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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.

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Destinations in Kalimantan (Borneo Wilds)

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Tanjung Puting National Park
Central Kalimantan
1+ Stays

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
Berau
12+ Stays

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
Kutai Kartanegara
450+ Stays

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.

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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.

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Niraz Hotel Syariah
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Banjarmasin • 3★ Midscale

Niraz Hotel Syariah

Niraz Hotel Syariah is a 3-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Mid-Range Comfort), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.

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Serene Airy Studio Tamansari Skylounge By Travelio
Travelio Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Balikpapan • Balikpapan & IKN • 3★ Midscale

Serene Airy Studio Tamansari Skylounge By Travelio

Serene Airy Studio Tamansari Skylounge By Travelio is a 3-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located 854.8 km (1538–1880 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.

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Tyas septia apartemen
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Balikpapan • Balikpapan & IKN • 3★ Midscale

Tyas septia apartemen

Tyas septia apartemen is a 3-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located 853.8 km (1536–1878 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.

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Hotel Kingston - Luxury Urban Living
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Samarinda • Balikpapan & IKN Gateway • 3★ Midscale

Hotel Kingston - Luxury Urban Living

Hotel Kingston - Luxury Urban Living is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Mid-Range Comfort), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.

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Luxury Spacious Family House Citraland Banjarmasin
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Banjarmasin • 3★ Midscale

Luxury Spacious Family House Citraland Banjarmasin

Luxury Spacious Family House Citraland Banjarmasin is a 3-star entire house situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Mid-Range Comfort), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.

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Alya Guest House Syariah
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Bontang • 3★ Midscale

Alya Guest House Syariah

Alya Guest House Syariah is a 3-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Bontang, Bontang (Mid-Range Comfort), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.

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Penginapan rasa rumahan
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Banjarbaru • 3★ Midscale

Penginapan rasa rumahan

Penginapan rasa rumahan is a 3-star entire house situated in Banjarbaru, Banjarbaru (Mid-Range Comfort), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.

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Lindswell Living
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Balikpapan • Balikpapan & IKN • 3★ Midscale

Lindswell Living

Lindswell Living is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located 855.1 km (1539–1881 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.

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Capital O 91431 Hotel Ratama Syariah
Capital O - Franchise • OYO Rooms Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Palangkaraya • 3★ Midscale

Capital O 91431 Hotel Ratama Syariah

Capital O 91431 Hotel Ratama Syariah is a 3-star hotel situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Mid-Range Comfort), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.

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Collection O near Bandar Udara Aji Pengeran Tumenggung Pranoto formerly Arunika Guest House
OYO Rooms Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Samarinda • Balikpapan & IKN Gateway • 3★ Midscale

Collection O near Bandar Udara Aji Pengeran Tumenggung Pranoto formerly Arunika Guest House

Collection O near Bandar Udara Aji Pengeran Tumenggung Pranoto formerly Arunika Guest House is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Mid-Range Comfort), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.

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Apartemen Borneo bay 2 kamar tidur view sea
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Balikpapan • Balikpapan & IKN • 3★ Midscale

Apartemen Borneo bay 2 kamar tidur view sea

Apartemen Borneo bay 2 kamar tidur view sea is a 3-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located 855.7 km (1540–1882 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.

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Cozy Breezy Studio Tamansari Skylounge By Travelio
Travelio Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Balikpapan • Balikpapan & IKN • 3★ Midscale

Cozy Breezy Studio Tamansari Skylounge By Travelio

Cozy Breezy Studio Tamansari Skylounge By Travelio is a 3-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located 854.8 km (1538–1880 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.

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Signature Expeditions

Featured Itineraries for Kalimantan (Borneo Wilds)

4-Day Tanjung Puting Orangutan River Safari by Wooden Klotok
4 Days / 3 Nights 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.

Gateway: Iskandar Airport Pangkalan Bun (PKN) Explore Journey →
4-Day Derawan Archipelago Stingless Jellyfish Lake & Manta Reefs
4 Days / 3 Nights Kalimantan (Borneo Wilds)

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.

Gateway: Kalimarau Airport Berau (BEJ) / Maratua (RTU) Explore Journey →
5-Day Dayak Longhouse Heritage & Mahakam River Houseboat Cruise
5 Days / 4 Nights Kalimantan (Borneo Wilds)

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.

Gateway: APT Pranoto Airport Samarinda (AAP) / Balikpapan (BPN) Explore Journey →
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