What is the cancellation policy for this tour?

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

How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 2 hours and a half.

Half-Day Lower Salt River Rafting Tour

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: * Look for signs for the Canal/Hawes Park & Ride. * Two entrances into lot: one at the light at N Power Rd and E Preston St and one 0.1 miles north on Power Rd. * Look for the CCO van towards the north end of the lot. Please arrive early..

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2 hours and a half

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Overview

Float down the Lower Salt River on a guided flatwater rafting trip and discover a scenic and relaxing desert oasis just outside Phoenix and Scottsdale. Swim, play, or just relax on the river and soak in the scenery. This is a family-friendly activity with options to please everyone. A little paddling is required, but your guide will steer the boat and provide fascinating information about the surrounding Sonoran Desert. A reliable source of water, the Salt River attracts a variety of wildlife, making it common for us to enjoy close encounters with animals in their natural habitat

Tours take about four hours including the drive to/from the river and the duration of the tour. Bottled water and snacks, raft/paddles, a life jacket, dry bags, round-trip transportation and National Forest entry fees are included in this trip.

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What's Included

✓ Included

Roundtrip Transportation from Meeting Location (Canal/Hawes PNR: 3055 N Power Rd. Mesa, AZ 85215)
PFD (life jacket), dry bags
Professional guide
Bottled water
Snacks
Fuel surcharge
Raft & paddles

✗ Not Included

Guide gratuities are optional but appreciated.

Itinerary

Stop 1

Raft down a beginner‐friendly river with Cliff Creek Outfitters' guided raft tours on the Lower Salt River just outside Phoenix and Scottsdale. This class I river (the easiest rating on the international river difficulty scale) provides some of the best opportunities for viewing wildlife and bird watching in the Southwest. We often see wild horses and bald eagles during our tour! Your guides are available to teach you the natural history of the area and give you expert paddling instruction. We select our launch locations based on the current water flow to provide you with the best experience so our start and end points vary throughout the year. Water temperatures may range from approx. 60 degrees F in the winter to low 80 degrees in the summer months. Swimming is possible year‐round but it can be a bit bracing in January!

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point

* Look for signs for the Canal/Hawes Park & Ride. * Two entrances into lot: one at the light at N Power Rd and E Preston St and one 0.1 miles north on Power Rd. * Look for the CCO van towards the north end of the lot. Please arrive early.

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End Point

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Good to Know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A minimum of 4 people per booking is required
A minimum weight of 35 lbs is required
We require solo-travelers to pay the minimum of the 4-person price. If you are a solo traveler and would like to be added on to a pre-formed group for this tour, please mention this upon booking.

Known For:

Water Tours in Phoenix, Weather Dependent - Moderate in Phoenix, Private and Luxury in Phoenix, Adventure Tours in Phoenix, On the Water in Phoenix, Rafting in Phoenix, Float Trips in Phoenix

Special Instructions

• Meet us at Canal/Hawes Trailhead Park and Ride (3055 N Power Rd. Mesa, AZ 85215) See Map a few minutes before your scheduled tour. You can expect to be with another group on your rafting tour unless you have booked a private tour.
• All tours will meet at a the Canal/Hawes Park & Ride and travel 10 minutes to our tour location on the Lower Salt River.
• Clothing – Comfortable, weather appropriate athletic clothing – shorts and a t-shirt, bathing suit, on cooler mornings long sleeves are advised. We recommend bringing a dry change of clothes for after your trip.
• Water shoes/sandals/old sneakers – These must stay on your feet at all times – sports sandals only, please. Flip flops or bare feet are not allowed.
• Sunglasses, sunscreen, camera, lip balm, medications, hat, etc.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• A minimum weight of 35 lbs is required
• Not wheelchair accessible

Cliff Creek Outfitters Office Contact Information

PHONE
480-998-7238

EMAIL
info@cliffcreekoutfitters.com

WEBSITE
www.cliffcreekoutfitters.com