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
Trip Options
Verde River Rafting Trips
Camp Verde, Arizona
Experience Arizona’s only federally designated “Wild and Scenic” River on a fabulous 2 day adventure with 5 star camping! We are not currenting offering Verde River trips.
Camp Verde, Arizona
Enjoy a beautiful day on the Verde River and experience fun, splashy whitewater, spectacular canyon views & lots of wildlife! We are not currenting offering Verde River trips.
Verde River Kayaking Trips
Verde River
For those who want to be in control of their own destiny and increase the the level of adventure, we offer inflatable kayak trips on the Verde River. We are not currently offering Verde River trips.
Verde River
For those who want to be in control of their own destiny and increase the the level of adventure, we offer inflatable kayak trips on the Verde River. We are not currently offering Verde River trips.
Related Packages
Arizona
3-4h on the water, 5h 30m from meet to return. Includes lunch.
- Standard Raft: Adult $189 | Youth $169
- Premium Raft: $259/person
Arizona
3hrs on the water, 4hrs from start to finish. Does not include lunch.
- Standard Raft: Adult $159 | Youth $149
- Premium Raft: $219/person
Arizona
2 days of awesome rapids with a night of catered camping in between!
- Adult: $749
- Youth: $649
Reviews from our Guests
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Jim WadeTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
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.Posted on Google![]()
Christopher TeafTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Excellent in every respectPosted on Google![]()
Cindy McCulloughTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Our guide was Jay. He was great. Lots of beautiful views and a history lesson along the way. Thank you 🥰Posted on Google![]()
Kimber RTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
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!!Posted on Google![]()
Chris JoyceTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Peyton and Dillon were our guides for our trip. They were friendly and professional. We had a great time!Posted on Google![]()
Deanna MyersTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
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.Posted on Google![]()
Mr. DebatableTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
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 visitPosted on Google![]()
Melody UrsoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
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.Posted on Google![]()
Krystal FolsomTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
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!Posted on Google![]()
Alan PhillipsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
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.
Premium Raft
Premium Raft
• 5 Paid Seats is a Private Raft
• Option to Paddle or Relax
• Ages 6+
Standard Raft
Standard Raft
• Ages 6+
Single Person Kayak
Inflatable Kayak
• Instructional guide provided
• Increased adventure level
• Physical fitness required
• Ages 12+ and 50 pounds
Payments & 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.
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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