Private Half-Day Canyoneering: Beginner-Friendly Adventure
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17 Ratings
Tucson
Experience the thrill of canyoneering in a beginner-friendly adventure. Hike through scenic canyons, rappel down water features, and enjoy the adrenaline rush of free-hanging on ropes. Book now!
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Tanque Verde Canyon - This trip includes 4-5 hours of guided canyoneering down the scenic Tanque Verde Canyon just outside of Tucson, AZ. After gearing up, there is a short and scenic hike to a series of rappels dropping down cascading waterfalls into pools. Getting wet is typically optional unless it is directly after a heavy rainfall.
What's Included
  • All necessary safety equipment provided: harnesses, helmets, and rappel devices.
Additional Information

This canyon journey is exceptional for being open to all levels of canyoneers, even newcomers. Picture trekking through picturesque canyons intertwined with thrilling descents down aquatic landscapes. The expedition encompasses an array of experiences- a solid workout, the opportunity to gain novel skills, and some exhilarating rope hanging to elevate your heart rate. All these are situated in an enchanting desert backdrop that’s generally off-limits to the populace.

Location
9121 E Tanque Verde Rd
East Tanque Verde Road
On the day of your trip, you will meet your guide at Le Buzz Cafe. Grab a coffee and a snack if you're hungry! You're guide will text or call you when they arrive. Fitting safety gear takes about 15 minutes, and from there it is a short drive up the mountain to the canyon.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Meridith_k
Mar 16, 2024
Pristine day hine - Aaron was our guide and he was fantastic! He was quick setting up the rappels and Tyrolean and had a kind, friendly manner. The hike was pristine and a place we wouldn’t have gotten to on our own. It was well worth the money as we had a memorable experience. I would do another guided trip with him if I ever come down to Tucson again.
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Remlap64
Feb 25, 2024
Canyoning Day in Arizonia - Did a 1/2 day canyoning trip with Aaron and it was amazing. Great views and very good instructions by our guide. Everything about the day was first class. I highly recommend it.
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Marygrace11375
Dec 9, 2023
A Day We Will Never Forget - INCREDIBLE! - My boyfriend and I went on the 1/2 Day Canyoneering trip with Aaron on Tues, 12/5 and had an incredible experience! It was my first time so I was very scared but Aaron made me feel so comfortable and safe. He was extremely knowledgeable and experienced and guided me through the day every step of the way. The scenery was spectacular and we had a blast. I highly recommend this trip and guide! You will not be disappointed..
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W2720umrebeccac
Oct 30, 2023
Great time rappelling and traversing a beautiful canyon - My husband and I joined Ben for a half-day of canyoneering. We had a great time. Ben was a fantastic guide. We hiked, rappelled, and traverse over the rocks. It was an excellent experience and we would do it again for a full day. If you're in the Tucson area and like adventure, try it.
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Tylorb596
Oct 30, 2023
Great people, great times, must do! - This is a must do regardless of if you are from Tucson or just visiting. You get a chance to see a beautiful part of the desert in a way no one else visiting gets to. Aaron was great and worked with my wife and I at a very comfortable pace. They reached out the day before to confirm everything and provide all the details we could need. All in a this was a great adventure and would highly recommend Altitude and Aaron to anyone looking for a great way to explore and adventure.
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Jennifer_t
Oct 14, 2023
Amazing adventure - I had a private canyoneering tour with Ben and loved every minute of it! If you’re in Tucson, I highly recommend this tour because Ben is extremely knowledgeable and just a great guy to be around. He’s clearly very experienced and extremely safety oriented (and gave me a tutorial on the gear and how it all worked). He is flexible, communicative and responsive during the reservation and planning process, as well. I really didn’t know what I was getting into with canyoneering but it was truly an amazing experience. The scenery is stunning and the rappelling is exciting! Ben is an exceptional teacher and guide. I wished the whole time I had my kids with me to experience this. Ben would be amazing with kids so take your family on this one if you all love a great adventure! I love to travel and try new things and we do a fair amount of both. This ranks pretty high up there as one of the coolest things I’ve done in my travels. I would definitely do this again! My sincere gratitude to Ben for teaching and guiding me and taking great photos for me, too!
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Lindseynlane
May 29, 2023
Knowledgeable guide and amazing experience! - Great experience, friendly and knowledgeable guide, beautiful canyon! I Loved that it was just my group on the excursion.
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Kantaras2023
Apr 6, 2023
Worth It! - This was a FANTASTIC trip. It was our first time canyoneering and it won't be our last. Ben was an excellent guide and made us feel safe but strong. Our family is BIack and I was worried we wouldn't feel welcome, but this was not the case at all. If you're hold out for reasons related to ability, cost, or inclusion, please give it a try. It was well worth it!
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Brandenp217
Apr 6, 2023
Fantastic experience! - Great hike to the trail. You go down into a canyon through the trail with beautiful views. Then you do a series of rappels down some rocks. Very fun and adventurous! Would definitely be beneficial to have hiking experience as the trails and hikes are very rugged and rigorous. No climbing or technical skills are required as the guide covers all that. I felt very safe with the guide. 10/10 would recommend if you are an adventure and thrill junkie!
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D5150dtryang
Feb 21, 2023
Amazing way to get off the beaten path - So we did a couple of hikes in Tucson and they were beautiful, but CROWDED. Found this "canyoneering" which I had NO idea what it even was, and it turned out to be awesome. It was like our own private hike down a canyon away from the crowds, with our guide setting up ropes for us to go down the steep sections. Had lunch at a beach by a waterfall and we were the only ones there. Also got some amazing photos! Definitely recommended.
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