Rio Secreto Underground River Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Rio Secreto's underground river
- Swim through crystal-clear waters
- Marvel at stunning stalactites and stalagmites
- Learn about the area's geology and history
- Enjoy a refreshing dip in the cenote
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Rio Secreto's underground river and crystal caves
- Round-trip transportation from Cancun
- Safety equipment (life jackets, helmets, wetsuits)
- Meals and beverages
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates in English; Spanish-speaking guides may be available upon request
- Children under 6 years old are not permitted on the tour
- Pregnant women are not permitted on the tour
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable, water-friendly clothing and footwear
- Bring a change of clothes for after the tour
- Towels and lockers are available on-site
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- 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)
Traveler reviews
Book this - it’s AMAZING! Hugo is awesome!!!
This way more awesome than the description says. This is one of our top fav tours of all time and we’ve traveled all over the world. Hugo was AMAZING! He was very patient, didn’t rush us, so knowledgeable and very friendly. We loved having him as our guide! We had French, Spanish & English speaking people in our small group of 7 - and Hugo spoke all 3 languages fluently. So impressive! We will come do this tour again! There are like 5 different caves they do tours for - we did the Happiness cave - we’ll try a new one next time although I wouldn’t be sad to do this exact cave again! And I hope to get Hugo again!
Unmissable!
The whole experience was wonderful! The caves are incredible and being able to enter that underground world of pure water and total silence, with the play of colors of the barely illuminated caves was something unforgettable! I recommend it 100%
Rio Secreto: Worth the Trip? YES!!!!!
On September 7, 2026, I went to Rio Secreto Underground River. My tour guide was awesome—very informative and made our safety a priority! The food was okay, and the transportation to and from my hotel was fine
Great experience, great staff!
The tour itself is great. Food at end is so-so. The ride there was pretty bad: we had a van with a bad suspension and it was a long bumpy ride from the Cancun Hotel Zone down to Playa Del Carmen. I've been up and down those roads all week, and they feel totally smooth when in a well-maintained vehicle. Even worse, the route that the driver planned picked us up at the south end of the Hotel Zone and we drove through traffic to the north end, picked up another group and then drove back south again -- we had an extra 40 minutes of unnecessary bumpy ride when we could have just been picked up 40 minutes later. On the good side, Hugo the tour guide was caring and helpful. The photographer Wilbur was also very helpful and took good photos. The process of checking in, getting gear and going to the cave was well organized and the facilities were clean.
Excellent
Definitely an experience I would repeat. The guide and all the staff were very friendly. The tour is great.