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.
Brits Hotel Pangkalan Bun
Brits Hotel Pangkalan Bun is a 3-star hotel situated in Pangkalanbuun, Pangkalanbuun (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.1/10 across 704 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Hotel Pacific Balikpapan
Hotel Pacific Balikpapan is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.1/10 across 695 reviews. Located 851.7 km (1533–1873 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
SM Tower Hotel and Convention Berau
SM Tower Hotel and Convention Berau is a 3-star hotel situated in Tanjung Redeb, Tanjung Redeb (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.2/10 across 253 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Fave+ Hotel Banjarbaru
Fave+ Hotel Banjarbaru is a 3-star hotel situated in Banjarbaru, Banjarbaru (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.1/10 across 617 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Urbanview Hotel Bundaran Besar Palangkaraya by RedDoorz
Urbanview Hotel Bundaran Besar Palangkaraya by RedDoorz is a 3-star hotel situated in Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.2/10 across 204 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
favehotel Ketapang
favehotel Ketapang is a 3-star hotel situated in Ketapang, Ketapang (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.2/10 across 174 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Favehotel Ahmad Yani Banjarmasin
Favehotel Ahmad Yani Banjarmasin is a 3-star hotel situated in Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.0/10 across 856 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Grand Verona Hotel Samarinda
Grand Verona Hotel Samarinda is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Samarinda (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.0/10 across 783 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with inland valley / highland retreat.
Urbanview Hotel syariah 99 Banjarbaru by RedDoorz
Urbanview Hotel syariah 99 Banjarbaru by RedDoorz is a 3-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Banjarbaru, Banjarbaru (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.1/10 across 256 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Maxone Balikpapan
Maxone Balikpapan is a 3-star hotel situated in Balikpapan & IKN Gateway, Balikpapan (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.1/10 across 253 reviews. Located 853.2 km (1535–1877 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Cico Home
Cico Home is a 3-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.1/10 across 244 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Hotel Kini
Hotel Kini is a 3-star hotel situated in Pontianak, Pontianak (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.9/10 across 1,519 reviews. 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.