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.
Travel Guesthouse
Travel Guesthouse is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.3/10 across 20 reviews. Located 853.7 km (1536–1878 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Dwd Hotel Syariah
Dwd Hotel Syariah is a 2-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.3/10 across 7 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
HOTEL SIMPANG SINGKAWANG
HOTEL SIMPANG SINGKAWANG is a 2-star hotel situated in Singkawang, Singkawang (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.9/10 across 5 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Lex Hotel Banjarmasin by Excelsior
Lex Hotel Banjarmasin by Excelsior is a 2-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.8/10 across 10 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Hotel Grand Jamrud 2
Hotel Grand Jamrud 2 is a 2-star hotel situated in Malang & Batu Highlands, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.1/10 across 16 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Fortuna Guest House
Fortuna Guest House is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.0/10 across 11 reviews. Located 851 km (1531–1872 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Khalisa Home Syariah Pontianak
Khalisa Home Syariah Pontianak is a 2-star hotel situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 6.6/10 across 17 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Hotel Grand Pirus Samarinda
Hotel Grand Pirus Samarinda is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 6.6/10 across 15 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Queen Guest House
Queen Guest House is a 2-star hotel situated in Bengkulu, Bengkulu (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 5.9/10 across 6 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
OYO 2954 Aulia Homestay
OYO 2954 Aulia Homestay is a 2-star homestay situated in Banjarbaru, Banjarbaru (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 4.5/10 across 11 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Hotel O Guest House Akbarrinna
Hotel O Guest House Akbarrinna is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 4.5/10 across 8 reviews. Located 818.7 km (1473–1801 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
SPOT ON 91660 Red Rose Guest House
SPOT ON 91660 Red Rose Guest House 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 4.5/10 across 6 reviews. Located 852.2 km (1533–1874 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.