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Río Secreto Nature Reserve from Playa del Carmen Entrance or Tour

Playa del Carmen, Mexicoby Cancun Vacation Experts

  • 3 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 20 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English, Spanish

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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.

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
  • 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. 1

    Rio Secreto

    10 min

    Arrival at the reception and service area located on the Cancun - Tulum Highway km. 283.5 to 5 minutes from Playa del Carmen.

  2. 2

    Rio Secreto

    20 min

    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. 3

    Rio Secreto

    15 min

    Prior to the entrance to the Mayan underworld, visitors will walk the nature reserve trails where they will receive a Mayan welcome.

  4. 4

    Rio Secreto

    1.5 hours

    Visitors will walk and swim through its beautiful natural glass galleries on a 1km route with a minimum duration of 1:30 hrs.

  5. 5

    Rio Secreto

    10 min

    Equipment return.

  6. 6

    Rio Secreto

    10 min

    Toast with Xtabentun.

  7. 7

    Rio Secreto

    10 min

    View photographs of the tour.

  8. 8

    Rio Secreto

    30 min

    Buffet of regional food and fresh waters.

  9. 9

    Rio Secreto

    15 min

    Return to reception for transfer on your own or with the contracted transport

  10. 10

    Tulum

    1.3 hours

    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 history and astronomical findings.

  11. 11

    Stop 11

    40 min

    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. 12

    Puerto Morelos

    1 hour

    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.

Meeting and pickup

If your hotel is not on the list above or you are staying at a BnB we will assign you to the closest meeting point. PLEASE CONSIDER: The duration of the Rio Secreto Admission is 03:30 hrs. Rio Secreto Tour + Transportation is from 05:30 hrs. Rio Secreto + Tulum Tour is from 08:00 Hrs. If you purchase the Rio Recreto+ Transportation our Rio Secreto + Tulum option, please call or email hotel information which is necessary to set the pickup time from your hotel on the tour date. The durations presented may increase due to the vehicular traffic that occurs in the transportation.

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.
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  • 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

Cancellation policy

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

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