Thanks to Erin and TJ from Georgia, Atlanta, USA who visited the Jungle Dome in February 2010 and participated in our 5 Night Extreme Jungle Adventure

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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!!

New York, USA
Lesley Thompson

Jan 2010

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

The Robinsons
New Jersey, USA

Aug 15, 2009

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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

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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

March 22nd, 2009

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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

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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.

May everything you dream for come to pass!

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Jan 5th, 2009

Lael & Mark Oldmixon, Fairbanks, Alaska, USA

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!

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My husband and I are here on the second leg of 3 of our honeymoon….and what an adventure! I would first like to say that we have been to many adventurous and historical places but none quite like this. We actually started our trip in Guatemala and then flew to Belize where we were greeted by Luis at the airport. He was immediately warm, funny and incredibly knowledgeable. We knew we were headed to the Jungle Dome but the Jungle Dome has far surpassed any expectations we may have had.

The staff has been excellent with just the right amount of attention. The Chefs….my hats off to them! I wish I could spend a month or two learning how they cook. Everything is delicious and made from scratch!

Where to adventure to? We are here during the rainy season so our activities have been debated on a daily basis. We first went to the Belize Zoo, guided by Luis who was able to give us an extensive history on the animals and Flora. We got to see the jaguars, puma, harpey eagle and many other wonderful Belizean creatures.

Our next day was a full day – tour of the ruins. Luis again was our guide. We told him his brain was going to explode one of these days for how much information he holds in there. He is a true historian and an invaluable aspect of this resort and our time here.

Next off to Che Chem Ha Cave. Our guide and care taker of the cave was very much spiritually connected to the history and spirit of the cave. Definitely for the active individual who is not afraid of dark enclosed spaces. If you make it in there – what a life-altering experience.

The Black Hole Drop was a vigorous hike only to descend via the mountain between a massive opening between two once-connected caves. The staff was truly professional and knowledgeable. We were quite lucky that only the two of us were on that tour as we were able to trek all the way in the cave. It was one of those experiences that puts into perspective how small we are in the grand scheme of things.

Today is our final day here before we are off to one of the islands. With room for one more adventure (cave tubing).

We have enjoyed our stay and even wish we had booked longer but as always, so much to do, so little time.



Thank you Jungle Dome for all the Amazing memories!

Marielena & Philippe Andre
NY, NY, USA

Sept 30 2008

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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.

JD & Raelean
Sierra Vista, Arizona, USA


Oct 10, 2008

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We decided this year to make our anniversary trip an adventure. The Jungle Dome and its staff made our home away from home a great place. We have had a fantastic week. Coming at this time of year was great because in most cases our activities were simply us and our guide.

Black Hole Drop – start with a bang! A great hike, great rappel and beautiful scenery (a wonderful introduction to the jungle)



Cave Tubing – Luis showed us all the plants and unlike all the other groups, we floated at our own pace

Zip Line – A fun experience which unfortunately ended too soon

ATM – what an amazing trip! First swimming in among the cave was neat but then to be able to see and admire such a beautiful place. Francisco did a great job explaining what occurred and what they think happened in such a sacred place.



Horseback Riding – it was a pleasure to actually run the horses and learn from Cesar.

Massage – Susan enjoyed this brief respite from the jungle

Mountain Bike ride – Eric rode with David to Valley of Peace and back – ahhh forgot how tough riding off road on loose gravel is

Che Chem Ha cave – what an amazing cave and to be escorted by William , the guy who found it. Amazing that places like these are all around.



Kayaking – We enjoyed the botany education from Link but the ride was not quite the adventure we expected

Caracol – ahh the Mayan ruins you read about. Amazing to see the buildings the Mayans made so long ago

Keep the bug spray bottle full, know that 95% of the roads are bumpy, enjoy the adventures and absorb the Belizean culture, life and people.

Eric & Susan Snell
Peachtree City, GA
USA

August 31, 2008

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Dan and Rebecca stayed 8 Nights at the Jungle Dome in Belize and enjoyed the following adventures :

Caracol Temples
Zip Line
Black Hole Drop Rappell
Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave
Jungle Horseback riding
Snorkeling
Spa and Massage Treatments at Chaa Creek
Cave Tubing

For more information on our Belize vacations click here

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Dear Jungle Dome Staff

WE have been on numerous vacations but nothing quite compares to our experience here. The service was amazing, the food was phenomenal and the atmosphere was positively delightful. Each day was a new and exciting adventure that somehow seemed to exceed the day before.



Our tour guides were knowledgeable, friendly and made each experience the best it could be. From scuba diving the Blue Hole to rappelling the Black Hole Drop to exploring ATM Cave ~ we could not have asked for more. We gained a new-found appreciation and admiration for Mayan Culture and history. We cannot wait to spread the word to our friends of not only the luxuries of the Jungle Dome but also of the beauties of this country.



Thank you so very much!

A special thanks to Luis, Alex & Lil Alfonse – the best tour guides Belize has to offer. And to Karen – you have gone above and beyond to ensure we felt more at home than just on vacation. Thank you once again and hope to see you soon!

Erin Gerodo & Shanna-Lee Butler
Drumheller, Alberta, Canada

May 30th, 2008

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We had a hard time choosing where to go for our honeymoon. After all, it is a pretty big world! But we are so happy that we stumbled upon Belize and the Jungle Dome!

We could not have imagined a better trip if we wanted to. Between the ATM cave, Caracol, Cave Tubing, Zip Lining and the overnight stay in the Black Hole Drop cave, many amazing memories were created. Also, thank you so much for your hospitality.



The food was wonderful, our room stayed clean, everyone was very helpful, much information was offered and service was always given with an eager smile!

This trip’s success had everything to do with your hard work so thanks again!

Good luck to you all.

Preston & Kristy Patterson
Orlando, Florida, USA

May 24th, 2008

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This was my second trip to Belize, and my second stay at the Jungle Dome! This time I brought the whole family, (two adults and 5 kids) and what a wonderful time we had!

The resort is small, quiet and quaint, and situated in a perfect spot for reasonably quick access to all the jungle type tours. A perfect place to come "home" to after a day of touring.

The rooms are very spacious and clean, the staff is super friendly, and the food is fantastic! Everything made from scratch and lots of it! My "kids", ages 15-29, are still talking about the food!



Must do tours: The Black Hole drop, The ATM caving tour and the Cave tubing. Wouldn't recommend the Zipline. I didn't think it was good value for the money....but then if you've ever done the Zipline in Whistler, B.C., Canada, it's really hard to find something that will compare to that!

All in all, a fabulous trip thanks in a very large part to the Jungle Dome and their great staff!!

Beverley Poleschuk
British Columbia, Canada - March 2008

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Wow! The trip of a lifetime!!

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[We are] Totally gutted that this is our last night here at the Jungle Dome – the Cayes are going to have a lot to live up to!

We have had an amazing time here from cave tubing, zip lining, visiting ATM & Xunantunich, horse riding, massages, eating great food, gong to the butterfly farm, doing the Black Hole Drop to just spending a relaxing day by the pool .

We would recommend the Jungle Dome to anyone ~ quite simply great!

Julie, Lloyd & Mila Attrill

Littlehampton, UK

The Attrill family stayed at the Belize Jungle Dome in December 2007

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