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.
Hotel Abna Sangatta Mitra RedDoorz
Hotel Abna Sangatta Mitra RedDoorz is a 2-star hotel situated in Kuta & Legian, Singa Gembara (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 7.8/10 across 81 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with short scooter / drive (< 2km to coast).
Atia New Hotel Tarakan
Atia New Hotel Tarakan is a 2-star hotel situated in Tarakan, Tarakan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 7.9/10 across 26 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Capital O 91806 Hotel Batu Suli
Capital O 91806 Hotel Batu Suli is a 2-star hotel situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 7.7/10 across 50 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
OYO 2038 Jasmine Guest House Balikpapan
OYO 2038 Jasmine Guest House Balikpapan 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 7.6/10 across 40 reviews. Located 856.8 km (1542–1884 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Tiara Guest House Samarinda RedPartner
Tiara Guest House Samarinda RedPartner is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 7.5/10 across 50 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
HOTEL GADING KENCANA
HOTEL GADING KENCANA is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 7.5/10 across 45 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
OYO 2692 Penginapan Mba Ros
OYO 2692 Penginapan Mba Ros is a 2-star hotel situated in Banjarbaru, Banjarbaru (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 7.5/10 across 33 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
RedDoorz @ Ideal Home Banjarmasin
RedDoorz @ Ideal Home Banjarmasin is a 2-star resort situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 7.4/10 across 56 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
RedDoorz near Big Mall Samarinda
RedDoorz near Big Mall Samarinda is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 7.4/10 across 41 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Derawan Indah Hotel
Derawan Indah Hotel is a 2-star hotel situated in Malang & Batu Highlands, Berau (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 7.3/10 across 46 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Capital O 90417 Hotel Batu Suli Internasional
Capital O 90417 Hotel Batu Suli Internasional is a 2-star hotel situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 7.2/10 across 58 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Grand Global Hotel
Grand Global Hotel is a 2-star hotel situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 7.2/10 across 54 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.