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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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Homey Studio at Tamansari Skylounge By Travelio
Travelio Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Balikpapan • Balikpapan & IKN • 3★ Midscale

Homey Studio at Tamansari Skylounge By Travelio

Homey Studio at 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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RUMAH SEWA BELHOMESTAY
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Banjarmasin • 3★ Midscale

RUMAH SEWA BELHOMESTAY

RUMAH SEWA BELHOMESTAY 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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1BR Combined at Tamansari Skylounge By Travelio
Travelio Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Balikpapan • Balikpapan & IKN • 3★ Midscale

1BR Combined at Tamansari Skylounge By Travelio

1BR Combined at 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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MALIBU 3 BR LUAS POOL & SEA VIEW
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Balikpapan • Balikpapan & IKN • 3★ Midscale

MALIBU 3 BR LUAS POOL & SEA VIEW

MALIBU 3 BR LUAS POOL & SEA VIEW is a 3-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located 851.4 km (1532–1873 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.

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Johar Luxury House
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Pontianak • 3★ Midscale

Johar Luxury House

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

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Homestay Pesona Sintuk Bontang A9
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Bontang • 3★ Midscale

Homestay Pesona Sintuk Bontang A9

Homestay Pesona Sintuk Bontang A9 is a 3-star entire house 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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Greenville YSIX
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Palangkaraya • 3★ Midscale

Greenville YSIX

Greenville YSIX 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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Dapur Organik Farm Stay
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Pontianak • 3★ Midscale

Dapur Organik Farm Stay

Dapur Organik Farm Stay is a 3-star entire bungalow, entire bungalow situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Mid-Range Comfort), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.

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Tiffany's House Banjarbaru
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Banjarbaru • 3★ Midscale

Tiffany's House Banjarbaru

Tiffany's House Banjarbaru is a 3-star homestay 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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The Stark House
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Banjarbaru • 3★ Midscale

The Stark House

The Stark House 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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D' Kabong SIRIH Homestay
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Banda Neira • Balikpapan & IKN Gateway • 3★ Midscale

D' Kabong SIRIH Homestay

D' Kabong SIRIH Homestay is a 3-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Banda Neira (Mid-Range Comfort), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.

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KEMALA BEACH RESORT HOTEL BALIKPAPAN
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Balikpapan • Balikpapan & IKN • 3★ Midscale

KEMALA BEACH RESORT HOTEL BALIKPAPAN

KEMALA BEACH RESORT HOTEL BALIKPAPAN is a 3-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located 850.3 km (1530–1870 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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