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Tours/Cancun/Rio Secreto and Coba Tour

Rio Secreto and Coba Tour

4.7(38)Cancun10 hours
VIATOR4.8(10)TRIPADVISOR4.7(28)
Rio Secreto and Coba Tour
Rio Secreto and Coba Tour
Rio Secreto and Coba Tour
Rio Secreto and Coba Tour
Rio Secreto and Coba Tour
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Rio Secreto and Coba Tour
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Rio Secreto and Coba Tour
Rio Secreto and Coba Tour
Rio Secreto and Coba Tour
Rio Secreto and Coba Tour
Rio Secreto and Coba Tour
Rio Secreto and Coba Tour
Rio Secreto and Coba Tour
Rio Secreto and Coba Tour
Rio Secreto and Coba Tour
Rio Secreto and Coba Tour
Rio Secreto and Coba Tour
Rio Secreto and Coba Tour

At a glance

Duration
10 hours
Price from
$149 / person
Rating
4.7 / 5 · 38 reviews
Languages
EN, ES
Group
Small group, up to 18
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Meeting point
For guests staying at hotels in downtown Cancún, you may choose one of the following meeting points: – OASIS SMART: 07:50 If no meeting point is selected, the one closest to your hotel will be assigned.
Confirmation
Instant

Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026Things to do in Cancun

Description

Discover Cobá and Río Secreto: An Unforgettable Journey into Maya Culture and Nature Explore the grandeur of Cobá and dive into the fascinating Maya underworld of Río Secreto on a day filled with history, adventure, and natural beauty. This tour will take you through ancient pathways, underground rivers, and the heart of Maya culture, offering a one-of-a-kind experience in the Yucatán Peninsula.

Tour Options

Rio Secreto and Coba Tour
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included60 min

Walk among the ruins of this enigmatic archaeological site, home to the tallest pyramid in the region. Enjoy a 45-minute guided tour where you'll learn about the fascinating history and culture of the ancient Maya. Take some free time to explore and soak in the beauty on your own.

Admission included240 min

Arrive at the reception and take a brief transfer to this underground natural gem. Receive a warm Maya welcome and a safety briefing before starting the adventure. Walk and swim for 1.5 hours through dazzling underground river galleries adorned with stalactites and stalagmites. Immerse yourself in this stunning natural ecosystem, considered a gateway to Xibalbá, the Maya underworld.

Highlights

Entrance to the Rio Secreto Nature Reserve
Specialized guide
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Regional Buffet Lunch & Fresh Waters
Water, a rice bar (like a cereal bar), and a chocolate.
Entrance fee to archaeological site of Cobá, Bicycle, Free time (15 mins), Umbrella
Wetsuit and life jacket, Lockers, Towels, Helmet with lamp

What's included

Included
Entrance to the Rio Secreto Nature Reserve
Specialized guide
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Regional Buffet Lunch & Fresh Waters
Water, a rice bar (like a cereal bar), and a chocolate.
Entrance fee to archaeological site of Cobá, Bicycle, Free time (15 mins), Umbrella
Wetsuit and life jacket, Lockers, Towels, Helmet with lamp
Not included
Alcoholic Beverages
Photos and Videos
Gratuity is not required but appreciated.

Pickup Locations & Times

If at the time of your reservation will not find your hotel, y this means that in the next 24/48 Hrs, one of our consultants will contact you via phone or email to confirm the data needed, and once our consultant will confirm with you wherever you stay, the tour schedule and day may be affected depending on the location of the hotel.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

How long does Rio Secreto and Coba Tour take?

Rio Secreto and Coba Tour lasts about 10 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.

How much does Rio Secreto and Coba Tour cost?

Prices start at $149 per person for this Cancun 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.

Can I cancel Rio Secreto and Coba Tour for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup is offered. If at the time of your reservation will not find your hotel, y this means that in the next 24/48 Hrs, one of our consultants will contact you via phone or email to confirm the data needed, and once our consultant will confirm with you wherever you stay, the tour schedule and day may be affected depending on the location of the hotel. Pickup points include MEET_AT_DEPARTURE_POINT, CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyIwy844n6++gxpfwgiv9Qmc=.

What languages is Rio Secreto and Coba Tour offered in?

