Caves Branch Jungle Lodge

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• Emilsa Emy F

  21 enero 2012
  sin igual

  la naturalza realmente nos sorprende es muy bonito imaginar como puede ser algo tan bello plasmado en la realidad esta ahi donde se pueda disfrutar y vivir al aire libre y respirar aire puro.

  

• G3182JBmichellel

  10 enero 2021
  AMAZING FAMILY TRIP

  When planning a family vacation for my husband, 8-yo girl & 10-yo boy, I searched hard to find an adventurous place, an outdoor jungle experience & suitable for our kids ages. I didnt want SUPER fancy, but I wanted a nice, family friendly & somewhat all-inclusive. I was hesitant about an all-inclusive for my picky kids, but I also didnt want to search for places to eat in an unfamiliar county. Ian Andersons Caves Branch HAD IT ALL!! Reuben was waiting for us at the airport & was informative during our drive to Caves Branch. We were greeted by Janet with a welcome drink & then taken to our Canopy Tree Lodge by Lisa. Lisa was amazing & ensured we had everything we needed. Our IMPRESSIVE tree lodge was screened in but wide open to the jungle with STUNNING VIEWS. We woke up to these views and along with the sounds of the jungle. We loved the outdoor shower with a jungle view. The small AC above the bed was perfect & would even make us chilly at night. The fans on the kids bunk beds were all they needed. Day 1 - Ian Andersons Original Cave Tubing for a fun day of tubing & cave exploring. We got to jump off a cliff then onto the Caves with our guides Justo & Ivan who kept us safe & ensured we had a fantastic day. We explored the caves learning so much along the way finishing with a white tablecloth picnic inside the cave. Day 2- Belize Zoo with our fantastic guide Christian. We enjoyed a few close-up experiences with the Tapir, Jaguar & Toucan which were so much fun & worth the money. We had a Belizean lunch and spent the rest of the day ziplining through the jungle. The views were out of this world. Day 3- Ruben took us to John Carrs Banana Bank for horseback riding. We arrived & took a short boat ride then onto our horses for a guided jungle tour of the. We had a great lunch there before we left. Day 4 - Carlos, Jesus & Majelio took us on an exhilarating experience at the Black Hole Drop. We hiked 1.5+ miles in the Mountains to a sink hole sitting 200 ft above the rainforest canopy. We rappelled to the bottom, had a picnic lunch, enjoyed more exploring & hiked back. We were super proud of our 8- & 10-yo. Thanks to our guides for your encouragementwe would not have done it without you. The pool/hot tub were a perfect ending to our day. We loved our cocktails from Chenille & playing games with the kids. We enjoyed the Cheese Tasting & the beautiful Botanical Gardens. The massage overlooking the river listening to the sounds of the jungle was to die for. We had coffee & fresh delicious pastries in our room each morning. It doesnt get much better than drinking coffee overlooking the jungle. The laundry service was great after the activities which sometimes left you sweaty & wet. Only having Wi-Fi in the dining was perfect! Our kids ran around & played games & didnt use an electronic device the whole trip & neither did the adults. I was hesitant about family style meals, but this was one of our favorite. It was SO MUCH MORE than a typical buffet. The covered outdoor seating was quaint. Each night we sat with a new family allowing us to meet so many people from all over the world. The Belizean food was FANTASTIC offering a little bit of everything & it didnt disappoint. Fresh bread, fruits, salad, pasta, cheese, main course, dessert & much more. Our servers Janet & Tania were excellent & made mealtime special for us. The staff was accommodating ensured we all had it all. A bottle of wine or a fun cocktail was always a treat for the adults & the endless soft drinks for the kids was a great vacation perk. You are treated like family at Caves Branchthey know your name & you know theirs. Ian & Ella were always mingling & enjoying the guests. They are compassionate people who absolutely love Belize. The Howler Monkeys appearance was one of the many highlights of our trip. I HIGHLY recommend Ian Andersons Caves Branch for a family vacation. This was a PERFECT trip my family will NEVER forget. I have not one bad thing to say about it.

  

• audreysZ9764ML

  17 enero 2021
  Amazing

  I met up with a friend from college, and we had the most amazing experience! We had a shuttle service from the lodge meet us, and he was prompt, friendly, & ready to help us with our bags. When we got to the resort, we felt very safe with the COVID precautions. Check in was easy - they had welcome drinks for us! Rhoda took us to our lodging and made sure we were well-acquainted and comfortable with everything. All of the food and service was incredible! The pool, hot tub, and grounds were great to hang out at during the mid-afternoon. The best part was definitely the excursions! We were lucky enough to have incredible guides - a huge shoutout to Arnold, Hector, Julio, and Pablo!! They were all very professional, knowledgeable, made us feel safe, and overall just fun! Caves Branch was by far the best part of our stay in Belize!

  

• Noelle501

  15 febrero 2021
  Valentines Day Special was Very Special!

  My husband and I and another couple took advantage of Caves Branchs Valentines special. They did a great job of creating a beautiful, relaxing and enjoyable experience! The food was fantastic, the rooms (as always) leave you feeling both part of nature and spoiled rotten and the staff and service are top notch. We lazed around the pool, took a tour of the stunning botanical garden and just relaxed. The staff took every precaution to keep themselves and the guests safe from Covid without making it feel intrusive. My *only* regret was that we could only stay one night!

  

• meganbA853UU

  17 febrero 2021
  wait staff and tour guides 5 stars customer service 1 star

  Double and triple check your reservation and get your flight confirmation #'s. I booked my package 3/20 to stay 1/21 and spoke with 4 different people before I arrived. A week before I arrived I got a call confirming our excursions and transfers to the island portion of the package. At that point I was told we would officially book our excursions the night before at dinner. Arrival and check in was fast and easy. Once dinner came to confirm our excursions we found out the wrong cave tour was booked and while they worked and got it fixed they seemed off put and inconvenienced. Flash forward to the night before we leave for the island portion and we are asked where we are transferring to. Which was clearly alarming as they were responsible for booking our flights to and from as well as flight tour on the island. The customer service desk is in the dining room so we could hear him calling to make our flight arrangements at that point. The flight sent on our confirmation was at 1:30 and no longer available we now had to fly on the 4:30 flight meaning we lost an afternoon at the beach. We asked if lunch would be included since they couldn't get on the earlier flight and they said no it would be extra. There was also an additional charge of $67 for booking the tour when they did which they passed on to us (we spent over 5k on our package). The entire time from when they found the flight error to check out the front desk became very dismissive and treated it as though we did something wrong. I had emailed several time between my booking trying to confirm things and was often not responded too. The wait staff and tour guides on the other hand were 5 stars and I wish I could rate them on their own. Leo went above and beyond decorating our table extra special for my birthday. The location is very remote and relaxing and the tree houses were very spacious and comfortable even in the heat.