Half-Day Salt River Whitewater Rafting

Overview

Not sure if you're ready for a full-day of rafting but still want to get out and see what it's all about? The Salt River half-day whitewater rafting trip is the perfect place to get your feet wet with splashy class III rapids and picturesque views of the White Mountains. You can easily upgrade at the last minute if you want to continue on for the full-day experience!

City: Claypool

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $153.99

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $153.99

Make a reservation

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What's Included

All rafting and safety equipment

Professional river guide

Use of wetsuit, splash jacket and river shoes in case of cool weather conditions

Transportation from the take-out back to your personal vehicle

Per person Apache permit fee

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 8 years.
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Dress in non cotton clothing as much as possible. You must wear secure footwear that you don't mind getting wet. River shoes available at no extra fee if needed.
Pregnant women are not permitted to raft. Not recommended for participants with back problems, heart complications or other serious medical conditions
Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

What To Expect

Salt River

The Salt River is very remote. It is located on the White Mountain Apache Reservation, 45 miles from the nearest town and the basics of civilization. In this primitive environment, you need an outfitter that provides the basic necessities for health and comfort in addition to what is most important—a fun-loving, educated guide that keeps safety first and foremost. We have top-of-the-line rafting and camping equipment you can rely on through the roughest rapids or the most challenging weather conditions. Our professional, experienced, and fun-loving staff return year after year to share the canyon and its secrets & they always put your safety first. A trip on the Salt River in Arizona is wild and isolated with extreme beauty and offers fantastic rafting. Join Arizona Rafting for the whitewater trip of a lifetime!

Arizona Rafting by Wilderness Aware

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (5)

AnnetteM6047

Apr 2019

We were looking for a fun experience to do with our boys ages 15, 14 and 11 while on Spring Break in AZ and this was perfect! We did the half day trip on April 3rd. The drive from Tempe was beautiful - worth the early morning wake-up. We left around 6:30 am, stopped in Globe for a quick breakfast and arrived right at 9:15. The weather was in the mid 70's, but the water temp was around 45. Wilderness Aware provides everything you need - wet suits, water boots, splash jackets, life vests and helmets. We just showed up with swimsuits and long sleeve quick dry shirts. Our guide Tony was great and knew a lot about the river and area. Because of the high water levels this year, we were lucky to have some bonus rapids that normally aren't flowing. There were plenty of class II and III rapids as well as calm waters for taking in the amazing beauty all around. If you don't have a waterproof camera, you can purchase a flash drive of photos that they take of all the rafts along the route. Ben captured a ton of amazing shots of our group! On the way back to Tempe, we took the advice of the guides and stopped for lunch at Los Robertos in Globe (right next to McD's). It was so good! Overall, this was an awesome experience that we will never forget. I can't recommend it enough!

Response from Host

Apr 2019

Thank you for the great review. Thanks for being the parents that spend quality time with their boys and including us! We appreciate your trust.

njd1488

Mar 2017

It was my first time whitewater rafting, so I did the Salt River half day. Beautiful scenery, the water level was high. Our guide was Flocks, who was super cool. Everyone was friendly and things went off without a hitch.