Salt River Kayaking Trip

Overview

Starting at Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch, you and your group will kayak down a scenic five mile stretch of river as it moves it's way through the Tonto National Forest. Participants often witness wild horses, birds and other wildlife that cool off in the river during the summer months.

We have the special privilege of being the only kayak rental company located right on the Salt River, so our trips launch directly from our site. Each reservation includes a kayak (or with advance request a paddleboard), paddle, PFD/personal flotation device and return shuttle to starting site.

This is an UNGUIDED kayaking experience. While this is primarily a scenic float there are sections of swift water and kayakers often tip out – so be prepared to get wet.

City: Phoenix

Thu 05 Feb

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Starting at $57.27

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Starting at $57.27

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What's Included

Single sit on top Kayak or Paddleboard, Life Jacket, Paddle

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age is 12 years & 4'6" tall
Maximum weight is kayak/275 lbs & paddleboard/260 lbs.
NO double kayaks/only singles
Not recommended for participants who do not know how to swim.
Participant must be comfortable with an UNGUIDED river excursion. While this is primarily a scenic float, there are sections of swift water and kayakers often tip out - so be prepared to get wet.
Must sign a waiver prior to arrival. Waiver link email will be sent to you after booking, please call if you do not receive the email.
Dress to be in the heat and to get wet!
Service animals or pets are not allowed on kayaks for the safety of the animal

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (1000)

Laurie_S

Oct 2022

Marvelous scenery, great water variations down the Salt River, fun surprise to see the wild life: egrets, cranes, ducks, coots and horses. We enjoyed two hours of chatting, paddling and snapping photos. Once back on land, we sat near the grassy lodge area and ate a hearty brown bag lunch. Perfect ending to our kayak adventure.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

So glad you could come out to have a special and memorable time while here on the ranch. We appreciate your review and the rating! Hope to see you and the girls back again.

robertkX9239HP

Oct 2022

Amazing fun experience and the staff was great. Next time i'll do the longer trip. The wild horses were incredible.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you for coming out to have some fun on the Salt River with us. We hope you can return! We thank you for your review and your rating and hope we can see you again.

lovv2run

Oct 2022

We had a group of 7 and 1/2 of the group were first time Kayackers. The instructions were clearand the staff very friendly. It was a beautiful day and we loved it. Next time I would do the 4 hour trip

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you for your review and rating! We hope we get to see you here again and appreciate you coming out.