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.
Ashofa Hotel Syariah Tanjung
Ashofa Hotel Syariah Tanjung is a 1-star hotel situated in Mabuun, Mabuun (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.3/10 across 67 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Hotel Sejati
Hotel Sejati is a 1-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.2/10 across 60 reviews. Located 855 km (1539–1881 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Sinar Hotel Pelaihari
Sinar Hotel Pelaihari is a 1-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 7.7/10 across 27 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Rimba Orangutan Eco Lodge
Rimba Orangutan Eco Lodge is a 1-star hotel, lodge situated in Sungai Sekonyer, Sungai Sekonyer (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 7.6/10 across 51 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
KoolKost Syariah near UIN Banjarmasin
KoolKost Syariah near UIN Banjarmasin is a 1-star apartment/flat situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 6.9/10 across 28 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
CitraRaya Hotel
CitraRaya Hotel is a 1-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 6.7/10 across 79 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Hotel Surya Kahayan
Hotel Surya Kahayan is a 1-star hotel situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 6.3/10 across 27 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
filips homestay
filips homestay is a 5-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 7.7/10 across 14 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Airport Hotel
Airport Hotel is a 5-star hotel situated in Tarakan, Tarakan (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 7.4/10 across 22 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Apartment Borneo Bay City by Fortune
Apartment Borneo Bay City by Fortune is a 5-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 6.9/10 across 18 reviews. Located 851.4 km (1532–1873 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
OYO 94773 City Inn
OYO 94773 City Inn is a 4-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.1/10 across 17 reviews. Located 852.7 km (1534–1875 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel O near Balikpapan International Airport formerly Barkah Guest House
Hotel O near Balikpapan International Airport formerly Barkah Guest House is a 4-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.8/10 across 11 reviews. Located 853.3 km (1535–1877 mins drive) 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.