This was one of the most incredible vacation experiences we have ever had. No, it does not have all the thrills of a 5-star hotel, but if you are even considering vacationing in the Belizean jungle, then I would assume that is not your main concern. The resort is nestled in the heart of the jungle, feet from the New River. Our driver, Calvin, was punctually waiting for us when we arrived at BZE. He was more than accommodating and sincerely friendly during our short drive from the airport to the river dock. Once there, we were greeted by Raul, our riverboat Captain and tour guide for our entire stay. The boat ride down the river was the most enjoyable and educational hotel transfer I have ever encountered. The room was more than sufficient. Plenty of space and plenty of amenities for a jungle-hut-escape. All of the meals were delicious, far exceeding any expectations. All of the activities that we embarked on were fantastic, but the Crocodile Encounter was the highlight of trip. It is well worth the upgrade. I cannot begin to say enough about the level of professionalism and customer service of the entire staff. Raul, in particular, went above and beyond to make the experience one to remember. The owner of the resort has a real asset in Raul. The trip would not have been the same without him. I would emphatically recommend Lamanai Outpost to anyone contemplating a vacation in Belize.

We decided to end our honeymoon at the Lamanai Outpost. In only 1 word it is AMAZING. I have to start by saying Ellen Howells, the lady who helped book our stay at Lamanai Outpost was amazing and incredibly helpful. As far as I know she is the one to contact if you would like to stay at the Outpost. So with that I begin... We were on Ambergris Caye prior to our stay at Lamanai. When we arrived at the airport from Ambergris, we were met by Calvin who had a sign with our name so we would not get lost. He drove us 45 minutes by van out to Orange Walk. He was especially friendly and told us some stories and shared a little of the Belizean culture with us as we went along. In Orange Walk, we left the van and Calvin and hopped into a boat with Mauricio that would take us up the river. It was a short ride, only 70 minutes long! It was a bit of a ride, it rained and was warm, but I wouldn't trade it for anything. Mauricio, during the trip, pulled over and showed us some wildlife and plants of the area that he has come to know growing up in the area. When we finally arrived to the Outpost, you could barely see that it was there as it was literally built into the jungle. It was quite a site to see. We were met by Sonia who was very nice and led us to our room then showed us around the Outpost before finally leading us to the dining room where lunch awaited us. After lunch and a long day of travel we took a nap. I only mention this as we were awakened by a loud and unintelligible sound that I first thought was a jaguar or an air raid siren. Turns out it was a troop of howler monkeys! They were extremely loud but amazing at the same time. We stayed 2 nights so we were given 4 activities to do. We chose the Spotlight Safari, the Lamanai Ruins tour, the Sunrise Canoe trip and the Sunset Cruise. The Spotlight Safari was incredible as Mauricio took us out on a flat bottom boat and showed us at least 10 different animals and several types of plants and flowers. This tour occurred at 8pm when it was pitch dark. It was an amazing tour and one I would do again! The Lamanai Ruins tour was incredible. I felt like I was in an Indiana Jones movie as the temples just jumped out of the jungle and the howler monkeys were stirring up a raucous. Raul led this trip and he was incredibly informative and a great guy all around. The Sunrise Canoe trip was awesome as we were awake early enough to see the sun rise and see how peaceful it was on the lagoon with only us out there in canoes. This tour was led by both Ruben and Raul. The Sunset Cruise was a great way for us to end our time at Lamanai Outpost. Raul took us out on the lagoon, showed us a few animals but just let us relax and we got to know him fairly well that day, as he led all our activities that day. The food at Lamanai is so delicious and amazing. It all tastes fresh, homemade and created with a little love. The rooms were a nice size and well decorated. I would recommend bug spray to anyone going there as they are everywhere, but that is a small price to pay for paradise in the jungle. The staff was always very friendly and they even made coffee and muffins at 0530 in the morning when we were the only guests going on the sunrise canoe trip. Overall, I could go on and on and on, but I still wouldn't do justice to how amazing Lamanai Outpost is. Go there, enjoy your time and come back with memories for a lifetime!

We disembarked from our flight and were driven to the boat launch, where we were picked up by lodge staff and saw wonderful sights as we boated down the river to the lodge. We stayed at a jungle cottage in Lamanai. Beautiful quarters. We went to the ruins and on medicine walks and learned so much about the birds, plants, ruins and the Mayan culture from our wonderful guides who are staff at Lamanai Outpost Lodge. We went out for an adventure on an airboat and caught a 5 ft long. Moritz crocodile. They study them. We ended up knowing it had been microchipped when it was caught 4 yrs earlier and my how much it had grown! It was doing very well in its surroundings. We were entertained by a troop of Howler monkeys when my husband and I went walking on our own adventure. They were truly amazing creatures. The food was outstanding and plentiful. I went to the village one day and made corn masa the old way and made tamales which we cooked and ate. It was great! We enjoyed our stay here and would recommend it to anyone. Couples, families, young and old. I would stay 3 nights here is a good stay....long enough but not too long.

We wanted a bit of R&R in a relaxing setting away from the rest of the world and we couldn't have chosen a better location. After a tranquil boat ride, stopping to identify wildlife along the way, we arrived at the beautiful and welcoming Lamanai Outpost Lodge. The staff were all friendly, accommodating and extremely nice. Everything was done efficiently in a low key and unobtrusive manner. The food was just brilliant and plentiful. We looked forward to our meals every day. Our room overlooked the river and was surrounded by rain forest. This was the perfect setting from which we could observe wildlife and relax. A troupe of black howler monkeys hung out for a couple of days and they were just amazing to watch up close. We visited the ruins and went on a night spotlight tour. The guides are incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely enthusiastic about the environment and education. The rooms are comfortable and the attention to small details, such as providing umbrellas, was noticed and appreciated. We were very sad to leave and can't wait for our next visit. Big thanks to everyone at Lamanai Outpost Lodge for giving us a lovely break and helping us to unwind.