Arizona Rafting, Kayaking & Water Tours
Salt River rafting, desert kayaking and paddleboarding near Phoenix and Scottsdale.
Our water tours run on the Salt River and Saguaro Lake by raft, kayak and paddleboard, with sunset trips and a wet canyon route for something different.
The Lower Salt River is the easy float: flat water, desert banks and a good chance of seeing the wild horses, herons and eagles the river is known for. Saguaro Lake is smaller and calmer, good for a first paddle. Rafting trips take the same water with a guide on the oars; kayak and paddleboard trips let you set your own pace.
Trips run a few hours. Spring and fall are the best water; summer trips go early.
Choose your water
- Rafting - the Lower Salt River rafting and wildlife trip.
- Kayaking - the Salt River kayaking and wildlife experience.
- Paddleboarding - the Salt River SUP and wildlife tour.
- Sunset - sunset kayaking on the Salt River.
- Something different - the wet canyon adventure.
Raft, kayak or paddleboard?
Read our comparison of every water tour, including ages, minimums and which water is calm.
Rafting, Kayaking & SUP Tours in Arizona
Arizona Waterfall & Wet Canyon Adventure
Guided wet canyoneering adventure through waterfalls, pools, and narrow canyon passages in an Arizona slot canyon.
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Guided Saguaro Lake Paddleboard Tour
Guided Saguaro Lake paddleboard tour with calm desert waters, wildlife viewing, and views of the Superstition Mountains and Four Peaks.
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Lower Salt River Rafting & Wildlife Adventure
Guided scenic raft tour on the Lower Salt River searching for wild horses and bald eagles.
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Saguaro Lake Kayaking Tour
Guided kayak tour on Saguaro Lake between the Superstition Mountains and Four Peaks with wildlife viewing.
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Salt River Kayaking & Wildlife Experience
Guided Salt River kayak tour through a lush riparian area with red cliffs and wild horses.
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Salt River Stand-Up Paddle Boarding & Wildlife Tour
Expert-led stand-up paddleboard tour on the Salt River looking for wild horses and bald eagles. 2-2.5 hours total, with 1.5-2 hours on the water.
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Salt River Sunset Kayaking Tour
Guided sunset kayak tour on the Lower Salt River with golden-hour views, evening wildlife, and calm Class I water.
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Salt River Sunset Rafting & Wildlife Adventure
Guided sunset raft tour on the Lower Salt River, floating through golden hour with chances to see wild horses and bald eagles.
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Salt River Sunset Stand-Up Paddle Boarding & Wildlife Tour
Guided sunset SUP tour on the Lower Salt River for experienced paddlers, floating through golden hour with wildlife viewing.
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