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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)

Explore individual destination hubs featuring curated resort collections, transit guides, and verified activities.

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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Homestay Saadah
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Banjarbaru • 3★ Midscale

Homestay Saadah

Homestay Saadah 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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Villa La Boheme by Alasdjati
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Bontang • 3★ Midscale

Villa La Boheme by Alasdjati

Villa La Boheme by Alasdjati is a 3-star hotel 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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FERANA GuestHouse/HOMESTAY
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Banjarbaru • 3★ Midscale

FERANA GuestHouse/HOMESTAY

FERANA GuestHouse/HOMESTAY 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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Just Cozy Apartement ( Borneo bay 2 bed room)
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Balikpapan • Balikpapan & IKN • 3★ Midscale

Just Cozy Apartement ( Borneo bay 2 bed room)

Just Cozy Apartement (Borneo bay 2 bed room) is a 3-star apartment/flat situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located 850.9 km (1531–1871 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.

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Colorbank
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Sei Pinang • 3★ Midscale

Colorbank

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

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Helios City Hotel Balikpapan
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Balikpapan • Balikpapan & IKN • 3★ Midscale

Helios City Hotel Balikpapan

Helios City Hotel Balikpapan is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located 857.1 km (1542–1885 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.

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Rumah dengan 3 kamar tidur, 3 toilet,  club house
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Siantan • 3★ Midscale

Rumah dengan 3 kamar tidur, 3 toilet, club house

Rumah dengan 3 kamar tidur, 3 toilet, club house is a 3-star entire house situated in Siantan, Siantan (Mid-Range Comfort), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.

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Fovere Hotel Kapuas by Conary
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Banjarmasin • 3★ Midscale

Fovere Hotel Kapuas by Conary

Fovere Hotel Kapuas by Conary 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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Borneo Bay Residence 11 Floor
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Balikpapan • Balikpapan & IKN • 3★ Midscale

Borneo Bay Residence 11 Floor

Borneo Bay Residence 11 Floor 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.

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Kaza Guest House Syariah Purnama
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 10.0 (1)
Pontianak • 2★

Kaza Guest House Syariah Purnama

Kaza Guest House Syariah Purnama is a 2-star hotel situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 10.0/10 across 1 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.

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LUMIERE INN
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 9.6 (4)
Singkawang • 2★

LUMIERE INN

LUMIERE INN is a 2-star hotel situated in Singkawang, Singkawang (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.6/10 across 4 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.

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Botanic Hotel
Tranquil Countryside Retreat
⭐ 9.6 (1)
Samarinda • Balikpapan & IKN Gateway • 2★

Botanic Hotel

Botanic Hotel is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.6/10 across 1 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport 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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