Salt River Rafting Express Trip
Phoenix, AZ
Salt River Rafting
4-Day Arizona Whitewater Rafting Trip
About This Trip
From Bridge to Bridge – Raft the Whole Whitewater Section!
Join Mild to Wild on a four day Arizona whitewater rafting trip to get the full canyon experience! Raft Class II, III & IV rapids in the beautiful 2,000 foot deep Salt River Canyon. Experience three serene nights of camping under the stars while our guides provide 5-star service. You’ll marvel at the canyon’s geology & unique natural beauty, characterized by blooming saguaro cacti, soaring hawks, bald eagles, and ancient canyon walls where you can experience dramatic changes in scenery every day. Salt River rafting express trip starting at $625.00
Season
March – Early May
Class of Rapids
High Water: II-IV
Low Water: II-III
Meet Time
9:30 AM
Return
5:00 PM
Boat 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
Premium Rafts
Experience a smaller guide to guest ratio (up to 6 guests) and more personalized trip. Enjoy a smaller 12 or 13-foot raft, or request a 15-foot raft for a more conservative adventure.
Ages: 8+ low water
12+ high water
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. A full refund less $100 per guest is issued for written cancellations made by 60 days prior to trip departure.
Fees
In addition to the listed trip cost, we collect an additional 7% for River and Land Access Fees (ie. Forest Service, BLM, City, Private Land Use) & a $50 Apache Tribal Land Access Fee.
Itinerary
Day 1 Itinerary
9:30 AM
Meet at our Salt River office at 9:30 AM.
Check in, sign release forms, load gear bags and get dressed for the river! Wetsuits and booties are provided.
Shuttle to the put-in for river safety orientation and boating instructions.
Hit the river!
Tackle “Baptism,” “Island,” “Kiss and Tell,” “Wake Up” & “Boy Scout”!
Stop at Sycamore Canyon for lunch and easy exploration of the side canyon!
Get back on the river for “Grumman,” “Overboard” & the “Narrows”.
Take off the river for the day – you can relax or hike up Coyote Canyon and see it’s beautiful clear water pools while our guides prepare a delicious fajita dinner.
After dinner, relax under the stars and enjoy campfire fun!
Day 2 Itinerary
Day Two
Wake up to the smell of hot coffee and enjoy a hearty breakfast.
Head back to the rafts to challenge “Exhibition” & “Cibecue” rapids.
Take a break to hike Cibecue Canyon with it’s sheer walls towering overhead and it’s magnificent waterfall!
Tackle “Mini Ledges,” “Three Ways,” “Raft Ripper,” “Beehive” & “Mescal Falls”.
Float by the sacred Salt Banks.
Stop for lunch. Enjoy a moderate hike to the base of spectacular Walnut Falls.
Back on the raft for “Rock Garden.”
Spend another fantastic, relaxing night in the wilderness around the campfire. Let our guides cater to you as they cook another delicious dinner.
Day 3 Itinerary
Day Three
Wake to another hearty, delicious breakfast.
Hit the river for the invigorating “Rat Trap” & “White Rock” while you enter the White Rock Gorge.
View ancient ruins from the river and explore Canyon Creek.
Experience more whitewater with “Canyon Creek” & “Granite”.
Lunch is in the Inner Gorge where you are surrounded by the unforgettable polished white granite.
Experience a few more rapids after lunch before pulling off for the evening.
Relax as our gourmet-guide chefs prepare dinner and set up a campfire before another peaceful night under the stars.
Day 4 Itinerary
Day Four
Wake to yet another delicious, guide-prepared breakfast.
Hit the river for the final 6-7 miles of whitewater as the canyon begins to open up around you.
Tackle more Class II rapids, such as: “Coral”, “Quartzite” and “Black Rock”.
Stop for lunch to refuel.
Experience more river time after lunch before you take out at Roosevelt Reservoir at approximately 1:00 PM.
4:00 PM
Shuttle back to the Salt River office, and your vehicle. (Ask about our car shuttle service to save you almost 4 hours of drive time back to the meet location – we’ll bring your car to the take out for you, and you can leave from there to continue your Arizona journey!)
Trip Map
