Full-Day Salt River Whitewater Rafting Trip
Overview
Get out and enjoy one of Arizona's hidden treasures - whitewater rafting on the Salt River. Our most popular trip offering 10 miles of class III-IV whitewater with stunning views of saguaro cactus and other desert vegetation with red canyon walls and unique rock formations as their backdrop. A truly amazing experience that the entire family will never forget.
What's Included
- All rafting and safety equipment
- Transportation from the take-out back to your vehicle
- Apache Tribal day use permit
- Hot fajita lunch or snack depending on which trip you choose
- Professional river guide
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Primitive Road
Whiteriver, AZ 85941, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Salt River
4 hours Admission Ticket Included
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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 raft bare foot. River shoes available at no extra fee if needed.
- 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 receive a refund
- Special diets can be accommodated on request. Please advise us at time of booking if required
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Full-Day Salt River Whitewater Rafting Trip?
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Activity code: C-28661P2
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Average 4.86 out of 5 stars based on 21 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- All rafting and safety equipment.
- Transportation from the take-out back to your vehicle.
- Apache Tribal day use permit.
- Hot fajita lunch or snack depending on which trip you choose.
- Professional river guide.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Full-Day Salt River Whitewater Rafting Trip is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Full-Day Salt River Whitewater Rafting Trip will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- All rafting and safety equipment
- Transportation from the take-out back to your vehicle
- Apache Tribal day use permit
- Hot fajita lunch or snack depending on which trip you choose
- Professional river guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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 raft bare foot. River shoes available at no extra fee if needed.
- 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 receive a refund
- Special diets can be accommodated on request. Please advise us at time of booking if required
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
