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Río Secreto and Cobá with Transportation

4.8 stars · 193 reviews on Google Business Information verified on October 13, 2026

Duration 8 h Approximately 8 hours
Languages ES · EN Spanish and English; others on request
Departs Mon–Fri Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Cancellation Cancun100 general policy

What this tour is like

Ride a bike through the Cobá archaeological site to Nohoch Mul, the tallest pyramid in the peninsula, with a guide and free time, and then enter the Río Secreto underground river, with a toast of Xtabentún and buffet lunch. It takes about 8 hours with transportation from Cancun or the Riviera Maya.

It is for you if…
You want an archaeological site in the jungle and an underground river on the same day
You like getting around by bike instead of walking
You have a full day between Monday and Friday

Highlights

Cobá archaeological site with a guide, about 45 minutes, and bicycle included
Nohoch Mul, the tallest pyramid in the peninsula
800-meter guided tour of the Río Secreto underground river
Wetsuit, helmet with headlamp, water shoes, life jacket, locker and towel
Refreshments, toast with Xtabentún and buffet with aguas frescas
Round-trip air-conditioned transportation

What it costs

Adult	MX$2,608
Child	MX$2,608

Deposit available

Itinerary

Pickup: You are picked up at your hotel. The tour starts at 9:00 AM; the exact time depends on your area.
Cobá: Guided tour of about 45 minutes by bike to Nohoch Mul, with Maya history and culture, and free time.
Refreshments: Snacks before continuing to Río Secreto.
Arrival at Río Secreto: Reception, 15-minute internal transportation, equipment, trails and Maya welcome.
Underground river: Tour of about 800 meters walking and swimming, approximately an hour and a half.
Toast and lunch: Toast with Xtabentún, tour photos and buffet lunch.
Return: Transfer to your hotel. The order and times may vary.

What's included

Round-trip air-conditioned transportation from Cancun or the Riviera Maya
Admission to Cobá
Specialized guide, tour of about 45 minutes
Bicycles at the archaeological site
Free time in Cobá
Umbrellas
Refreshments or snacks
Admission to the Río Secreto reserve and 800-meter guided tour
Wetsuit, life jacket, helmet with headlamp and water shoes
Locker and towel
Toast with Xtabentún
Buffet lunch and aguas frescas

Not included

Tricycle with driver at the archaeological site, at an additional cost
Archaeological site permit for the use of a professional camera or drone
Río Secreto photos: purchased separately
Alcoholic drinks
Babysitter for children under 4, optional and subject to availability
Souvenirs and tips

Before you go

Meeting point 2

Pickup at your hotel in the Cancun Hotel Zone, Puerto Morelos or the Riviera Maya
The exact pickup time depends on your area and is confirmed when booking

Restrictions 9

Minimum age 4; children must be accompanied by an adult
Maximum weight 120 kilos
You need to know how to ride a bike for the Cobá tour; those who can't take a tricycle with a driver on site, at an additional cost
Not recommended for women more than 6 months pregnant
Not recommended for people with severe physical or motor disabilities, claustrophobia, heart problems or difficulty walking
Not suitable under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Phones, cameras and GoPros are not allowed inside the underground river
Shower before entering the river; no sunscreen, repellent or lotions
Life jacket mandatory in the river

Notes 7

Bring a swimsuit, comfortable clothes, sneakers, a cap or hat and sunglasses
Bring biodegradable sunscreen to apply after the river, not before
Bring a card or cash for photos, souvenirs, tips and the tricycle if you need it
Towel, locker and equipment are included
Operates in any weather
No tax is paid on site; there is only a separate permit for a professional camera or drone at the archaeological site
The toast with Xtabentún is only for guests of legal age

More about this tour

Río Secreto and Cobá in a single day

At Cobá you tour the archaeological site by bike with a guide to Nohoch Mul, the tallest pyramid in the peninsula, and you have free time.

Then comes Río Secreto: about 800 meters walking and swimming through the cave, with all the equipment, a toast and buffet lunch. It operates Monday to Friday, with round-trip transportation from your hotel.

Before you book

Frequently asked questions

What's included?

Round-trip transportation, admission to Cobá with a guide, bicycle, umbrella, free time and snacks; and at Río Secreto, admission, the guided tour with all the equipment, locker, towel, a toast with Xtabentún and a buffet lunch with aguas frescas.

What days does it operate and at what time?

Monday to Friday, all year round. The tour starts at 9:00 AM and lasts about 8 hours. The pickup time depends on your hotel.

Where do you pick me up?

From hotels in the Cancun Hotel Zone, Puerto Morelos and the Riviera Maya, north and south.

What if I can't ride a bike?

You can take a tricycle with a driver at the archaeological site. It is paid on site and has an additional cost.

Is there any tax to pay at Cobá?

No. Admission is included and no tax is charged on site anymore. Only the permit for a professional camera or drone is paid separately.

Can children come? From what age do they pay as adults?

From age 4, with an adult. The child rate is for ages 4 to 11 and the adult rate from age 12.

Do I need to know how to swim?

No. In the river you wear a life jacket and there are stretches of walking and stretches of swimming, about 800 meters in an hour and a half.

How much is the deposit and how do I cancel?

You book with the deposit Cancun100 indicates when confirming. Cancellations are governed by Cancun100's general policy.

Quick answer

What does the Río Secreto with Cobá tour include and what days does it operate?

The Río Secreto with Cobá tour from Cancun 100 lasts approximately 8 hours, starts at 9:00 AM and operates Monday to Friday with round-trip transportation from hotels in Cancun and the Riviera Maya. It includes admission to the Cobá archaeological site with a guide and bicycle to Nohoch Mul, snacks, admission to Río Secreto with an 800-meter guided tour, wetsuit, life jacket, helmet with headlamp, locker, towel and buffet lunch. The minimum age is 4, children pay from 4 to 11 and adults from 12. No tax is paid on site; the tricycle with driver at Cobá is optional and at a cost.

Information verified on October 13, 2026

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There are no taxes on site. The only separate costs are the optional tricycle at Cobá, the permit for a professional camera or drone, photos and tips.