Showing posts with label rappelling. Show all posts
Showing posts with label rappelling. Show all posts

Saturday, October 11, 2008

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!



We loved the Black Hole Drop even with its exhausting hike and the ATM cave was an experience we will NEVER forget.

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.

Luke & Kate Sebby
Vienna, Virginia, USA

Sept 16, 2008

Friday, July 25, 2008

My Trip Review - Long Beach, California, USA - July 2008 - Tim and Julie


This has been our first trip to Belize, but I doubt it will be our last. The wonderful hospitality of the Jungle Dome staff only added to our extreme delight with the culture and the history of Belize. Although we have enjoyed every activity we’ve done, our favorites were climbing to the top of the temple at Caracol, Rio Frio and the Black Hole Drop.


Thank you to Andy, David, Simone and all the tour guides for making this such a special trip.

Tim & Julie
Long Beach, California, USA

July 22nd, 2008

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

My Trip Review - Orlando, Florida, USA - Preston and Kristy Patterson - May 2008

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

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Belize Trip Review Michigan, USA - Kevin and Chele Green - December 2007

Wow! The trip of a lifetime!!

Thank you Karen and staff at the Jungle Dome for the unforgettable experiences. We started our 6 year anniversary trip in San Pedro where we snorkeled until our hearts were content ~ 4 days of back to back water adventures.

The inland Belize tours were the most breathtaking. We started by visiting Xunantunich and kayaking on the Mopan River with our guide Henry. Then off to the Black Hole Drop – what a gorgeous hike through the mountainous rainforest. If our legs weren’t sore enough next we traversed the Actun Tunichil Muknal water cave where we conquered our fears of heights & claustrophobia. Lastly we were awestruck by the Tikal Mayan Temples. How Magnificent!

We finished our tour of duty with a horseback ride and ziplining our way back to the USA

Kevin & Chele Green
Michigan, USA

Dec 25th 2007 - Jan 4th 2008

Booked a 10 Night Package in Belize and stayed at the Belize Jungle Dome (Cayo District) and Banana Beach Resort (Ambergris Caye)

Monday, December 24, 2007

Belize Trip Review from Littlehampton, England - Attrill Family - December 2007

[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

Thursday, December 20, 2007

Belize Trip Review - Peter and Cassy Karlsson, Dallas, Texas, USA - October 2007

Thanks to everyone for a memorable and unique experience. The Che Chem Ha Cave was fantastic and William really knew his stuff. The jungle horseback ride was exhilarating both for an experienced rider and my dad. The Black Hole Drop was unforgettable.

The WHOLE staff were incredibly kind and helpful

We ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!!!

Cassy and Peter Karlsson
Dallas, TX

October 2007

Booked the 4 Night Mayan Adventure Belize Package at the Belize Jungle Dome.

Sunday, December 9, 2007

Group Belize Travel Review - Al Romao, Adam and Crew from New Jersey, New York, USA - December 2007

This is our second time staying at the Belize Jungle Dome. Our first stay was so incredible that we decided to come back, but this time we brought seven friends and family along with us!

The Jungle Dome is the kind of place that you feel immediately welcomed into their beautiful sanctuary. You become a part of their family for you stay. The staff are incredible, the food will put any five star restaurant to shame and the ambiance and rooms are wonderful.

The excursions that are available through the Jungle Dome are incredible, adventurous and a once in a lifetime trip. I highly suggest visiting the ancient Mayan Ruin City of Caracol, the deep Mayan caves of Actun Tunicial Mucknal (ATM), The Black Hole Drop (Not for the faint of heart) and the many other wonderful day trips that they offer. Each trip has lunches included and transportation which makes the day trips stress free and easy to relax.

I Highly recommend the Belize Jungle Dome if you are looking for a great adventure in a wonderful and friendly country and looking for a resort to stay at that has the feel of the jungle but with the comforts of home.

Thank you Karen, Luiz, David, Tella, Wani, Andy, Simone & Max for our wonderful stay and accomodations for our large group!

We all had the time of our lives and will never forget our stay with you.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts,

Al, Adam and our crew from New Jersey, New York, USA - December 2007

Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Belize Trip Review - Erika Granger, Chicago, Il, USA - July 2007

Thank you so much for the most wonderful adventure we had in Belize at the end of July. The Jungle Dome is a little slice of paradise – it was so warm and cozy; a real home away from home. The amazing adventures of the day contrasted nicely with the relaxed atmosphere at the Dome and you and your colleagues did an fantastic job making us feel comfortable and welcome.

I never thought I’d be rappelling 300 feet or hiking out of sink holes or being *this* close to skeletal remains of Mayan sacrifices or zip lining or any of the stuff we did when we stayed there. Friends ask me what was my favorite part and I always answer – surviving!! But really, it was the nights at Jungle Dome, swaying in the hammock after a full supper or lounging in the pool after a strenuous day in the Jungle. Truly, you and your colleagues at the Jungle Dome do a terrific job and we all had a great time!

Special thanks to Luis for his excellent guidesmanship (is that a word?) and for putting up with three very difficult travelers. He’s truly a treasure with so much knowledge and respect of the Mayan culture and a great complement to your stellar staff.

