Ian Anderson's Caves Branch Adventure Co

This place is fantastic!!, we spent 3 nights here in a treehouse which was lovely!! (A lot of steps up to get too but worth it). The food was tasty and we could not fault any of the trips we did, one in particular the waterfall experience which id thoroughly recommend!. We chose all inclusive which made it easier as you did not have to worry about cash when there. All the staff were incredible friendly and could not do enough for you…..

This was probably our best family vacation yet! We were at Caves Branch with a family of 4, kids are 10 and 13 and VERY active. They don't like "lounging on the beach" kind of trips. We booked a full week, with 5 full excursions. The cabin (Jungle Suite) was clean and large. There were separate sleeping spaces for the bunk bed and the queen bed. The bathroom is in the middle with both an indoor an outdoor shower. The beds were comfortable enough.Each sleeping space was surrounded on 3 sides with screen windows (no glass). The queen bed space had an air conditioner that helped a bit with the humidity. Although it was over 100 degrees during the day, it got pretty chilly at night. There were no window coverings, but enough jungle growth that we never felt exposed to people on the walking paths. They brought an extra stand fan to help beat the heat. The howler monkeys were LOUD some nights, and I was woken up by a nearby pair of parrots very early most mornings. But we were so exhausted from the longs days, that we went to bed pretty early anyway. The pool itself had plenty of shade (though we couldn't always get a lounger in the shade.) The pool was beautiful, and steps away from the river where the kids also liked to play. The river was shallow and calm, with tadpoles and fish. At the pool, staff came around frequently taking drink and food orders. Breakfast and dinner was served buffet style in the dining room at assigned communal tables. Breakfast was the same most morning with eggs and omelets, meats, beans, potatoes, fruit, and pastries. Dinner was about an hour and a half long - first course was salad, soup, and pasta, followed by the main course of different meats and vegetables, and then dessert. I'm a vegetarian and had no problem, though I mostly had the salad and pasta. The seating was very tight at times. The food was good, but after a full week, I was ready for some more variety. For my very picky kid, plain pasta every night was available. For my peanut allergy kid, the meals were not a problem, but the cookies that were available in the lodge DID contain peanut products, but the jar was not labeled and the staff was unsure. *It would have been VERY helpful if it was clearly labeled (along with vegetarian, gluten free, and other specifications.)* Lunches were provided on some excursions - usually tortillas with meat, cheese, hard boiled eggs, and a variety of fresh vegetables. If you weren't having lunch on the excursion, there were options provided at the lodge (quesadillas, chicken fingers etc). The property itself is beautiful and very well maintained. There's a small botanical garden on site, and plants along the pathways are labeled and have signs teaching about the plants. The real star of the show is the excursions. The guides are incredibly knowledgeable about the history, wildlife, plants, safety, etc. The cave tubing was easy and slow paced with a little history thrown in. The waterfalls were a bit strenuous, like

Cave’s Branches offers unforgettable adventures, like night time jungle hikes, rappelling, and underground river cave exploration. The setting is beautifully maintained, with lots of wildlife. Staff welcoming, friendly, and focused on making sure your family has a great time.

Honestly, I feel like I don't have enough superlatives to describe our time at Caves Branch. First - we stayed in the Jungle Suites and I felt like I was living in a tropical paradise. Looking at the jungle and listening to the birds was an amazing way to wake up each morning. Second - the staff was beyond belief. We stayed for 4 nights and I felt like I knew many of them by the end. Everyone was so kind and helpful. Third - the adventures were really great. Waterfalls was our absolute favorite.

It is a LONG way up to treehouse #22, but WOW what a view. The room is screened but no windows, and has A/C above the bed. We used the indoor and outdoor showers but not the rooftop tub because of mosquitoes. Dining is fabulous with a variety of choices for every meal. The pools and grounds a clean and fun. We chose to cave tube and visit ATM. Before we arrived we had planned to tour Tikal, but after talking to other guests and the staff, we visited the Belize ruins instead. All of the guides were fun and informative. We received amazing, personalized service and enjoyed every minute.

We did a half-and-half trip to Belize - half in the jungle, and half on San Pedro. Three nights was just plain not enough at the Caves Branch. We traveled with our kids, 13 and 11, and I think they were the perfect age to really enjoy this place. We did the cave tubing, the night-time jungle tour and some Mayan Ruins. The communal dining each night led to my kids actually making friends, and the fact that there was no TV or wifi in the rooms was, surprisingly, a nonissue. I was concerned that it might get warm at night for the kids, since the air conditioner was above our bed, which we used the curtains to trap the cold air, but we all slept wonderfully to the sounds of the jungle. We stayed in a cabana, which was perfectly fine for our needs, but when our air conditioner malfunctioned on the last night, the staff offered to put us in one of the treehouses, which was amazing! Though with all the stairs up, I'm sure that could probably get tiring if you had to do the walk more than a few times a day. When we transferred to what was more stereotypically an upscale resort in San Pedro, my kids spent the first day wishing they were back at Caves Branch, which, to me, was very telling. It couldn't have been a more perfect stay. I also want to say every person on the staff was friendly and did what they could to make our stay awesome. This was also my first all-inclusive, so I was imagining just bland food, but everything was delicious. My daughter said she couldn't wait for Chef Marcella's pasta selection every night, which made me laugh that she remembered the chef's name, so shoutout to Chef Marcella!

I cannot say enough good things about our visit for Christmas 2023...But I'll try. The staff at the resort is just plain amazing. Our guides for the excursions we knowledgeable (especially to the ruins), helpful, polite, and actually cared if we enjoyed each trip. I had the pleasure of sharing some time around the spa with Ian and it was an awesome conversation. I look forward to a return trip in our future.

We spent 2 nights at the tree top house at cavesbranch. The staff were so friendly. The place is so beautiful. We got to see some howler monkeys right from our room. The food is the best I've had at any other resort I've visited! Thanks for a wonderful stay!

This place was amazing. My husband and I had so much fun. The excursions were incredible. I have Celiac disease and eating is scary when I am travelling. The staff were fantastic. They checked with me every day to tell me what food is safe for me. The food was delicious. I can’t say enough positive about this place. I highly recommend it to all my friends.