From Cottonwood: Guided Kayaking Day Trip on the Verde River
ID: GYG407212-739255
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Soak up the fun and beauty of the Verde River on a guided kayaking day trip from Cottonwood. Glide along one of Arizona's last free-flowing rivers on top-of-the-line inflatable kayaks.
Discover the beauty and wildlife of the Verde River on this kayaking adventure from Cottonwood. Travel along the river and plunge over rapids with high-quality equipment, a personal floatation device, and the help of your river guide.
Start at the activity provider's boathouse to get "river ready" before taking a short shuttle ride to the launch point on the Verde River. Have the use of changing rooms, facilities, and lockers before setting off on your adventure.
Feel prepared with the option to purchase or rent products like phone splash bags and water shoes. Receive a brief safety talk from river guide that will lead you on your river trip. Practice paddling and navigating your choice of a single or tandem kayak.
Admire the breathtaking views and wildlife along the Verde River. Be exhilarated as you navigate through class I and class II rapids. Experience the thrill of paddling through rapids with the help of experienced guides. Enjoy the highlights of the area as you guide points them out.
Enjoy a refreshing swim in the cool water at a swimming hole created by a dam. Relive the highlights of your trip as your guides loads the equipment and into the return shuttle to the boathouse where you can use the facilities once more before your departure.
Share your memories through photos of your experience that are provided after your trip as a courtesy from your lead guide.
Highlights
- Expereince the exhilaration of cruising with ease over class 1 and 2 rapids
- Feel confident on your trip with top-of-the-line equipment and a seasoned guide
- Discover the rich wildlife of the Verde River and admire its verdant flora
- Plunge into the waters of a unique swimming hole that was created by a dam
- Learn about the local highlights with the help of commentary from your guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour runs rain or shine
This tour covers a 3.5-mile stretch of the Verde River
Water shoes are required, and they are available to rent or purchase on the day of your tour
Check-in with staff at the OAC Boathouse. Please park in front of the main building or at the wall and look for the ATVs in the parking lot.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
