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Salt River Rafting: Arizona's Hidden Treasure
4.9
21 Ratings
Whiteriver
Discover one of Arizona’s best-kept secrets - whitewater rafting on the Salt River. Our top-rated trip features 10 miles of class III-IV rapids, surrounded by breathtaking views of saguaro cacti, desert flora, red canyon walls, and distinctive rock formations. An unforgettable adventure for the whole family.
Discover one of Arizona’s best-kept secrets - whitewater rafting on the Salt River. Our top-rated trip features 10 miles of class III-IV rapids, surrounded by breathtaking views of saguaro cacti, desert flora, red canyon walls, and distinctive rock formations. An unforgettable adventure for the whole family.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Salt River - Nestled within the White Mountain Apache Reservation, the Salt River is a secluded treasure of the desert. Situated 45 minutes from the closest town, the Salt is among the few remaining untamed rivers. Arizona Rafting provides half and full-day excursions in the untouched upper canyon. Our skilled, seasoned, and enthusiastic team…
- Salt River - Nestled within the White Mountain Apache Reservation, the Salt River is a secluded treasure of the desert. Situated 45 minutes from the closest town, the Salt is among the few remaining untamed rivers. Arizona Rafting provides half and full-day excursions in the untouched upper canyon. Our skilled, seasoned, and enthusiastic team returns annually to share their passion for the upper canyon and its mysteries. Ensuring your safety is our top concern. Come along for a day that promises unforgettable memories.
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Arizona Rafting - Situated on the White Mountain Apache Reservation, the Salt River is a secluded desert treasure. Just 45 minutes from the nearest town, the Salt is one of the last wild rivers. Arizona Rafting offers half and full-day adventures in the pristine upper canyon.
For thrill-seekers, we provide multiday journeys through the wilderness area adorned with saguaro forests, hidden canyons, and breathtaking cactus blooms. Our knowledgeable, experienced, and lively guides return each year to share their love for the upper canyon and its secrets. Rest assured, your safety is our utmost priority.
Join us for an adventure that promises a lifetime of memories.
What's Included
- All rafting and safety equipment
- Transportation from the take-out back to your vehicle
- Professional river guide
- Apache Tribal day use permit
- Hot fajita lunch or snack depending on which trip you choose
- All rafting and safety equipment
- Transportation from the take-out back to your vehicle
- Professional river guide
- Apache Tribal day use permit
- Hot fajita lunch or snack depending on which trip you choose
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Minimum age is 8 years.
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Dress in non cotton clothing. Quick dry shorts and shirts are the best option. Secure footwear is required, you cannot raft bare foot. River shoes available at no extra fee if needed.
- Pregnant women are not permitted to raft.
- Not recommended for participants with back…
- Minimum age is 8 years.
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Dress in non cotton clothing. Quick dry shorts and shirts are the best option. Secure footwear is required, you cannot raft bare foot. River shoes available at no extra fee if needed.
- Pregnant women are not permitted to raft.
- Not recommended for participants with back problems, heart complications or other serious medical conditions
- Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not receive a refund
- Special diets can be accommodated on request. Please advise us at time of booking if required
Location
Arizona Rafting
Primitive Road
Departure Point: Located 45 minutes north of Globe along HWY 60. An easy 2.5 hour drive from Phoenix or Tuscon.
Address: Be advised that there is no physical address for the departure location, but, it is super easy to find.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(21 Ratings)
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Christopher_s
Apr 16, 2024
Wish it could have lasted longer. - It was an adventure. It was challenging. The views of nature were absolutely incredible. We would all do this again.
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Kate
Apr 10, 2023
Easter Adventure - Out group of four had an excellent time on the river and we were lucky to have great conditions (nice water level and 3000 CFS) . The canyon itself is breathtaking and we were so happy to see it was open for trips again this spring.
The whole crew was safety oriented, knowledgeable, and very friendly.
Upon arriving we were greeted with smiles and quickly signed our waivers, permits, and hopped into our gear.
After a thorough lesson on commands and paddle strokes with our guide Gato we left shore and practiced in the water.
Gato shared her knowledge of the river and native lands throughout the whole day. She is an outstanding guide and so much fun!
We hope to catch her in Colorado later this summer.
At the end of the day we hopped out and loaded up into a bus to head back up river, it was about a 30 minute ride.
What a fun adventure, you will have a blast!
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Tbird1964
Apr 1, 2023
Rafting in AZ is the best! - Great weather, great rapids, great setup, great lunch, and knowledgeable friendly guides! I would highly recommend this company to lead your trip!
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Illiana
Mar 5, 2023
Great Time and would do it again!!!!!! - I want first thank our fun guide Jocelyn!!!!! It's was so much fun. She explained to use why they haven't been any updated reviews and pictures. ( The river has been closed since Covid-19)
We seened such beautiful scenery. She explained the meaning behind the rocks. It's was a great history lesson.
Ok the fajitas was so good. I need to call and ask what season did they use lol, no for real it was GOOD. It was big. You could get seconds after every one ate. Thanks team it was a great day for ne and my husband. You don't need to be experienced. People on our raft never done it before. They teach you. You all will be in great hands
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Cindy
Mar 3, 2023
Great Time - The River is beautiful and we had a blast. Our guide, Michael, was great. The lunch was delicious and we were well taken care of. Highly recommend.
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I8798ksnickc
Mar 9, 2020
AWESOME!! - our river rafting experience was epic!!! From the time we pulled up looking lost because there is other rafting outfits there till the time we drove off we had a warm fun atmosphere. For a river is souly controlled by the amount of snow pack and rain the rapids were great! Not to mention the amount of scenery to take in with the history of the area. Remember we are rafting through the white mountain apache indian tribal lands! So with our guides plethora of knowledge of the river and land made this river trip one to remember!! Thank you
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C2930gykeiths
Jun 15, 2019
Super exciting day with safety first - Was the water dangerous? Yes it was. Did I feel safe with my crew? Yes I did. With a snug life jacket you are about as likely to drown as a cork is to sink. My crew was fun and there were many laughs. Our guide was well educated and informative. The fajita lunch was great and enough to keep me full all day. I’ll definitely be doing this again next year!
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Teanker85
Jun 11, 2019
Fun on the water! - My coworkers and I took the full day trip and couldn't have had a better time! Our guide was knowledgeable and fun. The water was perfect! We would all do this again.
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Relnyce247
Jun 11, 2019
A trip to remember! - We visited in a group of 12. The trip was A-mazing! The water flow was perfect and our guide was AWESOME! We had such a great time that many of my coworkers now want to do a trip next year. Thank you to all the guides who made our trip one to be talked about for years to come.
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Bob
Jun 3, 2019
Awesome Trip - excellent trip down the Salt River. Went end of April, water was quite high due to the amount of snow over the winter. Guides were great, felt very safe. Got really wet, which was great. Equipment excellent. They provided wet suits and booties if requested.
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