Half-Day Lower Salt River Rafting Tour

Duration2h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 150 travelers

Overview

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.

Options

Fall/Spring

Morning Departures: Tour meets at selected tour time at: Canal/Hawes PNR - 3055 N Power Rd, Mesa 85212

Summer

7:30am Departure : Tour meets at 7:30am at: Canal/Hawes PNR - 3055 N Power Rd, Mesa 85212

What's included

Roundtrip Transportation from Meeting Location (Canal/Hawes PNR: 3055 N Power Rd. Mesa, AZ 85215)
PFD (life jacket), dry bags
Professional guide
Bottled water
Snacks
Fuel surcharge
Raft & paddles

Guide gratuities are optional but appreciated.

What to expect

Salt River
Pass by

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!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

* 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.

End point

* 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.

Additional information

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A minimum of 4 people per booking is required
A minimum weight of 35 lbs is required
We require solo-travelers to pay the minimum of the 4-person price. If you are a solo traveler and would like to be added on to a pre-formed group for this tour, please mention this upon booking.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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