2 Hours Water to Wine Kayak Trip from Cottonwood

Overview

A very unique tour in Arizona that combines the fun of a kayak trip down the Verde River with wine tasting! There IS water in the desert, and wine with this exclusive Water to Wine Tour.

City: Sedona

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $129.99

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $129.99

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Landing and facility fees

$20.00 Wine Tasting Credit Per Person (wine tastings, food or gifts)

Use of Inflatable kayaks, paddles and PFD's

Guides

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Verde River

The Classic Water to Wine tour begins with approximately an hour and a half inflatable kayak trip on a scenic stretch of the Verde River with just enough chutes and riffles to add a bit of excitement without ruffling any feathers. Your river trip ends in the shade of giant Cottonwood trees at the confluence of Oak Creek and the Verde River. Here, you take the gravel path up through the vineyards to the Tuscan farmhouse at Alcantara Vineyards for your wine tasting delight

Alcantara Vineyards and Winery

The Alcantara Vineyards is a favorite on the Verde Valley Wine Trail, featuring award-winning wines and friendly sommeliers to guide you through the tasting. Each customer gets a $20 credit (included in price) to use for wine tastings, food or gifts.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (250)

davepH7481OR

Aug 2022

This was as fun as it sounds. We had an absolute perfect late morning and early afternoon. Danny made sure the river experience was safe and fun. My attitude about Arizona wines changed dramatically after doing some tasting along with a very good vegetarian pizza. I would definitely go back again and highly recommend it.

Jessica B

Aug 2022

My sister and I had so much fun on this kayak tour. It honestly wasn't what we expected, but that was part of the fun. My sister and I were the only ones signed up for our time slot, so it was just us. We parked at the winery and the guide drove us a few miles up river. We got into the kayaks and he pushed us off the shore into the river, and then we were essentially on our own. The guide told us he would meet us at the end of the section back at the winery. Fortunately, the river was very easy to navigate. There was only one fork and the company had put up a big sign so there was no way to go the wrong way. The river included some gentle rapids and some stiller areas. The current pulled us along at a moderate clip. There were times when our kayaks turned around and we were floating backwards or when we bumped the shore. None of it was scary. In fact, I found the trip to be very peaceful and enjoyable. There were a few others tubing on the water, but for the most part, it felt like we had the river to ourselves. The kayaking lasted a good amount of time, but with the current, it wasn't tiring or difficult. The guide was waiting for us at the end point. My sister and I changed and then spent a wonderful hour at the winery. All in all, it was a very nice experience. The scenery was gorgeous. It was a new way to enjoy Sedona, and the wine was good, too. I would definitely recommend this to friends who are up for a little adventure.

m4miki

Aug 2022

We all had a fantastic time! This was my second tour with the Water to Wine experience! I enjoyed it, so much, the first time, that I brought friends and family back for a second go. And, I dare say it wont be my last.Our tour guides were very informative and well-prepared us for the water trip back to the winery. Fun was had by all. We saw beautiful cranes and many other birds and indication of beaver along the way. Our wine visit at Alcantara Winery was awesome! The wine was really good and the food and atmosphere were great! We will, definitely, be back!