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)
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Glenys Inn
Glenys Inn is a 1-star hotel situated in Ketapang, Ketapang (Budget & Homestay), 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.
Grand Kalimantan Syariah Guest House
Grand Kalimantan Syariah Guest House is a 1-star guest house situated in Banjarbaru, Banjarbaru (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.8/10 across 2 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Mesra Alamanda Hotel
Mesra Alamanda Hotel is a 1-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.3/10 across 3 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
RedDoorz Syariah @ JK Residence Pahlawan Buntok
RedDoorz Syariah @ JK Residence Pahlawan Buntok is a 1-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.0/10 across 4 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Zuri Express Banjarmasin
Zuri Express Banjarmasin is a 3-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.2/10 across 518 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Diamond Hotel
Diamond Hotel is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.1/10 across 271 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Richard's Home
Richard's Home is a 3-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.1/10 across 165 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Djuragan Kamar Gatsu
Djuragan Kamar Gatsu is a 3-star hostel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.0/10 across 330 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Hotel Victoria River View
Hotel Victoria River View is a 3-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.8/10 across 339 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Delima Hotel
Delima Hotel is a 3-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 7.8/10 across 372 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Midtown Xpress Balikpapan
Midtown Xpress Balikpapan is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.1/10 across 387 reviews. Located 851.6 km (1532–1873 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Sevensix Hotel Balikpapan
Sevensix Hotel Balikpapan is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.0/10 across 140 reviews. Located 855.9 km (1540–1882 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.