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.
Grand Hotel Sampit
Grand Hotel Sampit is a 2-star hotel situated in Sampit, Sampit (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.8/10 across 381 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Buana Lestari Hotel
Buana Lestari Hotel is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.7/10 across 814 reviews. Located 851.2 km (1532–1872 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel O Lapan Lapan
Hotel O Lapan Lapan is a 2-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.6/10 across 1,132 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
RedDoorz near Islamic Center Samarinda
RedDoorz near Islamic Center Samarinda is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.7/10 across 304 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel Merpati
Hotel Merpati is a 2-star hotel situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.5/10 across 1,791 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Hotel Royal Tarakan
Hotel Royal Tarakan is a 2-star hotel situated in Tarakan, Tarakan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.7/10 across 131 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
RedDoorz near Universitas Palangkaraya
RedDoorz near Universitas Palangkaraya is a 2-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.6/10 across 200 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Nascar Family Hotel Palangkaraya
Nascar Family Hotel Palangkaraya is a 2-star hotel situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.6/10 across 166 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
RedDoorz near RSUD Dr. Abdul Aziz Singkawang
RedDoorz near RSUD Dr. Abdul Aziz Singkawang is a 2-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Singkawang, Singkawang (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.4/10 across 913 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
RedDoorz near Arka Sepinggan Airport Balikpapan
RedDoorz near Arka Sepinggan Airport Balikpapan is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.6/10 across 134 reviews. Located 854.7 km (1538–1880 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel Grand Mandarin Singkawang
Hotel Grand Mandarin Singkawang is a 2-star hotel situated in Singkawang, Singkawang (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.5/10 across 257 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Best Inn Hotel Balikpapan
Best Inn Hotel Balikpapan is a 2-star inn situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.4/10 across 275 reviews. Located 855.3 km (1539–1881 mins drive) with inland valley / highland 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.