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title: Rio Secreto and Tulum Tour from Cancun or Riviera Maya Hotels
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cancún
country: Mexico
price: 123
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.73
reviews: 453
duration_minutes: 330
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: true
rank_in_category: 31 of 46 (Day Trips)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-19
data_updated: 2026-09-20
canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/tours/rio-secreto-and-tulum-tour-from-cancun-or-riviera-maya-hotels/
---

# Rio Secreto and Tulum Tour from Cancun or Riviera Maya Hotels

**Guidekin's take:** Río Secreto's underground river, walked and swum by helmet lamp in wetsuit and life jacket, paired with the Tulum ruins and a regional buffet, with government fees and hotel transport included. Alcohol, photos and souvenirs are extra. 4.73 from 453 reviews at €123 per person for 5h 30m.

## Overview

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €123 per person
- Duration: 5h 30m
- Rating: 4.73/5 from 453 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Rio Secreto

## What's included

- Life jacket. Wetsuit. Lockers. Towels. Helmet with lamp.
- Government Fees
- Non-alcoholic drinks
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Regional buffet
- Umbrella

## Not included

- Alcoholic Beverages
- Photos
- Souvenirs

## Itinerary

1. **Tulum** (2h; admission included) - 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.
2. **Rio Secreto** (3h; admission included) - 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...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-19
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

Guests staying in Tulum Downtown or where pickup is unavailable may choose the meeting point: Super Aky (BBVA): 07:00.

## Good to know

- 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

## How it compares in Day Trips

Ranked **#31 of 46** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume).

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