Kalimantan Packages featuring a traditional riverboat cruising through the Borneo rainforest

Kalimantan Packages

Discover Wild Borneo Rainforests, Orangutan Sanctuaries & Rich Dayak Cultural Heritage

Kalimantan Packages open the door to one of the world’s oldest rainforests, vast river ecosystems, and unmatched biodiversity across Indonesian Borneo. From the dense jungle rivers of Pangkalan Bun to the pristine highlands and coastal waterways, Kalimantan is a legendary destination for wildlife enthusiasts, eco-travellers, and cultural adventurers. It is a land where wild orangutans swing through canopy trees, traditional wooden klotok boats navigate mystical rivers, and ancient indigenous traditions thrive.

Travelling through Borneo’s expansive terrain—whether cruising along the Sekonyer River in Tanjung Puting National Park or visiting traditional longhouses deep in the interior—requires specialised logistics and local expertise. Booking professionally organised Kalimantan tour packages guarantees a safe, comfortable, and sustainable travel experience complete with private boat charters, air-conditioned transfers, licensed jungle guides, and authentic cultural encounters. Whether you seek a short wildlife river cruise or an immersive multi-day expedition, our customised Kalimantan holiday packages deliver the ultimate Borneo adventure.

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Best Places to Visit in Kalimantan & Borneo

Indonesian Borneo is vast and diverse, filled with iconic national parks, river networks, and historic settlements. Our packages highlight the top destinations across the region:

  • Tanjung Puting National Park (Central Kalimantan): The world’s premier sanctuary for wild and rehabilitated orangutans. It is famous for its slow-paced klotok river boat journeys along the Sekonyer River and feeding stations like Camp Leakey.
  • Pangkalan Bun: The primary gateway town to Central Kalimantan’s rainforests, rich in royal history at the Kutaringin Sultanate Palace and local riverfront culture.
  • Mahakam River & Loksado (East & South Kalimantan): Massive river systems featuring traditional Dayak longhouse settlements, bamboo rafting, and sightings of rare freshwater Irrawaddy dolphins (Pesut Mahakam).
  • Derawan Archipelago (East Kalimantan): A tropical island paradise featuring pristine coral reefs, stingless jellyfish lakes on Kakaban Island, and giant sea turtle nesting grounds.
  • Palangka Raya & Sebangau National Park: The vibrant capital region of Central Kalimantan, surrounded by blackwater peat swamp forests that harbor wild orangutans and proboscis monkeys.

Highlights of Our Kalimantan Packages

Our travel itineraries are designed to offer maximum safety, eco-conscious travel practices, and deep natural immersion:

  • Authentic Klotok River Cruises: Experience living and sleeping aboard traditional two-story wooden klotok boats fitted with comfortable bedding and fresh local onboard dining.
  • Expert Jungle Rangers & Trackers: Explore wildlife feeding posts and rainforest trails safely accompanied by licensed park rangers and experienced local trackers.
  • Hassle-Free Airport Pickups: Direct private transfers from Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport (Balikpapan), Syamsudin Noor Airport (Banjarmasin), or Iskandar Airport in Pangkalan Bun (PKN).
  • Sustainable Eco-Tourism Focus: Our operations support local conservation efforts, indigenous communities, and responsible wildlife viewing guidelines.

Immerse in Authentic Dayak Cultural Experiences

The Dayak people are the indigenous guardians of Borneo’s rainforests. They possess a rich heritage deeply connected to nature, ancestral customs, and spirituality. Our packages offer respectful and authentic cultural encounters:

  • Traditional Longhouse Stays (Betang): Visit or stay overnight in communal wooden longhouses to learn about ancestral community living and Javanese/Bornean history.
  • Customary Music & Dance Performances: Witness mesmerising Dayak welcoming rituals, traditional hornbill dances (Tari Burung Enggang), and soothing music played on the sape (wooden lute).
  • Traditional Handcrafts & Tattoo Art: Observe intricate Dayak beadwork, rattan weaving, wood carvings, and learn about the deep symbolic meaning behind traditional Dayak tattoos.
  • Jungle Trekking & Ethnobotany: Walk alongside local Dayak guides to discover how indigenous communities utilise native rainforest plants for natural medicine, food, and survival.

Choose Your Ideal Kalimantan Travel Package

Select from our specialised package categories tailored to your travel style and schedule:

1. Kalimantan Tour Packages

Designed for focused short excursions, wildlife feeding visits, and city/river highlight tours. Our Kalimantan tour packages cover key single-day and short multi-day activities. Experience Pangkalan Bun heritage tours, Banjarmasin floating markets, and Loksado bamboo rafting.

2. Kalimantan Holiday Packages

Comprehensive multi-day holiday itineraries combining wildlife safaris, hotel or longhouse stays, and seamless logistics across regions. From 3-day short breaks to 7-day overland and river expeditions, our Kalimantan holiday packages cover all transport, permits, meals, and accommodations.

3. Borneo & Pangkalan Bun Orangutan Tours

Focused specifically on wildlife lovers seeking the ultimate orangutan encounter. Embark on 3D2N or 4D3N klotok river cruises from Pangkalan Bun into Tanjung Puting National Park. These tours include visits to Rimba Lodge, Camp Leakey, Pondok Tanggui, and nocturnal wildlife walks.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kalimantan Packages

Most packages include private land transport, klotok boat charters with private crew and onboard chef, park entry permits, ranger fees, meals during river cruises, and hotel or lodge accommodations.

Tours to Tanjung Puting National Park start at Iskandar Airport (PKN) in Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan. Our team provides direct private pickup from the airport to the Kumai River port.

Sleeping on a klotok is a comfortable eco-adventure! At night, the boat anchors along the riverbank. The upper deck becomes a sleeping area with mattresses, pillows, fresh linens, and full mosquito netting under the stars.

The dry season from June to October is generally the best time for jungle trekking and boat travel. However, you can visit Tanjung Puting year-round, as orangutans are present in all seasons.

Yes. All cultural visits are organised in coordination with local Dayak community leaders and elders. Guests receive cultural guidelines to ensure respectful interaction with traditional customs and sacred heritage.

Essential items include lightweight long-sleeved clothing, comfortable trekking shoes, insect repellent, rain gear, a flashlight/headlamp, camera equipment, and personal toiletries.