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.
Kozi Hotel
Kozi Hotel is a 3-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 7.2/10 across 1 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Kav Residence
Kav Residence is a 3-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 5.0/10 across 2 reviews. Located 852.7 km (1534–1875 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
MATER DEI Homestay
MATER DEI Homestay is a 3-star homestay situated in Tanjung Redeb, Tanjung Redeb (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 4.0/10 across 1 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Go Sleep Lite
Go Sleep Lite is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 3.0/10 across 2 reviews. Located 854.2 km (1537–1879 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Green Valley Staycation B01 Lt1
Green Valley Staycation B01 Lt1 is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 2.4/10 across 1 reviews. Located 853.8 km (1536–1878 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel O Classic Guesthouse
Hotel O Classic Guesthouse is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 2.0/10 across 2 reviews. Located 853.9 km (1537–1878 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Evertree Hotel
Evertree Hotel is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 2.0/10 across 2 reviews. Located 854.6 km (1538–1880 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Apartemen Borneo Bay City Balikpapan
Apartemen Borneo Bay City Balikpapan is a 3-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 2.0/10 across 1 reviews. Located 851 km (1531–1872 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
OYO 94930 Yetelu Guest House
OYO 94930 Yetelu Guest House is a 3-star hotel situated in Bontang, Bontang (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 2.0/10 across 1 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
BELHOMESTAY SEWA RUMAH HARIAN
BELHOMESTAY SEWA RUMAH HARIAN is a 3-star entire house situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 2.0/10 across 1 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Faradisa Homestay 2- Galaxy, Guntung Manggis
Faradisa Homestay 2- Galaxy, Guntung Manggis is a 3-star homestay situated in Banjarbaru, Banjarbaru (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 2.0/10 across 1 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Penginapan Syariah Hesti Husni
Penginapan Syariah Hesti Husni is a 3-star guest house situated in Banjarbaru, Banjarbaru (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 2.0/10 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.