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.
RedDoorz @ Pelangi Guest House Balikpapan
RedDoorz @ Pelangi Guest House Balikpapan is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 7.2/10 across 47 reviews. Located 853.8 km (1536–1878 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
RedDoorz Syariah near Terminal Batu Ampar 2
RedDoorz Syariah near Terminal Batu Ampar 2 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 7.1/10 across 86 reviews. Located 857.5 km (1543–1886 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
OYO 3189 HSP Residence
OYO 3189 HSP Residence is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 7.1/10 across 77 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
OYO 2319 Tengkawang Residence
OYO 2319 Tengkawang Residence is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 7.0/10 across 84 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
RedDoorz near Uniska Banjarmasin
RedDoorz near Uniska Banjarmasin is a 2-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 7.0/10 across 67 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
OYO 3724 Penginapan Baiti Jannati Syariah
OYO 3724 Penginapan Baiti Jannati Syariah is a 2-star hotel situated in Banjarbaru, Banjarbaru (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 6.9/10 across 58 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Good Sleep 4 RedPartner
Good Sleep 4 RedPartner is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 6.9/10 across 41 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
RedDoorz near Samarinda Square
RedDoorz near Samarinda Square 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 6.8/10 across 81 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
RedDoorz near Gapura Kota Banjarmasin
RedDoorz near Gapura Kota Banjarmasin is a 2-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 6.8/10 across 39 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Hotel near Taman Murjani
Hotel near Taman Murjani is a 2-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Banjarbaru, Banjarbaru (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 6.7/10 across 98 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
OYO 2181 Hotel Grand Yuda
OYO 2181 Hotel Grand Yuda is a 2-star hotel situated in Kuta & Legian, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 6.6/10 across 82 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with short scooter / drive (< 2km to coast).
SPOT ON 3286 Ramania Residence Syariah
SPOT ON 3286 Ramania Residence Syariah is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 6.6/10 across 78 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.