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    Verde River Guided Kayak Tour

    Paddle a 3.1-mile Wild and Scenic River with safety-certified guides

    5.0 stars• 14 reviews
    From$113/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    2 hours

    Includes

    Guides, Kayak and PFD, Shuttle

    Highlights

    Paddle a guided 3.1-mile stretch of the Verde River, one of Arizona’s Wild and Scenic Rivers. Enjoy lush riparian scenery, wildlife, and chances to cool off with multiple daily launch times.

    • Float a 3.1 mile route with gentle current
    • Learn from safety certified guides
    • Choose single, tandem, or high capacity kayaks
    • Ride a shuttle from the boathouse to the river
    • Spot wildlife and take in historic scenery
    • Cool off in the water at a swimming hole

    What's Included

    • Professional safety-certified guides
    • Shuttle transportation between boathouse and river
    • Kayak, paddles, and PFD

    Things to know

    Children must be at least 5 years old and 50 lbs. Children 12 and under must ride in a tandem with an adult. Footwear is required; no bare feet, Crocs, flip flops, or backless shoes. A minimum of 4 participants is required to launch. Waivers are required for all participants.

    Cancellation Policy

    Nonrefundable within 72 hours of check-in. Changes must be made at least 3 days prior. Reservations are nonrefundable within 7 days for groups of 6 or more and on holiday weekends (Friday–Monday).

    FAQs

    Arrive 1 hour before your kayak tour for safety instructions and tour prep, and check in 45 minutes before your scheduled launch time.

    Children must be at least 5 years old and 50 lbs to join. Children 12 and under must ride in a tandem kayak with an adult.

    Wear footwear at all times. Do not wear flip flops, Crocs, slides, backless shoes, or go barefoot.

    Meeting details

    Verde River, Cottonwood Arizona

    Experience provided by OAC Tours
    Experience provided by OAC Tours

    How can we help?

    We are here to assist with special requests, large groups, last minute needs, and any questions you may have.

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    Adult

    $113.95

    Ages 13+

    0

    Adult-Child Pair

    $205.11

    Children must ride tandem with adult | Price includes adult & child Adult: Ages 13+ | Child: Ages 5-12

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    Child

    $92.75

    Ages 5 to 12

    0

    Senior

    $103.35

    62 and older

    0

    Student

    $99.11

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    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    We had a wonderful day kayaking the Verde river. Our guides were full of knowledge about the area and were super helpful making us feel comfortable. It was a beautiful day and the perfect excursion for a hot sunny day! Would absolutely recommend to anyone and all ages!

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    Jaclyn Minnix

    April 3, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We had a wonderful day kayaking the Verde river. Our guides were full of knowledge about the area and were super helpful making us feel comfortable. It was a beautiful day and the perfect excursion for a hot sunny day! Would absolutely recommend to anyone and all ages!

    Photo of Jaclyn Minnix

    Jaclyn Minnix

    April 3, 2026

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