Salt River Raft Trip: Phoenix Day Adventure
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22 Ratings
Whiteriver
Embark on an unforgettable 6-hour rafting adventure down Arizona's Salt River Canyon. Tackle thrilling rapids, enjoy stunning scenery, and indulge in a delicious lunch. Perfect for all levels of rafters!
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Salt River Bridge - The most popular raft trip near Phoenix! An unforgettable day in the majestic 2000′ deep Salt River Canyon begins with the pride of our company: the guides! Passionate, knowledgeable and fun, these professionals will take you through rapids such as Maytag and Overboard as well as the serenity of the Narrows and their beautiful volcanic cliffs. Half way through we stop at our river side base camp for a delicious hot lunch! Afterwards we tackle the longest and hardest rapids such as Exhibition (watch the show or be the show) and Mescal Falls. Enjoy the view of the river on the ride back to your vehicle on Apache Highway 1 which could be sold as an exciting trip in and of itself. This is an excellent trip for first-timers as well as seasoned rafters and is an easy day trip from Phoenix, Tucson, Flagstaff or Sedona. The fun, excitement and beauty of the Salt River Canyon has never failed to impress!
What's Included
  • Photos & souvenirs available post-tour.
  • Equipment provided: wet-suit, life jacket, helmet.
  • Professional guide ensuring safety & entertainment.
  • Inclusive of Apache tribal & forest service fees.
  • Lunch included.
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a splendid day excursion from Phoenix to another ‘Grand Canyon’ of Arizona. Experience a memorable day canoeing down the grand Salt River Canyon in this 6-hour raft excursion. Navigate the white waters under the supervision of an enthusiastic, well-informed guide in your raft. This journey is ideal for rafters of all proficiencies. Lunch is taken care of.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Salt River Bridge
The bridge is 38 miles north of Globe, AZ on Hwy 60, mile marker 293. Follow the signs to Salt River Rafting's river office and parking.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(22 Ratings)
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Stephanie_c
Apr 7, 2024
Perfect for adventurous kids! - The greatest experience! Slone and River were so good with our young kids, an amazing family experience
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Nwaj2020
Apr 1, 2024
Great Family Fun - Great Guide - We had a great time on our rafting trip. Our family group had two seniors, a 40-something year old, and a 9 year old. Everyone had a fantastic time. Our Guide, Ara, was fantastic and obviously knew the river and how to guide a boat very well. Lunch was great and the whole trip was a blast. Ara made everything fun and pointed out all the interesting things along the way. Highly recommended for people of all ages.
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Adamsavagesmole
Mar 26, 2024
I’m Hooked - This was my first time whitewater rafting and I loved it so much that I’m probably going to make the trip a yearly tradition for the foreseeable future. All of the guides were so friendly and helpful that any nervousness I had quickly disappeared, and they made sure we had a blast all day. The views throughout the entire excursion were absolutely gorgeous and a must see for all Arizona desert lovers. Even the drive to get to the canyon is amazing. On the day we went the rapids were on the milder side (in my subjective opinion) but that just makes me even more excited to try going when the waters are more intense. Even 3 days later I still can’t stop thinking about how much I loved every minute of the day. My only regret is not booking a trip years ago! The guide for my group was Bible, & at one point I misheard a comment he made which made me think he was mispronouncing the word “Chippewa” so I sort of laughed at him. In actuality he was correctly pronouncing the word “Cibecue” and I was the one that was wrong. Please let him know I apologize if I was being rude, and I’m sorry if I confused him. Sometimes you can’t trust us locals, I guess. He was a fantastic guide - pointing out different plants, talking about some of the history of the area, making some jokes, and just providing pleasant conversation. We really loved his outfit too!
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Danielleaz8356in
Mar 25, 2024
Fun and Memorable White Water Rafting Trip! - The tour company and our guide Sloan were absolutely amazing! We learned a lot and had a great adventure. Shiloh was the guide of the other boat that day, along with the ride back and he too was funny and informative. We really appreciate the whole team and would definitely tour with them again.
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Ahchmo
Mar 17, 2024
Great experience - This is such a scenic river with great views of the canyon. The rapids were exciting but not too rough for us who don't have any experience. Our guide Shilo was great, he was very skilled and very knowledgeable about the river and surrounding area. He worked hard to make sure me and my family had fun and we did! Great job to everyone on the team. Would definitely recommend this group.
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Z5386tfkarenm
Feb 28, 2024
A two- thumbs up adventure! You won’t be disappointed. - Salt River Rafting was such an awesome experience! Our guide was excellent as a navigator and also so knowledgeable about the terrain and plants. My husband, brother and I were the only passengers on the raft. The water was fast and furious in some areas, which was an adrenaline rush, and there was plenty of calm periods to relax before the next rapids. The lunch break was delicious, satisfying and gave us energy to finish the trip. So, so, so much fun! I highly recommend this trip. Next time I come to Arizona, I’ll do it again. I’m from Northern California.
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Tammi
Feb 27, 2024
SO MUCH FUN!! - We were nervous at first, but the instructors put us at ease right away. They were knowledgeable, informative, and fun. I am bringing my daughter this year, she saw our pictures and is so excited to try it too!
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Darcyd866
Feb 27, 2024
Best on The Upper Salt River Rafting - This is a must do with SALT RIVER RAFTING. This group uses professionals that are well seasoned, safe and trustworthy. They are one of the smaller companies out there but will delivery an amazing rafting adventure.
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704marcia
May 15, 2023
Moms Day raft trip - The weather couldn't be better. Our guide Shiloh was fun, educational, professional and made the trip special. The food they serve at lunch is Always great. I have been on their trips before. All the guides and support crew are hard workers ,safety conscious, professional and a lot of fun. The Canyon is just so beautiful. We actually saw a bald eagle on the beach. Highly recommend!
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Explorer24971608728
Feb 27, 2024
Camera issue - Didnt get the memory pictures because of a “camera issue” and I they seemed upset because we paid for a full ride and there was only two us so they wanted us to help them carry the heavy boats back.
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