Hendrix College's Marine Biology class had a blast at Jungle Dome. From the ATM caves, to Tikal, to the Belize Zoo, to horseback riding at Banana Bank, we couldn't have asked for anything more.
Thanks Andy, Simone, David, Minor, and all of the rest of the staff at Jungle Dome. We were well taken care of.
Andy, Simone, David, Nora, Wanni, Lucas, Aidan, and the rest of the staff; What an amazing 4 days! Everything was so much fun, and the guides were so well-informed, it is hard to pick a favorite.
The first day we went to the Xunantunich Mayan site; quite interesting, with Junior as our guide;
Then on to the Iguana Park.
Next day was to Cave’s Branch tubing, as we floated through limestone cave, and then down a gentle river with Fernando.
The next day to Caracol Mayan ruins, Rio Frio Cave, and Rio on waterfalls and swimming area with Bruce.
Every day was new and exciting, and our room was always clean when we got back, besides an excellent breakfast and dinner every day. Your staff is what made it so special.
On day one at the airport we met David, and he drove us every day and become a good friend to us. He was great company and an amazing young man.
Best of luck to you all! Hope to see you again. This trip was for a 50th anniversary and Simone (as busy as she is) even remembered, and made us a card. What a group!
Dawn & Hilda Elden,
Shawney, Oklahoma, USA.
March 22, 2013.
Dear Jungle Dome team,
Many thanks for an amazing introduction to Belize over the past 5 days, from the pick-up at the airport and trip to the zoo, and throughout the action-packed few days, I’ve had a great time experiencing a variety of activities, including my first ever horse ride and the beautiful ATM caves.
At the end of each adventure, it has been wonderful to have that feeling of coming ‘home’ to the Jungle Dome, and being made to feel part of the family, with lovely home-cooked meals, a comfy, homely room, and great conversations.
Thanks for the tips and advice, I am sure I will use in San Pedro in the coming days. You have a lovely place, and I will definitely recommend it to anyone coming out here.
Virgina,
Greenwich, London, UK
March 31, 2013.
Belize Jungle Dome is AWESOME! David, our caretaker, has been amazing! He is full of knowledge about the sights we’ve asked him about. He is so interesting to talk to.
The meals have been very convenient, especially since we were over Easter weekend, when most restaurants have been closed. The pool is a refreshing break when we get back from our tours.
Make sure you do the cave tubing/zip-lining. St. Herman’s cave and the Blue Hole is an interesting side trip. Tomorrow we head to Mountain Pine Ridge and the, sadly, we have to leave the Jungle Dome, and head to San Ignacio.
We’ll always remember our stay here, and how welcome David made us feel. I plan on writing a fantastic TripAdvisor review!
Lance & Mary Becker
San Diego, CA, USA
P.S. Love the friendly dogs, who also made us feel at home!
April 20, 2013.
The Jungle Dome was awesome! We absolutely loved our stay here. The staff was great and the food was amazing. Our guide David was really nice, and Lucas was fun to be around too. Everyone here is so nice (including the dogs), we will definitely write a review about the Dome on TripAdvisor.
Thanks for everything,
Olivia (aged 14), and James (aged 10)
Massachusetts, USA
April 13, 2013.
Dear Jungle Dome family,
This has been a home away from home…Simone, Andy, their kids, David, Marina, Tella, Wani, and all the crew, thanks to all of you for your hospitality, delicious food, cozy apartment, incredible spirit and beautiful energy.
I just leave my heart in Belize. I had, not only, a great time and amazing vacation, I also learned so much about the culture, history, and traditions.
God bless you!
Love and peace, Claudia
From Colombia, and now California
Belize Guest Slideshow - June 2011 - Dawn and Mark Hungerford, New Mexico, USA
Thanks to Mark and Dawn Hungerford, our intrepid cavers/archaeologists, who explored the interior of Belize in May 2011 and took these excellent pictures.
Belize Trip Review - New York, USA - Lesley Thompson - Jan 2010
I just wanted to thank you to you and your amazing staff for truly giving us a special vacation. The warmth and hospitality of your staff are unmatched. Karen and David make you feel right at home and make sure all of the details are taken care of. And Wani was such a wonderful cook and always brought our food with such a charming smile.
