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 Nilam Guest HouseNearYani Heahlerr
Hotel O Nilam Guest HouseNearYani 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.
Gazeyn Homestay
Gazeyn Homestay is a 2-star homestay situated in Banjarbaru, Banjarbaru (Budget & Homestay), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Am Hotel
Am Hotel 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.
Olive Guest House Bumi Mas Raya
Olive Guest House Bumi Mas Raya 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.
The Sepinggan Home Base - Penginapan Syariah
The Sepinggan Home Base - Penginapan Syariah is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located 855 km (1539–1881 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel O near Duta Mall Banjarmasin formerly Wisma Focus
Hotel O near Duta Mall Banjarmasin formerly Wisma Focus 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.
SPOT ON 92338 Karin Kost
SPOT ON 92338 Karin Kost is a 2-star hotel situated in Banjarbaru, Banjarbaru (Budget & Homestay), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Cozzy PENGINAPAN EVOLIS IKN
Cozzy PENGINAPAN EVOLIS IKN is a 2-star homestay situated in Margomulyo, Margomulyo (Budget & Homestay), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located 41.5 km (50–75 mins drive to BPN Airport) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Murai Garden near Airport Tarakan
Murai Garden near Airport Tarakan is a 2-star homestay situated in Tarakan, Tarakan (Budget & Homestay), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
SPOT ON 91791 Homestay Surya Syariah
SPOT ON 91791 Homestay Surya Syariah is a 2-star hotel situated in Tarakan, Tarakan (Budget & Homestay), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Little House Banjarmasin
Little House 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.
Dream House
Dream House is a 2-star hotel situated in Sintang, Sintang (Budget & Homestay), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with absolute beachfront (< 100m).
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.