If you haven’t tried white water rafting before, this is the perfect excursion to try it out. The half day tour travels on the Salt River over class III rapids’enough to get splashed without being expert-level. Your guide will take you through a safety orientation and whitewater rafting basics before setting out on the river with views of the White Mountains beyond.
Travel 5 miles (8 kilometers) on class III rapids in the Salt River
Pass beautiful red rock canyons, desert plants, and cool rock formations
All safety gear and equipment is provided, river shoe rental available
Upgrade at the last minute if you decide to stay the full day
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!
4 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Arizona Rafting by Wilderness Aware
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!
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
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Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Minimum age is 8 years.
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Dress in non cotton clothing. Quick dry shorts and shirts are the best option. Secure footwear is required, you cannot go bare foot. River shoes are available at no extra fee.
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
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 21 travelers
Include
Apache Tribal permit fee
Professional river guide
Use of wetsuit, splash jacket and river shoes in case of cool weather conditions
All rafting and safety equipment
Transportation from the take-out back to your personal vehicle
Exclude
Gratuities
Lunch