Salt River Tours and Tickets

Experience the tranquility of the Lower Salt River on a guided Sunset Raft Tour, where the beauty of the desert unfolds as the sun sets. Float through serene waters while surrounded by stunning cliffs and lush riverbanks, with the vibrant wildlife awakening at dusk. This tour offers a unique perspective of Arizona’s natural beauty, making it perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. Enjoy a peaceful evening as the sky transitions from warm amber to soft twilight, creating an unforgettable ambiance. - Guided tour along the picturesque Lower Salt River - Witness the stunning desert landscape during sunset - Ideal for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers - Experience the vibrant wildlife at dusk in a serene setting

Guided Sunset Raft Tour on the Lower Salt River

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

Lower Salt River Guided Kayak Tours

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

* Please note this trip has a MINIMUM OF 2pp OR MORE to operate and will show sold out if less than 2pp is inputted on the first booking. This Lime Kiln Trail offers beautiful views of the Lower Salt River as you hike along the side of it. On this Trail keep your eyes open for the mountain sheep that live along the cliffside. You'll also have a great chance of seeing wild horses in this area. Your leading destination on this trail will be the Lime Kiln, also known as the Goldfield Ovens. It is a limestone kiln built by the pioneers in the late 1800s. This trail difficulty rating is considered moderate, with a length of about 4 miles out and back, an elevation gain of about 406 ft, and its highest grade of 12%.

Guided Hike: Lime Kiln Desert Hike on the Lower Salt River

ATV or UTV 2 Person Guided Offroad Desert Adventure Scottsdale

Scottsdale ATV or UTV 2 Person Guided Sand Buggy Off Road Tour

Half-Day Salt River Raft Trip

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Scottsdale & Phoenix Desert H1 Hummer Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Embark on an unforgettable Salt River Half-Day Rafting Trip in Arizona—perfect for adventure seekers and thrill-seekers craving a white water rafting rush. These small-group trips are guided by highly trained, class III certified professionals, you’ll tackle more rapids per mile here than on any other Arizona river, ensuring a thrill-packed journey. Your adventure starts in a dramatic canyon on the Fort Apache Reservation, surrounded by truly scenic wilderness. You will paddle through exhilarating class II and III rapids that promise splashes, laughter, and awe-inspiring canyon views. This wilderness tour is ideal for all experience levels, immersing you in raw nature along a lesser-known section of the Salt River. All essential gear and a convenient roundtrip shuttle are included. Experience the thrill of white water rafting in Arizona’s most scenic wilderness.

Salt River Half-Day Rafting Trip - Arizona

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Salt River Full Day Express Rafting Trip - Arizona

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Classic Salt River Raft Trip

6 hoursFree Cancellation

* Please note this trip has a MINIMUM OF 2pp OR MORE to operate and will show sold out if less than 2pp is inputted on the first booking. This Copper Mile Trail offers expansive scenery of the Lower Salt River, with a grand view of Red Mountain. On this trail, you'll have a good chance of seeing the wild horses in the area. Your main destination on this trail will lead you to a historic abandoned mine last used in 1947! This Trail's difficulty rating is considered easy to moderately challenging (depending on the route you take). The length of the trail is about a 3-mile loop, with an elevation gain of about 242ft, and it's highest grade being 60%.

Guided Hike: Desert Copper Mile

For families, groups of friends, and adventurous travelers ages 10 and up, this guided small group full-day rafting trip is the ultimate Salt River experience. You’ll paddle through continuous Class II–III whitewater with a few splashy Class IV drops, surrounded by dramatic canyon cliffs and desert wilderness. Between rapids, enjoy riverside breaks to relax, reconnect with nature, and share stories with your crew. A freshly prepared riverside lunch adds to the experience, fueling your adventure as you take in the raw beauty of one of Arizona’s most untamed river canyons. With a full day on the water, you’ll discover the Salt’s best rapids and scenery while creating memories that last a lifetime.

Salt River Full Day Rafting Trip With Lunch - Arizona

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Spend a thrilling day on the Salt River as you conquer class III-IV rapids. Your guide will instruct you on the best way to navigate the river to maximize your rafting enjoyment. Choose one of two options. Both cover the same distance of river, but the “standard” offers a hot lunch midway through your adventure, while the “sprint” substitutes lunch for a snack so you can get back in the river quicker.

Full-Day Salt River Whitewater Rafting Trip

12 hoursFree Cancellation

1 day 12 hoursFree Cancellation

Raft & Camp

What are people saying about Salt River

patann300, Apr 2026

great trip with friends

It was great trip very relaxing our guide were great Lindsey & Mark Brown they were very helpful and great tour guides

Elizabeth_E, Apr 2026

Super easy, traveled with...

Super easy, traveled with husband and three boys (10,8,5). Few rapids to get exciting, not too long and not too short.

Salt River Half-Day Rafting Trip - Arizona

Karen_P, Apr 2026

Beautiful location. More...

Beautiful location. More strenuous than the description suggested, with more rowing required. Water level was low and we got stuck at one point, and at another we hit a rock and my brother fell out of the raft. Guide was knowledgeable and skilled. Viator did not communicate my request to Cliff Creek Outfitters that we wanted to be put in with another group. When I actually identified the tour provider and called them directly, I had lost the opportunity to cancel our private tour and paid for four people when there were only two of us. This was Viator’s problem, not the operators of the activity and I am less than pleased about it. If you have less than four people, call Cliff Creek Outfitters directly to schedule.

Laurel_H, May 2024

Fun day trip adventure

Well organized, fun positive guides, beautiful location. We had a great time and so did teenagers. Perfect half day trip.

Mary_A, Mar 2026

Great recreational and informative river tour.

The rafting experience was pleasant and the guide (Lindsay) was extremely well versed in the ecology and history of the area, which he shared with our group throughout the rafting experience. The driver and guide were both engaging from the pickup to the launch point, and pull out to return. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for an enjoyable and informative river experience.