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.
Hotel O Guest House Sae Madani
Hotel O Guest House Sae Madani is a 2-star hotel situated in Margomulyo, Margomulyo (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 3.6/10 across 9 reviews. Located 42.3 km (50–75 mins drive to BPN Airport) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel O Majest
Hotel O Majest is a 2-star hotel situated in Bontang, Bontang (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 3.4/10 across 22 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
OYO 91262 Wisma Sido Moro
OYO 91262 Wisma Sido Moro is a 2-star hotel situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 3.3/10 across 10 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel O Penginapan Mangkoe Barokah
Hotel O Penginapan Mangkoe Barokah is a 2-star hotel situated in Tana Paser, Tana Paser (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 3.3/10 across 8 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
SPOT ON 91793 Maila Homestay
SPOT ON 91793 Maila Homestay is a 2-star hotel situated in Kuta & Legian, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 3.3/10 across 7 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with short scooter / drive (< 2km to coast).
Hotel O Syariah Sumber Mulya NunukanNearAlun - Alun Kota Nunukan
Hotel O Syariah Sumber Mulya NunukanNearAlun - Alun Kota Nunukan is a 2-star hotel situated in Nunukan, Nunukan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 3.2/10 across 17 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
OYO 2343 Winolanto Guest House Syariah
OYO 2343 Winolanto Guest House Syariah 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 3.2/10 across 17 reviews. Located 853 km (1535–1876 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
OYO 3243 3 Be Garden Hotel
OYO 3243 3 Be Garden Hotel 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 3.2/10 across 9 reviews. Located 841.7 km (1515–1851 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
OYO 90136 Hotel Bone Indah
OYO 90136 Hotel Bone Indah is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 3.2/10 across 9 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel O Guest House Zidan 21
Hotel O Guest House Zidan 21 is a 2-star hotel situated in Tana Paser, Tana Paser (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 3.1/10 across 7 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel O Lima Dara
Hotel O Lima Dara is a 2-star hotel situated in Tanjung Selor, Tanjung Selor (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 3.0/10 across 18 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
SPOT ON 92544 Senja Homestay
SPOT ON 92544 Senja Homestay is a 2-star homestay situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 3.0/10 across 15 reviews. Located 862.3 km (1552–1897 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.