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)
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Hotel Regen Banjarmasin
Hotel Regen Banjarmasin is a 4-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 7.0/10 across 5 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Bajau Bay Hotel & Resort
Bajau Bay Hotel & Resort is a 4-star hotel situated in Singkawang, Singkawang (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 5.9/10 across 9 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Dancenter Wisma Aries Palangkaraya
Dancenter Wisma Aries Palangkaraya is a 4-star hotel situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 2.8/10 across 11 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Malibu Suites 3 rooms Apartment by Jess Living
Malibu Suites 3 rooms Apartment by Jess Living is a 3-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.9/10 across 18 reviews. Located 851.3 km (1532–1872 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Soka @Trikora Syariah
Soka @Trikora Syariah is a 3-star hotel situated in Banjarbaru, Banjarbaru (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 10.0/10 across 5 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Michelia Homestay Singkawang
Michelia Homestay Singkawang is a 3-star entire house situated in Singkawang, Singkawang (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.9/10 across 5 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Havana Guesthouse
Havana Guesthouse is a 3-star guest house situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.8/10 across 9 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
1BR Downtown New apartment at Borneo Bay
1BR Downtown New apartment at Borneo Bay is a 3-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.7/10 across 18 reviews. Located 851.4 km (1532–1873 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Summerday Hotel
Summerday Hotel is a 3-star hotel situated in Banjarbaru, Banjarbaru (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.8/10 across 5 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Grand Elty Singgasana Tenggarong
Grand Elty Singgasana Tenggarong is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.6/10 across 14 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
ASSA HOUSE
ASSA HOUSE is a 3-star entire house situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.6/10 across 12 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Oemah David Banjarbaru
Oemah David Banjarbaru is a 3-star entire house situated in Banjarbaru, Banjarbaru (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.6/10 across 11 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside 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.