Phoenix Salt River Scenic Rafting Adventure

Float down the Lower Salt River on a guided flatwater rafting trip and discover a scenic and relaxing desert oasis just outside Phoenix and Scottsdale. Swim, play, or just relax on the river and soak in the scenery. This is a family-friendly activity with options to please everyone. A little paddling is required, but your guide will steer the boat and provide fascinating information about the surrounding Sonoran Desert. A reliable source of water, the Salt River attracts a variety of wildlife, making it common for us to enjoy close encounters with animals in their natural habitat
Tours take about four hours including the drive to/from the river and the duration of the tour. Bottled water and snacks, raft/paddles, a life jacket, dry bags, round-trip transportation and National Forest entry fees are included in this trip. Tour is limited to a maximum of 12 travelers.

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Meeting Point

3055 N Power Rd

3055 N Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212, USA

* Look for signs for the Canal/Hawes Park & Ride.
* Two entrances into lot: one at the light at N Power Rd and E Preston St and one 0.1 miles north on Power Rd.
* Look for the REI van towards the north end of the lot. Please arrive early.

What's included:

• Roundtrip Transportation from Meeting Location (Canal/Hawes PNR: 3055 N Power Rd.  Mesa, AZ 85215)
• PFD (life jacket), dry bags
• Professional guide
• Raft & paddles

Not included:

• Guide gratuities are optional but appreciated.

What to expect:

Duration: 4 hours

Salt River

Arizona

Raft down a beginner‐friendly river with REI Co-op Experience's guided raft tours on the Lower Salt River just outside Phoenix and Scottsdale. 
This class I river (the easiest rating on the international river difficulty scale) provides some of the best opportunities for viewing wildlife and bird watching in the Southwest. We often see wild horses and bald eagles during our tour! Your guides are available to teach you the natural history of the area and give you expert paddling instruction.

We select our launch locations based on the current water flow to provide you with the best experience so our start and end points vary throughout the year. Water temperatures may range from approx. 60 degrees F in the winter to low 80 degrees in the summer months. Swimming is possible year‐round but it can be a bit bracing in January!

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