We love getting videos and photos from our guests and this one is a beauty. From Steve Fief who returned to the Dome for a second visit, this time with his Dad, Mark (His first trip outside the USA). Steven and Mark did the 7 Night Reef and Ruins Package, booked through the Belize Jungle Dome. If you want "laid back adventure" then this is it. Enjoy.

Labels: ambergris caye, belize jungle dome, belize vacations, caracol mayan temples, cave tubing, tikal mayan temples, xunantunich mayan temples, zip line

Thanks to the Rhone family who visited Belize in December 2012 and took all these fantastic photos.



 

Labels: adventure vacations, belize, belize jungle dome, horseback riding, howler monkey, tapir, tikal mayan temples

Labels: che chem ha caves, image, slideshow, tikal mayan temples

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.

To the guides:

• Luis an absolute delight, knowledgeable, funny, knows everything about the sites, Caracol, Tikal, Xunantunich, cave tubing and more.



• Juan Carlos for ATM…truly amazing tour…very spiritual and something we won’t forget.



• The Link Family …. The kayaking was a blast.

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!

Straugh Family
Buenos Aires
Argentina

May 11, 2009

Labels: actun tunichil muknal, belize jungle dome, caracol mayan temples, cave tubing, guest comments, kayaking, tikal mayan temples, xunantunich mayan temples

We knew we wouldn’t want to leave and that is an understatement. It has been like being able to visit family in Belize ~ that’s how it feels.



Highlights were Tikal, which was astonishing, the Belize Zoo, and yesterday’s trek through the ATM cave to see the Mayan archaeology remains at the top of the cave. Very gruelling but truly a once in a lifetime experience. Everyone here is so kind and makes you feel that the Dome is home.

Thanks to all and hope we’ll see you again soon.

Fondly,

Cathy & Lauren Azuma
Wilmette, Illinois, USA

March 25th 2008

Labels: actun tunichil muknal, belize zoo, guest comments, tikal mayan temples, trip review

From start to finish the trip was excellent. Andy was very helpful and patient with all of our questions and requests with the planning of the trip and everything went so smoothly. We enjoyed all of our activities, every person we met and every meal.

To our surprise, we enjoyed our time here at the Jungle Dome more than our time in San Pedro. The staff was so friendly and helpful we couldn’t have asked for more.

I'm sure you hear this from all of your guests... the Jungle Dome staff was fantastic! the activities were well planned and very fun! and the place was very well kept and beautiful! I will be more than happy to recommend your services and location to anyone who is looking to visit Belize.

Thank you so much for making our trip to Belize so memorable.

Kristin Coffan
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

April 28th 2008

Labels: belize jungle dome, cave tubing, guest comments, images, photos, pictures, slideshow, tikal mayan temples

Wow! The trip of a lifetime!!

Labels: actun tunichil muknal, black hole drop, caving, guest comments, horse riding, images, islands, kayaking, rappelling, snorkeling, tikal mayan temples, xunantunich mayan temples, zip line

To Everyone at the Jungle Dome

Thank you so much for the amazing jungle experience. Everything was so well organized and the staff so helpful the only thing we had to do was enjoy everything. And that we did! Every excursion was incredible (especially Tikal & ATM Caves) the food excellent and the hospitality can not be beat! Four days are not enough.

Jen & Chris Kuck
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

November 23, 2007

Jeri and Chris stayed for 4 Nights at the Belize Jungle Dome in the Cayo District of Belize.

Labels: actun tunichil muknal, belize jungle dome, belize vacations, caving, guest comments, images, photos, pictures, tikal mayan temples

Labels: belize jungle dome, belize vacations, caracol mayan temples, guest comments, images, photos, pictures, tikal mayan temples

We booked the "Reef and Ruins" package and had no idea what we were getting into. Turns out that this was the best vacation ever. From the moment we arrived in Belize we felt so welcome. David greeted us at the airport with a big smile and took us on our first adventure, the Belize Zoo.

