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
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.
Beautiful outing but abysmal organisation
First of all, the collection from my Airbnb in Playa didn't happen and as adveftised on the GYG listing. Rio Secreto whatsapped me and said I had to walk to the pickup point 1km away. Mildly fuming, I did this for 0930 as requested. Nothing arrived to pick me up at 0930 and it was only after a call to Rio Secreto did they confirm that the pickup was not now going to happen until 1130! I therefore hung around Quinta Avenida for 2hours for the 1130 pickup. The Cenote that is Rio Secreto is beautiful and the 3km walk/swim through the undergroumd caves are beautiful. However, they do not allow any gopros or mobiles and, instead, lumber you with a 120USD charge for the photos taken by the guide! On my return I contacted GYG about thd apalling pickup and received a 2/3 rebate!