Salt River Rafting 1-Day Trip
Phoenix, AZ
Verde River
Kayak One Day Trip
About This Trip
Explore Arizona’s only “Wild & Scenic” River!
For those who want to be in control of their own destiny and increase the level of adventure on the Verde River, we offer inflatable kayaks. Inflatable kayaks offer the best of both worlds: the maneuverability of a kayak and the stability of a raft. The smaller the boat the bigger the wave, so in an inflatable kayak Class II rapids drench you and Class III rapids will get your adrenaline pumping! No experience is necessary because an instructional guide goes along with the trip in their own inflatable or hard shell kayak to teach you the best lines to take through the river and how to play around and have fun out there!
Season
Late February – Mid April
Class of Rapids
High Water: II, III & one IV+/V
Low Water: II, III & one IV
Meet Time
10:00 AM
Return
3:00 PM
Kayaking Options
Kayak One Day Trip
For those who want to be in control of their own destiny and increase the level of adventure on the Verde River, we offer inflatable kayaks. Inflatable kayaks offer the best of both worlds: the maneuverability of a kayak and the stability of a raft. The smaller the boat the bigger the wave, so in an inflatable kayak Class II rapids drench you and Class III rapids will get your adrenaline pumping! No experience is necessary because an instructional guide goes along with the trip in their own inflatable or hard shell kayak to teach you the best lines to take through the river and how to play around and have fun out there!
Age: Single Kayak: 16 & up
Payment & Cancellations
Payment Options
- Pay in full.
- 1/2 down, 1/2 charged 30 days prior to trip.
- 1/3 down with remaining balance charged in thirds.
- Call for other arrangements!
Free Courtesy Hold
We don’t want you to miss out on this trip so we’ll hold your spots, payment-free, for 24hrs while you make your final arrangements & prepare for payment.
Cancellation Policy
We know plans change… so we offer a lenient cancellation policy. An 85% refund is issued for cancellations received in writing 48 hours prior to trip departure.
Fees
In addition to the listed trip cost, we collect an additional 8% for River and Land Access Fees (ie. Forest Service, BLM, City, Private Land Use).
Itinerary
Itinerary
10:00 AM
Meet at Beasley Flats in Camp Verde, Arizona at 10:00 AM.
Check in & sign release forms. Wetsuit and wetsuit boot rentals are highly recommended.
Shuttle to the river for your safety orientation and rafting instructions. Then, hit the river!
Begin your descent into the spectacular desert canyon and enjoy the fun and challenge of the many chutes and rapids, such as: “Off the Wall,” “Pre-falls” & the exciting Class IV to V (depending on water flows) “Verde Falls” (often requires portaging)!
After the falls, float through the highly restricted “Eagle Closure” where stopping is prohibited to protect the winter nesting ground of the desert bald eagles.
Then, relax on a sandy beach at our lunch stop where you will enjoy a delicious and filling deli-style lunch.
After lunch, challenge the rapids of “Bull Run,” Rock Garden” & “Punk Rock.”
After “Punk Rock” we reach our take out at about 2:00 PM, hike a moderate trail for a 1/2 hour to the shuttles and return to Beasley Flats around 3:00 PM.
* Please note that all itineraries are subject to change due to river conditions.