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.
Maryam Guest House 2
Maryam Guest House 2 is a 5-star guest house 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.
Homestay Rihana
Homestay Rihana is a 5-star inn situated in Maratua Teluk Harapan, Maratua Teluk Harapan (Ultra-Luxury), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Evi properti
Evi properti 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.
Svaha Ubud Villas (Pool view)
Svaha Ubud Villas (Pool view) is a 5-star villa situated in Ubud, Pontianak (Ultra-Luxury), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Grand Mulia Guest House
Grand Mulia Guest House is a 4-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 7.2/10 across 2 reviews. Located 855.2 km (1539–1881 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Maratua Blue Resort
Maratua Blue Resort is a 4-star resort situated in Maratua Payung-payung, Maratua Payung-payung (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 10.0/10 across 2 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
guest house PREMIO
guest house PREMIO is a 4-star guest house situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 10.0/10 across 1 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Asnah Property
Asnah Property is a 4-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 10.0/10 across 1 reviews. Located 850.9 km (1531–1871 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Apartemen Pentapolis BSB 3 BedRoom Family Sea View
Apartemen Pentapolis BSB 3 BedRoom Family Sea View is a 4-star serviced apartment, serviced apartment situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.8/10 across 2 reviews. Located 851.8 km (1533–1873 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Gioia Bed & Rooftop Kitchen
Gioia Bed & Rooftop Kitchen is a 4-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Tanjung Redeb, Tanjung Redeb (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.7/10 across 3 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Home Suite Home Singkawang
Home Suite Home Singkawang is a 4-star entire house situated in Singkawang, Singkawang (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.2/10 across 1 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Bubuhan kita
Bubuhan kita is a 4-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Pangkalanbuun, Pangkalanbuun (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 6.3/10 across 3 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport 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.