Salt River Rafting 1/2 Day Trip

Salt River Rafting 1/2 Day Trip

White Water Rafting Phoenix, AZ

About This Trip

Ever heard of the “Mini-Grand Canyon”? Or Arizona’s best kept secret? Well, you have now, and it’s about time that you get your fair share of the froth that awaits on a Salt River Rafting Half Day trip!

This remote stretch of desert drizzle comes with constant Class III rapids and scenery worth shedding a tear about. Our Half Day trip is  3 hours and is a great option for those short on time but need to get in on the splash.

Now, if you DO have the time, check out our Full Day trip option and experience so more of this incredible canyon!

Salt River rafting half day trips start at $109.

Salt River Daily Trip

Salt river daily trip - wide shot of raft with guests and desert scenery

Itinerary & Map

10:00 AM
Meet at our Salt River Office at 10:00 AM
Check in, sign release forms, get dressed for the river! Wetsuits and Booties are provided.
Shuttle to river for safety orientation and rafting instructions.
Hit the river!
Tackle “Baptism,” “Island,” “Kiss and Tell,” “Bump and Grind,” “Grumman,” “Mother Rock,” and “Overboard” rapids!
Take out and shuttle back to your car.
Arrive back to your car 1:00 PM.
1:00 PM
Say good-bye to the spectacular Salt River Canyon and start planning your next trip!
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Booking Options

Standard Rafts

Experience our 15-foot self-bailing rafts (up to 8 guests)

All guests are encouraged to paddle, but are not required to paddle. Boats will be set up as a paddle or oar boat based on the conditions at the time of the trip.

  • Ages 8+ low water, 12+ high water

Adult

$129

Youth

$109

Premium Rafts

Experience a smaller guide to guest ratio (up to 6 guests) and a more personalized trip.

Just like the standard option, we use 15 foot self-bailing rafts with Oar or Paddle rig set up depending on water levels. You’ll just have less folks in the boat with you!

  • Ages 8+ low water, 12+ high water

per person

$159

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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 9% for River and Land Access Fees (ie. Forest Service, BLM, City, Private Land Use) & a $30/day Apache Tribal Land Access Fee.

Cancellation Policy

Receive 90% refund with 48 hours notice to departure. Less notice, unfortunately there will be no refund.

Optional Upgraded 36 Hour Cancellation Policy:

Receive a 100% refund up to 36 hours prior to trip departure. Up to 24 hours prior to departure trips can be rescheduled, or receive a Mild to Wild Gift Certificate for trip cost. Upgrade is only available at time of reservation and must be applied to each seat.

What to Wear & Bring

Provided by Mild to Wild in all Salt Reservations:

  • Wetsuit
  • Wetsuit boots
  • Splash Jacket

To Wear/Bring Yourself:

  • Fleece jacket and fleece socks
  • Swimsuit/Quick drying clothing (avoid cotton because it stays the temperature of the water and keeps you cold)
  • Hat (that fits under your helmet)
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses with a strap
  • Water bottle
  • Snacks
  • Camera with waterproof case

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Important Considerations

Salt River - Medium shot of a group rafting through white water
  • The Salt River Canyon is a wilderness area. Thus, electricity, running water or cellular phone service is nada!
  • We can only communicate from our main office via Satellite communication to the Salt River guides, which means our communication is limited. Plan accordingly when traveling to the river. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated.
  • Wetsuits are included on all of our Salt River Trips. Wear your swimsuit to the river under your clothes.
  • Age limits may increase at high water levels. This will be communicated to you prior to your trip if it becomes an issue.
  • We have river goodies and souvenirs for sale! We are only running credit cards for the shop, but feel free to bring cash to tip your guide!
  • The meet location is about 50 miles from the nearest towns of Globe and Show Low, be sure to have enough gas to get there!
  • Expect the Salt River Canyon to be about 10 degrees cooler than Phoenix.
  • All itineraries are subject to change due to water conditions.

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