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)
Discover premier resorts, boutique sanctuaries, and heritage hotels selected across thousands of verified guest stays with priority quality curation.
Prestige Villa Balikpapan
Prestige Villa Balikpapan is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.2/10 across 4 reviews. Located 855.1 km (1539–1881 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel Botanic Balikpapan
Hotel Botanic Balikpapan is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.2/10 across 2 reviews. Located 853.4 km (1536–1877 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Scb Guest House
Scb Guest House is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.9/10 across 3 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Homi Guesthouse
Homi Guesthouse is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 8.0/10 across 3 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Tunjung Nyaho Guest House ( Tng )
Tunjung Nyaho Guest House (Tng) is a 2-star hotel situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 7.6/10 across 1 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel O Losmen Bahalap Syariah MarabahanNearSiring Marabahan (Ulek Barito)
Hotel O Losmen Bahalap Syariah MarabahanNearSiring Marabahan (Ulek Barito) is a 2-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 6.0/10 across 2 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
The Luxe Guesthouse
The Luxe Guesthouse is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 6.0/10 across 1 reviews. Located 852.4 km (1534–1875 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hannie House II RedPartner
Hannie House II RedPartner is a 2-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 6.0/10 across 1 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Bumi Mas Guest House
Bumi Mas Guest House is a 2-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 5.8/10 across 4 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
OYO 92218 Pondokan Nadita Homestay Syariah
OYO 92218 Pondokan Nadita Homestay Syariah is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 5.5/10 across 3 reviews. Located 852.6 km (1534–1875 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel O Wisma Hamalau SyariahNearPulau Bromo Pedestrian Bridge
Hotel O Wisma Hamalau SyariahNearPulau Bromo Pedestrian Bridge is a 2-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 5.2/10 across 2 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Hotel O Penginapan Aina Syariah
Hotel O Penginapan Aina Syariah is a 2-star hotel situated in Kuta & Legian, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 4.8/10 across 2 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with short scooter / drive (< 2km to coast).
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.