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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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Living in Studio Tamansari Skylounge By Travelio
Travelio Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Balikpapan • Balikpapan & IKN • 3★ Midscale

Living in Studio Tamansari Skylounge By Travelio

Living in Studio Tamansari Skylounge By Travelio is a 3-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located 854.8 km (1538–1880 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.

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Johar Type 1
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Pontianak • 3★ Midscale

Johar Type 1

Johar Type 1 is a 3-star entire house situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Mid-Range Comfort), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.

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HOTEL GEMILANG TARAKAN
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Tarakan • 3★ Midscale

HOTEL GEMILANG TARAKAN

HOTEL GEMILANG TARAKAN is a 3-star hotel situated in Tarakan, Tarakan (Mid-Range Comfort), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.

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Wisma Awfa Syariah Sepinggan Balikpapan
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Balikpapan • Balikpapan & IKN • 3★ Midscale

Wisma Awfa Syariah Sepinggan Balikpapan

Wisma Awfa Syariah Sepinggan Balikpapan is a 3-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located 854.6 km (1538–1880 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.

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Hotel milia
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Tarakan • 3★ Midscale

Hotel milia

Hotel milia is a 3-star hotel situated in Tarakan, Tarakan (Mid-Range Comfort), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.

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hb co living
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Tanjung Redeb • 3★ Midscale

hb co living

hb co living is a 3-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Tanjung Redeb, Tanjung Redeb (Mid-Range Comfort), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.

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Warm Studio at Tamansari Skylounge By Travelio
Travelio Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Balikpapan • Balikpapan & IKN • 3★ Midscale

Warm Studio at Tamansari Skylounge By Travelio

Warm Studio at Tamansari Skylounge By Travelio is a 3-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located 854.8 km (1538–1880 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.

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novascotiabalikpapan
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Balikpapan • Balikpapan & IKN • 3★ Midscale

novascotiabalikpapan

novascotiabalikpapan is a 3-star entire house situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located 856.8 km (1542–1884 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.

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Kamar No 14
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Singkawang • 3★ Midscale

Kamar No 14

Kamar No 14 is a 3-star entire house situated in Singkawang, Singkawang (Mid-Range Comfort), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.

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OYO 94776 Griya Cempaka
Hotel O - Franchise • OYO Rooms Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Tarakan • 3★ Midscale

OYO 94776 Griya Cempaka

OYO 94776 Griya Cempaka is a 3-star hotel situated in Tarakan, Tarakan (Mid-Range Comfort), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.

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Karimah Homestay Syariah
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Banjarmasin • 3★ Midscale

Karimah Homestay Syariah

Karimah Homestay Syariah is a 3-star entire house situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Mid-Range Comfort), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.

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Stylish Studio at Tamansari Skylounge By Travelio
Travelio Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Balikpapan • Balikpapan & IKN • 3★ Midscale

Stylish Studio at Tamansari Skylounge By Travelio

Stylish Studio at Tamansari Skylounge By Travelio is a 3-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located 854.8 km (1538–1880 mins drive) with inland valley / highland 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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