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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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RedDoorz @ Sani Guest House Balikpapan
RedDoorz Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 7.5 (111)
Balikpapan • Balikpapan & IKN • 2★

RedDoorz @ Sani Guest House Balikpapan

RedDoorz @ Sani Guest House Balikpapan is a 2-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Malang & Batu Highlands, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 7.5/10 across 111 reviews. Located 857.1 km (1542–1885 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.

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RedDoorz @ H. Agus Salim Street Pontianak
RedDoorz Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 7.4 (249)
Pontianak • 2★

RedDoorz @ H. Agus Salim Street Pontianak

RedDoorz @ H. Agus Salim Street Pontianak is a 2-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 7.4/10 across 249 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.

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RedDoorz near Gajah Mada Pontianak
RedDoorz Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 7.4 (179)
Pontianak • 2★

RedDoorz near Gajah Mada Pontianak

RedDoorz near Gajah Mada Pontianak is a 2-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 7.4/10 across 179 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.

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Mira Banjarmasin
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 7.4 (104)
Banjarmasin • 2★

Mira Banjarmasin

Mira Banjarmasin is a 2-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 7.4/10 across 104 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.

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Grand Kartika Hotel
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 7.1 (1,443)
Pontianak • 2★

Grand Kartika Hotel

Grand Kartika Hotel is a 2-star hotel situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 7.1/10 across 1,443 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.

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Galaxy Hotel
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 7.3 (120)
Tarakan • 2★

Galaxy Hotel

Galaxy Hotel is a 2-star hotel situated in Tarakan, Tarakan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 7.3/10 across 120 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.

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RedDoorz near Taman Samarendah Samarinda
RedDoorz Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 7.2 (156)
Samarinda • Balikpapan & IKN Gateway • 2★

RedDoorz near Taman Samarendah Samarinda

RedDoorz near Taman Samarendah 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 7.2/10 across 156 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.

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RedDoorz @ Jalan Cilik Riwut Kapuas
RedDoorz Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 7.2 (100)
Banjarmasin • 2★

RedDoorz @ Jalan Cilik Riwut Kapuas

RedDoorz @ Jalan Cilik Riwut Kapuas is a 2-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 7.2/10 across 100 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.

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RedDoorz @ Komplek Pontianak Mall
RedDoorz Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 7.0 (203)
Pontianak • 2★

RedDoorz @ Komplek Pontianak Mall

RedDoorz @ Komplek Pontianak Mall is a 2-star hotel situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 7.0/10 across 203 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.

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Hotel O Sejati
OYO Rooms Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 6.9 (372)
Balikpapan • Balikpapan & IKN • 2★

Hotel O Sejati

Hotel O Sejati is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 6.9/10 across 372 reviews. Located 855.4 km (1539–1881 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.

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OYO 754 Nur Aziziah Guest House Syariah
OYO Rooms Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 7.0 (120)
Balikpapan • Balikpapan & IKN • 2★

OYO 754 Nur Aziziah Guest House Syariah

OYO 754 Nur Aziziah Guest House Syariah is a 2-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 7.0/10 across 120 reviews. Located 855.8 km (1540–1882 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.

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RedDoorz Syariah near Q-Mall Banjarbaru
RedDoorz Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 6.9 (173)
Banjarbaru • 2★

RedDoorz Syariah near Q-Mall Banjarbaru

RedDoorz Syariah near Q-Mall Banjarbaru is a 2-star hotel situated in Banjarbaru, Banjarbaru (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 6.9/10 across 173 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside 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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