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.
Neotel Hotel City Centre
Neotel Hotel City Centre is a 3-star hotel situated in Berau, Berau (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 7.9/10 across 322 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Hotel D' CaLia Tarakan
Hotel D' CaLia Tarakan is a 3-star hotel situated in Tarakan, Tarakan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 7.9/10 across 237 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Radja Hotel
Radja Hotel is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 7.6/10 across 325 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
RedDoorz Plus @ Bukit Cinta Street Balikpapan
RedDoorz Plus @ Bukit Cinta Street Balikpapan is a 3-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 7.4/10 across 169 reviews. Located 852.7 km (1534–1875 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Urbanview Hotel Surya Kahayan Palangkaraya by RedDoorz
Urbanview Hotel Surya Kahayan Palangkaraya by RedDoorz is a 3-star hotel situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 7.4/10 across 150 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
RedDoorz Plus near Sepinggan Airport 3 Balikpapan
RedDoorz Plus near Sepinggan Airport 3 Balikpapan is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 6.4/10 across 267 reviews. Located 853.3 km (1535–1877 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Urbanview Hotel Onyx Ketapang by RedDoorz
Urbanview Hotel Onyx Ketapang by RedDoorz is a 3-star hotel situated in Ketapang, Ketapang (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 6.3/10 across 163 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel Indah Grogot Syariah Mitra RedDoorz
Hotel Indah Grogot Syariah Mitra RedDoorz is a 2-star hotel situated in Tana Paser, Tana Paser (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.4/10 across 124 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
RedDoorz near Wisma Cahaya Abadi Sepinggan Airport Balikpapan
RedDoorz near Wisma Cahaya Abadi Sepinggan Airport Balikpapan is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.3/10 across 139 reviews. Located 854.7 km (1538–1880 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
RedDoorz Syariah @ Pangeran Suryanata Samarinda
RedDoorz Syariah @ Pangeran Suryanata Samarinda is a 2-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.3/10 across 118 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Fovere Hotel Palangkaraya
Fovere Hotel Palangkaraya is a 2-star hotel situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.1/10 across 197 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
RedDoorz near Pasar Klandasan Balikpapan
RedDoorz near Pasar Klandasan Balikpapan is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.1/10 across 143 reviews. Located 851 km (1531–1872 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.