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.
Orchardz Hotel Ayani
Orchardz Hotel Ayani is a 3-star hotel situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.5/10 across 1,921 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
My Home Hotel
My Home Hotel is a 3-star hotel situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.6/10 across 713 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Urbanview Palace Syariah Balikpapan by RedDoorz
Urbanview Palace Syariah Balikpapan by RedDoorz is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.7/10 across 283 reviews. Located 855.5 km (1539–1882 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Quest Hotel Balikpapan by ASTON
Quest Hotel Balikpapan by ASTON is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.6/10 across 648 reviews. Located 851.8 km (1533–1873 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel Neo Palma - Palangkaraya by ASTON
Hotel Neo Palma - Palangkaraya by ASTON is a 3-star hotel situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.6/10 across 636 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
RedDoorz Plus @ Siradj Salman Samarinda
RedDoorz Plus @ Siradj Salman 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 234 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Violand Garden Hotel
Violand Garden Hotel is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.7/10 across 211 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Star Hotel
Star Hotel is a 3-star hotel situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.6/10 across 530 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Urbanview Hotel Syariah Ratu Elok Banjarbaru by RedDoorz
Urbanview Hotel Syariah Ratu Elok Banjarbaru by RedDoorz is a 3-star hotel situated in Banjarbaru, Banjarbaru (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.7/10 across 206 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
G Hotel
G Hotel is a 3-star hotel situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.5/10 across 1,192 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Gajahmada Avara Boutique Hotel
Gajahmada Avara Boutique Hotel is a 3-star hotel situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.5/10 across 1,038 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Hotel Kapuas Dharma
Hotel Kapuas Dharma is a 3-star hotel situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.5/10 across 1,008 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.