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    Verde River Kayak & Wine Tasting Tour From Sedona

    Kayak the Verde River, then enjoy wine flights and lunch in Cottonwood

    4.9 stars• 538 reviews
    From$712/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    7 Hours

    Includes

    Kayak trip, wine flights, lunch

    Highlights

    Spend 7 hours combining a self-guided kayak float on the Verde River with curated wine flights and a meal at multiple local vineyards. Ride between stops with pickup from your property in Sedona or the Village of Oak Creek.

    • Paddle a self-guided kayak route on the Verde River
    • Sample wine flights paired with charcuterie at Alcantara Vineyard
    • Visit Pillsbury Winery for a wine flight in Cottonwood
    • Enjoy a wine flight and lunch at Merkin Vineyards & Hilltop Trattoria
    • Taste a final wine flight at Cove Mesa Vineyard

    What's Included

    • Pickup and transportation from your property in Sedona or the Village of Oak Creek
    • Self-guided kayak trip (with Sedona Adventure Tours)
    • Wine flight and charcuterie at Alcantara Vineyard
    • Wine flight at Pillsbury Winery
    • Wine flight and lunch at Merkin Vineyards & Hilltop Trattoria
    • Wine flight at Cove Mesa Vineyard
    • Digital photos
    • Bottled water

    Things to know

    Bring an ID for wine tasting.

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel at least 24 hours before your tour to receive a gift card for future use. Cancellations within 24 hours are non-refundable. No cash refunds for any reason. If you remove a person from your reservation, you’ll receive a 75% refund for that person’s fare. Guests who arrive intoxicated may be canceled with no refund.

    FAQs

    Wear clothing suitable for the day’s weather and bring a change of clothes (you might get wet). Bring shoes or sandals that can get wet, a sunhat, sunglasses with straps, sunscreen, and a plastic bag to keep your phone and camera dry.

    Yes. Bring an ID for wine tasting.

    Yes. The tour is smoke-free, including rest stops. Please also avoid heavy perfumes or colognes.

    Meeting details

    Sedona, AZ

    Experience provided by Wine Tours of Sedona
    Experience provided by Wine Tours of Sedona

    Related locations

    Alcantara Vineyards and Winery

    Admission included

    Set along the cottonwood-lined banks of the Verde River, Alcantara Vineyards and Winery invites you to slow down and take in one of Arizona's most scenic wine destinations. Red rock formations rise in the distance, grapevines stretch across the valley floor, and the air carries the faint mineral coolness of the river. A visit to Alcantara Vineyards and Winery feels grounded in the land itself.

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    Adult

    $712.62

    Ages 21+

    0

    Child

    $321

    Ages 15 and Under

    0

    Group of 6 or More People

    $570.10

    Ages 21+ • Priced per Person

    0

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    Review summary

    4.9
    Excellent
    538 reviews•Google Maps
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    Guides Ed and Juan are the real stars of this operation, and their names come up again and again for good reason. Both bring deep local knowledge, genuine warmth, and a knack for reading the group and adjusting on the fly. Reviewers frequently highlight how personalized the experience feels, with itineraries shaped around the group's preferences rather than a rigid script. The Verde Valley wine scene itself tends to surprise visitors who didn't know Arizona had a serious wine culture worth exploring. The tours visit smaller, charming wineries that most travelers wouldn't find independently, and the overall pacing feels relaxed and social rather than rushed. Solo travelers, couples, and groups all seem to leave feeling well looked after. One reviewer did note that a larger group setting fell short of expectations, with less individual attention and wine education than hoped for, so if that deeper learning experience matters to you, a smaller or private tour may be the better fit.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    We loved our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable about the area, the wine and wineries he took us to. He was also very funny and FUN! His plan changed on the fly for our destinations after asking us all a few questions. It ended up being a perfect day! Beautiful settings, great wine and great company.

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    Sheryl Hulsey

    May 21, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We loved our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable about the area, the wine and wineries he took us to. He was also very funny and FUN! His plan changed on the fly for our destinations after asking us all a few questions. It ended up being a perfect day! Beautiful settings, great wine and great company.

    Photo of Sheryl Hulsey

    Sheryl Hulsey

    May 21, 2026

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