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. Located 45 minutes north of Globe and just 2.5 hours east of Phoenix and 2.5 hours north of Tuscon. Directions: There is no physical address for the departure location, however, it is easy to find. For more information or to book this activity, click here.
- 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
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. This activity lasts about 3 hours and 30 minutes and costs $160.00. For more information or to book this activity, click here.
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 us for the whitewater trip of a lifetime!
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