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.
Diandra Guest House
Diandra Guest House is a 2-star hotel situated in Pangkalanbuun, Pangkalanbuun (Budget & Homestay), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
VIP Hotel Samarinda
VIP Hotel Samarinda is a 2-star hotel 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.
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.
Syariah near Lapangan Merdeka Balikpapan
Syariah near Lapangan Merdeka Balikpapan is a 2-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located 850.7 km (1531–1871 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
RedDoorz at Ideal Home Banjarmasin
RedDoorz at Ideal Home 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.
Airy Tenggarong Pahlawan 1 Kutai Kartanegara
Airy Tenggarong Pahlawan 1 Kutai Kartanegara is a 2-star hotel situated in Kuta & Legian, Samarinda (Budget & Homestay), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with short scooter / drive (< 2km to coast).
The Rich Hotel
The Rich Hotel is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located 841.6 km (1514–1851 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
OYO 3855 Homestay Semata Wayang Syariah
OYO 3855 Homestay Semata Wayang Syariah is a 2-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Banjarbaru, Banjarbaru (Budget & Homestay), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
SPOT ON 91616 Kharisma Guest House
SPOT ON 91616 Kharisma Guest House is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located 851.1 km (1531–1872 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
SPOT ON 91623 Pj Guest House Syariah
SPOT ON 91623 Pj Guest House Syariah is a 2-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located 852.4 km (1534–1875 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel O Tri Homestay
Hotel O Tri Homestay is a 2-star hotel situated in Pegatan Hulu, Pegatan Hulu (Budget & Homestay), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel O Wisma Haji BunbunNearYani Heahlerr
Hotel O Wisma Haji BunbunNearYani 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.
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.