Why choose this Phoenix tour ?
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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What makes Half-Day Lower Salt River Rafting Tour a unique experience ?
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!
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A minimum weight of 35 lbs is required
- We require solo-travelers to pay the minimum of the 2-person price. If you are a solo traveler and would like to be added on to a pre-formed group for this tour, please mention this upon booking.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Half-Day Lower Salt River Rafting Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- 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.
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by REI Co-op Experiences.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Phoenix.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 41 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 12 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• Meet us at Canal/Hawes Trailhead Park and Ride (3055 N Power Rd. Mesa, AZ 85215) See Map a few minutes before your scheduled tour. You can expect to be with another group on your rafting tour unless you have booked a private tour.
• All tours will meet at a the Canal/Hawes Park & Ride and travel 15 minutes to our tour location on the Lower Salt River. If you are staying in the east valley, please call our office if you would like to meet at an alternate location of greater convenience
• Clothing – Comfortable, weather appropriate athletic clothing – shorts and a t-shirt, bathing suit, on cooler mornings long sleeves are advised. We recommend bringing a dry change of clothes for after your rafting trip.
• Water shoes/sandals/old sneakers – These must stay on your feet at all times – sports sandals only, please. Flip flops or bare feet are not allowed.
• Sunglasses, sunscreen, camera, lip balm, medications, hat, etc.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• A minimum weight of 35 lbs is required
• Not wheelchair accessible
REI Co-op Experiences Office Contact Information
PHONE
Toll-free: 1-866-455-1601
Local: 480-945-2881
EMAIL
info.az@rei.com
WEBSITE
www.destinations.rei.com
