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.
Hotel O Pondok Gusang Kuala Near Pelabuhan H Basran
Hotel O Pondok Gusang Kuala Near Pelabuhan H Basran is a 2-star hotel situated in Pegatan Hulu, Pegatan Hulu (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 2.0/10 across 1 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel O Penginapan Widodo
Hotel O Penginapan Widodo is a 2-star hotel situated in Kuta & Legian, Perjiwa (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 2.0/10 across 1 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with short scooter / drive (< 2km to coast).
Hotel O Penginapan Naya Rita
Hotel O Penginapan Naya Rita is a 2-star hotel situated in Tana Paser, Tana Paser (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 2.0/10 across 1 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel O Wisma Padi Syariah PanyipatanNearWisata Gunung Birah
Hotel O Wisma Padi Syariah PanyipatanNearWisata Gunung Birah is a 2-star hotel situated in Banjarbaru, Banjarbaru (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.
OYO 91973 Green Hotel Near Polsek Sabangau
OYO 91973 Green Hotel Near Polsek Sabangau is a 2-star hotel situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 2.0/10 across 1 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel O Penginapan Aina Syariah
Hotel O Penginapan Aina Syariah is a 2-star hotel situated in Berau, Berau (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.
OYO 93745 Penginapan Naya Rita
OYO 93745 Penginapan Naya Rita is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 2.0/10 across 1 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
SPOT ON 92529 Penginapan Wisma Bintang Syariah Near MTs Al Ma'arif Kota Bangun
SPOT ON 92529 Penginapan Wisma Bintang Syariah Near MTs Al Ma'arif Kota Bangun is a 2-star hotel situated in Kuta & Legian, Pulau Derawan (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 2.0/10 across 1 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with short scooter / drive (< 2km to coast).
OYO 91536 Aulia Homestay Syariah
OYO 91536 Aulia Homestay Syariah is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 2.0/10 across 1 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel O Umbuy Homestay NearKetupat Kandangan Haji Irus
Hotel O Umbuy Homestay NearKetupat Kandangan Haji Irus is a 2-star hotel situated in Belimbing Baru, Belimbing Baru (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.
OYO 91491 Zalfa Guest House Syariah
OYO 91491 Zalfa Guest House Syariah is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located 855.8 km (1540–1882 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel O Aida Lestari
Hotel O Aida Lestari is a 2-star hotel situated in Kuta & Legian, Perjiwa (Budget & Homestay), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. 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.