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.
OYO 95059 Ikon Guesthouse
OYO 95059 Ikon Guesthouse is a 4-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Kuta & Legian, Singa Gembara (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 6.0/10 across 4 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with short scooter / drive (< 2km to coast).
FUGO Hotel Palangkaraya
FUGO Hotel Palangkaraya is a 4-star hotel situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Upscale Luxury), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
GREEN VALLEY STAYCATION
GREEN VALLEY STAYCATION is a 4-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Upscale Luxury), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located 853.8 km (1536–1878 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Romantic beacth getaway
Romantic beacth getaway is a 4-star entire house situated in Tarakan, Tarakan (Upscale Luxury), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Guest House RAUDAH Martapura
Guest House RAUDAH Martapura is a 4-star guest house situated in Banjarbaru, Banjarbaru (Upscale Luxury), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
MANDASTANA GUEST HOUSE
MANDASTANA GUEST HOUSE is a 4-star guest house situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Upscale Luxury), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Daily Kost @Pontianak City Center
Daily Kost @Pontianak City Center is a 4-star entire house situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Upscale Luxury), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
GREEN VALLEY STAYCATION B01
GREEN VALLEY STAYCATION B01 is a 4-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Upscale Luxury), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located 853.8 km (1536–1878 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Borneo Bay City Tipe Studio by Nginepbalikpapan
Borneo Bay City Tipe Studio by Nginepbalikpapan is a 4-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Upscale Luxury), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located 850.9 km (1531–1871 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
LYLA VILLA
LYLA VILLA is a 4-star entire house situated in Manggar, Manggar (Upscale Luxury), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located 11.3 km (30–45 mins drive to BPN Airport) with inland valley / highland retreat.
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home is a 4-star entire house situated in Sei Pinang, Sei Pinang (Upscale Luxury), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Qubu Suites Hotel By Qubu Resort
Qubu Suites Hotel By Qubu Resort is a 4-star hotel situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Upscale Luxury), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. 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.