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.
Summer Bed and Breakfast Hotel
Summer Bed and Breakfast Hotel 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 8.8/10 across 877 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Urbanview Hotel Syariah Dapen Pontianak by RedDoorz
Urbanview Hotel Syariah Dapen Pontianak by RedDoorz is a 3-star hotel situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.9/10 across 346 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Jelita Hotel
Jelita Hotel is a 3-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.8/10 across 514 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Hotel Neo+ Balikpapan by ASTON
Hotel Neo+ Balikpapan by ASTON is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.7/10 across 816 reviews. Located 852.7 km (1534–1875 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Ibis Balikpapan Hotel
Ibis Balikpapan Hotel is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.6/10 across 1,697 reviews. Located 851.1 km (1531–1872 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Jelita Bandara Hotel Airport
Jelita Bandara Hotel Airport is a 3-star hotel situated in Banjarbaru, Banjarbaru (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.7/10 across 609 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Hotel SAS Syariah
Hotel SAS Syariah is a 3-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.8/10 across 195 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Luminor Hotel Tanjung Selor by WH
Luminor Hotel Tanjung Selor by WH is a 3-star hotel situated in Tanjung Selor, Tanjung Selor (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.8/10 across 187 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
RedDoorz Plus near Taman Budaya Samarinda
RedDoorz Plus near Taman Budaya Samarinda is a 3-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.7/10 across 431 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Urbanview Hotel Niraz Banjarmasin by RedDoorz
Urbanview Hotel Niraz Banjarmasin by RedDoorz is a 3-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.7/10 across 424 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Hotel Mega Lestari
Hotel Mega Lestari is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.6/10 across 1,045 reviews. Located 851.1 km (1531–1872 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel Palmy
Hotel Palmy is a 3-star hotel situated in Berau, Berau (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.8/10 across 150 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.