Underground River and Cave Tour at Rio Secreto
Overview
Step into a Hidden World Beneath the Jungle—Explore Río Secreto!
Embark on an unforgettable journey into the heart of the Yucatán Peninsula, where you’ll walk, wade, and swim through a crystal-clear underground river surrounded by stunning cave formations. Río Secreto is the longest semi-flooded cave in the region—and it's unlike anything you’ve ever experienced.
With expert guides leading small groups, you'll discover breathtaking galleries filled with stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years. Along this 800-meter path, enjoy a ceremonial toast, a buffet meal, and a glimpse into the mystical Mayan underworld.
Your adventure includes access to the natural reserve, safety equipment (wetsuit, helmet, life vest), lockers, towels, and round-trip transportation from the welcome center. This is a truly transformative experience—part adventure, part natural wonder, and 100% unforgettable.
What's Included
- Use of lockers and towels
- Entrance and access to the Rio Secreto nature reserve
- Full equipment: wetsuit, helmet with lamp, life vest, special shoes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Buffet Lunch
- Snacks and access to common areas (showers, restrooms, hammocks)
- Specialized guide for the tour
- Professional photos
- Souvenirs, handicrafts and extra drinks
- Personal expenses and any other additional services
- Tips for guides and staff
Meeting and Pickup
Days prior to your activity, our reservations team will contact you to provide you with your pick-up time and confirmation code. If you have not received this information within 24 hours prior to your activity, please contact us at +1 209 697 4438 or +52 998 281 9016.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Use of lockers and towels.
- Entrance and access to the Rio Secreto nature reserve.
- Full equipment: wetsuit, helmet with lamp, life vest, special shoes.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Buffet Lunch.
- Snacks and access to common areas (showers, restrooms, hammocks).
- Specialized guide for the tour.
- Professional photos.
- Souvenirs, handicrafts and extra drinks.
- Personal expenses and any other additional services.
- Tips for guides and staff.
The minimum age to participate is 4..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Underground River and Cave Tour at Rio Secreto is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Underground River and Cave Tour at Rio Secreto will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Use of lockers and towels
- Entrance and access to the Rio Secreto nature reserve
- Full equipment: wetsuit, helmet with lamp, life vest, special shoes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Buffet Lunch
- Snacks and access to common areas (showers, restrooms, hammocks)
- Specialized guide for the tour
- Professional photos
- Souvenirs, handicrafts and extra drinks
- Personal expenses and any other additional services
- Tips for guides and staff
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
