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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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Rental Living
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Balikpapan • Balikpapan & IKN • 5★ Luxury

Rental Living

Rental Living is a 5-star capsule hotel, capsule hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Ultra-Luxury), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located 850.9 km (1531–1871 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.

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Penginapan Kelapa Sawit
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Samarinda • Balikpapan & IKN Gateway • 5★ Luxury

Penginapan Kelapa Sawit

Penginapan Kelapa Sawit is a 5-star inn situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Ultra-Luxury), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.

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CHASARA HOME
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Balikpapan • Balikpapan & IKN • 5★ Luxury

CHASARA HOME

CHASARA HOME is a 5-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Ultra-Luxury), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located 851.4 km (1532–1873 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.

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Apartemen Borneo Bay City By @Rental.living
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Balikpapan • Balikpapan & IKN • 5★ Luxury

Apartemen Borneo Bay City By @Rental.living

Apartemen Borneo Bay City By @Rental.living is a 5-star serviced apartment, serviced apartment situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Ultra-Luxury), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located 850.9 km (1531–1871 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.

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Wisma amanda
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Palangkaraya • 5★ Luxury

Wisma amanda

Wisma amanda is a 5-star apartment/flat situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Ultra-Luxury), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.

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KMC Rm 2. For 4. AC/Waterheater. Breakfast for 4.
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Singkawang • 5★ Luxury

KMC Rm 2. For 4. AC/Waterheater. Breakfast for 4.

KMC Rm 2. For 4. AC/Waterheater. Breakfast for 4. is a 5-star bed & breakfast situated in Singkawang, Singkawang (Ultra-Luxury), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.

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Penginapan Keenan
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Banjarmasin • 5★ Luxury

Penginapan Keenan

Penginapan Keenan is a 5-star entire house situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Ultra-Luxury), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.

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Nines Airport Hotel
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Balikpapan • Balikpapan & IKN • 5★ Luxury

Nines Airport Hotel

Nines Airport Hotel is a 5-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Ultra-Luxury), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located 854.7 km (1538–1880 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.

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Apartemen Borneo Bay Balikpapan 2BR ruangrumahbpn
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Balikpapan • Balikpapan & IKN • 5★ Luxury

Apartemen Borneo Bay Balikpapan 2BR ruangrumahbpn

Apartemen Borneo Bay Balikpapan 2BR ruangrumahbpn is a 5-star serviced apartment, serviced apartment situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Ultra-Luxury), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located 850.9 km (1531–1871 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.

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Apartemen 1 Bedroom Luxury By @Rental.living
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Balikpapan • Balikpapan & IKN • 5★ Luxury

Apartemen 1 Bedroom Luxury By @Rental.living

Apartemen 1 Bedroom Luxury By @Rental.living is a 5-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Ultra-Luxury), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located 850.9 km (1531–1871 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.

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Borneo Bay Residences Balikpapan
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Balikpapan • Balikpapan & IKN • 5★ Luxury

Borneo Bay Residences Balikpapan

Borneo Bay Residences Balikpapan is a 5-star serviced apartment, serviced apartment situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Ultra-Luxury), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located 852.3 km (1534–1875 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.

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BORNEO SUITES GUEST HOUSE
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Banjarmasin • 5★ Luxury

BORNEO SUITES GUEST HOUSE

BORNEO SUITES GUEST HOUSE is a 5-star guest house situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Ultra-Luxury), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside 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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