Embark on an unforgettable adventure, an intimate guided tour, as you unveil the hidden secrets of the Yucatán Peninsula in a stunning, uncrowded cenote cave system. As you wander through the captivating underworld, prepare for an inner journey that awakens your senses and a profound connection to the past. Feel the magic of the cenotes, where ancient stories whisper in the caves, and let darkness challenge your perceptions. Discover a surreal, mystical and grounding world. This isn’t just a tour; it’s an exclusive experience designed to resonate deeply with your inner self. There’s no pressure to buy anything from us. In fact, we’re happy to take stunning photos of you during your adventure and send them your way at no extra cost! Join us for a truly unique exploration that goes beyond the ordinary, focusing on the essence of the experience rather than just the location. Beauty, culture, and authenticity of the Yucatán peninsula will create lifetime memories. Your adventure awaits!
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 17.
Immerse yourself into the beautiful, mystical and surrealistic Caves and Underground rivers of Playa del Carmen. The visit will alternate an exploration part where you will get to experience the true power of the underworld - which rock formations narrate the geological (and more) creation of the whole peninsula - and a refreshing swim into an out of this world natural pool with crystal clear water and crazy speleothems. This is the perfect all weather, Eco-friendly and Family oriented tour! Get ready to walk into our past to understand the present and shape our future. At the end of the visit, we will share a local and authentic meal, cooked while we are exploring. This is also part of the experience, not just any other food on a classic tour in México!
If it is necessary, a meeting point can be defined. If you are staying outside of Playa del Carmen please make sure that you can get to Playa del Carmen for the pick up Time. We could also arrange, if diable, for a quote to come pick you up and drop you off.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Hidden Cenote exploration in Playa del Carmen lasts about 3–6 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $130 per person for this Playa del Carmen experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Children aged 3–11 pay from $109, adults from $130.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. If it is necessary, a meeting point can be defined. If you are staying outside of Playa del Carmen please make sure that you can get to Playa del Carmen for the pick up Time. We could also arrange, if diable, for a quote to come pick you up and drop you off. Pickup points include Tropical Escape Hotel.
The experience is available in EN, IT, FR, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Specialized infant seats are available
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 79 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Secret Footsteps.
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The cenote and cave offer something completely outside of everyday experience. The location is private, completely naturally and shockingly beautiful. Guilhem was a kind and thoughtful guide focusing on the cultural and ecological context of the location and on our personal experience of it. The open air meal was excellent, perhaps the best we've had the entire trip. I cannot recommend this excursion highly enough.
It is not a visit but an experience that Guilhem offers. In addition to explaining the history and ecosystem of the cenotes, we enjoyed an excellent Mayan lunch. Thank you, Guilhem!
This was an amazing trip! It was just myself and my two daughters so it felt so special. Our guide Guilheim was incredible and made it a day we won’t forget. The lunch was delicious! Thank you for such an amazing day!
We were only two which is not common for the guide , but this moment remained unforgettable so much the human is passionate about this culture that makes us discover and this extraordinary human contact that we were able to exchange. (I promised to leave a review , unfortunately it is only 11 months later by memorizing the incredible memories of Mexico that I do but I must keep my word to this man from where the meeting was significant and it is in my memories as this place )
SO glad I found this experience through TripAdvisor! We (group of 4 people—2 couples) were looking for a tour of the Rio Secreto that was a little off the beaten path, and this ended up being a perfect way to explore the underground cave system! Guilhem was a phenomenal guide—fun and passionate and engaging the entire time. He led us through the cenote and caves safely and was so knowledgeable about the geology, biology, history, and culture of the Rio Secreto. We learned so much and came away with some amazing memories (and some great photos)! I would highly recommend this tour, and ideally try to go in the morning group if you want a more private experience with fewer other tour groups! Arranging pickup from our hotel was so easy, and the half day felt like exactly the right amount of time to experience the caves and enjoy a delicious lunch. One of the highlights of our trip to Playa del Carmen!
Yes, the reviews are accurate. Nice, less commercialized, tour with a passionate and knowledgeable guide - we had Bosch (sp?) as our guide. Cool experience of swimming among the stalactites - definitely worth the trip. Would be a nice rainy day option. .
My husband and I highly recommend the Hidden Cenote experience with Guilhem! He was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate throughout the entire tour and made the experience very educational and unforgettable. This was the highlight of our trip to Playa del Carmen. The lunch afterwards was delicious and the perfect way to end the tour.
If I could give this experience a 100/10 I absolutely would, our guide was the highlight of our trip and I would return to Mexico just to visit. This was an experience of a lifetime and I cannot stress how beautiful this experience was enough.
A walk, almost, private in the rivers and underground caves with Guilhem who regaled me during this visit. Explanations, comments on this wonderful site, beyond a guide. I came out rich in knowledge about the history, spirituality, Mayan beliefs, geology etc... of Yucatan. Not just an excursion but an extraordinary journey. Thank you Guilhem....
This tour was epic. We were very lucky and our group was alone, so it became a private tour. Gilhelm our guide was amazing. Very knowledgeable, attentive and funny. We all had an incredible experience. Miguel was our driver, and he was also wonderful. Highly recommended.
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