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.
Asteria Guest House
Asteria Guest House is a 2-star guest house situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel O Tris
Hotel O Tris is a 2-star hotel situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Budget & Homestay), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
KoolKost Syariah @ Flamboyan Street Banjarmasin
KoolKost Syariah @ Flamboyan Street Banjarmasin is a 2-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Budget & Homestay), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
OYO 93343 Sukma Residence
OYO 93343 Sukma Residence is a 2-star hotel situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Budget & Homestay), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
OYO 93774 Khaira Kos Dan PenginapanNearYani Heahlerr
OYO 93774 Khaira Kos Dan PenginapanNearYani Heahlerr is a 2-star hotel situated in Sungkai, Sungkai (Budget & Homestay), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Hotel O Aglo Homestay NearYani Heahlerr
Hotel O Aglo Homestay NearYani Heahlerr is a 2-star hotel situated in Sungkai, Sungkai (Budget & Homestay), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Hotel O Azwa Gh Katingan Near Lapangan Sepak Bola Pegatan Hilir
Hotel O Azwa Gh Katingan Near Lapangan Sepak Bola Pegatan Hilir is a 2-star hotel situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Budget & Homestay), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel O Losmen Griya Mulia Katingan Kuala
Hotel O Losmen Griya Mulia Katingan Kuala is a 2-star hotel situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Ultra-Luxury), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel O Losmen Karunia Katingan Near Kantor Sekretariat PPK Katingan Kuala
Hotel O Losmen Karunia Katingan Near Kantor Sekretariat PPK Katingan Kuala is a 2-star hotel situated in Sampit, Sampit (Budget & Homestay), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Nite & Day Melawi Nanga Pinoh
Nite & Day Melawi Nanga Pinoh is a 2-star hotel situated in Melawi, Melawi (Budget & Homestay), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel O Rafira Losmen NearYani Heahlerr
Hotel O Rafira Losmen NearYani Heahlerr is a 2-star hotel situated in Sungkai, Sungkai (Budget & Homestay), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
OYO 91861 Pemuda Kemuning Guest House
OYO 91861 Pemuda Kemuning Guest House is a 2-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland 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.