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.
KoolKost Syariah near Jalan Ahmad Yani Banjarmasin 3
KoolKost Syariah near Jalan Ahmad Yani Banjarmasin 3 is a 1-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.7/10 across 162 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Hotel Banjar Permai
Hotel Banjar Permai is a 1-star hotel situated in Banjarbaru, Banjarbaru (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.5/10 across 158 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Hotel 95
Hotel 95 is a 1-star hotel situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.5/10 across 152 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Palm Garden Hotel
Palm Garden Hotel is a 1-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.5/10 across 132 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Sienna Inn Banjarmasin
Sienna Inn Banjarmasin is a 1-star inn situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.4/10 across 290 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Guest House Remaja Syariah
Guest House Remaja Syariah is a 1-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.1/10 across 199 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel Aroma Inn Pontianak
Hotel Aroma Inn Pontianak is a 1-star inn situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 7.1/10 across 407 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Kirribilli Guest House Syariah
Kirribilli Guest House Syariah is a 1-star motel situated in Banjarbaru, Banjarbaru (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 7.1/10 across 265 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Bintang Hotel
Bintang Hotel is a 1-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 7.1/10 across 128 reviews. Located 850.6 km (1531–1871 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
HEMRA HOTEL
HEMRA HOTEL is a 1-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 6.9/10 across 180 reviews. Located 854.4 km (1537–1879 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Ersha Hotel
Ersha Hotel is a 1-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 6.2/10 across 257 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Guest House Samarinda
Guest House Samarinda is a 1-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Malang & Batu Highlands, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 6.0/10 across 157 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.