Rio Secreto Underground River Tour with Crystal Caves
Description
Journey into a cenote and marvel at ancient stalactites and stalagmites. As you wade through clear turquoise water, an expert guide explains the geological secrets and points out local flora and fauna. Back in the jungle, enjoy a buffet lunch with Mayan cuisine. Admission to Río Secreto Nature Reserve, WITHOUT TRANSPORTATION:** Explore the cenote and cave, then enjoy a buffet lunch featuring Mayan cuisine at your own pace. Río Secreto + Transport Includes admission and transportation to and from select Playa del Carmen hotels. Enjoy the cenote, cave, and buffet lunch without worrying about logistics. Río Secreto + PLUS: Enhance your adventure with a bike ride,, Rappel and Zip-Lines. Enjoy the cenote tour and a buffet lunch featuring Mayan cuisine. Río Secreto + Tulum:: Combine your visit with a guided tour of the Mayan city of Tulum, led by archaeological experts. Enjoy both natural wonders and historical treasures, plus a buffet lunch featuring Mayan cuisine.
Tour Options
Itinerary
This attraction is located near to Playa del Carmen, you will observe a natural history dating back millions of years and you will be able to swim about one kilometer below of the beautiful stalactites and stalagmites in groups of 10 people maximum on the underground river.
After the swim, you will enjoy a delicious regional buffet in the Rio Secreto restaurant. ( alcoholic drinks are not included).
When this option is selected . We will visit the remains of an ancient clifftop fortress. Tulum used to be a main trading hub . Walled on three sides . The front open facing the Caribbean sea. The views are breathtaking .Your tour guide will go deep into the main buildings history and astronomical findings.
When Tour with transportation is selected: Expect to be picked up at mayor hotels in Cancun or Meeting Points from downtown Sit back and relax while your driver takes you safely to Rio Secreto nature park.
When this option is selected. The guide will explain the history and you learn the importance of fascinating Coba you will have the chance to discover the history and you will see the main structures of this site.
When this option is selected . You will visit the second largest coral reef formation in the world . Marvel at the vibrant marine life, including colorful tropical fish, majestic sea turtles, and stunning coral formations.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
If you are staying at a B&B our customer service will inform you of the closest meeting point. Important to call or email to provide hotel information PLEASE CONSIDER: The duration of the Rio Secreto Admission tour is 03:30 hrs. Rio Secreto Tour + Transportation is from 06:00 hrs. Rio Secreto + Tulum Tour is from 08:00 Hrs. Rio Secreto + Coba Tour is from 08:00 Hrs The durations presented may increase due to the vehicular traffic that occurs in the transportation.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Passengers must weigh less than 250 pounds (113 kg)
- The minimum age is 4 years. For the Rio Secreto Plus and Rio Secreto with snorkel options, the minimum age is 7 years due to the additional activities.
- The duration for the option Rio Secreto Admission tour is 03:30 hrs. (approximately)
- The duration for the option Rio Secreto Tour + Transportation is 06:00 hrs. (approximately)
- The duration for the option Rio Secreto + Tulum Tour is 08:00 Hrs. (approximately)
Reviews(834)
We visited Rio Secreto as our weekly excursion offered by or hotel. It was a once in a lifetime experience. We do not speak spanish, however, I felt like the company pairs groups together and we were in a group with all English speakers which I felt was a nice accommodation (so a guide doesn't have to say things twice). Our tour guide Pepe was amazing. He was super fun, knowledgeable, and easy to understand and follow. The entire tour was super welcoming and all the staff we met along the way were so friendly. We will always recommend this excursion to others who come to Cancun.
Super fun/beautiful experience! Definitely recommended! Unfortunately you are not allowed to bring your own cameras....There is a photographer, but they charge 120 dollars for the photos...very expensive unfortunately.
No words can describe what your eyes will see and what your soul will feel in that place!! You go for the tour and you come back full of thoughts and feelings!!! Jenifer, the tour lady, will give you with a very expressive way, all the knowledge you need about that phenomenon !!! And not only this. My friend who couldn’t walk very well, he received so much help from her!!! She is physically so strong!! She supported him , lifted and pulled him all the way through the exit and made it happen for him. Thank you Jenny!!!!!
This is a must do activity in Mexico. The caves and rivers are an amazing thing to see, and learn about. Our tour guide Naomi was fantastic and made it even more interesting.
Truly incredible experience. Once in a lifetime! I booked it with Amstar and pick up was right on time at Dreams Jade Resort. It was about a 45 min ride to Rio Secreto. Very organized once we got there. They provide wetsuits/water shoes/helmets/head lamps . They provide you a locker for your things. They talk to you about how special the place is. Going down in these caves is just so beautiful...I had never seen anything like it! The guide, Illiana was SO knowledgeable and could answer all our questions. She also has a great pride for the caves and what they provide for their country. We learned so much. We were the only group in (there may have been others but we didn't see them) so it felt very personal. Afterwards we could shower off and then they had a beautiful buffet lunch included and you could see the pictures the photographer took on your trip and could buy them. He did a great job getting every family plus group pictures. I promise you--you will love this trip! On the bus home EVERYONE said how special it was. You won't forget it.
From Cancún hotel zone had about an hour and half wait at the rio secreto waiting area, AFTER the bus ride to rio secreto of about half hour ride before any interactions were given about the tour (the wait was the worst part) just waiting in the waiting area there are restrooms and coffee. The tour of the under ground river was amazing, incredible, magical. Enter into a dry cenote, turn the head lamp on/off many times, walk through potions of the under ground river seeing stelagtites, and stalagmites, bats and catfish. When the headlamps turn off it’s complete darkness. The water is about 75 degrees F. No one in the party used the wetsuit and it was great.
Great time. Must do if near Playa del Carmen.
This was the highlight of our 5-night trip to Mexico. Air Transat arranged the hotel shuttle and everything was excellent. Our tour guide spoke English Spanish and French and was very knowledgeable. You can borrow a wet suit and water shoes. You get a helmet and life jacket which are mandatory. You walk a kilometer into the jungle in those clothes and then enter the water. It was 1.5km of caves to explore. You swim and Walk for different parts. You see a lot of cool stagalites and learn how they form. The water is cold and refreshing. You do need to have good Mobility to do this as there are stairs And rocky parts to navigate A photographer captures the experience and you can buy the photos for $35usd each or all for $99usd. Such a worthwhile excursion.
It was an amazing experience. Hands down the best excursion we’ve been to in Mexico. I would definitely go back. Our tour guide Gustavo was extremely knowledgeable and made sure we were all taken care of.
We opted not to get a wet suit. The outdoor shower water and water in the caves are the same temp. It was hot outside, so swimming in the cave water was refreshing. Consider bring your own water shoes