Our seven year old was already having the time of his life. After the zoo David drove us to the Jungle Dome. As we arrived at the Jungle Dome we were greeted by the sounds of howler monkeys and parrots. At that moment we knew that this was going to be some adventure. Karen ,the manager, greeted us at the front gate like we were old friends returning home. Her warmth and friendliness was so comforting. She showed us around the property and brought us to our room. The room was spacious and very clean and it looked out to the pool. There were warm chocolate chip cookies waiting for us. We were ready to see what was next for us.

During our stay we visited CheChem Ha and Xunantunich with our English speaking guide Luis. He was very knowledgeable about the Mayan Ruins and surrounding plants. We enjoyed his company and were lucky enough to have him as our guide on two other tours, cave tubing and Tikal. Our son's favorite outing was the zip lining. He enjoyed climbing through the jungle and climbing up to the first platform. If you could see his face coming across the zip line it was worth a millon dollars! The views from Xunantunich and Tikal were spectacular although the ride to Guatamala was a bit bumpy, but worth it. The horse back riding with Kim in the cocoa fields was great, the horses were friendly and easy to ride and the lunch served afterwards was the best.

After each day's exciting adventure we went back to the Jungle Dome and took a cool swim in their pool and settled down to a home cooked meal with the other families staying at the Dome. Over dinner we each shared our day's expedition in the wild and talked about how wonderful Belize is. We relaxed in the hammocks after the tasty treats the girls in the kitchen prepared and watched our son play with the local children.

Before we know it our "Ruins" part of the trip was over and we were on a small plane heading to San Pedro to experience the "Reef". We first did the snorkeling/manatee watching trip. The water was clear and the snorkeling was good, many interesting fish and coral to see. The BBQ lunch on the beach was delicious and the local tour guides were funny. On day two we went to shark alley and swam with the sharks and sting rays. Then back to the beach for a relaxing afternoon at the hotel. The hotel, Banana Beach, was older, but well kept. The two pools were nice and refreshing and the restaurant served good hot meals in a timely manner.

We decided to extend our vacation an extra day on San Pedro so we had an opportunity to drive a golf cart around the town to do some shopping. Unfortunately our trip was about to come to an end. We packed up our belongings, and souvenirs and headed back to the states. It is now 3 months later and we are still talking about this trip. We show our pictures to anyone willing to look at them.

It truly was the most amazing experience we have had as a family and the best vacation anyone could ask for. We feel very lucky to have had the chance to do this and look forward to being able to return someday.

To everyone who made this trip so great, Karen, David, Luis, kitchen girls, Kim, Miguel, William, and we can't forget Phoebe and Max, a HUGE thank you from the Wilkersons.

Wilkerson Family, Texas, USA

May 2007

Labels: belize zoo, cave tubing, che chem ha caves, guest comments, images, slideshow, tikal mayan temples, trip review, xunantunich mayan temples, zip line

"My best friend from college and I decided to do a "kid-free" vacation and choose to come to the Jungle Dome in Belize. It turned out even better than we had dreamed! It was SO fun!!! My favorite thing about the Jungle Dome is the location. You are way away from the hustle and bustle of all
the tourist stuff. It's a beautiful little paradise. Not even a paved road where you're going. We loved our room, super clean and pretty. One of the other really unique things about the Jungle Dome is that you eat breakfast and dinner with the other travelers and it's really fun to get to know everyone and hear about their trips.

We did the "Reefs and Ruins" tour. Our first day was so neat as we climbed into the jungle to go to the Che Chem Ha cave. William was an excellent guide and his wife cooks a fabulous lunch! We then went with Luis (another guide) to the Xunantunich Ruins. Luis was knowledgeable and very helpful and loves to take pictures for you. We loved the ruins, just beautiful!

The next day we went horseback riding. Ceasar was our guide this time and did and excellent job!! We went thru' the jungle and it was so beautiful. We then went and swam in the Blue Hole,fun,it's a sink hole
but watch out for the little nibbling fish. :) The next day was the all day trip to Tikal. It's a bit of a ride, but well worth the trip. and Ceasar (a different guide) was so amazing. The ruins were amazing and the size of the area is mind boggling. We then went cave tubing and the zip
line the next day. Super fun!!!! We wished the zip lines were longer! Cave tubing was amazing and Luis knows his stuff. That day was my friends favorite! I couldn't decide because I loved them all.

