Scenic Guided Kayaking Tour on Saguaro Lake
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
What‘s Included
Kayak, paddle, life jacket, and dry bag
Free Riverbound reusable water bottle provided.
Snacks
Parking Fees
Private transportation
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Scenic Guided Kayaking Tour on Saguaro Lake
Reviews
25 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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
Great way to spend a day
Z9645JZtonis,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Paul our guide was so nice and made me feel comfortable right away. He was so enthusiastic about kayaking and makes me want to start kayaking more. He was so helpful with techniques and wonderful scenic tour information. He had great snacks and loved how he interacted with people we met along the way.
Kayaking with Paul was awesome!
Getaway58128898753,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Paul was a terrific guide! The scenery was fantastic, the length of trip was perfect, and the level of instruction vs freedom to move was well balanced. Snacks and short hike were lovely as well.
Wonderful
roxy613322,Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time. Peaceful. Beautiful. The contrast of rock cliffs n water is simply amazing. I recommend this … for all levels of kayakers.
Outstanding morning on a beautiful lake!
777gretels,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a surprise! Beautiful views, great instructor/guide, company very communicative with changing water levels. All around a wonderful morning.
Beautiful day!
Heidi M,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful day and good time with Paul our guide! We plan to go to Salt River next year. Loved the trip! Everyone in our group gave it 5 out of 5.
Fun on the Water
Tammy G,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an awesome relaxing experience. Very appreciative tour was guided so didn’t have to try and navigate unknowns and orient self with unfamiliar territory. We would do this again. Morning tour was perfect as not too hot! Guide was awesome!! We will do this again!
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