Rio Secreto and Tulum Tour from Cancun or Riviera Maya Hotels
Description
Río Secreto is the new ecological inspiration of our region. It has recently been designated as one of Mexico’s most distinct and alluring nature reserves, and this unique destination is quickly becoming the pride of all Mexicans. Visitors often feel transformed by their journey deep inside Río Secreto. It’s a rare and exotic opportunity to admire the unequaled beauty of our beloved Mexico and Mother Earth
Tour Options
Itinerary
You will arrive to Tulum Ruins, where their guide will provide approximately 40 minutes of information about the área, as well as some instructions about the tour, so they can be able to enjoy almost one hour of free time before going to Río Secreto.
When arriving to the reserve, one of our guides will provide them with safety measures and the necessary equipment. Before entering the mayan underworld, visitors will tour around the paths of our nature reserve, where they will receive a mayan welcome. You will walk and swim through beautiful natural cristal galleries, during a tour of máximum 1km, lasting approximately 1.5 hours.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
If at the time of your reservation will not find your hotel, your confirmation will have the following legend: "Hotel not available", this means that in the next 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 may be affected depending on the location of the hotel. It is important that you present 15 minutes before the hour named in the lobby of your hotel.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(451)
Two families (children are 18, 16, 11 and 9) had a wonderful day with our guide Imelda: She was so knowledgeable and respectful of the cave system, and the Mayan history and culture. It was a truly moving experience to be somewhere that felt so untouched by humanity, We even got to see a blind cavefish!
It was so fun the caves were amazing and everyone that worked was so helpful. From the driver and photographer to the guide and driver everyone was incredible helpful. For what you get the fee is so fair and the visit is very long. So much to see and it’s incredible the whole atmosphere is great and our group was just my eight family members. There weren’t tons of people anywhere and no one in the cave with us.
TLDR: Do Rio Secreto its amazing. Dont bother with Tulum. Me and my wife booked to do the Tulum and the Rio Secreto package. On the Itenary it says Tulum first then Rio Secreto. This is not set in stone and we did them the opposite way round. We absolutely loved Rio Secreto, it was an amazing experience and at no point did we ever not feel safe and we found out so many things about one of the coolest parts of Nature. They provide you wife life jackets, helmets and wet suits with towels. No photography is allowed at Rio Secreto which is a shame but it is done to seel you their photos. We didnt like them so we didnt bother. Our guide Aaron was lovely and friendly. After the Secreto we had some lunch, this was ok for what it was, a few pasta options with meat, rice, veg. It was all decent enough. We then went to Tulum after lunch. If im being completely honest, I would suggest not bothering with Tulum, there are a few ruins to look at, you cannot go in them or on them so you admire them from afar. Because we did it second as well, it was at the peak heat of the day and as you are not allowed to take plastic into the ruins it made walking around in the heat with no water difficult. We messaged the guide the day of to ask if there was anything we needed, they suggested water shoes and that was it really. My advice: Water Shoes Money for a tip for the driver An insulated water bottle because you can take those into Tulum A change of clothes if you are doing both.
Tour was incredible. Unfortunately, the driver was at the wrong hotel... not sure why not effort to contact me was made. I purchased an out of pocket cab (about 100 USD) and was later told it would be refunded... 2 weeks later, nothing.
Highly recommended! This trip starts with Rio Secreto and then Tulum, not the other way around as shown in the itinerary.
Rio Secreto was fascinating, and these memories will last forever. The cost includes transport from the hotel, all equipment, lunch, and the same tour guide for the river as well as the Tulum ruins. The group was just the right size so that everyone could stay together and ride in the same vehicle. Our guide was terrific and knew the best spots. It made for a long day, but it was worth it. Tulum was hot but we had umbrellas to help with the sun. You can't walk on the ruins anymore, but we didn't want to take the longer trip into the jungle for that activity. The views were amazing so close to the Caribbean, and it was so interesting to see creations from that long ago. Definitely would recommend.
Dear Explorer Kelly, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We are delighted to know that your visit to Río Secreto created beautiful memories that will last a lifetime. It is wonderful to hear that you enjoyed both the underground river and the visit to Tulum, and that the combination of nature, history, and culture made your day so worthwhile. 🌀 We are especially pleased to know that you enjoyed the personalized experience with your guide and the small group setting, as well as the services included throughout the tour. It is also great to hear that the umbrellas helped make your visit to Tulum more comfortable under the Caribbean sun. Thank you for your kind recommendation and for choosing to explore these incredible natural and cultural treasures with us. We look forward to welcoming you back to our Natural Reserve for another unforgettable adventure. Kind regards. 🙌🏻
Jorge is a fantastic guide! The caverns are amazing! If it’s your only trip to the area Tulum is good but hot in June! Rio Secreto is “refreshing” but many in our group were cold! This was my favorite excursion
Wonderful experience in the Rio Secreto. Everything was well thought out for a great experience. Hector our guide was super nice and made sure he took care of the group for all to have a good time.
This was one of the coolest things I’ve ever done! Our guide Diana was extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and easy to understand. I can’t wait to come back.
Dear Explorer, Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us! We are delighted to know that he considers this adventure as one of the most incredible experiences he has ever lived. We love knowing that you were able to enjoy the magic of our underworld and create such special memories. 🌀✨ 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 be delighted to know that her knowledge, clarity and dedication helped make her visit such a memorable experience. We sincerely appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to know you wish to return. We look forward to welcoming you again very soon for another unforgettable adventure in our Nature Reserve. Greetings. 🙌🏻
Our tour guide Omar was absolutely wonderful and amazing! His knowledge of the caves and the ruins was astonishing. He definitely show his love not only for his country but also for his culture. He emerges in the history and showed us pictures in his phone of what he was explaining and different documentaries that he has seen about the ruins and the mayas. It was such a great experience and our son loved every moment of it!
Dear Explorer Belissa, Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us! We are delighted to know that you and your family enjoyed such a special adventure in Río Secreto. We are delighted to know that your child enjoyed every moment of the experience and they were able to create unforgettable memories together. We are especially excited to read your words about Omar. We will be happy to share your message with him; we are sure he will love knowing that his passion for the culture, history and heritage of Mexico made such a positive difference in his visit. For us it is very important that our explorers not only discover the natural beauty of the region, but also the richness of the Mayan culture. 🌀✨ We sincerely appreciate your recommendation and your kind words. Comments like yours inspire us to continue sharing authentic and memorable experiences. We look forward to welcoming you again very soon for another unforgettable adventure in our Nature Reserve. Best regards. 🙌🏻
