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.
De Container Guest House
De Container Guest House is a 3-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.2/10 across 35 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Gajah Mada Hotel Tarakan
Gajah Mada Hotel Tarakan is a 3-star hotel situated in Tarakan, Tarakan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.0/10 across 80 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Hotel Diamond Tarakan
Hotel Diamond Tarakan is a 2-star hotel situated in Tarakan, Tarakan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.0/10 across 60 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
VIP Guest House
VIP Guest House is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.0/10 across 26 reviews. Located 852.4 km (1534–1875 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Grand Hotel
Grand Hotel is a 2-star hotel situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 7.7/10 across 99 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Bukit Raya Guesthouse
Bukit Raya Guesthouse is a 1-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Malang & Batu Highlands, Palangkaraya (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.1/10 across 50 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Lavender Guest House
Lavender Guest House is a 1-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.9/10 across 87 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel Mahakam
Hotel Mahakam is a 1-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.5/10 across 43 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Mira Inn Nagasari
Mira Inn Nagasari is a 1-star inn situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 7.8/10 across 95 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Hotel Grand Tiga Mustika
Hotel Grand Tiga Mustika is a 4-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.4/10 across 10 reviews. Located 851.4 km (1532–1873 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Yado Living
Yado Living is a 3-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Tarakan, Tarakan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.6/10 across 16 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Ruma Guest House
Ruma Guest House is a 3-star hotel situated in Kotabaru, Kotabaru (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.5/10 across 5 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.