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.
Swissotel Nusantara
Swissotel Nusantara is a 5-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.6/10 across 131 reviews. Located 881.6 km (2–3 hours drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Exlusive Studio Apartemen Borneo Bay
Exlusive Studio Apartemen Borneo Bay is a 5-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.1/10 across 126 reviews. Located 851 km (2–3 hours drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Priority Kalimantan Samarinda
Priority Kalimantan Samarinda is a 5-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.0/10 across 141 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
GuestHouse Sweethome Syariah Banjarbaru
GuestHouse Sweethome Syariah Banjarbaru is a 5-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Banjarbaru, Banjarbaru (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.9/10 across 312 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with coastal enclave (< 5km to beach).
M Bahalap Hotel Palangka Raya
M Bahalap Hotel Palangka Raya is a 5-star hotel situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.9/10 across 166 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Gran Senyiur Hotel
Gran Senyiur Hotel is a 5-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.7/10 across 516 reviews. Located 851.4 km (2–3 hours drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Borneo Bay Apartment Tower Kartanegara
Borneo Bay Apartment Tower Kartanegara is a 5-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.8/10 across 124 reviews. Located 850.9 km (2–3 hours drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Grand Jatra Hotel Balikpapan
Grand Jatra Hotel Balikpapan is a 5-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.3/10 across 1,190 reviews. Located 852.1 km (2–3 hours drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
The Malibu Suites Balikpapan
The Malibu Suites Balikpapan is a 5-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 7.8/10 across 1,023 reviews. Located 851.4 km (2–3 hours drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
FUGO Hotel Samarinda (BigMall)
FUGO Hotel Samarinda (BigMall) is a 4-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.5/10 across 1,022 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Mercure Berau
Mercure Berau is a 4-star hotel situated in Tanjung Redeb, Tanjung Redeb (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.7/10 across 139 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with coastal enclave (< 5km to beach).
FUGO Banjarmasin
FUGO Banjarmasin is a 4-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.5/10 across 741 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with coastal enclave (< 5km to beach).
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.