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.
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.
Had the vacation of a lifetime here! Tikal, cave-tubing, Che Chem Ha and kayaking the Mopan were all spectacular. Carlos, Gerald, Gonzo & Henri are fantastic tour guides and make the extra effort to make the guests comfortable and keep them informed about the people, birds, animals, plant life and culture of Belize.
David from the Jungle Dome leads great jungle hikes and I am officially declaring him the King of the Kinkajous! I enjoyed watching the young school kids who dropped in to say hello and occasionally sing the Belizean Anthem. After dining here each night I would consider staying here just for the food!
Thanks Karen for your patience with the planning details and to Andy and Tom for being so welcoming.
Guest Comments - Sarah and Derek - Upper Bucklebury, England
Sometime in early April, I really don’t know what the date is!
And that surely is the mark of a good holiday! It’s been wonderfully relaxing here ~ our every need taken care of, every wish fulfilled. We’d love to stay longer especially to do the ATM tour but the trips we did take were superb ~ Tikal is absolutely magical and a fantastic contrast to zip lining and cave tubing! The set up and the employees here are excellent and we felt so at home. Not even Derek’s Chicken Pox could spoil it for us! Thank you all very very much for everything!
Larry, Lori, Ben & Melanie Spiegel from New York, USA
To Our Jungle Dome Family:
Our top favorite things on our family vacation:
1. Belize Zoo (specifically the tamandua) 2. Trip to Guatemala and the Mayan ruins of Tikal 3. Cave Tubing 4. Horseback riding (NOT! Too bumpy and look out for the sticker bush) 5. Max (even though he needs a bath) 6. Phoebe (cleaner than Max but not as good at playing catch) 7. Chico at Banana Bank 8. Very good food and hospitality 9. Accommodating our picky eater children Ben & Melanie 10. All the things we forgot….it was a great vacation!
Larry, Lori, Ben & Melanie Spiegel New York, USA
PS…..I love this hotel so much!! Karen is so nice…she took care of all of our needs and Gonzo is the best tour guide and is funny (Melanie Spiegel)
I wanted to write a summary, now that we have some more time, of our wonderful experience at your Jungle Paradise. John and I chose your 8 day/9 night Jungle package which we changed the Zoo for the Black Hole Drop. Before I give some summaries of our trips, we want to thank Karen, Andy and Simone from the bottom of our hearts for being so warm and courteous during our stay. The wonderful conversations in your Treetop Lounge were memories that will stay with us for a lifetime. The Food! The food that Nora, Tella and Wani prepare is fit for a King…. the fry jacks in the morning are a wonderful start to a long day.
The Guides that you use from “River Rat” (Gonzo, Brainard) are incredibly knowledgeable and have a passion for what they do, they respect the culture of the Maya and know so much from a personal level about each site and adventure that it is truly amazing and you listen to every word they say.
The eight days that we spent at your Jungle Dome started nice and easy with Horseback Riding in the jungle to see and hear the wonderful sights and sounds that your nearby area has to offer followed by a relaxing trip down the river before dusk to see the Iguana’s sunning themselves in the evening setting sun.
River Kayaking was incredibly fun, 14 miles on the Belize River with Henry was a great experience. There are just enough rapids to keep you on your toes while enjoying the sites of the river and what it has to offer.
Cave Tubing was something that we had never experienced; Brainard is very passionate for the caves and knows every crevice that they have to offer. To float thru a cave with crystal walls and natural stalactites was breath taking.
Our trip to Caracol was our very first experience to a Mayan temple site. Our group was a lot of fun and it was a great experience to see these massive structures that the Mayas once lived in. Caracol is so desolate and quiet that we felt like nothing else in the world existed!
Actun Tunichil Muknal was an experience of a lifetime for John and me. It was truly inspiring and amazing to swim, climb, and crawl thru the caves of ATM. To see vessels of the Maya from thousands of years and skeletal remains in the cave was mind blowing. We left there truly inspired!
The Black Hole Drop…WOW! I definitely countered some personal demons on that trip. After a very long hike thru the jungle and spotting panther tracks we came to the sink hole which was breath taking. To repel down from above and thru the jungle canopy was an experience that we will never forget….This is definitely one of the most exciting yet exhilarating trips that is offered. The guides are very professional and really know what they are doing and are patient and trusting, John and I left there feeling like we just accomplished a life long dream.
Tikal is massive, something that is difficult to accomplish in a day. The site is filled with tons of structures and to witness the temple peaks thru the jungle canopy is something that is beyond words. One of the longest days for our trip, but definitely worth checking out.
Some suggestions that we noticed while in Belize, especially for first timers like ourselves. Definitely come prepared with some cash. Whether it is in American currency or in Belize currency. We found traveler’s checks difficult at times to use, I definitely suggest exchanging your checks into some cash for tips and the like. Also, wearing white shirts is something that you should not do- they will get very dirty LOL.
Once again, thank you so much for sharing this piece of paradise with us. You can count on us coming back to Belize and the Jungle Dome in 2006!
Actun Tunichil Muknal
Tikal
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