Erika Granger and Amanda Simpson (Chicago, Il, USA), Keith Krull (Kansas City, Missouri, USA)

July 2007

Monday, August 27, 2007

Tuesday, July 3, 2007

Belize Trip Review from Steven and Jeannine Mcgrath, Spokane, WA, USA

3 days on San Pedro was great for pampering and rum punch but to finish out our final 4 days at the Jungle Dome made our trip! Cave tubing & seeing Xunantunich with Luis (whom we won’t forget) was incredible, then to start off day 2 with a steep jungle hike and Black Hole Drop rappelling was unforgettable. Day 3 ~ ATM ~ Oh my gosh that cave entrance looks like a movie and the swimming, hiking and climbing trough those caves and seeing the remains with an awesome guide really made our entire stay at the Jungle Dome a memorable one. We loved your dogs and listening to howler monkeys and the food was great!!!

Steven and Jeannine McGrath
Spokane, WA

May 2007

Saturday, June 16, 2007

Belize Trip Review - Lismarie and Yamil - Washington DC, USA - May 2007

Hello newcomers ~ welcome back old timers! If you are new, you are in for one of the most memorable stays you may ever experience. If you are returning for a 2nd 3rd or more time, it is because you know how incredible it has been every time!

This was our first time to Belize and I must say May is the month to come. There aren’t a lot of people here so it is like you have Belize all to yourself.

Without a doubt, my favorite thing about the Jungle Dome was the food! I should personally never cook again because it would be embarrassing! The flavour of all the dishes was out of this world. And the fact that the fruit juices served are from the fruits plucked out of the surrounding trees is just unbelievable! The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful ~ you couldn’t ask for better service.

Now for the tours ~ we did Barton Creek cave and waterfall, cave tubing and zip line and Black Hole Drop. Black Hole Drop by far was our favourite but be advised ~ unless you are a marathon runner, your physical limits will be challenged. The hike gets pretty tough in a few spots but trust me, the 300 ft drop and the breath-taking view is worth it. Barton Creek cave was awesome and if you are lucky, as we were and the water level is low, you can canoe all the way to the back of the cave. Cave tubing was super relaxing and the zip line was simply awesome. Oh and the waterfalls at Barton Creek ~ GORGEOUS…I heard from the other guests that ATM was unbelievable so we just may be back to do that one!

I hope you have as wonderful a time as we did….good luck on all of your adventures!

Lismarie & Yamil, Washington DC, USA - May 2007

Tuesday, March 13, 2007

Belize Trip review from Jennie & Matthew, Boiling Springs, Carlisle, PA, USA

The Jungle Dome Family is so fantastic!!

Always there to help you with anything you can desire. And the food….yum!!! I thought I’d chronicle our days here with the favorite things of the day:



  1. Trip 1: Kayaking….A beautiful and relaxing first day. Of course, we did have some excitement…men were shooting iguana out of the trees to eat! Our guide was very informative with info from Trumpet trees to tasting all spice leaves from a tree along the way

  2. Trip 2: Zip Line & Cave Tubing….a cool and cloudy day today….zip lining was incredible, then we took a walk through the jungle on our way to the cave. Make sure to take your checklist:

    • 1. Eat Sugar Cane

    • 2. Dine on a Termite or 2

    • 3. Careful not to step on the Leaf Cutter Ants

    • 4. Poke a Tarantula in its hole

    • 5. Relax as you float down a lazy river

    • 6. Come home and have dinner with your new extended family

  3. Trip 3: Black Hole Drop….Amazing, amazing, amazing. Beautiful albeit tough hike, loved the rappelling and did I mention…amazing?

  4. Trip 4: ATM cave….wow what a way to end our time here!

Thank you so much for sharing your kindness. The staff is so wonderful and pleasant. You’ve truly put a slice of the good life smack dab in the middle of the jungle.


Jennie & Matthew, Boiling Springs, Carlisle, PA, USA - February 2007

Tuesday, December 26, 2006

Guest Comments from Joanne Kuzma, Clearwater, Florida, USA


Thank you all so much for a spectacular vacation - it was much more than I expected. I especially loved Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave, rappelling at Black Hole Drop and the zip-lining. The adrenaline rush for each of these is wow! Thanks to all the wonderful guides. I already miss the meals and ice cream every evening meal.

Joanne Kuzma, Clearwater, Florida, USA - December 2006


Joanne has a great webpage showing pictures of her Belize Trip plus video commentary. Here is the link : http://www.kuzmahome.com:80/indiv719kuzmao.htm

Sunday, December 17, 2006

Belize Guest Comments from Mcdermot, Karen, Jackson, Maya Coutts, San Diego, USA

Thanks for everything and especially your attention and patience with our little ones. We loved the kayak trip and truly appreciated your hospitality.

Thank you!

Karen, McDermot, Maya & Jackson Coutts (San Diego, USA) - December 2006

PS Meeting some of the local children was a real highlight. Thanks for letting us spend a bit of time getting to know them!

Friday, December 15, 2006

Belize Guest Comments from Sheree and Vanessa Wills, Washington, USA

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)

Sunday, November 26, 2006

Video Slideshow from Elizabeth Downey and Reed on Vacation in Belize



Elizabeth Downey and Reed took these great pictures in Belize as they visited Turneffe Island for 3 days of Scuba Diving before heading inland to the Belize Jungle Dome for 4 Nights to Explore the Caves, Kayak and enjoy the Jungle environment.

Many Thanks to Elizabeth and Reed for these images.