Overview
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3 hours
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Whether you enjoy a refreshing day on the water to cool off in the summer months or looking to venture out on one of Arizona's warm winter days, kayaking Saguaro Lake offers stunning desert scenery with cliff-lined shores, tall canyons, and diverse wildlife.
We specialize in small-group, ensuring every guest enjoys a safe, relaxing, and memorable adventure. By keeping our tours intimate, we are able to provide a unique adventure for every tour. Perfect for families, couples, and travelers looking to escape the ordinary.
Some of the local wildlife you can expect to see during your paddle may include bald eagles, bighorn sheep and blue heron. The blue water against the desert topography is like nowhere else in the world.
Our guides are local to the Phoenix area and have been paddling the local lakes and rivers for over 15 years. All guides are certified through the American Canoe Association (ACA) for instruction, guiding, and water-safety. Each guide is first aid and CPR certified.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Lake Saguaro
We will meet at Butcher Jones Recreation Site to go over the equipment and safety. From there, we will launch and paddle along the shoreline and cross the lake to Willow Springs Canyon for a snack or lunch. Returning back to Butcher Jones Recreation Site to finish up the tour.
Options
Scenic Guided Kayaking Tour on Saguaro Lake
What‘s Included
Kayak, paddle, life jacket, and dry bag
Free Riverbound reusable water bottle provided.
Snacks
Parking Fees
Private transportation
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
31 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great guides, great equipment
Robincain,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00. Highly recommend this company if you want a nicely planned very enjoyable kayaking trip at the lake. Guided were great.
Awesome time
johnny harmon,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Paul was an excellent guide. He provided knowledge, humor, and a good experience. He even had some personal snacks of his own that were very delicious.
Excellent Kayak tour !
Julie H,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Horses , water , great guides and the view !!!
Great Adventure and Experience
Phamily828,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were a party of 11 celebrating a birthday. Riverbound team is great, they were flexible in adding additional members to our group, preparing us for the activity and our guides Erin and Paul were awesome. We were all first timers to the lake so it was great to have individual who could highlight the scenic uniqueness and answering any questions. We were very fortunate as we were able to see a couple of bald eagles sitting on a ledge which was a highlight. They also took us down this narrow outlet that allowed us to get out, stretch and have some healthy snacks. They were very helpful to those who were struggling with their kayak or tipped over. We all agreed we will be back to explore more of the lack. What a great adventure and right in our backyard!
The area was beautiful, but there was very limited tour guide input
leonah653,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The lake was beautiful and we really enjoyed our time kayaking and seeing the sites. The highlight of the trip was seeing the two bald eagles . We really felt we could have just rented kayaks and taken the trip ourselves. We felt the guide didn’t do a great job of giving us information about the area and about the lake. Most of the time we had to try to keep up with the guide, as he was very far ahead of us.
This was great
H6257NYmichaeld,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Paul our guide was the best took the time to explain and show us
Beautiful kayak trip
wanderforever57,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great trip! Our family loved the Salt River kayak trip. It was beautiful and fun. We saw the wild horses, turtles, a bald eagle, and so much more. The day we went there were small rapids between beautiful stretches of calm water. Our guides Teri and Paul were wonderful. They told us what was coming and what to expect and pointed out all the wildlife along the way. We all agreed we’d do the trip again in a minute.
Unbelievably amazing
schro18,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour tour guys were amazing and so polite
Best Kayaking trip ever!
Emma H,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an amazing time with Paul who was the greatest guide. A very personalized trip exploring the lake and its branches. The views were the best! If you are I. The area this is a must do! Let Paul show you all of the lakes beauties. Don’t miss out!
Amazing
Derek R,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great time 10/10 experience, Guides were amazing and kayaking on that beautiful lake was a blast. Shout out to Paul for staying behind after the tour to make sure me and my brothers uber arrived. He said “they always make sure everybody is good for they leave” that was greatly appreciated! Thank yall
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