Cliff Creek Outfitters

Family Rafting on a guided raft tour, on the Lower Salt River

Starting at $148 per person

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Offered: Daily with prior reservation

Duration: 2-2.5hours Activity Time

Ages: 6+

Beginner-friendly class 1 river rafting is safe and fun for the whole family
Great opportunities for Sonoran Desert wildlife and bird watching
Guided raft tour with paddles, life jackets and dry bags provided
Round-trip transportation from meeting point in Mesa
Water & Snacks Included
Professional Guides

Pricing: $148 per person

(Call for less than 4 people)

Add On:

Transportation from hotel $295

Make this a private tour $200

*4-person minimum required

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Sunset Raft Tour

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Offered: Daily with prior reservation

Duration: 2-2.5hours Activity Time

Ages: 5+

Drift into golden hour on a guided Sunset Raft Tour along the Lower Salt River. As the desert cools and the sky shifts from warm amber to soft twilight, you’ll float through one of Arizona’s most peaceful river corridors, surrounded by glowing cliffs, lush riverbanks, and the vibrant wildlife that comes alive at dusk.

A relaxing, scenic raft float with stunning sunset views over the Lower Salt River
Ideal for families, nature lovers, and anyone seeking a calm, memorable desert experience
Great opportunities to spot wild horses, herons, egrets, and other evening‑active wildlife
Water, snacks, and all necessary permits included

Pricing:

4+ people: $148 per person

Add On:

Transportation from hotel $295

Make this a private tour $200

*4-person minimum required

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Our gentle Class I river float offers an outstanding opportunity for our guests to experience the Sonoran Desert and explore one of its rarest ecosystems, that of a linear oasis in our otherwise arid environment. The river corridor is the home to over three quarters of all the plant and animal species in the southwest, and our knowledgeable guides will share their insights into this amazing environment. They will also be providing instruction, encouragement, and safety supervision for our tour participants.

The character of this easy excursion is such that our guests can stay warm and dry in the cooler season, or swim and splash during the typical desert warmth. We offer a variety of experience options to ensure that we can accommodate both the participant looking for a relaxing and informative area tour or satisfy the visitor who desires a little more challenge from their outing.

Our Guided Rafting Adventures are conducted on both the Lower Salt and Lower Verde Rivers; our operations are authorized by permit from the Tonto National Forest. The flow on both rivers is regulated by the Salt River Project, one of our local utility providers, to manage for a variety of demands, including flood control, irrigation and domestic water supply, ecosystem management, and recreation. This means that the amount of water flowing in either waterway fluctuates seasonally, and often not in relation to local weather conditions. With over twenty-five years of river recreation management experience on the Salt and Verde Rivers, you can be assured that we will choose the best area in which to operate your tour to take advantage of the most ideal river level and recreational opportunity.

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