Paddle the Lower Salt River Guided Tour From Tempe
Guided kayak or paddleboard run on the Lower Salt River, April–October
Duration
2 to 4 hours
Includes
Kayak, paddle, life jacket
Highlights
Explore the Lower Salt River by kayak or stand up paddleboard with a guide, paddling through Class I and sometimes Class II rapids. Learn about local history and the desert environment as you float through changing scenery.
- Paddle a guided route on the Lower Salt River
- Choose a kayak or stand up paddleboard
- Learn moving-water skills on Class I and sometimes Class II rapids
- Watch for Salt River wild horses and other wildlife
- Use the shuttle from take-out back to the launch site for drivers
- Plan for 2 to 4 hours on the water
What's Included
- Kayak or stand up paddleboard
- Paddle
- PFD (life jacket)
- Dry bag
- Tonto Forest Parking Pass
- Water
- Light snacks
- Shuttle from take-out to launch for drivers
Things to know
Tours run April through October and launch sites may change due to water conditions; you’ll receive a GPS location. Participants must wear a PFD (life jacket) and should be able to swim. Children under 12 must ride in a double kayak with an adult guardian.
Cancellation Policy
Guided and beach delivery reservations: full refund with 48 hours notice. Reschedule up to 24 hours in advance, subject to availability. Reservations over $500 have a 6% cancellation fee. Full refund if the operator cancels due to unsafe weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
FAQs
No. You provide your own transportation to the river.
Yes. A shuttle runs from the take-out site back to the launch site for drivers.
Wear a hat, sunglasses, sun-safe clothing, and shoes or all-terrain sandals that can get wet (synthetic layers work well in cooler weather). Bring extra water and snacks, sunscreen, and a change of dry clothes to leave in your car.