We absolutely loved all of our excursions. It is hard to pick which was our favorite. The ATM was such a great way to start. Wow!! is about all I can say. The kayaking was a really great way to see the country, learn about the wildlife and plant-life. Felt so relaxed after. The cave tubing and zip-lines were fun. And the Black Hole Drop - - that was exhilarating. My husband and I LOVED spending the night in the cave. That was spectacular and will be one of the most treasured nights on our life.
Thank you again. We are already talking of coming again and this time bringing our kids. They will love it!!
Belize Trip Review - Jay and Heide - Hackensack, New Jersey, USA - September 2009
This place is simply fantastic…and unique. The scenery is beautiful, the dogs are protective, the service is great, the food is amazing and the people are wonderful.
We feel like we have made a lifelong friend in David. He is one of the greatest guys. We never got a chance to hike with him at night in the jungle, but we know it would have been memorable and we know he is going to make a great guide one day. Test him on his knowledge of the land and the birds and his Texas Holdem Skills!
We did the Caracol and the Cave Tubing/Zip Line tours with Luis and the ATM Tour with Emil.
The best thing about our experience is everything we learned from David, Luis and Emil. These guys have a wealth of knowledge and are willing to share with anyone who asks. We hope to never forget anything on this trip but will certainly never forget the people we have met.
We are headed out to the Black Hole Drop overnight cave adventure soon so we have to write quickly!
The Jungle Dome has been amazing to us. Honeymoon flowers when we arrived (all fresh from around the jungle dome and beautiful!) and a great staff. David was a friend as soon as he picked us up from the airport, Karen has been extremely helpful with our tour and travel arrangements and we cannot say enough about the food!!! It was fantastic and the meal presentation was always impeccable.
We did a 2 hour horseback ride the day we arrived which was nice but very strenuous for two people who hadn’t ridden in several years and who had just gotten off the plane!
The ATM cave trip was very very cool. Very adventurous and crazy but we were kept safe and having a fun time – that was a once in a lifetime experience.
We had a wonderful time and can’t wait to recommend The Jungle Dome to friends!
TJ & Jessica Lee Asheville, North Caroline, USA
June 9th 2009
Like so many people before us, we don’t even know where to start ….everything was so fantastic, especially the people. The uniqueness of the Dome, the staff and the adventures were way beyond our expectations. Each trip holds special memories that we will never forget. The beauty of the grounds is inspiring, you have done such a fantastic job transforming this place into a paradise. There is not a single thing we would change about this trip! It was just the perfect mixture of adventure and relaxation, not to mention the delicious food that provided us with the energy to do all these day trips! We have certainly fallen in love with Belize and the Jungle Dome and hope to visit again.
Emily & Kevin Samuel Moosonee, Ontario, CANADA
July 2009
What a wonderful trip! From the dogs and cat to the wonderful and friendly staff, I instantly felt at home.
I came here looking forward to experiencing the zip line and Black Hole Drop but found the ATM cave to be the most thrilling. The day trip to Tikal was great..I am so glad I made that trip. Thank you all for making my trip to Belize so care-free and comfortable.
Susana Nicoletto Midford, Orlando, USA
June 18, 2009
The villa was a beautiful home for our family of six. I especially loved the little touches – the tiny bed & kiddie dishes for my little one and she loved them too. Delicious food, great advice and a successful night walk. Trips to canoe, cave tube, beach and Tikal were all great.
Thanks so much The Concannon Family Chicago, USA
Jun 20, 2009
Dear Karen & David
Thank you so much for making our stay at the Jungle Dome so wonderful. We felt at home almost immediately! The boys will always remember Belize, our wonderful trips and evening poker games by the pool. Our days here flew by too quickly. Please compliment the staff on the excellent meals and beautiful housekeeping and grounds.
Some of our favourite adventures….Black Hole Drop, Cave Tubing, ATM and the magnificent Xunantunich ruins. We will have wonderful memories of Belize and the Jungle Dome Villa.
Belize Trip Review - Mission, British Columbia, Canada - January 2009 and Buenos Aires, Argentina - May 2009
To all the staff:
Karen, your charm & personality shone through in everything from the first email when we spoke, to the phone calls before we arrived. We thank you for your kindness and professionalism and making our trip such a memorable one. To the lovely girls who cooked our fabulous meals and huge portions and the impeccable cleanness of our rooms each day….fabulous.
