Kalimantan Hotels
Kalimantan is famous as Borneo and shares its borders with Sarawak and Sabah in Malaysia. Kalimantan is a tourist hotspot because of the many places to see like Balikpapan. Balikpapan is the oil hub of Kalimantan and is also a gateway to the Eastern parts of Kalimantan. There are a number of good hotels offering 4-star and budget accommodations with recreational facilities in Balikpapan.
One of the special spots in Kalimantan is the Berau and Marine Tourism on Derawan Island. The island is home to the historic remains of a kingdom of Keraton Gunung Tambur and Keraton Sambaliung. There is a museum that showcases objects and artifacts belonging to that era. To reach the island, you will have to take a boat from Tanjung Redep. Kalimantan is also the home to some rare species of plants and animals like the star fruit turtle, scarlet turtle, green turtle, and sea cow. Scuba diving is a popular activity as you will get to see the richness of marine life and the colorful corals. Other species of animals inhabiting the islands include iguanas, crabs and different sea birds. Apart from scuba diving, you can also enjoy game fishing, and other water sports.
Bontang in Kutai is also famous for its rare flora and fauna. There is a Kutai National Park where you can take small trails deep into the forest and discover some of the rare species of plant life found nowhere else in the world. If you are seeking adventure then you can head straight for Bulungan, which is surrounded by deep forests and towering mountains.