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.
Mess Rejeki Redpartner
Mess Rejeki Redpartner is a 2-star hotel situated in Sampit, Sampit (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 5.5/10 across 40 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Urbanview Hotel Syariah Citra Nusantara Balikpapan
Urbanview Hotel Syariah Citra Nusantara Balikpapan is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 5.0/10 across 32 reviews. Located 851.2 km (1532–1872 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
OYO 1864 Tiara Guest House
OYO 1864 Tiara Guest House is a 2-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 5.0/10 across 30 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
OYO 2301 Hocky Guest House
OYO 2301 Hocky Guest House is a 2-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 4.9/10 across 66 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
OYO 2731 MIM Guest House Syariah
OYO 2731 MIM 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 4.9/10 across 32 reviews. Located 855.3 km (1539–1881 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Good Sleep Near Samarinda Central Plaza
Good Sleep Near Samarinda Central Plaza is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 4.7/10 across 38 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
COLLECTION O 3428 Hotel Marimar
COLLECTION O 3428 Hotel Marimar is a 2-star hotel situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 4.7/10 across 31 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel O Bukit Somber Residence Syariah
Hotel O Bukit Somber Residence Syariah is a 2-star hotel situated in Malang & Batu Highlands, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 4.5/10 across 99 reviews. Located 858.3 km (1544–1888 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
OYO 3107 Hotel Temindung
OYO 3107 Hotel Temindung is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 4.2/10 across 38 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
OYO 92609 Guest House Malay Singkawang
OYO 92609 Guest House Malay Singkawang is a 2-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Singkawang, Singkawang (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 4.0/10 across 78 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
OYO 2057 Hotel Kharisma
OYO 2057 Hotel Kharisma is a 2-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 3.9/10 across 92 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Hotel O Papi Inn Guesthouse
Hotel O Papi Inn Guesthouse is a 2-star hotel situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 3.7/10 across 29 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.