The next day was the transfer to San Pedro. We didn't want to leave everyone at the Jungle Dome, we just love David (our good friend and great driver!) and Karen and the ladies in the kitchen, Wani, Tella & Nora (by the way they are excellent cooks!!!) The food is more than excellent
there and there's tons of it. Karen runs the Jungle Dome so well and is so fun to be around! We even got to meet Simone, Andy and the boys. Such nice people!

We snorkeled in San Pedro and it was so neat. I was scared of the sharks at first, but they are pretty shy of the people and don't bother with you. Tons of fish! San Pedro was our least favorite part of the trip. Very touristy! In hind-sight (at least for me) I would have stayed the whole time at the Jungle Dome.

I would HIGHLY recommend staying at the Jungle Dome. We were so well taken care of there! You won't regret it! You'll love it, just like the rest of us whom have stayed there!!! In fact, I'm already talking my husband into going with me this time so I can go back again! This is a fabulous vacation for anyone who likes to be active and be away from the mainstream!"

Nicole Hill (Mapleton, Utah, USA) and Treva Jarvis (Omaha, Nebraska, USA) who visited Belize in August 2007.

Labels: cave tubing, guest comments, images, jungle horseback riding, photos, slideshow, snorkeling, tikal mayan temples, xunantunich mayan temples

You can select multiple answers

Labels: actun tunichil muknal, belize zoo, caracol mayan temples, cave tubing, che chem ha caves, golf vacations, jungle horseback riding, poll, tikal mayan temples, xunantunich mayan temples, zip line

Dear Jungle Dome Staff & Pets

Wow, did we have a GREAT time! Cave tubing was beautiful, Mayan Temples were stunning and horseback riding was amazing! I definitely recommend Bruce Lee, a brown horse, at Green Acres! Luis, Karen, Wani, Andy, David and Simone were so nice! All of us miss Max, Phoebe, Daphne & Molly and the animals were cute and sweet! Give them each a treat for us. We hope to come back

Erika (age 11)
Deiter & Karen
Atlanta, Georgia, USA

June 2007

Labels: cave tubing, guest comments, image, jungle horseback riding, tikal mayan temples

Labels: tikal mayan temples

We have been delighted by our visit with you. Your personal welcome, flowers on the bed and a cool drink as we settled in made us instantly welcome. The children found so much to thrill them.

Stopping at the Zoo on the way from the airport could have been a disaster for tired travelers but as all your guides did, Juan brought us closer that we could have gone on a self-guided tour. Watching our 6 year-old feed a black jaguar, our 8 year-old toss peanuts to the howler monkeys we rarely see from closer than 100 feet, and standing beside a jabiru as tall as my 9 year old are all experiences we can’t soon forget.

James’ fondest memory of the ruins was touching the tarantula at the entrance to Tikal. Sarah loved sitting 20 meters up on the pyramid overlooking the ball court and market place. Catherine was proud to have climbed the hundreds of steps to the top and have her picture with the other family we spent the day with.

Our day trips included the zoo, Xunantunich ruins, horseback riding, tubing in the river caves and Tikal Ruins in Guatemala. Coming “home” was a perfect end to a hot, tiring day with the pool and hammocks and tire swings being sweet respites and the frogs, crickets, birds, monkeys and your own family & staff great comforts.

The room, food and smiles were perfect. We will be recommending you to everyone we meet. You have established a fantastic staff and experience and you are gracious and friendly!

Couldn’t have been better.

The Lucas Family, NC, USA - March 2007

Labels: belize zoo, cave tubing, guest comments, jungle horseback riding, tikal mayan temples, xunantunich mayan temples

We really don’t know where to begin! This is a holiday we will never forget!
First it was so great to come and see our friend Karen! I loved seeing you in your Belize environment…this is truly your home. The Jungle Dome is beautiful and we couldn’t have imagined a greater place to stay in the Jungle.

