Explore the serene beauty of Arizona’s rivers on a guided kayak or flatwater tour. The Lower Salt River offers a scenic desert oasis perfect for all. Guests float in self-bailing tandem kayaks, with two people per boat, while a guide accompanies alongside guests to offer instruction and insights about the Sonoran Desert. The river’s gentle current makes for an easy float. Along the way, there’s plenty of time to swim, play, and enjoy the view, with close encounters with wildlife like wild horses and great blue herons adding to the magic. All equipment is provided, including paddles, dry bags, and life jackets, so you can simply relax and enjoy an unforgettable day on the water. 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.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 14.
Kayak down a beginner‐friendly river with Cliff Creek Outfitters' guided raft tours on the Lower Salt River just outside Phoenix and Scottsdale. 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.
Lower Salt River Guided Kayak Tours 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.
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 a few minutes 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.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lower Salt River Guided Kayak Tours | 2h 30min | 5.0 (8) | $148 | |
 Half-Day Lower Salt River Rafting Tour | 2h 30min | 4.7 (57) | $148 | View |
 Guided Sunset Raft Tour on the Lower Salt River | 2h 30min | 5.0 (1) | $148 | View |
 Guided Hike: Lime Kiln Desert Hike on the Lower Salt River | 2 hours | 5.0 (1) | $95 | View |
 Rent a Paddle Board And Float the Lower Salt River | 1–5 hours | 5.0 (8) | $45 | View |
 Floating Fun on Arizona’s Salt River | 6 hours | 5.0 (1) | $385 | View |
 Private Lower Antelope Canyon Day Tour from Phoenix/Scottsdale | 14 hours | 5.0 (34) | $2,340 | View |
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 8 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Cliff Creek Outfitters.