We will highly recommend the Jungle Dome to all our friends and family. You have made our trip memorable and will remain in our hearts forever. Thank you thank you thank you!!!
Nancy and son Travis Arcand Mission, British Columbia, CANADA
January 2009
Dear Karen and Staff
Thank you so much for helping me and my family have such a wonderful time in Belize! Every part of this vacation was amazing.
The wonderful view from our villa, the delicious chocolate chip cookies, the impeccable cleanliness of the house, the beautiful flowers, the super delicious food and most of all your kindness and hospitality, making us all feel at home!
All of the excursions you helped us experience were breathtaking! We loved the kayaking and the Black Hole Drop – which we will never forget!
Hope to see you sometime soon with the rest of the family!
Belize Trip Reviews - New York, New Jersey, USA - March 2009
Dear Jungle Dome staff/friends (and pets!)
Thank you all for an absolutely wonderful experience! The trips, food and service were tip top quality - couldn’t have asked for more. All I have to say is: "Thank God for Trip Advisor for pointing us to the Jungle Dome!" Hope to see you soon!
Emily Bennet, New York, New York, USA March 8th, 2009
Where do I ever begin? Our trip to Belize has been absolutely amazing and we owe it all to the Jungle Dome staff! When we missed our connecting flights due to weather delays, I emailed Karen in a panic and she quickly called me back and explained that she would simply change our itinerary to accommodate the change. Karen managed to change our stressful situation into a very relaxing and comforting one.
We were greeted by David at the airport, who was very cheerful and told us great stories on our way to the Jungle Dome. Delicious meal and Amigo’s - Good recommendation!
We loved the serene setting here and enjoyed David’s signature Coconut drink : )
Our favourite excursion was the ATM cave, an absolute ‘must do’ while here! That’s not to say that any of the other trips were less than spectacular.
I definitely recommend the Blackhole Drop for the thrill seekers, cave tubing for families and zip-lining and kayaking for the adventurous...and when in doubt, the pool is great too!
The meals were great. Today’s brownie with cream cheese filling was just sinful. I hope you enjoy your trip as much as we did. Thanks again to Karen, David and the rest of the Jungle Dome staff for an unforgettable vacation!!
Stephanie Fine and Paul La Terra Hoboken, New Jersey, USA
Belize Trip Review - Sharples Family - Surrey, England - July 2009
The Jungle Dome and all the adventures it offered exceeded all our expectations. We had a magnificent week and any holiday from herein will be such a tough act to follow.
ATM and the Black Hole Drop will leave us all with lifetime memories as will the setting and adventure of the Jungle Dome.
We had a wonderful week with you all and Lucas and Aidan made Angus's holiday even more special.
Thanks to you all for your welcome and hospitality. All so magnificent.
Zahra, Nick and Angus Sharples,
Fetcham, Surrey, England
July 2009
This is our 3rd time at the Jungle Dome, we just can't get enough of this beautiful haven in the jungle. Everything is incredible....From the staff of Karen, David, Tella, Wani, Nora to the pets Max, Daphne and Phoebe are all wonderful, inviting, knowledgeable and make your stay perfect.
We traveled with a large group of 12 and everything went flawless, the meals were absolutely delicious, the room are gorgeous and so comfortable and the surrounding land is beyond beauty. The Howler Monkey's at night while you sleep are are incredible sound to hear!
We also had a wedding at the Jungle Dome and everyone was so accomodating to allow us to have it hear....It was the perfect place to have such a ceremony.
The excursions, lead by guide Luiz are incredible and all inclusive so you do not need to worry about anythign except waking up and going! ATM is absolutely incredible for those you like caving, EL Pilar was a magificent splendor to see, Horseback riding and the riverboat tour are relaxing and breathtaking, Barton Creek Cave canoeing was the highlight of my trip....I have never witnessed anything like this and I can't wait to go back...Which will be next year of course!
To everyone at the Jungle Dome, thank you once again for such a wonderful trip for our large group! You are all so blessed to work in such an incredible place...
