Phoenix

15 Best Salt River Kayaking

The desert paddles: Salt River floats where the wild horses wade in to drink and Saguaro Lake’s canyon arms by kayak. Desert kayaking sounds wrong and works wonderfully.

2.Phoenix: Self-Guided Kayaking Trip to Foxtail

Experience Arizona’s stunning Salt River on a self-guided kayak trip. Enjoy spectacular desert scenery, wildlife sightings, and a hassle-free adventure for $64.

★ 4.7

“This kayaking activity was amazing. Beautiful scenery and easy navigation. Nothing too hard to kayak through, even the more "challenging" route. We went in mid April so the waters were high and chilly, 55 degrees, but with air temps in the upper 90s, we liked…”

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3.Half-Day Lower Salt River Rafting Tour

Experience a beginner-friendly float down the Lower Salt River, spotting wild horses and eagles, guided by knowledgeable locals in a scenic desert setting.

★ 4.5

“Patrick, our guide, was great. The river is crystal clear and seeing the wild horses was very special. Great afternoon.”

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5.Guided Rafting on the Lower Salt River

Experience a guided rafting trip on the Lower Salt River near Phoenix, with wildlife sightings, scenic views, and expert guides for a memorable adventure.

★ 5.0

“Our rafting guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. We saw wild horses and the scenery was amazing! We had a great experience!!”

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6.Paddle Boarding and Kayaking Tour in Canyon Lake

Experience tranquil paddleboarding and kayaking on Canyon Lake’s stunning waters, guided by knowledgeable locals. Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers.

★ 5.0

“Definitely recommend it! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and staff was very friendly. The experience was very relaxing and landscapes were beautiful.”

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8.1 Person Inflatable Kayak Full-Day Rental – Transporting is required

Experience a full day of kayaking in Arizona’s stunning desert shoreline, spotting wildlife like wild horses and eagles, with top gear and expert guidance.

★ 5.0

“Well received by the manager at the store. She recommended a great beach to set sai to the Salt River. She also showed me the whole process as how to inflate the kayak, operate the the paddle and mount the seat properly. As a beginner,…”

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9.2 Person Inflatable Kayak Full-Day Rental – Transporting is required

Discover the joy of exploring local lakes in Scottsdale with a self-guided 2-person inflatable kayak rental. Easy, fun, and perfect for outdoor lovers.

★ 5.0

“Second time renting from them was as awesome as the first time. They truly deserve better than 5 stars for the kind, courteous, friendly, helpful and professional way they treat you. Even before I rented from them I stopped in to ask some questions and…”

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10.Guided Hike: Saguaro Lake View

Discover the scenic beauty of Saguaro Lake on this guided 2-hour hike, led by knowledgeable guides, with stunning views and wildlife sightings.

★ 4.5

“Danny is a fantastic guide. He’s very knowledgeable, friendly and knows all historic stories of the area. I highly recommend this tour which all my teens enjoyed!”

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11.Rent a Paddle Board And Float the Lower Salt River

Discover your own adventure on the Lower Salt River with a flexible paddleboard rental. Self-guided, beginner-friendly, wildlife-rich, and easy to customize.

★ 5.0

“Robert was extremely helpful and gave us excellent tips and recommended places to go! He showed us how to transport the paddle boards and it couldn’t have been easier! 10/10 would use Lower Salt Rentals again!”

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12.Private Arizona Salt River Tubing Shuttle

Enjoy a private, flexible tubing trip down Arizona's Salt River with comfortable transport, tube rentals, and plenty of hydration tips for a fun-filled day.

“We used Blasians Salt River shuttle. Very friendly and professional driver. It’s seems expensive at first but not when you split it up. No worries about getting a DUI. Totally worth it. We’ll definitely use them again.”

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14.Private Luxury Experience for 2 (Saguaro)

Discover Scottsdale in style with this private luxury tour, visiting iconic landmarks, boutique shops, and scenic spots—all in an eco-friendly vehicle.

★ 5.0

“What a wonderful evening. Private cart tour of the lights just my husband and I and our driver and tour guide Chris and Rox. A great couple and terrific hosts. We were greeted with a lovely blanket to put over our legs in the cool…”

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