The experience is available in EN, ES.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 18 participants.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Reviews(38)

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kellymA1741XA
August 11, 2026
Refreshing cave and ruin climb

Had an amazing time. Jorge our tour guide was amazing. His knowledge of the areas was vast and he was beyond helpful. Keep in mind this tour is a little bit of a workout. Would definitely recommend going

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angieaW9147UM
July 2, 2026
Fun experience

Rio Secreto was amazing. Really cool experience. Jen was a great guide. Transportation was great. Would have liked a better idea of pickup. Everything said 7;30 but they showed up at 7 and we didn’t have a chance to eat breakfast.

Operator response

Dear Explorer Angie, Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your adventure at Río Secreto and that our underground river made such a great impression. It is also wonderful to know that Jen provided you with excellent guidance and that you were satisfied with the transportation service. We sincerely apologize for the confusion regarding your pickup time and understand how this affected the start of your day. We truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention, as your feedback helps us improve our communication and provide a smoother experience for our future explorers. 🌀 Thank you once again for your kind words and valuable feedback. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to our Natural Reserve for another unforgettable adventure. Kind regards. 🙌🏻

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Cozumelmassage
July 2, 2026
Nice

Beautiful place and all the people

Operator response

Dear Explorer, Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us! We are delighted to know that you enjoyed the beauty of Río Secreto and the hospitality of our team. Your kind words mean a great deal to us and motivate us to continue creating memorable experiences for every explorer. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon for another unforgettable adventure in our Natural Reserve. 🍃 Kind regards.

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AW1016
June 10, 2026
Definitely a must do!

Excellent guides, amazing adventure. Ana was very knowledgeable. She’s funny and so good with the caves.

Operator response

Dear Explorer, Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us! We are delighted to know that you enjoyed this incredible adventure and that you consider Río Secreto a must-do activity during your visit. We are especially excited to read your words about Ana. We will be happy to share your message with her; we are sure she will love knowing that her knowledge, sense of humor and passion for sharing this wonderful environment made her tour such a special experience. ☺️ We sincerely appreciate your recommendation and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again for another unforgettable adventure in our Nature Reserve. 🌀 Greetings.🙌🏻

H
H5325WFkeithm
May 30, 2026
Great trip to Coba and Rio Secreto on May 18th, 2026!

Hello. We booked our Coba and Rio Secreto tour through our Amstar Rep., Omar, who was at the Barcelo Maya Colonial. Omar was great, got us a good price, and set it for Monday May 18th. They were on time to pick us up with a minor glitch but we went to Rio Secreto fist. Our guide was Aaron and he was fantastic. This was my first time going to RS and Aaron gave us great direction, safety issues, and helped anyone who needed any extra help. My wife and I are at the 70 mark so she and another lady close to our age needed some extra safety support. Safety was a key for Aaron which we all appreciated. For all newcomers there, they provide lockers (you carry the key around your neck), towels, wet suits, and water shoes. You do NOT have to wear the wet suit if you choose not to, and, you can bring your own wet shoes if you choose. Plus, they provide a lamp helmet for underground. Caution, a lot of the ground in the water cave is uneven so you have to drag your feet and pay close attention to drop offs. Our guide was on top of everything telling us ever facet during the underground water tour. We were underground for maybe 45 min and when changed into dry clothes, we had a very nice 30 min. break at a covered buffet lunch there. Our driver to Coba was Louis who was fun to talk to and he had a great sense of humor. Took us maybe an hour plus to get to Coba. This was my 3rd trip to Coba in less than 20 years and had two other guides who were good. Aaron was the best I've seen so far. I had climbed the ruins twice but this year I did not, as well as my wife. Just too dangerous at our age, but we had a great time talking to Aaron our guide, other folks. Aaron stayed with us the entire time and gave us great overviews of the smaller ruins on the return bike ride back to the ruins entrance. BTW, bikes come with the tour so you need to be able to go the distance which is about 15 minutes riding in the jungle to get to the main ruins. My wife did not want to ride a bike so we hired a driver, Jose, for about $13.00 plus tips, to drive us on a 2-seat tricycle. We had ample time to enjoy the ruins, spend a few min. in the gift shop, restrooms, etc.; they gave us bottle water, most important, you were allowed to bring your own water into the park comparted to the very intrusive policies present to visit Tulum (we were there in Sept. 2025), where they do not allow you bring any type of plastic water into the park there. Coba is much more relaxed Overall, Coba was the better excursion for us and we did enjoy Rio Secreto. I doubt we would return to RS but we got it off our bucket list. I doubt I would get tired of Coba, very rich in history and.....sometimes you see wildlife in the jungle. This trip we did not. Once again, we were very thankful to our Amstar Rep. at Barcelo Maya Colonial, Omar, our Guide, Aaron, and our driver - Louis. We hope you visit Coba and Rio Secreto in the future! Mr. and Mrs. K. Mango (our Alias)

