Verde River Rafting

In Arizona

Verde River Rafting Trip Highlights

Unfortunately, we are not planning to raft the Verde River this season due to closures.

 

  • Arizona’s only federally protected river under the Wild and Scenic Act
  • Deep canyon scenery
  • Excellent wildlife viewing
  • Bird paradise and wild habitat
  • Fast current with lots of fun, splashy whitewater

More About This Trip

Discover Arizona’s only federally designated “Wild and Scenic” River- the Verde River. Carving a spectacular canyon painted by nature in multiple hues of golds, reds and browns, it drops at an average rate of 20 feet per mile. Cottonwoods, Sycamores and Sage grow from the banks, while the sandy beaches beckon you for breaks. Paddle an inflatable kayak or relax in a raft while you are submersed in wilderness fun. Commonly spotted wildlife includes javelina, black bears, golden eagles, great blue herons, otters, deer and incredible varied bird life, including the rare desert bald eagles. “Wild and Scenic” wildlife and the river’s chutes and drops makes this a truly special Arizona rafting trip.

During wet years we can experience high-water conditions during late February and March at which times we operate Verde River rafting trips in conventional 15 foot self bailing rafts. However, this water flow is not reliable and can be difficult to catch, making the inflatable kayak the optimal way to experience the magic of Arizona whitewater in the Verde River Canyon.

The Mild to Wild Difference

Special Ways We Care for You on the Verde River:

  • Multi-faceted Satellite communication systems to communicate with our guides and increase safety in the canyon
  • Specially designed 4-wheel drive vehicles to ensure your shuttle out on the rugged trails
  • Different boat options for various water levels and adventure desires
  • Outfitting on the Verde since 1998
  • Free helmets and free splash jackets
  • Trips run to the higher safety standards of Colorado state
  • Quality trip leaders with an average of 2,000 river miles of experience
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Trip Options

Verde River Rafting Trips

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Reviews from our Guests

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Jim Wade
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It was an amazing experience.Jared the guide stopped along the way and explained all the amazing sights that we came to. Highly recommend this trip to everyone.
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Christopher Teaf
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Excellent in every respect
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Cindy McCullough
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Our guide was Jay. He was great. Lots of beautiful views and a history lesson along the way. Thank you 🥰
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Kimber R
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Fantastic!!! The experienced guides made it especially enjoyable. Anthony D. went above and beyond to help coach and encourage me as a first time white water kayaker. He is awesome!! Highly recommend! Highlight of my trip!!
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Chris Joyce
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Peyton and Dillon were our guides for our trip. They were friendly and professional. We had a great time!
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Deanna Myers
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Our guide, Miles, was very knowledgeable. It was a great trip. Would give it 4.5 stars only because it wasn't a jeep and there were 11 people. We were all compatible, but that is not always the case with a group that large. Overall, the trip was great.
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Such an amazing trip today our tour guide miles was beyond amazing he answered every single one of my questions even though I had about 10,000. He was extremely knowledgeable and courteous and made our trip that much more memorable. I would highly recommend to anyone going to the area and I will definitely do another tour next time I visit
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Melody Urso
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I did the Mesa Verde Tour with lunch and Ann Rapp, our guide, was the best! She not only provided us with in-depth information, history and theories about the sites we were seeing, but also took a lot of time at some of the less “popular” dwellings so we could understand the varied communities. I can’t speak highly enough of our tour and I think this is an ideal way to experience a broader picture of Mesa Verde and its history.
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Krystal Folsom
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Tim paid close attention to our conversation on the way to the trail from Durango to Silverton Colorado and used what he learned about us to create the perfect off-roading experience. The route was exciting, scenic, and perfectly suited to our interests—a personal touch we truly appreciated. Even the snacks arrived at exactly the right moment! Tim made us feel comfortable, cared for, and completely immersed in the adventure. It was a memorable experience from start to finish, and we highly recommend both Tim and Mild to Wild!
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Alan Phillips
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We had an absolutely great time! Tim was our tour guide and he was awesome! Tim was very personable, very informative and super nice. He made sure to keep us hydrated and was always at our need. I highly, highly recommend this tour, this guide and this company!

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Boat Options

We offer these boat options so that you can customize your Verde River rafting trip to the experience you desire.

Inflatable Raft

Premium Raft

Holds Up to 6 Guests

Premium Raft

Smaller guide to Guest Ratio
5 Paid Seats is a Private Raft
Option to Paddle or Relax
Ages 6+
Inflatable raft with 3 oars

Standard Raft

Holds up to 10 Guests

Standard Raft

Option to Paddle or Relax
Ages 6+
Inflatable kayak

Single Person Kayak

One Guest per kayak

Inflatable Kayak

No experience necessary
Instructional guide provided
Increased adventure level
Physical fitness required
Ages 12+ and 50 pounds

Payments & Cancellations

Payment Options

  1. Pay in full.
  2. 1/2 down, 1/2 charged 30 days prior to trip.
  3. 1/3 down with remaining balance charged in thirds.
  4. 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.

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).

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.

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