Water Canyon Adventure

Overview

Looking over the edge of a vertical cliff get ready to shout, 'ON RAPPEL!' Join up to nine other fellow adventurers on a six hour tour into the heart of an Arizona high country canyon. This 'choose your way' adventure will have you wading through a pine forest, rock hopping down a slippery wet wonderland, swimming under waterfalls, leaping into deep pools, sliding down natural waterslides, and taking a leap of faith over a 40ft foot jaw dropping rappel.

City: Scottsdale

Mon 18 Nov

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Starting at $210.00

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Mon 18 Nov

Starting at $210.00

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What's Included

Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting point

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Professional guide

Technical gear for the adventure

Additional Info

Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Must be in good physical shape to enjoy this adventure
Minimum age is 8 years

What To Expect

Adventure On Purpose

Rise with the sun to meet your guide in the Home of the World's Oldest Continuous Rodeo, Payson, AZ for a 7AM start time. Your six-hour canyon tour begins with an easy drive along the Mogollon Rim with high country mountain views all around. Keep your eyes open for antelope, elk, deer, bighorn sheep, mountain lion, turkey, black bear, or the newly re-introduced Mexican gray wolf. Buckle on your helmet and bow your head, praying for a fun filled day full of fellowship and safe adventures. Leaving the van behind to head out cross-country, you will be navigating your way through a pine tree forest. Once in the canyon bottom your swimming and rock hopping skills will be tested. The route continues to become more adventurous as slides, waterfalls, down climbs create fun obstacles to decipher. At times the best way may be sliding, jumping, being lowered, or rappelling to continue the journey. The adventure culminates as your group reaches the edge of a waterfall. With no where to go, but down, everyone gears up for a thrilling rappel into the deep pool below. The adventure is not over yet though as more full body exercise continues until the trip abruptly leaves the water behind and cuts out cross country once more. Your hard work is done as you pile into the shuttle vehicle. Enjoy the smooth drive back into civilization, exhausted and happy en-route to Payson.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (19)

Sileena P

May 2021

I cannot begin to tell you what an amazing experience I had with this tour. I read the email that was sent and initially, I was a little apprehensive about this excursion but I decided that I will not back out because if it is adventure that I seek, this is definitely well fitted for me. Anyway, Brian and his 'canyon kids' made.me feel at ease and never once pressured me into doing something that I wasn't comfortable with. Actually, I was quite impressed with myself. If a 7 yr old can do it and have a great time, so can I. It was an experience of a lifetime. Highly recommended. Next time, I'll be bringing some people with me.❤

Response from Host

May 2021

What a beautiful time in the canyon! Thank you for choosing us to make a memory. We look forward to the next one with you and your friends! :)

Sean L

May 2021

Took my girlfriend and 8 year old son on this water canyon adventure. Brian and Elijah were patient and kind and it was an amazing experience for all of us.

Response from Host

May 2021

It is so fun to be part of a family enjoying an adventure and making memories together. Thanks for the review!

NCNC17

May 2021

My daughter and I were lucky enough to enjoy this family guided adventure on a perfect spring day. The air was warm but the Christopher Creek water is really cold. The truth is that we were so immersed in the excitement and challenge of the moment, that we couldn't really focus on anything but the experience itself, not the cold. Our primary advice would be to have neoprene gloves and neoprene socks (the leader has a few of these available but if you can't count on them, it's worth the investment to have these. I can't imagine how cold my hands and feet would have been without them) Also, wear shoes that can fit OVER them: either water shoes, sandals or sneakers with good boulder hopping grip. The rocks in the water are slippery and the rocks on the trail are loose, so you DO fall, but you cannot possibly sink as the wetsuits make you buoyant and the leader is so calm and patient and clear about your options that all you want to do is carry on and enjoy! Another set of tips: thick ziploc baggies or prepackaged snacks are your best bet so nothing gets wet, be sure your backpack has comfortable straps and that you have a way to reach your water bottle easily. A GREAT experience guided sensitively by an experienced outdoorsman. We would definitely go on another adventure with him if we were to find ourselves in Arizona again.

Response from Host

May 2021

What a wonderful day in the canyon! Thanks for choosing Adventure On Purpose to make a memory and thanks for the review.