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.
ibis Pontianak City Center
ibis Pontianak City Center is a 3-star hotel situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.3/10 across 3,999 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with coastal enclave (< 5km to beach).
Swiss-Belinn Singkawang
Swiss-Belinn Singkawang is a 3-star hotel situated in Singkawang, Singkawang (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.0/10 across 3,435 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with coastal enclave (< 5km to beach).
Whiz Prime Hotel Balikpapan
Whiz Prime Hotel Balikpapan is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.8/10 across 3,240 reviews. Located 851.9 km (2–3 hours drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
PENTAPOLIS WONGKITO - AQUA BOOM Water Park
PENTAPOLIS WONGKITO - AQUA BOOM Water Park is a 5-star serviced apartment, serviced apartment situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.7/10 across 57 reviews. Located 851.9 km (2–3 hours drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
SUNRISE RESIDENCE PONTIANAK
SUNRISE RESIDENCE PONTIANAK is a 5-star entire house situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.3/10 across 70 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with coastal enclave (< 5km to beach).
Borneo bay city type 2 bedroom
Borneo bay city type 2 bedroom is a 5-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.0/10 across 79 reviews. Located 850.9 km (2–3 hours drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Aurila Hotel
Aurila Hotel is a 5-star hotel situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.9/10 across 75 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Borneo Bay Apartement Tower Martadipura
Borneo Bay Apartement Tower Martadipura is a 5-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.4/10 across 128 reviews. Located 851 km (1531–1872 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Dparagon Veteran
Dparagon Veteran is a 5-star apartment/flat situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.3/10 across 103 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Alltrue Hotel Palangkaraya
Alltrue Hotel Palangkaraya is a 4-star hotel situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.3/10 across 199 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Collection O Balikpapan Near Balikpapan Super Block Formerly City Inn Hotel
Collection O Balikpapan Near Balikpapan Super Block Formerly City Inn Hotel is a 4-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.1/10 across 547 reviews. Located 852.7 km (1534–1875 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Sans Hotel by Elrose Place
Sans Hotel by Elrose Place is a 4-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.2/10 across 185 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.