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.
Apartemen Borneo Bay Residence
Apartemen Borneo Bay Residence is a 3-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 7.9/10 across 42 reviews. Located 851 km (1531–1872 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel Grand Kartika
Hotel Grand Kartika is a 3-star hotel situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 7.6/10 across 50 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Hotel Mirama
Hotel Mirama is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 6.6/10 across 76 reviews. Located 852.4 km (1534–1875 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Asoka Guest House
Asoka Guest House is a 3-star entire house situated in Pangkalanbuun, Pangkalanbuun (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 6.7/10 across 26 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Capital O 769 City Hotel
Capital O 769 City Hotel is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 6.6/10 across 57 reviews. Located 850.9 km (1531–1871 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Rainbow Singkawang
Rainbow Singkawang is a 3-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Singkawang, Singkawang (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 6.2/10 across 29 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Kayu Tangi Guest House Syariah
Kayu Tangi Guest House Syariah is a 3-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 6.0/10 across 35 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Urbanview Hotel Cozy Samarinda by RedDoorz
Urbanview Hotel Cozy Samarinda by RedDoorz is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 5.8/10 across 94 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Urbanview Hotel Kharisma Banjarmasin
Urbanview Hotel Kharisma Banjarmasin is a 3-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 4.9/10 across 70 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Urbanview Hotel Garuda Sky Inn Balikpapan by RedDoorz
Urbanview Hotel Garuda Sky Inn Balikpapan by RedDoorz 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 2.6/10 across 30 reviews. Located 853.6 km (1536–1877 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Kost bila syariah
Kost bila syariah is a 2-star apartment/flat situated in Banjarbaru, Banjarbaru (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.8/10 across 52 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Wisma Madagaskar
Wisma Madagaskar is a 2-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.6/10 across 42 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.