RedDoorz is a 2-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.7/10 across 8 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Hotel Grand Taufiq Tarakan
Hotel Grand Taufiq Tarakan is a 2-star apartment/flat situated in Tarakan, Tarakan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.4/10 across 20 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
OYO 793 Artz Hotel
OYO 793 Artz Hotel is a 2-star hotel situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.4/10 across 5 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
RedDoorz near Terminal Batu Ampar
RedDoorz near Terminal Batu Ampar 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 8.1/10 across 20 reviews. Located 857.9 km (1544–1887 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
OYO 94061 Bungas Guesthouse Syariah
OYO 94061 Bungas Guesthouse Syariah is a 2-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.2/10 across 5 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
OYO 1125 Sani Guest House
OYO 1125 Sani Guest House is a 2-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Malang & Batu Highlands, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 7.6/10 across 22 reviews. Located 857.1 km (1542–1885 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.