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title: Río Secreto Nature Reserve from Playa del Carmen Entrance or Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: Playa del Carmen
country: Mexico
price: 81
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.71
reviews: 171
duration_minutes: 180
duration_max_minutes: 480
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Guided cave visit
rank_in_category: 7 of 11 (Eco Park Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-09
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/r-o-secreto-nature-reserve-from-playa-del-carmen-entrance-or-tour/
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# Río Secreto Nature Reserve from Playa del Carmen Entrance or Tour

**Guidekin's take:** Wade through an underground river among stalactites and stalagmites at Río Secreto. Guiding, wetsuit, helmet, water shoes, life vest and lunch are included; hotel transfers require the transport option, and moderate fitness is needed. 4.71 from 171 reviews at €81 per person for 3h–8h.

**Guided cave visit:** For a guided cave visit, Rio Secreto Admission Only includes gear and lunch at €81 per person (4.71 from 171 reviews); transfers are excluded. Trade-off: Moderate fitness required. (last checked October 9, 2026)

In our comparison: #7 of 11 in Eco Park Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Journey into an underground river and marvel at ancient stalactites and stalagmites. As you wade through turquoise water, an expert guide explains geological secrets and points out flora and fauna. Back in the jungle, enjoy a buffet lunch with Mayan cuisine included in all options.

Río Secreto Admission (Without Transportation): Explore the cenote and cave at your own pace.

Río Secreto + Transport: Includes admission and transportation from select Playa del Carmen hotels. Enjoy the cenote and cave 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. Enjoy natural wonders and historical treasures.

Reef & Cavern Explorer - Río Secreto + Snorkeling in Puerto Morelos: Expand your adventure by exploring the Puerto Morelos reef and the Río Secreto tour.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- 8 start times: between 07:30 and 14:00
- Food included: see what is included
- Age rule: The minimum age is 4 years. For the Rio Secreto…

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €81 per person for the Rio Secreto Admission Only option; other options up to €135
- Duration: 3h–8h
- Rating: 4.71/5 from 171 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Cancun Vacation Experts
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Start times: 07:30, 08:30, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09

## Reviews

4.71 from 171 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 162 of 171.

- 5 stars: 134 (78%)
- 4 stars: 28 (16%)
- 3 stars: 7 (4%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 2 (1%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Secreto Admission Only | €81 / person | English, Spanish | Admission to Rio Secreto Nature Reserve, WITHOUT TRANSPORTATION. Pickup included |
| Rio Secreto + Transportation | €108 / person | English, Spanish | Rio Secreto + Transport: Admission to Rio Secreto Nature Reserve including transportation to and from select Playa del Carmen hotels Pickup included |
| R. Secreto Plus Access +Transp | €117 / person | English, Spanish | Plus Option w/ Transportation: Add three more activities: - Bike ride. - Walk in a dry cave. - Rappel. Duration: 6 hours Pickup included |
| Tulum & Rio Secreto | €126 / person | English, Spanish | + Tulum Ruins: Upgrade your experience and visit a beautiful Mayan city of Tulum with the help of our experts in Archaeological zones Duration: 8 hours Pickup included |
| Rio Secreto + Puerto Morelos | €126 / person | English, Spanish | Rio Secreto + Puerto Morelos : Reef & cavern Explorer. Vibrant underwater world of the Puerto Morelos reef, along with the Río Secreto tour. Duration: 8 hours Pickup included |
| Coba & Rio Secreto | €135 / person | English, Spanish | + Coba Visit : Visit Nohoch Mul Pyramid, which stands at 42 meters tall, making it the tallest pyramid in the Yucatán Peninsula. Duration: 8 hours Pickup included |

## What's included

- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Use of all necessary equipment (wetsuit, helmet, water shoes, life vest)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- Lockers and Towels

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected) for admision ticket only.
- Pier & Reef Preservation Tax when Puerto Morelos Snorkel Selected $20 us cash per person
- Photos

## Itinerary

1. **Rio Secreto** (10m; admission included) - Arrival at the reception and service area located on the Cancun - Tulum Highway km. 283.5 to 5 minutes from Playa del Carmen.
2. **Rio Secreto** (20m; admission included) - Welcome video andTransportation to the Río Secreto reserve (approximately 15 minutes). Upon arriving at the reservation, our guides will receive visitors, give them the security measures and the appropriate equipment
3. **Rio Secreto** (15m; admission included) - Prior to the entrance to the Mayan underworld, visitors will walk the nature reserve trails where they will receive a Mayan welcome.
4. **Rio Secreto** (1h 30m; admission included) - Visitors will walk and swim through its beautiful natural glass galleries on a 1km route with a minimum duration of 1:30 hrs.
5. **Rio Secreto** (10m; admission included) - Equipment return.
6. **Rio Secreto** (10m) - Toast with Xtabentun.
7. **Rio Secreto** (10m) - View photographs of the tour.
8. **Rio Secreto** (30m; admission included) - Buffet of regional food and fresh waters.
9. **Rio Secreto** (15m; admission included) - Return to reception for transfer on your own or with the contracted transport
10. **Tulum** (1h 15m; admission 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...
11. **When Tour with transportation is selected: Expect to be picked up at mayor ho...** (40m) - 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.
12. **Puerto Morelos** (1h) - 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.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 07:30, 08:30, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-09
- 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.

## Good to know

- 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)
- Camaras / Cel phones are not allowed inside the caves

## Compared with other Eco Park Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #7 of 11** | €81 | 3h–8h | 4.71 (171) | shared |
| [Private Dream Underground World (Off the beaten path Cenote cavernous exploring)](/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/private-dream-underground-world-off-the-beaten-path-cenote-cavernous-exploring/?format=md) | €176 | 3h | 4.99 (436) | private |
| [Hidden Cenote exploration in Playa del Carmen](/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/hidden-cenote-exploration-in-playa-del-carmen/?format=md) | €119 | 3h | 5.0 (79) | private |
| [Private ATV Jungle Explorer Tour](/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/private-atv-jungle-explorer-tour/?format=md) | €117 | 2h | 4.88 (33) | private |

Ranked #7 of 11 in Eco Park Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €38 to €227, median €119; typical length 5h 30m. 3 of 11 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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