Take in two of Mexico's top treasures in one memorable day. First up, you'll explore the Maya ruins of Tulum, the only ancient city overlooking the sea. Perched on a cliff above the water, this small archaeological site blends history with incredible views. With your local guide, you'll uncover its fascinating past before enjoying some free time to explore at your own pace.

Next up, you'll visit Rio Secreto, a natural wonder of the Yucatán that offers a glimpse into the Mayan underworld. Here, you'll journey along this underground river, wading through pristine waters beneath stalactites and stalagmites shaped over millions of years.

To round off the experience, you'll raise a toast with Xtabentún, a traditional Mayan liqueur, before sitting down to enjoy a buffet of regional dishes. Afterwards, you'll return to your hotel after a day filled with history, nature and Mayan culture.

Rio Secreto was absolutely amazing & has been the highlight of our trip. Our guide Fernando was lovely & explained lots of detail about the caves. Swimming underground through the river is an experience not to be missed. Tulum was interesting but paladin comparison. Plus despite the description saying otherwise, we did NOT visit Tulum first. We arrived at the hottest part of the day which was unbearable & we cut the visit short as a result.

We went to rio secreto first although it would gave been better the other way round as it was so hot in Tulum. Our guide Jen was absolutely brilliant she made the whole tour very interesting and enjoyable. The caves are a must do. They're really beautiful. All the equipment is supplied even water shoes and a towel. The lunch was one of the best to

It needs to be made clear on the list that swimwear is needed It needs to be made clear that you have to pay ‘tax’ on top of the price when you get there Our guide, Ambar was excellent Make sure that people know they need to take water, I nearly passed out due to dehydration at Tulum as you can’t take water in and I had only had one drink with my lunch Overall a great excursion

Rio Secreto was really enjoy able and a fantastic experience. However the negative element was the cost of the photos they sell, particularly when they weren’t that good. The photo cost spoilt the excursion (120 dollars for the photo’s, about 2 were any good). Tulum was another ruin, but no real tour guide overview. My recommendation would be to book the Coba and Rio Secreto excursion (best bits of the 2 excursions).

There was one Italian couple in our group and the tour guide said everything in English and in Italian which made it confusing and felt like we missed out on some information and it was long to repeat everything in two languages. Also - there are free towels in Rio secreto so no need to bring your own. There wasn’t much swimming in the cenotes, but it was amazing overall! Tulum was VERY HOT. Bring a hat, light, loose clothing and water! Plastic bottles aren’t allowed in Tulum, so bring a thermos

Why you’ll love this…

Visit the ancient Maya ruins of Tulum
Visit the Rio Secreto underground river
See stunning stalactites and stalagmites
Wade through the water in beautiful galleries

Important to know

Not suitable for expectant mothers or guests with back problems
Not suitable for wheelchairs
Not suitable for guests who suffer from claustrophobia
Not suitable for guests with cardiac or respiratory problems
Not suitable for guests with poor health
Not suitable for guests who can't swim
Bring suitable footwear
Bring a towel
Bring insect repellent
Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What’s included

Admission fees
Locker
Buffet
Soft drinks
Transport
Equipment
Guided tour
Lifejacket

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

TUI MEXICANA SA DE CV

What people say about this experience

4.6/5

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Based on 13 reviews

Review categories

Value for money

4.5/5

Service

4.7/5

Staff

4.7/5

Safety

4.7/5

All ratings (13)

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4 stars (2)

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Kathryn Jones
Traveled with family
July 7, 2025
4.6
United States of America
Rio Secreto was absolutely amazing & has been the highlight of our trip. Our guide Fernando was lovely & explained lots of detail about the caves. Swimming underground through the river is an experience not to be missed. Tulum was interesting but paladin comparison. Plus despite the description saying otherwise, we did NOT visit Tulum first. We arrived at the hottest part of the day which was unbearable & we cut the visit short as a result.
L
Lynn 66
Traveled as a couple
June 24, 2025
5
United States of America
We went to rio secreto first although it would gave been better the other way round as it was so hot in Tulum. Our guide Jen was absolutely brilliant she made the whole tour very interesting and enjoyable. The caves are a must do. They're really beautiful. All the equipment is supplied even water shoes and a towel. The lunch was one of the best to
D
David
Traveled as a couple
March 5, 2025
4.6
United States of America
It needs to be made clear on the list that swimwear is needed It needs to be made clear that you have to pay ‘tax’ on top of the price when you get there Our guide, Ambar was excellent Make sure that people know they need to take water, I nearly passed out due to dehydration at Tulum as you can’t take water in and I had only had one drink with my lunch Overall a great excursion
P
Paul
Traveled with family
February 10, 2025
3.8
United States of America
Rio Secreto was really enjoy able and a fantastic experience. However the negative element was the cost of the photos they sell, particularly when they weren’t that good. The photo cost spoilt the excursion (120 dollars for the photo’s, about 2 were any good). Tulum was another ruin, but no real tour guide overview. My recommendation would be to book the Coba and Rio Secreto excursion (best bits of the 2 excursions).
P
Paulina
Traveled as a couple
August 13, 2024
5
United Kingdom
There was one Italian couple in our group and the tour guide said everything in English and in Italian which made it confusing and felt like we missed out on some information and it was long to repeat everything in two languages. Also - there are free towels in Rio secreto so no need to bring your own. There wasn’t much swimming in the cenotes, but it was amazing overall! Tulum was VERY HOT. Bring a hat, light, loose clothing and water! Plastic bottles aren’t allowed in Tulum, so bring a thermos
J
Jw
Traveled as a couple
December 16, 2024
4.6
United States of America