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.
Hotel O De Luna Hotel
Hotel O De Luna Hotel is a 2-star hotel situated in Banjarbaru, Banjarbaru (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.2/10 across 1,206 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
RedDoorz near RSD Idaman Banjarbaru Syariah
RedDoorz near RSD Idaman Banjarbaru Syariah is a 2-star hotel situated in Banjarbaru, Banjarbaru (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.4/10 across 167 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
RedDoorz Syariah near Taman Siring 2
RedDoorz Syariah near Taman Siring 2 is a 2-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.4/10 across 105 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Krisan Guest House Syariah Banjarbaru Mitra RedDoorz
Krisan Guest House Syariah Banjarbaru Mitra RedDoorz is a 2-star hotel situated in Banjarbaru, Banjarbaru (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.3/10 across 146 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Hotel 88 Banjarmasin by WH
Hotel 88 Banjarmasin by WH is a 2-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.9/10 across 1,471 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
RedDoorz @ Vall Guest House Balikpapan
RedDoorz @ Vall Guest House Balikpapan is a 2-star hotel situated in Malang & Batu Highlands, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.9/10 across 475 reviews. Located 856.8 km (1542–1884 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Langkar Guest House Syariah Mitra RedDoorz
Langkar Guest House Syariah Mitra RedDoorz is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.0/10 across 165 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Namirah Syariah Guesthouse Balikpapan RedPartner
Namirah Syariah Guesthouse Balikpapan RedPartner is a 2-star hotel situated in Malang & Batu Highlands, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.0/10 across 125 reviews. Located 857.3 km (1543–1886 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Pillow Guest House
Pillow Guest House is a 2-star motel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.7/10 across 1,900 reviews. Located 854.5 km (1538–1879 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Super OYO 93085 Homy Stay Syariah
Super OYO 93085 Homy Stay Syariah is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.9/10 across 193 reviews. Located 854.8 km (1538–1880 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
RedDoorz Syariah near Jalan Jakarta Samarinda
RedDoorz Syariah near Jalan Jakarta Samarinda is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.9/10 across 171 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel O Appartel Cempaka
Hotel O Appartel Cempaka is a 2-star hotel situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.9/10 across 157 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.