Operator response

Dear Explorer, Thank you very much for sharing such a detailed review about your experience with us! We are happy to know that you enjoyed this combined adventure and that both Río Secreto and Cobá were part of a memorable day during your vacation. We are especially excited to read your words about Aaron. We will be happy to share your message with him; we are sure he will love knowing that his professionalism, attention to safety and constant support made you and your wife enjoy the experience with confidence and tranquility. 🌀✨ We also appreciate your kind comments about Louis and the service received throughout the tour. Our goal is for every explorer to feel accompanied from the beginning to the end of their adventure. We are pleased to know that you appreciated the facilities provided during the visit and that you were able to enjoy the historical and cultural wealth of Cobá at your own pace. We sincerely appreciate the time you took to share your recommendations and experiences with future travelers. Comments like yours are a great help for those who want to know more about these adventures. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again in the future to continue exploring the natural and cultural wonders of the Riviera Maya. Greetings. 🙌🏻

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Walter_kaltenbach_10
May 28, 2026
Wonderful tour to do in Mexico

Secret River is a tour that you will remember for life.

Operator response

Prezado Explorador Walter, Muito obrigado por compartilhar sua experiência conosco! Ficamos extremamente felizes em saber que o Rio Secreto foi uma experiência tão especial e que ficará para sempre em sua memória. Comentários como o seu nos inspiram a continuar compartilhando a beleza e a magia deste lugar único com visitantes de todo o mundo. 🌀 Agradecemos sua recomendação e esperamos ter o prazer de recebê-lo novamente em uma nova aventura em nossa Reserva Natural. Atenciosamente. 🙌🏻

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I5876DFaarons
May 3, 2026
Fantastic Pepe

This is such an incredible time. Pepe was a fantastic guide you can really tell he loves his job. Such a must do adventure

Operator response

Dear Explorer, Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us! We are delighted to know that you had an incredible time in Río Secreto and that you consider this adventure as a must-do activity. We are especially excited to read your words about Pepe. We will be happy to share your message with him; we are sure he will love knowing that his passion and enthusiasm made his tour such a special experience. 🙌🏻 🌀 We look forward to welcoming you again very soon for another unforgettable adventure in our Nature Reserve. Best regards. ✨

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T1268MNmeganr
April 30, 2026
Great combo trip to see Mexican history and an amazing natural wonder

Our family of four absolutely loved this combo tour during our trip to Cancun. The day started smoothly with an on-time pickup from our hotel lobby in a comfortable passenger van. After a few stops at other hotels, we arrived at Rio Secreto. We got changed, geared up with wetsuits, PFDs, and helmets, and after a short walk, descended into the cave system. Wading and floating through the caves was truly unforgettable—such an incredible experience. Our guide, Diana, was fantastic: incredibly knowledgeable, passionate about the local flora and fauna, and full of great energy that made the tour even more enjoyable. After the cave adventure, we changed again, enjoyed a delicious buffet lunch, and then boarded a small bus to Coba. The drive took about an hour and a half. Once there, we grabbed bikes (with the option to upgrade to a three‑wheeled bike with a driver) and rode to the pyramid. We were able to climb to the top and spend about 10 minutes enjoying the amazing view. After heading back down, we biked along the trail with a few stops along the way where Diana gave us great information about the culture and history, spent some time browsing the gift shop outside the park, and then boarded the bus back to our hotel, arriving about two hours later. Overall, it was an amazing day from start to finish—and Diana made it even better!

