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.
Horison Ultima Singkawang
Horison Ultima Singkawang is a 4-star resort situated in Singkawang, Singkawang (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.1/10 across 117 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Hotel O Balikpapan near Taman Beruang Madu formerly Palm Cafe Inn
Hotel O Balikpapan near Taman Beruang Madu formerly Palm Cafe Inn is a 4-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.0/10 across 123 reviews. Located 853.1 km (1535–1876 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Mahkota Hotel Singkawang - CHSE Certified
Mahkota Hotel Singkawang - CHSE Certified is a 4-star hotel situated in Singkawang, Singkawang (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.7/10 across 1,318 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Grand Tjokro Balikpapan
Grand Tjokro Balikpapan is a 4-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.6/10 across 1,360 reviews. Located 854.3 km (1537–1879 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Astara Hotel Balikpapan
Astara Hotel Balikpapan is a 4-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.6/10 across 1,049 reviews. Located 852 km (1533–1874 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Kahyangan Resort Singkawang Bengkayang
Kahyangan Resort Singkawang Bengkayang is a 4-star hotel situated in Singkawang, Singkawang (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.8/10 across 134 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Grand Mahkota Hotel
Grand Mahkota Hotel is a 4-star hotel situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.6/10 across 796 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
BUMI SEGAH HOTEL
BUMI SEGAH HOTEL is a 4-star hotel situated in Tanjung Redeb, Tanjung Redeb (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.8/10 across 112 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Hotel Selyca Mulia Samarinda
Hotel Selyca Mulia Samarinda is a 4-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.5/10 across 487 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel O near Museum Lambung Mangkurat formerly Novies Guest House
Hotel O near Museum Lambung Mangkurat formerly Novies Guest House is a 4-star hotel situated in Banjarbaru, Banjarbaru (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.5/10 across 109 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
G'Sign Hotel Banjarmasin
G'Sign Hotel Banjarmasin is a 4-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.3/10 across 528 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Gardenia Resort and Spa
Gardenia Resort and Spa is a 4-star resort situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.3/10 across 471 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.