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Travellers
Activity only (no transportation)
Shared
From $89
About this tour
- Taxes & fees includedThe price you see is the price you pay. No surprises at the gate.
- Instant confirmationMobile voucher by email as soon as you pay.
- Book 24 h aheadThat’s the notice we need to confirm your place.
What you’ll do
Underground river with stalactites and stalagmites thousands of years old
About 1 km route hiking and swimming in crystal-clear fresh water
Small groups (10 people max) with a specialized guide
Gear included: wetsuit, life jacket and helmet with lamp
Regional buffet at the end
What to expect
Beneath the jungle of the Riviera Maya, just minutes from Playa del Carmen, there's a river you can't see from above. Rio Secreto is a nature reserve where you gear up with a wetsuit, a life jacket and a helmet with a headlamp, then head into a cave to follow that hidden river, sometimes on foot and sometimes floating in clear, fresh water.
The route runs for roughly one kilometer. As you move along, your lamp picks out columns, stalactites hanging from the ceiling and stalagmites rising from the floor, shapes the water has carved drop by drop over a geological story measured in millions of years. Inside the cave it's almost completely quiet, which makes every formation feel even more striking.
The ancient Maya saw caves and cenotes as gateways to Xibalba, their underworld. Your specialized guide shares the story of the place and how the cave took shape, and since groups are capped at 10 people, there's room to ask questions, pause and take it all in at an easy pace.
No experience is needed and you don't have to know how to swim, since your wetsuit and vest do the floating for you. When you come out, lockers and towels are ready so you can change, and a buffet of regional food with soft drinks rounds out the visit.
It's a great pick for families with kids 4 and up, couples, and anyone looking for something beyond a beach day. This option doesn't include transportation, so you'll get to the reserve on your own. Choose your time slot and discover the Caribbean that flows underground.
What’s included
- Access to the nature reserve
- Groups of 10 people max
- Specialized guide
- Lockers
- Wetsuit and life jacket
- Helmet with lamp
- Towels
- Regional buffet
- Non-alcoholic drinks
Not included
- Transportation (in this option)
- Tips
- Alcoholic drinks
- Professional photos of the tour
Itinerary
- Arrival at the Río Secreto nature reserve, near Playa del Carmen
- Gear and lockers
- Guided route of about 1 km through the underground river, hiking and swimming
- Regional buffet with non-alcoholic drinks
Where it starts
- Río Secreto: Federal Highway Chetumal – Puerto Juárez km 283.5, Ejido Sur, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo
Good to know
- Book 24 h aheadThat’s the notice we need to confirm your place.
What to bring
- Swimsuit on
- Dry clothes to change into
Restrictions and requirements
- Minimum age 4
- No cameras, phones or GoPros inside the cave
- Showering before entering is mandatory (no sunscreen or repellent)
- You walk and swim over uneven, slippery rock in water from ankle to chest deep
Traveller reviews
Reviews from eTransfers customers about their transfers with us. They rate our service, not this activity.
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650 reviews
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Randy Q.
“They were kind and really nice to me and my family since we arrived at the airport, so much so that we hired a round trip service to travel from Playa del Carmen to Tulum.”
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Gillian C.
“I booked few days before my trip and everything went very well, despite the closeness of the dates for my arrival in Playa del Carmen.”
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Leonard S.
“The transfer from Cancun to Tulum was really fast, comfortable and safe. Booking was also easy.”
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Ricardo G.
“The most complete transportation service I have found in the Riviera to go from Cancun to Tulum was without a doubt this one. They were kind at the time of making my reservation and resolved all my doubts quickly.”
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Samantha I.
“I went from Cancun to Tulum really fast. The trip took less than 2 hours. They really exceeded my expectations.”
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Common questions
Is hotel pick-up included?
No. Transport isn’t included with any option: you make your own way there.
What does each age pay?
The rates are: Adult (12+), Child (4 to 11). Some activities within the tour also have their own minimum age or height.
How far ahead do I need to book?
Book at least 24 hours ahead: that’s the notice we need to confirm your place.