Operator response

Dear Explorer Megan, Thank you very much for sharing such a complete and wonderful review about your experience with us! We are delighted to know that you and your family enjoyed this combined tour and that every moment, from the initial transfer until the return to your hotel, was part of such a special day. 🌀🙌🏻 We are delighted to know that the experience on our underground river was unforgettable and that they were able to connect with the natural beauty of this unique environment. We are also pleased that you enjoyed the tour in Cobá, the bike adventure and the opportunity to learn more about the history and culture of the region. We are especially excited to read your words about Diana. We will be happy to share your message with her; we are sure she will love knowing that her energy, knowledge and passion made her experience even more memorable. We are also happy to know that you enjoyed the buffet as part of this great adventure. We sincerely appreciate your recommendation and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again for another unforgettable experience in our Nature Reserve. Best regards. ✨

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Inspire35639597453
April 30, 2026
Wonderful excursion, pity the absurdly high price for the poor quality pictures. Tip: act normal and you sell more

Everything is well arranged, transport from hotel to Rio Secreto and back. The disadvantage of the underground cave tour is that you are not allowed to bring a camera or oid. The cameraman does his best but it's all much of the same. This is also due to the outfit everyone is wearing; wetsuit, helmet and life jacket. And then as a family (4p) you have to pay 135 USD to get the pictures. Absurd. Such a shame about this beautiful experience. (On another tour, Maya ruins Tulum, swimming with sea turtles Akumal Bay and tour cenote, there was a photographer with it all day and we paid 80 USD for many beautiful photos, with much more variety) 2nd part of the tour went towards the Mayan city of Cobá. Well arranged, cycling through the jungle to the various structures. Beautiful all and our guide of the day, Isabel, knew a lot about it. Fortunately we were allowed to take pictures ourselves 😉 By the price of the pictures a 3, otherwise definitely a 5!!

Operator response

Beste Ontdekkingsreiziger, Hartelijk dank voor het delen van uw ervaring met ons. We zijn erg blij om te horen dat u genoten heeft van de excursie, het transport, de grot en het bezoek aan Cobá. Het doet ons ook veel plezier om uw mooie woorden over Isabel te lezen; we zullen deze zeker met haar delen. We begrijpen uw teleurstelling over de fotoprijzen en waarderen het dat u dit met ons deelt. Graag willen we toelichten dat het niet toestaan van persoonlijke camera’s deel uitmaakt van onze natuurbehoudsprotocollen, om het kwetsbare ecosysteem van de ondergrondse rivier te beschermen. Wat betreft het fotopakket: uw feedback is voor ons zeer waardevol. We nemen uw opmerkingen mee om onze service en aanbod verder te verbeteren. Daarnaast willen we graag delen dat, bij aankoop van de foto’s, een deel bijdraagt aan een donatie voor de Jaguar Wildlife Center, ter ondersteuning van natuurbehoud in de regio. We zijn blij dat u, ondanks dit punt, de ervaring als prachtig heeft ervaren en danken u voor uw aanbeveling. Met vriendelijke groet.

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hugoL2838
April 28, 2026
The visit to the cave is amazing as well as the buffet. Our guide Diana is very friendly.

It is very far from Ocean Allure Costa Mujeres. 2h30 transport on a Monday morning for the outward journey, and 1h50 for the return journey in the early afternoon. To fully enjoy, take the classic tour with zip line bike and others.

Operator response

Cher Explorateur Hugo, Merci beaucoup d’avoir partagé votre expérience avec nous. Nous sommes ravis de savoir que vous avez trouvé la visite de la grotte incroyable et que vous avez apprécié le buffet. Nous sommes également très heureux de lire vos mots à propos de Diana ; nous ne manquerons pas de les lui transmettre, elle sera enchantée de savoir qu’elle a contribué à rendre votre expérience si agréable. 🌀✨ Nous vous remercions également pour votre commentaire concernant les temps de transport. En raison des distances dans la région, ceux-ci peuvent varier selon l’emplacement de l’hôtel et les conditions de circulation, mais nous comprenons que cela puisse impacter l’expérience globale. Nous apprécions également votre recommandation concernant le tour complet, qui permet de profiter d’une aventure encore plus variée. Ce sera un plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau pour une prochaine expérience dans notre Réserve Naturelle. Cordialement. 🙌🏻

$149/ person
4.7(38)
Duration10 hours
LanguagesEN, ES
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
Travellers1–18 pax
ConfirmationInstant
OperatorRio Secreto
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