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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.

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Destinations in Kalimantan (Borneo Wilds)

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Tanjung Puting National Park
Central Kalimantan
1+ Stays

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
Berau
12+ Stays

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
Kutai Kartanegara
450+ Stays

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.

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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.

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Tropical Hotel
Absolute Beachfront (< 100m)
⭐ 8.7 (5)
Ketapang • 4★ Premium

Tropical Hotel

Tropical Hotel is a 4-star hotel situated in Ketapang, Ketapang (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.7/10 across 5 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.

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Derawan Fisheries Cottage, Sea View,Private Balkon
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 8.5 (14)
Pulau Derawan • 4★ Premium

Derawan Fisheries Cottage, Sea View,Private Balkon

Derawan Fisheries Cottage, Sea View,Private Balkon is a 4-star villa situated in Pulau Derawan, Pulau Derawan (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.5/10 across 14 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.

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The Queen Home Stay
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 9.7 (20)
Singkawang • 3★ Midscale

The Queen Home Stay

The Queen Home Stay is a 3-star entire house situated in Singkawang, Singkawang (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.7/10 across 20 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.

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Sienna Resort
Absolute Beachfront (< 100m)
⭐ 9.6 (15)
Maratua Teluk Harapan • 3★ Midscale

Sienna Resort

Sienna Resort is a 3-star resort situated in Maratua Teluk Harapan, Maratua Teluk Harapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.6/10 across 15 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with absolute beachfront (< 100m).

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Metro Inn
ZEN Rooms Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 9.6 (8)
Singkawang • 3★ Midscale

Metro Inn

Metro Inn is a 3-star hotel situated in Singkawang, Singkawang (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.6/10 across 8 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.

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Borneo bay city tipe studio by staycation Bpn
Staycation Balikpapan Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 9.2 (20)
Balikpapan • Balikpapan & IKN • 3★ Midscale

Borneo bay city tipe studio by staycation Bpn

Borneo bay city tipe studio by staycation Bpn is a 3-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.2/10 across 20 reviews. Located 850.9 km (1531–1871 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.

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Rungan Sari Meeting Center & Resort
Rungan Sari Meeting Center & Resort Absolute Beachfront (< 100m)
⭐ 9.0 (24)
Palangkaraya • 3★ Midscale

Rungan Sari Meeting Center & Resort

Rungan Sari Meeting Center & Resort is a 3-star holiday park/caravan park, holiday park/caravan park situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.0/10 across 24 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.

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HOMESTAY ERLANGGA
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 10.0 (2)
Margomulyo • 5★ Luxury

HOMESTAY ERLANGGA

HOMESTAY ERLANGGA is a 5-star homestay situated in Margomulyo, Margomulyo (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 10.0/10 across 2 reviews. Located 39.4 km (50–75 mins drive to BPN Airport) with inland valley / highland retreat.

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Luxury Mansion at the Heart of City of Balikpapan
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 10.0 (2)
Balikpapan • Balikpapan & IKN • 5★ Luxury

Luxury Mansion at the Heart of City of Balikpapan

Luxury Mansion at the Heart of City of Balikpapan is a 5-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 10.0/10 across 2 reviews. Located 850.4 km (1530–1870 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.

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Two Bedroom Borneo Bay By @liburanbalikpapan (02)
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 10.0 (2)
Balikpapan • Balikpapan & IKN • 5★ Luxury

Two Bedroom Borneo Bay By @liburanbalikpapan (02)

Two Bedroom Borneo Bay By @liburanbalikpapan (02) is a 5-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 10.0/10 across 2 reviews. Located 850.9 km (1531–1871 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.

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KUMALA HOMESTAY BERAU
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 10.0 (1)
Berau • 5★ Luxury

KUMALA HOMESTAY BERAU

KUMALA HOMESTAY BERAU is a 5-star inn situated in Berau, Berau (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 10.0/10 across 1 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.

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Resty Properti
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 10.0 (1)
Balikpapan • Balikpapan & IKN • 5★ Luxury

Resty Properti

Resty Properti is a 5-star serviced apartment, serviced apartment situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 10.0/10 across 1 reviews. Located 850.9 km (1531–1871 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.

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Signature Expeditions

Featured Itineraries for Kalimantan (Borneo Wilds)

4-Day Tanjung Puting Orangutan River Safari by Wooden Klotok
4 Days / 3 Nights 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.

Gateway: Iskandar Airport Pangkalan Bun (PKN) Explore Journey →
4-Day Derawan Archipelago Stingless Jellyfish Lake & Manta Reefs
4 Days / 3 Nights Kalimantan (Borneo Wilds)

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.

Gateway: Kalimarau Airport Berau (BEJ) / Maratua (RTU) Explore Journey →
5-Day Dayak Longhouse Heritage & Mahakam River Houseboat Cruise
5 Days / 4 Nights Kalimantan (Borneo Wilds)

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.

Gateway: APT Pranoto Airport Samarinda (AAP) / Balikpapan (BPN) Explore Journey →
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