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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Borneo Bay Apartment 2BR #03 By @liburanbalikpapan
Borneo Bay Apartment 2BR #03 By @liburanbalikpapan is a 3-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located 851 km (1531–1872 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Apartement Green Valley M20 Lt.2
Apartement Green Valley M20 Lt.2 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.
APARTEMENT MALIBU PALING LUAS 3 KAMAR TIDUR 10 ORG
APARTEMENT MALIBU PALING LUAS 3 KAMAR TIDUR 10 ORG is a 3-star entire house 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.
Relaxing Studio at Tamansari Skylounge By Travelio
Relaxing 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.
Teras Pentapolis BSB Aquaboom Balikpapan
Teras Pentapolis BSB Aquaboom Balikpapan is a 3-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located 852.3 km (1534–1875 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
StayinBorneo
StayinBorneo 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.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Banjarmasin
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Banjarmasin 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.
Biru Rumahku 2
Biru Rumahku 2 is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located 855.4 km (1539–1881 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Cozy 1BR at Borneo Bay Residences By Travelio
Cozy 1BR at Borneo Bay Residences By Travelio is a 3-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located 851.1 km (1531–1872 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Homestay Feby Maratua
Homestay Feby Maratua is a 3-star homestay situated in Maratua Teluk Harapan, Maratua Teluk Harapan (Mid-Range Comfort), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Pentapolis Wongkito di Pusat Kota Balikpapan - Aqua Boom Waterpark
Pentapolis Wongkito di Pusat Kota Balikpapan - Aqua Boom Waterpark is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located 852.3 km (1534–1875 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
SPOT ON 92890 Losmen Bahalap Syariah MarabahanNearSiring Marabahan (Ulek Barito)
SPOT ON 92890 Losmen Bahalap Syariah MarabahanNearSiring Marabahan (Ulek Barito) 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.
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.