Water to Wine: Unique Arizona Kayak Tour
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312 Ratings
Cottonwood

An exceptional excursion in Arizona that merges the excitement of a kayak journey on the Verde River with wine sampling! Water does exist in the arid desert, celebrated with wine on this exclusive Water to Wine Tour.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Verde River - The Classic Water to Wine tour begins with approximately an hour and a half inflatable kayak trip on a scenic stretch of the Verde River with just enough chutes and riffles to add a bit of excitement without ruffling any feathers. Your river trip ends in the shade of giant Cottonwood trees at the confluence of Oak Creek and the Verde River. Here, you take the gravel path up through the vineyards to the Tuscan farmhouse at Alcantara Vineyards for your wine tasting delight
  • Alcantara Vineyards and Winery - The Alcantara Vineyards is a favorite on the Verde Valley Wine Trail, featuring award-winning wines and friendly sommeliers to guide you through the tasting. Each customer gets a $20 credit (included in price) to use for wine tastings, food or gifts.
What's Included
  • anding and/or facility fees
  • $20.00 Wine Tasting Credit Per Person (wine tastings, food or gifts)
  • Use of Inflatable kayaks, paddles and PFD’s
  • Guides
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Must be 21 year old and photo ID requied for any wine tastings
Location
3445 S Grapevine Way
South Grapevine Way
River trip floats back to the vineyard where you parked your vehicle.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Matthew_g
Apr 11, 2024
Great Time with Friends - My friends and I had a great time on this trip! The kayaking was fun and not too difficult, and at the end everyone in the group got a $20 voucher for food and drink at the vineyard.
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Amy_b
Apr 3, 2024
Great birthday/girls trip - Charismatic tour guide (John) with a vast knowledge of the rive and history of the area! Trip was awesome! Exhilarating and tranquil wrapped into one. Work hard drink some wine! Lots of laughs!
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Kevin_d
Apr 2, 2024
Worth it! - So much fun. Enough ripples to get the heart rate going, but not enough for you to have a panic attack. We were skeptical because it was cold that week. The high was 56 Fahrenheit, but it was still an enjoyable experience. We weren't even thinking about the weather. The only time we got wet was when the water from the paddles would drip on our thighs.
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Shana
Mar 29, 2024
Great Experience!! - Awesome experience!! Kayaking was just the right amount of time for newbies. Danny was hilarious and made sure everyone was comfortable with their kayak. Food was delicious and sangria with mango was a hit!! Will definitely come back!!
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Marci_m
Mar 24, 2024
Awesome - Amazing. The wine and food was amazing My second time and definitely not my last!!! the scenery was incredible
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Travelbugr
Mar 14, 2024
Kayaking fun - Such a blast, very nice easy kayak trip with a few fun currents. Danny was great and we loved relaxing at the winery afterwards.
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Johnst9941fe
Mar 7, 2024
GREAT FUN! - Great little trip! Well organized. Our guide was informative and fun! The river is BEAUTIFUL and FUN! Nice amount of rapids and movement. The wine tasting was a nice relaxing end to the adventure.
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Irene
Mar 5, 2024
Anniversary adventure - My husband and I were celebrating our wedding anniversary and had a lot of fun. Our guide, Ben was very friendly, energetic and informative. It was a beautiful day with perfect weather. It was our first time kayaking in an inflatable kayak and it was so fun they bounced off the sides of the river when we went through the rapids. The winery portion was great too! The winery had a wonderful atmosphere with live music, tasty appetizers and good wines. We would definitely take the Wine and Kayaking tour again.
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D8959exkevinr
Jan 1, 2024
New Year’s Eve adventure - I had an incredible time combining kayaking and wine tasting at this hidden gem! The picturesque scenery along the kayaking route was breathtaking, and the vineyard added an extra layer of charm. The staff was friendly, making the wine tasting experience enjoyable and educational. I would eagerly return for another delightful adventure.
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Dennis_k
Apr 13, 2024
Floating & Sipping - We both enjoyed the river kayaking. We have kayaked, etc before, which is helpful since it is self-guided when the water level is below 5 feet, which it was yesterday. We also enjoyed the ambiance of the wine tasting setting and the live music provided - a very nice couple.
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