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)
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Harat Stay Guest House
Harat Stay Guest House is a 5-star guest house situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 10.0/10 across 1 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Guesthouse Faridz
Guesthouse Faridz is a 5-star guest house situated in Tarakan, Tarakan (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.
Borneo Bay City Apartment Studio
Borneo Bay City Apartment Studio is a 5-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.1/10 across 4 reviews. Located 850.9 km (1531–1871 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Swiss-Belhotel Tarakan
Swiss-Belhotel Tarakan is a 4-star hotel situated in Tarakan, Tarakan (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.0/10 across 358 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Capital O 1963 Hotel The New Benakutai
Capital O 1963 Hotel The New Benakutai is a 4-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 7.3/10 across 990 reviews. Located 851.4 km (1532–1873 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel Horison Sagita Balikpapan
Hotel Horison Sagita Balikpapan is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.1/10 across 1,128 reviews. Located 852 km (1533–1874 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
RedDoorz Plus Syariah @ Banjarbaru 2
RedDoorz Plus Syariah @ Banjarbaru 2 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 8.1/10 across 271 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Cattail Guest House
Cattail Guest House is a 3-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.0/10 across 583 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
OYO 2695 D'es Guest House
OYO 2695 D'es Guest House 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 8.1/10 across 110 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel Royal Suite
Hotel Royal Suite is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.1/10 across 108 reviews. Located 855.2 km (1539–1881 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Sans Hotel AVA Palangkaraya by RedDoorz
Sans Hotel AVA Palangkaraya by RedDoorz is a 3-star hotel situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.0/10 across 192 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel Celia
Hotel Celia is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.0/10 across 173 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.