Wani, Nora & Tella are great cooks! We never left the table hungry and knowing this was our belated honeymoon…we got spoiled! Thanks for all the flowers and our heart cake ~ really so sweet.

The ATM trip was amazing. 100% more than what we ever expected. Can’t even describe what you get to see. Tikal was also amazing. A long drive but more than worth it. Karen, Andy and Simone are great hosts. David showed us some excitement saving Max from an anteater (or other way around).

The only bad thing about the Dome is having to leave it. Thanks for having us and we hope to be back! Panty rippers are delicious!

Wade & Christina Lambe. British Columbia, Canada - Belize Feb 2007 Guest Comments

Labels: actun tunichil muknal, guest comments, tikal mayan temples

I hope you are excited because you’re in for a great adventure. My brother and I came here looking for a comfortable place in the middle of the jungle and we got just that. From the minute we arrived at the airport, Karen was there waiting ready to fulfill our every need. All the staff here are wonderful. The food is great with more than enough to go around.

The staff will help you with anything you need. The schedule was also very flexible. My brother wanted to get a tattoo in town so we had to shuffle a couple of things around to accommodate him, which was ‘no problem’. I think aside from the excellent staff, what sets the Jungle Dome apart from other accommodations in the area is the accommodations (air conditioning and wireless internet) and the family-style atmosphere. We really got to interact with the other guests which made for very enjoyable evenings.

We were only here for 4 nights but we packed in a lot of trips. Highlights included the Belize Zoo (great close up view of all the animals) zip-lining and the ruins at Tikal. My brother especially enjoyed our ½ day horseback ride trip. Also we didn’t do the ATM cave but heard from other guests that it was incredible.

Well, we hope you enjoy your stay…..We sure did!

Selena & Alex Granitto, Waterbury, CT, USA

Labels: actun tunichil muknal, guest comments, guestbook, images, jungle horseback riding, tikal mayan temples, zip line

This has been an adventure that this family will never forget. The Jungle Dome has accommodated for all our family which range in age from 6 to 45 years old. All 5 of us have loved it here for many reasons. We loved all the adventures that we took this week. The horseback riding with Kim, Miguel and Cesar was awesome. The blue hole was cold but a beautiful and fun experience. The zip lining was out of this world. It was a blast! It was scary at first but after you never wanted to leave. The cave tubing was a relaxing ride. The zoo was also awesome because we saw amazing animals and fed a few. Our guide was knowledgeable and fun. The trip to Guatemala and Tikal temples was super. The drive was bump and long but it was well worth it. Barton Creek was unbelievable. The canoe ride was slow and the things we saw were amazing. The waterfall was beautiful and fun to swim near. The people that helped us were superb. Tella, Nora & Wani cooked the best meals ever. David and Karen were fun to talk to and kept us on schedule.

We had a blast and hope to come back soon. We really thank the Jungle Dome for making our vacation the best one ever!

Sanjiv, Kusam, Natasha, Nikita & Katrina Talwar, December 2006 - Toronto, ON
Canada

Labels: barton creek caves, belize zoo, cave tubing, guest comments, images, jungle horseback riding, tikal mayan temples, zip line

Thank you for the great time. It was very nice getting to know the staff at the Belize Jungle Dome, they are very interesting and give so much back to the community (as do Karen’s family, friends and herself). All our trips were excellent. We especially enjoyed the Actun Tunichil Muknal Caves, Tikal Mayan Temples & Caracol tours! Vanessa LOVED the Black Hole Drop Rappelling the best. We also appreciated our guides. Gonzo was the best. We would also like to give special acknowledgement to Karen and David. Not only were they helpful, they were entertaining and just fun. The rest of the staff was great too. This will be an experience I will remember for the rest of my life.

We wish health & happiness to all at the Jungle Dome.

Sheree & Vanessa, Washington, USA (December 2006)

Labels: actun tunichil muknal, black hole drop, caracol mayan temples, guest comments, guestbook, rappelling, tikal mayan temples

Labels: adventure vacations, belize travel, central america, guatemala travel, mayan ruins, temples, tikal, tikal mayan temples