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Half-Day Lower Salt River Rafting Tour | 2h 30min | 4.7 (57) | $148 | |
Lower Salt River Guided Kayak Tours | 2h 30min | 5.0 (8) | $148 | View |
Rent a Paddle Board And Float the Lower Salt River | 1–5 hours | 5.0 |
Float down the Lower Salt River on a guided flatwater rafting trip and discover a scenic and relaxing desert oasis just outside Phoenix and Scottsdale. Swim, play, or just relax on the river and soak in the scenery. This is a family-friendly activity with options to please everyone. A little paddling is required, but your guide will steer the boat and provide fascinating information about the surrounding Sonoran Desert. A reliable source of water, the Salt River attracts a variety of wildlife, making it common for us to enjoy close encounters with animals in their natural habitat Tours take about four hours including the drive to/from the river and the duration of the tour. Bottled water and snacks, raft/paddles, a life jacket, dry bags, round-trip transportation and National Forest entry fees are included in this trip. Alternative time available, see Sunset tour listing or call our office.
In demand: 6 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 5.
Raft down a beginner‐friendly river with Cliff Creek Outfitters' guided raft tours on the Lower Salt River just outside Phoenix and Scottsdale. Alternative time available, see Sunset tour or call our office. This class I river (the easiest rating on the international river difficulty scale) provides some of the best opportunities for viewing wildlife and bird watching in the Southwest. We often see wild horses and bald eagles during our tour! Your guides are available to teach you the natural history of the area and give you expert paddling instruction. We select our launch locations based on the current water flow to provide you with the best experience so our start and end points vary throughout the year. Water temperatures may range from approx. 60 degrees F in the winter to low 80 degrees in the summer months. Swimming is possible year‐round but it can be a bit bracing in January!
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Half-Day Lower Salt River Rafting Tour lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $148 per person for this Phoenix experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
It can: 6 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Look for signs for the Canal/Hawes Park & Ride. Two entrances into lot: one at the light at N Power Rd and E Preston St and one 0.1 miles north on Power Rd. Look for the CCO van towards the north end of the lot. Please arrive early. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 150 participants.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 57 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Cliff Creek Outfitters.
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