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.
Blue Sky Hotel
Blue Sky Hotel is a 4-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.8/10 across 1,051 reviews. Located 855.7 km (2–3 hours drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Swiss-Belhotel Borneo Samarinda
Swiss-Belhotel Borneo Samarinda is a 4-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.7/10 across 2,543 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Golden Tulip Galaxy Hotel Banjarmasin
Golden Tulip Galaxy Hotel Banjarmasin is a 4-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.8/10 across 654 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with coastal enclave (< 5km to beach).
Novotel Banjarmasin Airport Hotel
Novotel Banjarmasin Airport Hotel is a 4-star hotel situated in Banjarbaru, Banjarbaru (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.7/10 across 1,317 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with coastal enclave (< 5km to beach).
GOLDEN TULIP BALIKPAPAN HOTEL AND SUITES
GOLDEN TULIP BALIKPAPAN HOTEL AND SUITES is a 4-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.7/10 across 872 reviews. Located 851.4 km (2–3 hours drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Aston Samarinda Hotel
Aston Samarinda Hotel is a 4-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.6/10 across 1,069 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Swiss-Belhotel Balikpapan
Swiss-Belhotel Balikpapan is a 4-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.5/10 across 2,350 reviews. Located 851 km (2–3 hours drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
HARRIS Hotel Pontianak
HARRIS Hotel Pontianak is a 4-star hotel situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.5/10 across 1,768 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with absolute beachfront (< 100m).
Kyriad Sadurengas Hotel
Kyriad Sadurengas Hotel is a 4-star hotel situated in Tana Paser, Tana Paser (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.5/10 across 282 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Novotel Balikpapan Hotel
Novotel Balikpapan Hotel is a 4-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.3/10 across 1,381 reviews. Located 851.2 km (2–3 hours drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Aston Pontianak Hotel and Convention Center
Aston Pontianak Hotel and Convention Center is a 4-star hotel situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.3/10 across 1,329 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with coastal enclave (< 5km to beach).
Ibis Samarinda
Ibis Samarinda is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.4/10 across 1,969 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.