Salt River Rafting 3-Day Trip
Phoenix, AZ
2-Day Arizona Whitewater Rafting Trip
Salt River
About This Trip
Two days of Arizona Salt River White Water Rafting & 1 Night Camping in the Salt River Canyon
Paddle past towering rock walls and through exhilarating Class III “wet & fun” and Class IV “big drop” rapids in this magnificent 2,000-foot deep canyon. Challenge 2 days and 1 night of white water rafting and camping on the Salt River. Enjoy comfortable camping with guide prepared meals, comfortable camping rentals and a relaxing, fun night under the stars. Let us take care of the details so you can get out into the wilderness and experience Arizona’s best-kept secret! Salt River rafting 2-day trip starting at $315.00
Season
Early March – April/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
15-foot self-bailing rafts (up to 10 guests). Opt for an Oar Boat (paddle along with the guide as you like), or a Paddle Boat (more adventurous) when the guide has a paddle like everyone else and relies on you to help get through the rapids!
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 a 15-foot raft for a more conservative adventure by request.
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!
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.
Credit Card Security
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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 One 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 river for safety orientation and instruction.
Hit the river!
Tackle “Baptism,” “Island,” “Kiss and Tell,” “Bump and Grind,” “Grumman,” “Mother Rock,” and “Overboard” rapids!
Stop for a hot grilled steak lunch (vegetarian options available if arranged in advance).
Get back on the river for more exciting whitewater!
Land on a remote beach where you will relax in our deluxe camp. Enjoy quiet fishing (bring your own fishing pole) and/or hiking as your guides prepare a delicious dinner.
After dinner, relax around the fire, under the stars and share stories of adventures with friends and family!
Day Two Itinerary
Wake up to the smell of hot coffee and enjoy a hearty breakfast.
Relax as your guides reload your camping gear onto the rafts.
Float past the sacred Salt Banks.
Tackle “Ledges Rapid” and stop for an optional short hike up Walnut Creek.
Splash through “Ruin” & “Rock Garden” rapids.
Enter the White Rock Canyon with its walls of polished granite. Here the river changes character, becoming swifter and more channelized.
Hold on as you run “The Cheese,” “Rat Trap” & “White Rock” rapids.
Stop for a delicious deli-style lunch.
Get back on the river for “Granite” and “Canyon Creek” rapids.
Take in the tranquil sounds of Pete’s Pond at the bottom of the rapids.
The canyon opens up as we reach our 2-day take out.
Shuttle back along Apache Road 1. WARNING: the ride back can be as exhilarating as the rafting itself!
5:00 PM
Return to your vehicle.