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)
Explore individual destination hubs featuring curated resort collections, transit guides, and verified activities.
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.
RedDoorz @ Berau Plaza Tanjung Redeb
RedDoorz @ Berau Plaza Tanjung Redeb is a 2-star hotel situated in Berau, Berau (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 7.6/10 across 20 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
OYO 3830 Dfarys Gh Syariah
OYO 3830 Dfarys Gh Syariah 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 7.6/10 across 18 reviews. Located 855.3 km (1539–1881 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
OYO 1129 Hotel Royal
OYO 1129 Hotel Royal is a 2-star hotel situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 7.6/10 across 12 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
RedDoorz @ Hotel Grand Yuda Tenggarong
RedDoorz @ Hotel Grand Yuda Tenggarong is a 2-star resort situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 7.3/10 across 23 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
MyCity Hotel
MyCity Hotel is a 2-star hotel situated in Tarakan, Tarakan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 7.2/10 across 7 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
SPOT ON 2729 Marzan Syariah Guest House
SPOT ON 2729 Marzan Syariah Guest House is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Gunung Bahagia (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 6.7/10 across 16 reviews. Located 4.6 km (15–25 mins drive to BPN Airport) with inland valley / highland retreat.
OYO 3807 Guest House 268
OYO 3807 Guest House 268 is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 6.7/10 across 9 reviews. Located 851 km (1531–1872 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
RedDoorz Syariah near Gelora Kadrie Oening Samarinda
RedDoorz Syariah near Gelora Kadrie Oening Samarinda is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 6.1/10 across 8 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
RedDoorz @ Jalan Nyai Enat Sampit
RedDoorz @ Jalan Nyai Enat Sampit is a 2-star hotel situated in Sampit, Sampit (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 6.0/10 across 9 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
OYO 2524 Royal Borneo Guesthouse
OYO 2524 Royal Borneo Guesthouse is a 2-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 5.8/10 across 20 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Hotel O Widan Homestay
Hotel O Widan Homestay is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 5.7/10 across 8 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
OYO 3343 Sunrise Hotel
OYO 3343 Sunrise Hotel is a 2-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Banjarbaru, Banjarbaru (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 5.5/10 across 15 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside 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.