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 O Anggrek Daqu Syariah Kapuas
Hotel O Anggrek Daqu Syariah Kapuas is a 3-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 6.0/10 across 8 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
RedDoorz Plus @ Hotel Royal Palangka Raya
RedDoorz Plus @ Hotel Royal Palangka Raya is a 3-star hotel situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 6.0/10 across 6 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Penginapan Anak Raja - Sampit Syariah
Penginapan Anak Raja - Sampit Syariah is a 3-star hotel situated in Sampit, Sampit (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 5.2/10 across 12 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel O Ervina Homestay Syariah Batakan
Hotel O Ervina Homestay Syariah Batakan is a 3-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 4.7/10 across 7 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Hotel O Azeela Kost Syariah
Hotel O Azeela Kost Syariah is a 3-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 3.3/10 across 6 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Hotel O Rumah Kost Kita Tarakan
Hotel O Rumah Kost Kita Tarakan is a 3-star hotel situated in Tarakan, Tarakan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 2.8/10 across 21 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Lotus Guest House
Lotus Guest House is a 2-star guest house situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.7/10 across 15 reviews. Located 852.4 km (1534–1875 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Homestay Saadah
Homestay Saadah is a 2-star inn situated in Banjarbaru, Banjarbaru (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.7/10 across 7 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Tanah merah guest house
Tanah merah guest house is a 2-star hostel situated in Singkawang, Singkawang (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.6/10 across 18 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Five Styles Kutai Permai
Five Styles Kutai Permai is a 2-star hotel situated in Sangatta Selatan, Sangatta Selatan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.5/10 across 12 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Bints Guesthouse Syariah
Bints Guesthouse Syariah is a 2-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Banjarbaru, Banjarbaru (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.4/10 across 17 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Priority Teuku Umar Samarinda
Priority Teuku Umar Samarinda is a 2-star guest house situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.4/10 across 10 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.