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)
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Banjarmasin Hotel
Banjarmasin Hotel is a 4-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.2/10 across 633 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Hotel Banjarmasin International
Hotel Banjarmasin International is a 4-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.2/10 across 360 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
FOX Lite Samarinda
FOX Lite Samarinda is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.5/10 across 906 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Qin Hotel Banjarbaru Syariah
Qin Hotel Banjarbaru Syariah is a 3-star hotel situated in Banjarbaru, Banjarbaru (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.6/10 across 298 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
PURI SENYIUR HOTEL
PURI SENYIUR HOTEL is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.6/10 across 297 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
D'primahotel Balikpapan
D'primahotel Balikpapan is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.3/10 across 2,534 reviews. Located 852.7 km (1534–1875 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
ICON City Hotel Samarinda
ICON City Hotel Samarinda is a 3-star nan situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.5/10 across 267 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Yello Hotel Samarinda
Yello Hotel Samarinda is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.5/10 across 253 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Horison Samarinda Hotel
Horison Samarinda Hotel is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.3/10 across 1,171 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
d'primahotel Bandar Balikpapan
d'primahotel Bandar Balikpapan is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.4/10 across 412 reviews. Located 850.9 km (1531–1871 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Golden Season Hotel
Golden Season Hotel is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.3/10 across 581 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Qubika Boutique Hotel Kota Nusantara
Qubika Boutique Hotel Kota Nusantara is a 3-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.4/10 across 202 reviews. Located 881.1 km (1585–1938 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.