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Kesha stayed at the Belize Jungle Dome last year. She was with a student group from Henderson State University. 

What do Marine Biologists do in Belize on their weekend off??

They go to the Belize Jungle Dome.

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 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.

Thanks to Chris White and the 8 Entrepreuners from EO. for this zip lining video. They enjoyed 4 days at the Belize Jungle Dome with Culture, excitement and teamwork.

We were fortunate to host the Mid Kent College Student Group from England during October 2013.

The group blog about the trip is a great read for anyone coming to Belize : http://midkentbelize.wordpress.com/

•  Friendly staff and excellent food! (Loved the fresh orange juice and the fry jacks for breakfast) 
• Clean and comfortable room (Loved the fridge and coffee maker) 
• Beautiful surroundings and wonderful sounds of the jungle (Orange trees, flowers, howler monkeys, horses galloping, and birds, plus roosters too!) 
• Refreshing pool and relaxing hammocks…aahhhh! 
• Daytrips to the ruins, cave tubing with David, the Blue Hole to swim, and driving on the beautiful Hummingbird Highway. 
• Also, the visit to Iguana Conservation Project in San Ignacio, was lots of fun (I think I’ve already taken over 1000 photos in three days)

• Belize Jungle Dome

Thks to all the wonderful guests that have stayed with us. They have given us a big thumbs up with Trip Advisor and we are delighted to be voted as one of the best Bed and Breakfasts in Belize.

March 10, 2013.

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.

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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

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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!

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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

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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

The Football Field next to the Belize Jungle Dome is now ready for action. If you are a Football (Soccer) Coach/Organization looking for a training program with a combined adventure vacation for your school/college or team contact us. 

Our team of Belizean Tour Guides and Ex-Professional Footballer can provide 2 Football training sessions a day + a daily trip to the Temples, Caves, Zoo, Horseback riding or any other of the local attractions. It will be a trip your group will never forget.

Contact us at belizeadventures1@gmail.com or call (Belize) 651 9929 for more information.

16th January 2013

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



 

We are happy to receive a Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence award for 2012. Thanks to all our guests for giving us such wonderful reviews and we hope we can keep up the good service in the future. Regards from Andy, Simone, Lucas, Aidan, David, Mynor, Tella, Nora, Wani, David Sr, Marina, Miquel and all the dogs, chickens and other wildlife around the Dome.

Thanks to Heather and Chuck who visited Belize in May 2012. They stayed at Belize Jungle Dome and Belizean Shores for their adventure.

19th May, 2012

We can't thank you enough for the amazing week we've had. The Jungle Dome looked great on the website, but it is only when you arrive that you realize what a special place it is. It's rare to find a place in such a beautiful setting with so many places to see and activities to do in such a close distance.

We enjoyed every second; from the horseback ride through the jungle, boat ride down the river, the Black Hole Drop, cave tubing, etc. Also, we are so glad that we spotted a comment in the comment book about David's night time jungle walk- it was brilliant. The overnight stay in the cave was loads of fun too.

Most of all, thank you to Andy, Simone, David, Mynor & the rest of the staff here for making us feel so welcome, comfortable & part of the Jungle Dome family during our stay. Every aspect was amazing and - like I said at the start- we can't thank you enough. You have a special place & we will spread the word in England for you.

 It is sad to leave, but nice to go knowing that we have made so many new friends!

Thanks again, Lee & Natalie, UK


May 21, 2012 Dear Jungle Dome,

Wow! What an amazing week! Jungle Dome far exceeded all of our expectations and the bar high for the rest of our trip. The staff here are amazing and truly made the experience for us. It felt like we were among friends, not resort staff, all week.

The food was incredible, the lodge is beautiful, and the experiences in the jungle were life changing and unforgettable! We will definitely be recommending this place with raving reviews to our friends and family, and hope to make it back here in the future!

Jen & Colin, Vancouver, Canada

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• tree climbing, 
• frog and lizard hunting & capturing, 
• basketball, 
• chicken catching…

 what a unique experience and one to remember! Plus, great food, guides, and accommodation. Thanks you so much for great memories!
 
Toronto, Canada

This was filmed by Nathan Hopkinson, an 11 year old boy who traveled with his camera for his Belize Vacation and edited this movie himself. Good work Nathan and thks for the video.

Want to arrive or depart the Belize Jungle Dome is style. This is looooaaaaddds of fun. Thanks to Michael Fay who visited us in September 2011. Also to Astrum Helicopters. http://www.astrumhelicopters.com/
And this Video is Michael and Christine landing at Royal Belize Resort :

For more information on Fishing or booking a customized package in Belize, visit us here : Belize Fishing Vacations.

Thanks to Mark and Dawn Hungerford, our intrepid cavers/archaeologists, who explored the interior of Belize in May 2011 and took these excellent pictures.

Thanks to all of our guests who have posted on Trip Advisor. We have been awarded a Certificate of Excellence for 2011.

We are delighted to offer a 2 for 1 package to Belize. 2 Divers or 1 Diver and a non-diver can come for the price of 1 person to Turneffe Atoll, during the month of May.

Included in Diving Package:

* 3 dives per day (ususally 2 on the last day)
* Day trip to dive the Blue Hole and explore Lighthouse Reef (weather permitting)
* Tanks, weights and weight belts
* Daily care and cleaning of your dive equipment
* All land and sea transfers on scheduled transfer days
* Three substantial meals per day and pre-dinner hors d"oeuvres
* Air conditioned, double occupancy lodging

Not included in this package:

* International Flights
* Bar tab
* Gratuities
* Dive equipment rental
* Blue Hole Park Entrance Fee
* Nitrox which is $10 per tank

Contact us at info@greendragonbelize.com for more information. Or visit our website for more Scuba Diving Packages in Belize.

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