Top Sedona Kayaking Tours

The perfect mix of outdoor adventure and relaxation, this tour combines a kayaking excursion with wine tasting in Arizona’s Verde Valley. Paddle down the Verde River in a kayak and stop at a vineyard for a sommelier-led tasting. Feel safe with a guide who can offer paddling and safety tips, as well as sharing information on the river’s flora and fauna.

Fishing on Arizona's Verde River offers the opportunity to catch some really awesome fish, but if you don't know the best spots to go to, you may come back empty handed. This Verde River Kayak Fishing Full-Day Experience from Cottonwood takes you down river with a guide and in a kayak, so you not only get to fish in great spots, but you also get closer to the fish, too.

This scenic Verde River Kayak Adventure is the perfect mix of relaxing, refreshing, and just exciting enough. Paddle a beautiful 3.5 mile stretch of the river with Class I (Beginner) water features, gentle ripples, desert scenery, and plenty of room to enjoy the ride. Our team helps make the experience easy from start to finish, with guided support, river shuttle service, and quality gear included. This tour typically spends about 2.5 hours on the water. Professional grade soft shell single and tandem kayak options are available. They are great kayaks for families, couples, groups, and first time paddlers. Whether you are visiting from Sedona, staying in Cottonwood, exploring Jerome, or looking for a cooler Arizona adventure, this is one of the best ways to experience the Verde River! Clarkdale Kayak Company is one of the top rated outdoor experiences in the Verde Valley with a 4.9/5 star rating because of our friendly guides and our well maintained, high quality equipment.

RENT-N-RIDE For paddlers who are comfortable on the water, Rent-N-Ride gives you the freedom to experience the Verde River at your own pace! We’ll get you set up with your kayak, paddle, life jacket, and shuttle, then send you out for a self guided ride along one of Arizona’s most scenic stretches of river. Expect calm moving water, beautiful desert views, shaded riverbanks, wildlife, and a few fun ripples along the way. This option is perfect for guests who have some kayaking experience and want a little more independence on the water. We handle the gear and transportation. You bring the confidence, enjoy the ride, and take in the Verde your way.

Are You ready for a real fishing experience? Then Jump Kayak with us and head down the N. Verde River. Located in Cottonwood AZ, The Verde River is our backyard. Our Licensed Pro fishing guides know every Honey Hole, Turn, where and what they are biting on. Not to mention, private river runs that do not get fished much!