Belize Trip Review - January 2009 - Part 2 at the Jungle Dome
Jan 2nd, 2009
John and Laura West, San Antonio, Texas, USA
Leaving day : (
To all of you here at the Jungle Dome and all who may come. What a beautiful, exciting and amazing time we had. Our hosts were beyond what we could have imagined, the food define (and I will never know how the ladies managed to remove all that mud). The rooms were very clean and the grounds...well, if you are reading this, you can see for yourselves.
The ruins are a must and ask about ATM & the Black Hole Drop: all so much more than worth your while. The guides that they set you up with are more than knowledgeable. So...thank you staff and have a wonderful visit if you are reading this!
Jan. 6th, 2009
Craig and Robert Brown, Clovis, CA, USA
To the staff at the Jungle Dome: Thank you/gracias for everything you did for us.
You gave us something that we badly needed and we appreciate it. We also hope to see you again someday soon.
Mark & I had an incredible stay here at the Jungle Dome. The service and staff have been exceptional and like many who wrote before us, we loved the food. We had a short stay (3 nights) but, with the help of Karen, we’ve been able to pack a lot into 4 days.
1st day: Luis picked us up at the Caye Caulker water taxi terminal and showed us a little bit of Belize City. He took us on a amazing tour of the Belize Zoo, which we believe is a must see! Make sure you have a guide, it really enhances the experience.
2nd day: We woke up early for a run down the mainroad. It’s 2 miles to the Banana Bank sign & worth it, even if you walk most of it. Beautiful horses are grazing everywhere you look. We then went on the ATM tour. It was breathtaking! Be prepared to be wet (wear swim gear) & shoes you don’t mind to have wet for the rest of the trip. This was one of our favourite trips and we particularly enjoyed our guide, Orlando.
3rd day: We went to Caracol. Wow! It was impressive, inspiring, beautiful. I’m truly glad we made the 2 ½ hour bumpy (riverbed bumpy) drive. Luis was our guide again and shared a wealth of history and facts. This was topped off with a treck to the Rio Frio cave (gorgeous) and then a quick dip in the Rio Frio Falls. It was a long day, but worth the trip.
Last day: We’re off the experience the Black Hole Drop. Luis said that we will kissing the ground when we finish the 300 ft descent, you bet it will happen too! Once again, we’ve had such a nice stay here. I hope to return for either a longer stay or just to try out everything we’ve missed. Thanks Karen, David and crew!
P.S. It’s -40 degrees in Fairbanks now. Boy are we glad to be here instead!
Jan. 2nd, 2009
Laura, Tom & Christine,
We really enjoyed our stay here at the Jungle Dome. We really enjoyed the food that we ate. The pool was cold but everyone, except mom, went in. We liked seeing the Mayan ruins a lot. The days at the Jungle Dome went by so fast. The only bad part was leaving!
Thank you Jungle Dome for making our stay in Belize so enjoyable. We hope to come back soon!
Trip Review - Arizona, USA - JD and Raelean - Oct 2008
Absolutely fantastic!! We will recommend the Jungle Dome and Belize to family and friends. There is no question that if I didn’t have prior commitments (same family and friends listed above and a job) then I would stay here and work!!
The people here are kind, the weather is fantastic and the food is fantastic. My wife and I are here on our honeymoon and we couldn’t have picked a better place to celebrate.
Oh yeah, also the ATM cave tour is a must. Of the adventures we did (Black Hole Drop, Cave Tubing, Zip Line, Kayaking) the ATM was far and away the most amazing.
Trip Review - Virginia, USA - Luke and Kate Sebby - Sept 2008
Thank you so much for such a wonderful time! Our stay at the Jungle Dome was amazing. From the food to the rooms to all of our adventures to the friendly staff.
We loved having the cookies greet us when we walked in the room and appreciated Karen and David keeping our drinks full! The day trips were unbelievable and intense!
This was our first trip to Central America and to Belize and we are so happy we could experience so much of the beauty, the culture and the people. We even loved experiencing Max, the world’s smelliest dog, Phoebe and Daphne.
"I am sad to say this is our last night here at the Belize Jungle Dome. These past few days have been paradise for us. The culture and rich history of Belize just seem to entrap you making you never want to leave. The staff here have been beyond excellent. I feel that we have definitely received the royal treatment for our honeymoon."
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