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Full-Day Salt River Whitewater Rafting Trip

Recommended by 95% of travelers
Claypool, USA
  • 12 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

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 the day rafting in the pristine upper canyon of the Salt River
  • Challenge yourself rafting through energetic class III and IV rapids
  • Depending on your choice, enjoy a quick snack or hot fajita lunch
  • Instruction, equipment, and transport back to your car are included

What's Included

  • Professional river guide
  • All rafting and safety equipment
  • Transportation from the take-out back to your vehicle
  • Hot fajita lunch or snack depending on which trip you choose
  • Apache Tribal day use permit
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Arizona Rafting
    Primitive Rd, Whiteriver, AZ 85941, USA

    Departure Point: Located 45 minutes north of Globe along HWY 60. An easy 2.5 hour drive from Phoenix or Tuscon. Address: Be advised that there is no physical address for the departure location, but, it is super easy to find.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

1

Salt River

4 hours Admission Ticket Included

2

Arizona Rafting

6 hours Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Minimum age is 8 years.
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Dress in non cotton clothing. Quick dry shorts and shirts are the best option. Secure footwear is required, you cannot raft bare foot. River shoes available at no extra fee if needed.
  • Pregnant women are not permitted to raft.
  • Not recommended for participants with back problems, heart complications or other serious medical conditions
  • Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not receive a refund
  • Special diets can be accommodated on request. Please advise us at time of booking if required
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9
based on 21 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Wish it could have lasted longer.

Christopher_S, Apr 2024
It was an adventure. It was challenging. The views of nature were absolutely incredible. We would all do this again.

From $210.00

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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On average, this is booked 61 days in advance.

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