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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SABANGAN HOUSE 1 / Harian / Bulanan
SABANGAN HOUSE 1 / Harian / Bulanan is a 3-star entire house situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.4/10 across 4 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Ruma Guest House
Ruma Guest House is a 3-star apartment/flat situated in Kotabaru, Kotabaru (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.4/10 across 4 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
DK Homestay
DK Homestay is a 3-star entire house situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.4/10 across 4 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Rumah Mewah Johar
Rumah Mewah Johar is a 3-star entire house situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.2/10 across 4 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Apartement Luas Two-Bedroom Pontianak
Apartement Luas Two-Bedroom Pontianak is a 3-star apartment/flat situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.2/10 across 1 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Nice Studio Room Tamansari Skylounge By Travelio
Nice Studio Room Tamansari Skylounge By Travelio is a 3-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.2/10 across 1 reviews. Located 854.8 km (1538–1880 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Amal Zone Villa
Amal Zone Villa is a 3-star bed & breakfast situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.9/10 across 3 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Asta Guest House
Asta Guest House is a 3-star guest house situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.8/10 across 1 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Asteria Guest House
Asteria Guest House is a 3-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.7/10 across 3 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
A&D Guest House
A&D Guest House is a 3-star apartment/flat situated in Mabuun, Mabuun (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.4/10 across 4 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Permata Guesthouse
Permata Guesthouse is a 3-star entire house situated in Singkawang, Singkawang (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.4/10 across 3 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Faradisa Homestay 1 - jalan abadi 3
Faradisa Homestay 1 - jalan abadi 3 is a 3-star homestay situated in Banjarbaru, Banjarbaru (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.4/10 across 1 reviews. 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.