Top Arizona Rafting

If you’re traveling with kids or hesitant to give white-water rafting a try, this mild Salt River Canyon rafting trip is the perfect choice. Your guide provides all of the instruction and safety information needed for a stress-free trip. Plus, this beginner-friendly tour only requires a half-day commitment, ideal for those with limited time. All equipment provided.

If you’ve ever wanted to raft a river, but don’t know how, get out of the Phoenix heat on a beginner-friendly float. Discover a scenic desert oasis less than an hour from the city. Your guide steers the boat and provides fascinating facts about the flora and fauna of the unique Sonoran Desert. Your whole family can swim, play, or just relax together on this small group adventure.

Discover the lesser-traveled depths of Antelope Canyon on a walking tour through the lower portions of this colorful sandstone slot canyon. One of the most popular natural attractions in the region, the upper sections of Antelope Canyon are typically crowded with tourists. This tour takes adventurous travelers down ladders, through the tightly carved sandstone, and into a part of the canyon most tourists don’t reach.

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.

Spend a day rafting on the Salt River with this day trip from Phoenix. Your day begins with a safety orientation and rafting lesson. It’s okay if you are a beginner, the excursion starts off gently and the guides are there to help. Stop for a riverside lunch before conquering some white-water rapids to finish off this fun-filled day.

Go tubing on the Arizona salt river with a group of up to 13. Book up this shuttle, that will drop you off at the start, and collect you when you finish tubing. It is approximately a six hour day, where you’ll stop at different points along the way. Note that tubes are an additional $19 each. You can bring a cooler full of drinks, but glass is not permitted.

Join your informative river guides as you board large inflatable rafts specifically designed for your smooth water float trip on the mighty Colorado River. The rafts glide effortlessly along the river as you marvel at massive cliffs towering more than 1,000 feet above. Wind around Horseshoe Bend where the river takes a full meander in its course to Lee’s Ferry. Along the way, you’ll stop to explore ancient Native American petroglyphs or take a quick dip in the Colorado and enjoy a delicious lunch on the banks of the river.

Take in gorgeous views of the Sonoran Desert and feel like you’re floating on a cloud during an exhilarating hot-air balloon ride at sunrise from Phoenix. You’ll experience the perfect start to your day followed by Champagne toast and breakfast. Upgrade to include round-trip transport from your hotel for a seamless experience.

Float the Colorado River through spectacular Glen Canyon on a full-day trip from Sedona, and see towering cliffs and ancient petroglyphs from the water. Enjoy an easy going day on a smooth stretch of the river, floating all the way from Page to Lee’s Ferry, and make a bonus stop at the Cameron Trading Post to shop for Native American artwork. This 12-hour Colorado River trip includes pickup and drop-off in Sedona, lunch, and all activities.