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.
Borneo Bay Residences by Hana Living
Borneo Bay Residences by Hana Living is a 4-star serviced apartment, serviced apartment situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.5/10 across 93 reviews. Located 850.9 km (1531–1871 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Nevada Ketapang Hotel
Nevada Ketapang Hotel is a 4-star hotel situated in Ketapang, Ketapang (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.9/10 across 76 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel O near Palangka Raya Mall formerly Wisma Esun Bue Palangkaraya
Hotel O near Palangka Raya Mall formerly Wisma Esun Bue Palangkaraya is a 4-star hotel situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.9/10 across 39 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel O Balikpapan near Siloam Hospital formerly Syafla Guest House
Hotel O Balikpapan near Siloam Hospital formerly Syafla Guest House is a 4-star resort situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.3/10 across 83 reviews. Located 854.5 km (1538–1879 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
OYO 94765 Syafla Guesthouse
OYO 94765 Syafla Guesthouse is a 4-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.3/10 across 35 reviews. Located 854.5 km (1538–1879 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Wisma Liontine
Wisma Liontine is a 4-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.2/10 across 33 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Apartment Borneo Bay City 2BR Luxury - AH Property
Apartment Borneo Bay City 2BR Luxury - AH Property is a 3-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.9/10 across 32 reviews. Located 850.9 km (1531–1871 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Soka Guesthouse Syariah
Soka Guesthouse Syariah 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 9.7/10 across 93 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Borneo Bay City Apartment, 1BR
Borneo Bay City Apartment, 1BR is a 3-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.7/10 across 43 reviews. Located 851 km (1531–1872 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Guest House Marzuqi
Guest House Marzuqi is a 3-star guest house situated in Tarakan, Tarakan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.6/10 across 56 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Borneo bay balikpapan
Borneo bay balikpapan is a 3-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.6/10 across 34 reviews. Located 850.9 km (1531–1871 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
RedDoorz Plus @ Orange Diponogoro Palangkaraya
RedDoorz Plus @ Orange Diponogoro Palangkaraya is a 3-star hotel situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.3/10 across 90 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport 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.