--- title: Rio Secreto and Tulum Tour from Cancun or Riviera Maya Hotels lang: en type: tour city: Cancún country: Mexico price: 126 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.73 reviews: 453 duration_minutes: 330 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Ruins, river and buffet rank_in_category: 4 of 11 (Day Trips from Tulum) schedule_checked: 2026-09-19 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/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 €126 per person for 5h 30m. In our comparison: #4 of 11 in Day Trips from Tulum, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## 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 ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Starts 08:30: one departure a day - Food included: Non-alcoholic drinks **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €126 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 - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 08:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-19 ## Reviews 4.73 from 453 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 424 of 453. - 5 stars: 386 (85%) - 4 stars: 38 (8%) - 3 stars: 13 (3%) - 2 stars: 4 (1%) - 1 star: 12 (3%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the caves and knowledgeable guides, but repeatedly object to the cost of the tour photos. **Praised:** - Knowledgeable guides explaining cave geology and Mayan history - Patient guidance that helps nervous visitors and children feel safe - Exploring the underground river and cave formations - Tulum's ruins, historical explanations and coastal views - Guests appreciate the equipment provided for exploring the caves **Complaints:** - Expensive tour photos, with personal cameras barred from the caves - Some find the cave manageable, while others struggle with rocky paths and wading - Some expected Tulum first but visited after the caves, in uncomfortable afternoon heat - Long transfers and return times later than advertised Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-03-13 to 2026-09-18); last checked 2026-10-03. ## 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. Ends: back at the meeting point ## 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 ## Compared with other Day Trips from Tulum | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #4 of 11** | €126 | 5h 30m | 4.73 (453) | shared | | [Snorkeling with Caribbean fish and private cenote exploration](/mexico/tulum/tours/snorkeling-with-caribbean-fish-and-private-cenote-exploration/?format=md) | €154 | 6h | 4.97 (213) | shared | | [Private Guided Cenotes and Underground River Exploration](/mexico/tulum/tours/private-guided-cenotes-and-underground-river-exploration/?format=md) | €181 | 5h | 4.99 (172) | private | | [Whale Shark Snorkeling Experience from Cancun and Riviera Maya](/mexico/tulum/tours/whale-shark-snorkeling-experience-from-cancun-and-riviera-maya/?format=md) | €208 | 6h 30m | 4.78 (78) | shared | Ranked #4 of 11 in Day Trips from Tulum by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €38 to €208, median €126; typical length 8h. 1 of 11 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/day-trips-from-tulum/?format=md ## More in Cancún - All Cancún tours: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/rio-secreto-and-tulum-tour-from-cancun-or-riviera-maya-hotels/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/?format=md