Guided, all-inclusive tour
Tamul Expedition — Sinkhole, Canyon & Water Cave
The most complete tour of the Huasteca in a single day
About this tour
Paddle by canoe through the Tampaón Canyon to Tamul Waterfall — the tallest in Mexico — peer into the immense abyss of the Sótano de las Huahuas, and finish by diving into the underground magic of the Water Cave. A day that redefines what nature can offer you.
The Tamul Expedition is the most complete tour of the Huasteca in a single day: we set out in the morning — no extreme early starts — to link three otherworldly natural settings one after another, with the best light on the turquoise water.
The canoe carries you through the Tampaón Canyon, a corridor of limestone rock 80 meters high where the silence is broken only by the sound of the paddle on the water. At the far end of the canyon, Tamul Waterfall — the tallest in Mexico at 344 feet (105 m) — crashes into the river with a force you feel in your chest before you even see it. Along the way you also peer over the edge of the Sótano de las Huahuas, a 512-meter abyss that takes your breath away. Our guides know the exact angle and the precise time for the perfect photo.
We close at the Water Cave, an underground cenote where the light enters in perfect beams and the water turns an impossible shade of turquoise. People who take this tour always come back. And they always bring someone with them.
On this tour
- 1Tamul Waterfall (canoe ride)
- 2Sótano de las Huahuas (lookout over the 512 m abyss)
- 3Water Cave cenote
Tour photos
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Todas las fotos son de recorridos reales realizados por nuestro equipo.
All included ✦
- ✦Breakfast with typical regional dishes
- ✦Entrance to all parks
- ✦Canoe ride through the Tampaón Canyon
- ✦NOM-09 certified guide
- ✦Transportation from your accommodation
- ✦Full safety equipment
- ✦Photos and video of the tour
- ✦First-aid kit
Pickup & transport
We pick you up at your lodging — hotel, hostel, cabin or Airbnb— in Xilitla or Ciudad Valles, and bring you back at the end of the day. Round-trip transport is included; you don't need to stay with us.
Xilitla
Sierra, Surrealist Garden and surroundings
Ciudad Valles
Waterfalls, Tamul and the Tampaón river
Pickup time
Between 8:00 and 9:00 AM
Transport
Round trip, included
Approx. return
6:00–7:00 PM
Staying somewhere else? Tell us where and we'll see if we can reach you. We confirm the exact pickup time and address by WhatsApp after you book.
Ask about your pickup →What past travelers say
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Sandra Morales
Ciudad de México · Febrero 2025
“La canoa por el Cañón del Tampaón hasta la Cascada de Tamul es algo que no te puedo describir con palabras. El guía conocía cada rincón y nos llevó al mirador perfecto para la foto. Asomarse al abismo del Sótano de las Huahuas también impresiona muchísimo. 10/10.”
Andrés Villanueva
Monterrey, NL · Enero 2025
“La canoa por el Cañón del Tampaón es surrealista. Las paredes de roca a los lados, el silencio, y de repente la cascada. Fui con mi pareja y fue el mejor día del viaje por mucho. El desayuno que incluyeron estaba delicioso también.”
Fernanda Ortiz
Guadalajara, JAL · Marzo 2025
“La Cueva del Agua es de otro planeta. El agua turquesa, la luz entrando por la cueva… las fotos que nos mandaron al día siguiente eran increíbles. Ya convencí a mis amigas para venir el próximo año.”
Before you book
Frequently asked questions
What's included in the Tamul Expedition — Sinkhole, Canyon & Water Cave?
Breakfast with typical regional dishes, Entrance to all parks, Canoe ride through the Tampaón Canyon, NOM-09 certified guide, Transportation from your accommodation, Full safety equipment, Photos and video of the tour, First-aid kit. Everything is included in the price.
How long is the Tamul Expedition — Sinkhole, Canyon & Water Cave?
The tour lasts between 8 and 10 hours.
Can I cancel my booking?
Yes. Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the tour. Full refund, no questions asked.
What is the price per person?
The price is $1,550 MXN per adult. Children ages 6 to 10 pay 70% of the adult price and ages 3 to 5 pay 50%. Babies under 3 go free.
Where does the tour depart from?
There is no single departure point: we pick you up at your lodging — hotel, hostel, cabin or Airbnb — in Xilitla or Ciudad Valles, and bring you back at the end of the day. Round-trip transport is included and you don't need to stay with us. We confirm the exact time and address by WhatsApp after you book.
Can I do this if I can't swim?
Yes. Everyone wears a life jacket for the entire trip. Swimming isn't a requirement.
What time do we leave?
Between 8:00 and 9:00 AM. We confirm your exact pickup time when you book.
What happens if it rains?
We run in light rain. If there's an electrical storm, we reschedule at no cost.
More detail in our cancellation and weather policy.
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