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.
Queen City Hotel
Queen City Hotel is a 3-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.6/10 across 252 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Hotel Gajahmada
Hotel Gajahmada is a 3-star hotel situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.5/10 across 584 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Hotel Harmony In
Hotel Harmony In is a 3-star hotel situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.5/10 across 448 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Orchardz Hotel Gajah Mada
Orchardz Hotel Gajah Mada is a 3-star hotel situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.3/10 across 2,476 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
RedDoorz Plus near Syamsudin Noor Airport 3
RedDoorz Plus near Syamsudin Noor Airport 3 is a 3-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Banjarbaru, Banjarbaru (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.6/10 across 138 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Swiss-Belinn Balikpapan
Swiss-Belinn Balikpapan is a 3-star resort, hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.3/10 across 2,076 reviews. Located 852.3 km (1534–1875 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Aston Ketapang City Hotel
Aston Ketapang City Hotel is a 3-star hotel situated in Ketapang, Ketapang (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.5/10 across 317 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
The New Benakutai Hotel
The New Benakutai Hotel is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.3/10 across 1,914 reviews. Located 851.3 km (1532–1872 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Zurich Hotel
Zurich Hotel is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.3/10 across 1,243 reviews. Located 852.4 km (1534–1875 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Grand Kecubung Hotel
Grand Kecubung Hotel is a 3-star resort, hotel situated in Pangkalanbuun, Pangkalanbuun (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.4/10 across 483 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
RedDoorz Plus @ Hotel Ulin Samarinda
RedDoorz Plus @ Hotel Ulin 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 8.4/10 across 429 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
NASA Hotel
NASA Hotel is a 3-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.4/10 across 303 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.