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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.

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Destinations in Kalimantan (Borneo Wilds)

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Tanjung Puting National Park
Central Kalimantan
1+ Stays

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
Berau
12+ Stays

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
Kutai Kartanegara
450+ Stays

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.

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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.

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Homestay Batumas Singkawang
Highland & Volcanic Sanctuary
⭐ 9.2 (10)
Singkawang • Malang & Batu Highlands • 3★ Midscale

Homestay Batumas Singkawang

Homestay Batumas Singkawang is a 3-star entire house situated in Malang & Batu Highlands, Singkawang (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.2/10 across 10 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.

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Urbanview Hotel Syariah Nawasena Guest House IKN by RedDoorz
RedDoorz Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 9.1 (20)
Margomulyo • 3★ Midscale

Urbanview Hotel Syariah Nawasena Guest House IKN by RedDoorz

Urbanview Hotel Syariah Nawasena Guest House IKN by RedDoorz is a 3-star resort villa situated in Margomulyo, Margomulyo (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.1/10 across 20 reviews. Located 42.6 km (50–75 mins drive to BPN Airport) with inland valley / highland retreat.

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Derawan Fisheries Cottage
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 9.1 (11)
Pulau Derawan • 3★ Midscale

Derawan Fisheries Cottage

Derawan Fisheries Cottage is a 3-star hotel situated in Pulau Derawan, Pulau Derawan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.1/10 across 11 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.

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Apartemen Pentapolis 2br by staycation balikpapan
Staycation Balikpapan Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 9.0 (10)
Balikpapan • Balikpapan & IKN • 3★ Midscale

Apartemen Pentapolis 2br by staycation balikpapan

Apartemen Pentapolis 2br by staycation balikpapan is a 3-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.0/10 across 10 reviews. Located 851.8 km (1533–1873 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.

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Best Housing in Singkawang unit Natha -AlLan Group
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 9.0 (9)
Singkawang • 3★ Midscale

Best Housing in Singkawang unit Natha -AlLan Group

Best Housing in Singkawang unit Natha -AlLan Group is a 3-star entire house situated in Singkawang, Singkawang (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.0/10 across 9 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.

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Best Housing in Singkawang unit NARA -AlLan Group
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 8.9 (24)
Singkawang • 3★ Midscale

Best Housing in Singkawang unit NARA -AlLan Group

Best Housing in Singkawang unit NARA -AlLan Group is a 3-star entire house situated in Singkawang, Singkawang (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.9/10 across 24 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.

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Hotel O De Luna Hotel
Capital O - Franchise • OYO Rooms Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 8.9 (19)
Banjarbaru • 3★ Midscale

Hotel O De Luna Hotel

Hotel O De Luna Hotel is a 3-star hotel situated in Banjarbaru, Banjarbaru (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.9/10 across 19 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.

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Penginapan Qarina Syariah Banjarbaru
Highland & Volcanic Sanctuary
⭐ 8.9 (14)
Banjarbaru • Malang & Batu Highlands • 3★ Midscale

Penginapan Qarina Syariah Banjarbaru

Penginapan Qarina Syariah Banjarbaru is a 3-star hotel situated in Malang & Batu Highlands, Banjarbaru (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.9/10 across 14 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.

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Hotel Fiz Palangka Raya
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 8.9 (9)
Palangkaraya • 3★ Midscale

Hotel Fiz Palangka Raya

Hotel Fiz Palangka Raya is a 3-star hotel situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.9/10 across 9 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.

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Urbanview DSulthan guest house syariah IKN
RedDoorz Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 8.6 (23)
Margomulyo • 3★ Midscale

Urbanview DSulthan guest house syariah IKN

Urbanview DSulthan guest house syariah IKN is a 3-star hotel situated in Margomulyo, Margomulyo (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.6/10 across 23 reviews. Located 41.7 km (50–75 mins drive to BPN Airport) with inland valley / highland retreat.

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Urbanview Hotel Segiri Syariah Samarinda
RedDoorz Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 8.7 (7)
Samarinda • Balikpapan & IKN Gateway • 3★ Midscale

Urbanview Hotel Segiri Syariah Samarinda

Urbanview Hotel Segiri Syariah Samarinda is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.7/10 across 7 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.

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Apartement Borneo Bay Balikpapan By Deluxe Room
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 8.6 (13)
Balikpapan • Balikpapan & IKN • 3★ Midscale

Apartement Borneo Bay Balikpapan By Deluxe Room

Apartement Borneo Bay Balikpapan By Deluxe Room is a 3-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.6/10 across 13 reviews. Located 851.8 km (1533–1873 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.

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Signature Expeditions

Featured Itineraries for Kalimantan (Borneo Wilds)

4-Day Tanjung Puting Orangutan River Safari by Wooden Klotok
4 Days / 3 Nights 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.

Gateway: Iskandar Airport Pangkalan Bun (PKN) Explore Journey →
4-Day Derawan Archipelago Stingless Jellyfish Lake & Manta Reefs
4 Days / 3 Nights Kalimantan (Borneo Wilds)

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.

Gateway: Kalimarau Airport Berau (BEJ) / Maratua (RTU) Explore Journey →
5-Day Dayak Longhouse Heritage & Mahakam River Houseboat Cruise
5 Days / 4 Nights Kalimantan (Borneo Wilds)

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.

Gateway: APT Pranoto Airport Samarinda (AAP) / Balikpapan (BPN) Explore Journey →
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