Rio Secreto Underground River Tour with Crystal Caves and Buffet Lunch
by Cancun Vacation Experts
Choose from 6 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$178Overview
This tour begins near Playa del Carmen with a visit to Rio Secreto, a natural underground river featuring crystal caves filled with ancient stalactites and stalagmites. Participants swim about one kilometer through clear water inside the cave system in groups of up to 10 people. The swim lasts approximately 90 minutes. A professional guide provides explanations about the geological formations as well as the local plants and animals found in the area. After the underground river swim, the tour continues with a buffet lunch at the Rio Secreto restaurant, offering regional Mayan dishes; alcoholic drinks are not included. The tour includes all necessary equipment for the cave visit, such as wetsuits, hard hats, water shoes, life vests, towels, and lockers. The basic admission-only option lasts about three and a half hours. An option with transportation adds pickup and drop-off from select hotels in Cancun or Playa del Carmen, extending the total duration to about six hours. Another option combines the Rio Secreto visit with a guided tour of the Tulum archaeological site, lasting approximately eight hours in total. The Tulum tour includes a walk through the clifftop fortress, a former Mayan trading port walled on three sides with an open sea-facing front. The guide explains the site's main buildings, history, and astronomical significance. Additional options include Rio Secreto + PLUS, which adds a bike ride, rappel, and zip-lines to the itinerary, and Rio Secreto + Coba or Puerto Morelos tours. The Coba visit lasts about 90 minutes with a guide explaining the history and main structures of the site. The Puerto Morelos visit lasts about one hour and includes viewing the second largest coral reef formation, home to tropical fish, sea turtles, and coral. Hotel transportation is available with some options and involves pickup from major hotels or downtown meeting points in Cancun. Gratuities, government fees, and photos are not included. Participants must weigh under 250 pounds and meet minimum age requirements, which vary by option.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Rio Secreto
Located near Playa del Carmen, this natural cave system features an underground river where guests swim about one kilometer among stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years. Groups are limited to 10 people to keep the experience manageable and safe.
90 min
Rio Secreto
After the swim, the tour continues with a regional buffet lunch served in the Rio Secreto restaurant. Alcoholic beverages are not part of the included lunch.
60 min
Tulum
This stop is included when the Tulum option is selected. Visitors explore the remains of an ancient fortress that served as a major Mayan trading center. The site is walled on three sides, with the front opening to the Caribbean Sea. The guide explains the history of the main buildings and the site's astronomical significance.
75 min
Drive to Rio Secreto
For tours including transportation, guests are picked up from major hotels in Cancun or downtown meeting points. The drive to Rio Secreto nature park allows guests to relax before the activities begin.
60 min
Zona Arqueologica De Coba
When selected, this visit includes a guided tour of the Coba archaeological site. The guide provides historical context while guests see the main structures and learn about the site's importance.
90 min
Puerto Morelos
This optional stop includes a visit to the coral reef near Puerto Morelos, which is the second largest reef formation in the world. Guests can observe tropical fish, sea turtles, and coral formations during this approximately one-hour visit.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Rio Secreto Underground River Tour with Crystal Caves and Buffet Lunch
by Cancun Vacation Experts
Choose from 6 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$178Overview
This tour begins near Playa del Carmen with a visit to Rio Secreto, a natural underground river featuring crystal caves filled with ancient stalactites and stalagmites. Participants swim about one kilometer through clear water inside the cave system in groups of up to 10 people. The swim lasts approximately 90 minutes. A professional guide provides explanations about the geological formations as well as the local plants and animals found in the area. After the underground river swim, the tour continues with a buffet lunch at the Rio Secreto restaurant, offering regional Mayan dishes; alcoholic drinks are not included. The tour includes all necessary equipment for the cave visit, such as wetsuits, hard hats, water shoes, life vests, towels, and lockers. The basic admission-only option lasts about three and a half hours. An option with transportation adds pickup and drop-off from select hotels in Cancun or Playa del Carmen, extending the total duration to about six hours. Another option combines the Rio Secreto visit with a guided tour of the Tulum archaeological site, lasting approximately eight hours in total. The Tulum tour includes a walk through the clifftop fortress, a former Mayan trading port walled on three sides with an open sea-facing front. The guide explains the site's main buildings, history, and astronomical significance. Additional options include Rio Secreto + PLUS, which adds a bike ride, rappel, and zip-lines to the itinerary, and Rio Secreto + Coba or Puerto Morelos tours. The Coba visit lasts about 90 minutes with a guide explaining the history and main structures of the site. The Puerto Morelos visit lasts about one hour and includes viewing the second largest coral reef formation, home to tropical fish, sea turtles, and coral. Hotel transportation is available with some options and involves pickup from major hotels or downtown meeting points in Cancun. Gratuities, government fees, and photos are not included. Participants must weigh under 250 pounds and meet minimum age requirements, which vary by option.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Rio Secreto
Located near Playa del Carmen, this natural cave system features an underground river where guests swim about one kilometer among stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years. Groups are limited to 10 people to keep the experience manageable and safe.
90 min
Rio Secreto
After the swim, the tour continues with a regional buffet lunch served in the Rio Secreto restaurant. Alcoholic beverages are not part of the included lunch.
60 min
Tulum
This stop is included when the Tulum option is selected. Visitors explore the remains of an ancient fortress that served as a major Mayan trading center. The site is walled on three sides, with the front opening to the Caribbean Sea. The guide explains the history of the main buildings and the site's astronomical significance.
75 min
Drive to Rio Secreto
For tours including transportation, guests are picked up from major hotels in Cancun or downtown meeting points. The drive to Rio Secreto nature park allows guests to relax before the activities begin.
60 min
Zona Arqueologica De Coba
When selected, this visit includes a guided tour of the Coba archaeological site. The guide provides historical context while guests see the main structures and learn about the site's importance.
90 min
Puerto Morelos
This optional stop includes a visit to the coral reef near Puerto Morelos, which is the second largest reef formation in the world. Guests can observe tropical fish, sea turtles, and coral formations during this approximately one-hour visit.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.