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Lower Salt River Guided Kayak Tours

5.0(8)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews2 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Cliff Creek Outfitters
Lower Salt River Guided Kayak Tours

About this activity

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

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

Not included

  • ✕Guide gratuities are optional but appreciated.

Meeting and pickup

  • * 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.

Good to know

  • 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.

Cancellation policy

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

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