Salt River Rafting Day Trip
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Experience rafting on the Salt River, a river that lies in a beautiful 2000-foot deep rock canyon. This whitewater rafting trip will be one that you'l...
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Salt River Half Day Rafting
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Experience rafting on the Salt River, for our half day express trip. This half day trip includes most of the best rapids found on the Salt River, and ...
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2 Day Verde River Rafting
Duration: 2 days
Departs from: Camp Verde, Arizona
Experience rafting like never before as you embark on this Whitewater Rafting Tour and you will see Arizona's only federally designated sight seeing river. The Verde River drops 20 feet every mile and carves a canyon of filled with color: gold, reds, and browns. Paddle on an inflatable kayak or just sit back and relax in a raft as you are surrounded by nature's beauty. Cottonwoods, Sage, Sycamores, and sandy beaches can be spotted all over the canyon. Wildlife commonly seen include: black bears, golden eagles, otters, deer, javelinas, great blue herons, and a variety of birds.
Because the Verde River is well-channeled, we are able to run kayak trips all year long. The steady 150-200 cubic feet per second of water flow translates into class II and class III rapids. This is a lot of fun! These one person boats and kayaks do not require any experience but you will be under the watchful eye of your guide as you make your way down this adventurous river. During the wet months, February and March, it is probable that we will experience high-water conditions at which we will have to use our 14 foot self-bailing rafts. However, the water flow is difficult to catch and is unreliable, this makes riding the inflatable kayak an ideal way to explore this magical river.
Details
- Inflatable kayaks and rafts for Mild to Intermediate and Advanced to Intermediate levels
- II and III Class Rapids, one portable Class IV+/V Rapid when there is High Water
- Arizona's only federally protected river under the ''Wild and Scenic'' Act
- Deep canyon scenery
- Excellent wildlife
- Bird paradise and Wild habitat
- Fast current with lots of fun, but not intimidating, whitewater
Type of Trans
Rafting or Inflatable Kayak. We provide transportation in quality, well-maintained vehicles back to the meeting place at no extra charge on all of our trips.
Physical Activity Level
Easy to Moderate, can paddle while on the river or not (raft only)
Recommendations
Raft: Ages 6 and Up
Inflatable Kayak: Ages 12 and Up, and 50 Pounds
You do not have to know how to swim to go rafting! Life jackets are worn at all times on the river and are designed to float you face up. The guides instruct you before the trip on what to do in the small chance (more likely on higher adventure trips and inflatable kayak trips) you take a ''swim'' in the river.
What to Wear
Swimsuit/Nylon shorts, Shoes that can get wet or secure sandals with heel straps, Wetsuits for spring trips, Wetsuit boots all seasons. We also recommend you bring a waterproof camera, eye glass straps, water bottle, sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm and a sun hat, along with your sense of adventure!
Equipment You Bring (all can be rented):
- Sleeping Bags
- Sleeping Cots/Pads
- Tents
- Wetsuits/Wetsuit Boots/Fleece on Early Trips
Equipment We Include:
- All boating equipment
- Helmet, splash jackets, coast guard approved life jackets
- Delicious meals on the river and in camp, unlimited water and lemonade, snacks
- Comfortable camp chairs, camp tables, beach games
- Small water resistant personal dry bag
- Privately located toilet facilities
Duration
2 days
Departure Time and Location
Departs around 9:30 AM, and returns around 5:00 PM the next day from Camp Verde. Season is Mid January - Mid April.
Interested in a longer trip? We have 3 day and 5 day trips on the same amazing stretch of the Verde River! Call us for pricing and questions.
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