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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OYO 91763 Cendrawasih Permai Homestay
OYO 91763 Cendrawasih Permai Homestay is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 2.2/10 across 4 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel O Fanilly Guest House MarabahanNearJembatan Rumpiang
Hotel O Fanilly Guest House MarabahanNearJembatan Rumpiang is a 2-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 2.0/10 across 4 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
OYO 3759 Delima Guest House Syariah
OYO 3759 Delima Guest House Syariah is a 2-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 2.0/10 across 3 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel O Wisma Aluh AmbakNearPantai batu lima Asbullah tmbngn
Hotel O Wisma Aluh AmbakNearPantai batu lima Asbullah tmbngn is a 2-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 2.0/10 across 2 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
RedDoorz Syariah @ Jalan Bukit Kaminting 2
RedDoorz Syariah @ Jalan Bukit Kaminting 2 is a 2-star hotel situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 2.0/10 across 2 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
OYO 91768 Hotel Tanjung Permai
OYO 91768 Hotel Tanjung Permai is a 2-star hotel situated in Tanjung Selor, Tanjung Selor (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 2.0/10 across 2 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Aman Guest House Redpartner
Aman Guest House Redpartner is a 2-star hotel situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 2.0/10 across 2 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel O Wisma Pundu Syariah Near Kantor Camat Kota Besi
Hotel O Wisma Pundu Syariah Near Kantor Camat Kota Besi is a 2-star hotel situated in Sampit, Sampit (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 2.0/10 across 2 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
OYO 3154 Hotel City Inn
OYO 3154 Hotel City Inn is a 2-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 2.0/10 across 2 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
SPOT ON 92042 Sumber Rejo Homestay
SPOT ON 92042 Sumber Rejo Homestay is a 2-star homestay situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 2.0/10 across 2 reviews. Located 854.4 km (1537–1879 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Umee.Homestay
Umee.Homestay is a 2-star hotel situated in Singkawang, Singkawang (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 2.0/10 across 1 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Hotel O Pondok Puti Sartika SyariahNearPasar Jum'at Aluh Aluh
Hotel O Pondok Puti Sartika SyariahNearPasar Jum'at Aluh Aluh is a 2-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 2.0/10 across 1 reviews. 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.