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 933 Wisma Malawen
OYO 933 Wisma Malawen is a 2-star hotel situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 10.0/10 across 1 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
SPOT ON 1854 Sepinggan Asri Syariah Guesthouse
SPOT ON 1854 Sepinggan Asri Syariah Guesthouse is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 10.0/10 across 1 reviews. Located 854.7 km (1538–1880 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
RedDoorz Syariah @ Budget Guesthouse Sepaku
RedDoorz Syariah @ Budget Guesthouse Sepaku is a 2-star hotel situated in Margomulyo, Margomulyo (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.8/10 across 1 reviews. Located 39.5 km (50–75 mins drive to BPN Airport) with inland valley / highland retreat.
OYO 3196 Hotel Taman Cinta
OYO 3196 Hotel Taman Cinta is a 2-star hotel situated in Singkawang, Singkawang (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.6/10 across 2 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Makarim Guest House Syariah
Makarim Guest House Syariah is a 2-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Pangkalanbuun, Pangkalanbuun (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.3/10 across 3 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Radja Hotel
Radja Hotel is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.2/10 across 2 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Adihan Homestay Mitra RedDoorz
Adihan Homestay Mitra RedDoorz is a 2-star homestay situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.0/10 across 4 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Good Sleep 3 Balikpapan by Voss Ascend
Good Sleep 3 Balikpapan by Voss Ascend is a 2-star guest house situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.0/10 across 4 reviews. Located 855.4 km (1539–1881 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Orang Utan Houseboat Cruise
Orang Utan Houseboat Cruise is a 2-star entire house situated in Pangkalanbuun, Pangkalanbuun (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 7.6/10 across 1 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
OYO 834 Alletha Guest House 1
OYO 834 Alletha Guest House 1 is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 6.8/10 across 4 reviews. Located 855.1 km (1539–1881 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
OYO 3742 Good Sleep Balikpapan
OYO 3742 Good Sleep Balikpapan is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 6.4/10 across 3 reviews. Located 852 km (1533–1874 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
OYO 1007 Alletha Guest House 2
OYO 1007 Alletha Guest House 2 is a 2-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 6.4/10 across 1 reviews. Located 855 km (1539–1881 mins drive) 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.