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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)

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Apartemen borneo bay city , gedung martadipura
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Balikpapan • Balikpapan & IKN • 4★ Premium

Apartemen borneo bay city , gedung martadipura

Apartemen borneo bay city, gedung martadipura is a 4-star serviced apartment, serviced apartment 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.

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Borneo Bay City Apartment 1BR City View
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Balikpapan • Balikpapan & IKN • 4★ Premium

Borneo Bay City Apartment 1BR City View

Borneo Bay City Apartment 1BR City View is a 4-star serviced apartment, serviced apartment 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.

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Demajestic villas
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Siantan • 4★ Premium

Demajestic villas

Demajestic villas is a 4-star villa situated in Siantan, Siantan (Upscale Luxury), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.

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Haveninn tarakan
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Tarakan • 4★ Premium

Haveninn tarakan

Haveninn tarakan is a 4-star homestay situated in Tarakan, Tarakan (Upscale Luxury), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.

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Apartment studio.
Absolute Beachfront (< 100m)
⭐ 10.0 (4)
Balikpapan • Balikpapan & IKN • 3★ Midscale

Apartment studio.

Apartment studio. is a 3-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 10.0/10 across 4 reviews. Located 854.8 km (1538–1880 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.

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Red Perdana
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 10.0 (3)
Pontianak • 3★ Midscale

Red Perdana

Red Perdana is a 3-star entire house situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 10.0/10 across 3 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.

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Tenang, bersih, pemandangan indah sungai Mahakam
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 10.0 (2)
Perjiwa • 3★ Midscale

Tenang, bersih, pemandangan indah sungai Mahakam

Tenang, bersih, pemandangan indah sungai Mahakam is a 3-star villa situated in Perjiwa, Perjiwa (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 10.0/10 across 2 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.

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Borneo Bay Apartment 1BR #01 By @liburanbalikpapan
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 10.0 (2)
Balikpapan • Balikpapan & IKN • 3★ Midscale

Borneo Bay Apartment 1BR #01 By @liburanbalikpapan

Borneo Bay Apartment 1BR #01 By @liburanbalikpapan is a 3-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 10.0/10 across 2 reviews. Located 851 km (1531–1872 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.

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True Villa Syariah.
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 10.0 (2)
Banjarbaru • 3★ Midscale

True Villa Syariah.

True Villa Syariah. is a 3-star villa situated in Banjarbaru, Banjarbaru (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 10.0/10 across 2 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.

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Apartemen Borneo Bay View kota Balikpapan
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 10.0 (1)
Balikpapan • Balikpapan & IKN • 3★ Midscale

Apartemen Borneo Bay View kota Balikpapan

Apartemen Borneo Bay View kota Balikpapan is a 3-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 10.0/10 across 1 reviews. Located 850.9 km (1531–1871 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.

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Grand Villa Agung Permai
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 10.0 (1)
Singkawang • 3★ Midscale

Grand Villa Agung Permai

Grand Villa Agung Permai is a 3-star villa situated in Singkawang, Singkawang (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 10.0/10 across 1 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.

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Apartemen Pentapolis BSB Balikpapan
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 10.0 (1)
Balikpapan • Balikpapan & IKN • 3★ Midscale

Apartemen Pentapolis BSB Balikpapan

Apartemen Pentapolis BSB Balikpapan is a 3-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 10.0/10 across 1 reviews. Located 852.6 km (1534–1875 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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