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2 hours
Mobile ticket
* Please note this trip has a MINIMUM OF 4pp OR MORE to operate and will show sold out if less than 4pp is inputted on the first booking.
Join us for a leisure river float where you can see flora and fauna of beautiful Arizona. Some of the endless possibilities for wildlife sightings could be otters, herons, eagles and wild horses! Enjoy the scenery of cactus lining the banks of the desert scape while rafting along the Lower Salt River.
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Salt River
The best-known segment of the river (formally the Lower Salt River) is located about 40 minutes from downtown Phoenix in Mesa, where visitors and locals go to explore the beautiful Sonoran Desert landscape.
Tonto National Forest
The Lower Salt River is located within the Tonto National Forest. The Tonto National forest is home to over 400 vertebrate species and has a rich history of several prehistoric Indian groups who hunted and gathered along the Salt and Verde River.
Bottled water
Snacks
English Speaking Guide
Tonto Parking Pass
Gratuities
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
B6928FMwilliamn,Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Thoroughly enjoyed the raft ride. The scenery was beautiful, the ride fun, and our guide excellent. Highly recommended.
Draedrae,Jul 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great experience. Enjoyed it had lots of fun. Check in was easy. Staff was very friendly and explained everything in an easy manner. Would highly recommend.

laureng349,Feb 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had a blast! Our guide Michael was so fun and personable and made it great for the kiddos too. Amazing views, saw so many species of wildlife, including wild horses, up close!!





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