Lower Salt River Guided Kayak Tours

9 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 9 adventurer reviews collected by Top10Adventures® and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Phoenix, USA

Loading Options
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 23 (12) days in advance.

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Instant confirmation
Offered in: English

Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • PFD (life jacket), dry bags
  • Guide gratuities are optional but appreciated.
See 4 moreSee 3 more

Meeting Location

Meeting point

3055 North Power Road
Mesa, AZ 85212, USA

Show on Google Maps

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Book Online

Our secure website provides real-time availability, instant confirmation, and free, no-hassle cancellations up to 24 hours before your adventure begins.
Read more

Safe & secure • Easy breezy • Hassle-free

Salt River (pass by)

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!
Read more

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A minimum of 4 people per booking 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 150 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

(11)

Q: Are there any weight restrictions for kayaking?

A: The maximum weight capacity for kayaking is 340 lbs / 154 kg. Read more Nov 2021

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

Still have questions?

We're here to help.
Activity code: C-43052P11

Traveler Photos

Reviews

5.00
9 reviews

Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 9 adventurer reviews collected by Top10Adventures® and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

5 stars
9
4 stars
0
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 star
0

Loading Options
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 23 (12) days in advance.

Similar Adventures & Tours

Ultimate Bachelorette Party-Wine Tasting From Scottsdale/Phoenix
Special Offer
Special Offer

The ultimate bachelorette wine tasting day tour. You will be visit 3-4 award winning wineries in the Verde Valley Vineyards. Ride in style from your...

9 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
9 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
9 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
$175
$174

Grand Canyon South Rim Signature Ground Tour with PJX
Special Offer
Special Offer

This tour departs the Deer Valley airport in Phoenix. It includes spectacular views of the Tonto National Forest, the Verde River, the Red Rock formations...

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation
6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation
6 to 7 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (93)
$985
$984

Scottsdale & Phoenix Desert H1 Hummer Tour
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

There’s a reason that the U.S. Army outfits its fleets with Humvees: They’re bold, they’re versatile, and they’re badass. The M998 Humvee is military-grade only,...

4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (39)
$225
$224

Custom Arizona Brewery / Vineyard Tour
Special Offer
Special Offer

Leave the driving and trip planning to us, as we get you to all of the best breweries in Arizona for tastings of beer, mead...

4 to 8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 to 8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 to 8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
$325
$324

Adventurers Who Bought This Adventure Also Bought

Kayaking the Salt River Foxtail Trip
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Starting at Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch, you and your group will kayak UNGUIDED down a scenic five mile stretch of river as it moves it's...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (2,838)
$57.27
$56.27

Wings of Fire & Whispers of the Desert Phoenix Ghost Tours
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Dive into the chilling streets of Phoenix with our captivating Ghost Tour, where history and the supernatural collide. This walking tour is more than a...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
4.1 (256)
$26
$25

Guided Arizona Desert Tour by ATV - Centipede Tour
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Enjoy an exciting day of off-roading in the famous Sonoran desert aboard your single-passenger ATV! You will experience some of the best trails Arizona has to...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (1,443)
$107.74
$106.74

Guided Arizona Desert Tour by UTV - Centipede Tour
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Enjoy an exciting day of off-roading in the famous Sonoran desert aboard your multi-passenger UTV! To book single-passenger ATVs for this tour, check out our "Centipede...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,285)
$107.74
$106.74

What's Included

Activity name

  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • PFD (life jacket), dry bags
  • Kayak & paddles
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Roundtrip Transportation from Meeting Location (Canal/Hawes PNR: 3055 N Power Rd. Mesa, AZ 85215)
  • Professional guide
  • Guide gratuities are optional but appreciated.

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A minimum weight of 35 lbs is required
  • A minimum of 4 people per booking 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 150 travelers

Report Product Issue

Activity name

Language
Currency

Site Settings

Activity name

Currency

Activity name

Activity name

Free Cancellation

100% refund
No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (MST).
  • This adventure requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This adventure requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Sorting, ranking, and search results

Activity name

Top10Adventures® wants to make your searches as relevant as possible. That's why we offer many ways to help you find the right experiences for you.

On some pages, you can select how to sort the results we display and also use filter options to see only those search results that meet your chosen preferences. You'll see explanations of what those sort options mean when you select them.

If you see a Badge of Excellence label, the award is based on average review ratings, share of bookings with a review, and number of bookings through Top10Adventures® over a 12-month period.

The importance of any one factor over any other in a sort order varies, and the balance is constantly being reviewed and adjusted. We're always updating our systems and testing new ways to refine and improve your results to make them as relevant as possible to meet your needs.