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 Mitra Kapuas Raya Sintang
Hotel Mitra Kapuas Raya Sintang is a 1-star hotel situated in Sintang, Sintang (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 3.9/10 across 4 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Pink Side Guesthouse
Pink Side Guesthouse is a 1-star guest house situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Budget & Homestay), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Star Inn @ Tanjung selor
Star Inn @ Tanjung selor is a 1-star hotel situated in Tanjung Selor, Tanjung Selor (Budget & Homestay), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Hotel Monita Melak
Hotel Monita Melak is a 1-star hotel situated in Kuta & Legian, Kotabaru (Budget & Homestay), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with short scooter / drive (< 2km to coast).
Merpati Guest House
Merpati Guest House is a 1-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Budget & Homestay), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Hotel Greenville Sampit
Hotel Greenville Sampit is a 1-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.
Maryam Guest House Satu
Maryam Guest House Satu is a 1-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located 851 km (1531–1872 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Apartemen Borneo Bay by @liburanbalikpapan
Apartemen Borneo Bay by @liburanbalikpapan is a 1-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located 850.9 km (1531–1871 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Astonia Hotel
Astonia Hotel is a 1-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Tobelo (Upscale Luxury), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Grand Wisata Hotel
Grand Wisata Hotel is a 1-star hotel situated in Sambas Regency, Sambas Regency (Budget & Homestay), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Sinar Mulia Hotel
Sinar Mulia Hotel is a 1-star hotel situated in Kuta & Legian, West Kutai Regency (Ultra-Luxury), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located 947 km (1704–2083 mins drive) with short scooter / drive (< 2km to coast).
Golden Snail
Golden Snail is a 1-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Budget & Homestay), recently listed on BaliExpertGuide. Located 854.7 km (1538–1880 mins drive) 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.