Arizona's Verde River is a National Wild and Scenic River, which means it's recognized nationally for its extreme beauty. Don't miss the chance to kayak down the river at your own pace, taking in the views as you go with this Verde River Inflatable Kayak Adventure from Camp Verde. A single inflatable kayak lets you keep your distance from others, while getting the group-like experience as you float along with other kayakers.

Paddle down Arizona's Verde River in an inflatable kayak
A self-guided river float lets you kayak at your own pace
Perfect for all skill levels from beginner to expert
All necessary equipment and a short instruction are provided for you

What's Included

Single inflatable kayak, paddle, and flotation device
Knowledgeable shuttle driver to answer any questions before your trip

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

6217 Desert Dawn Dr
6217 Desert Dawn Dr, Camp Verde, AZ 86322, USA
I-17 to Hwy 260. Hwy 260 towards Camp Verde and continue for 1.6 miles. Turn right on Oasis Rd. At the stop sign turn right onto Salt Mine Rd. Follow Salt Mine Rd to Camp Verde Acres Access Rd. Turn left on Camp Verde Acres Access Rd. Follow the dirt road to the paved parking area at the end.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Featured review

Michelle_O

We loved the route and Danny was great from start to finish ensuring we knew what to expect and what to do. Great for beginners and fun for all ages. I would highly recommend. We also got lost and they were really great in guiding us to the meet site.

Reviews

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259 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travelers.

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Ben was awesome!...

Ralph_N, Jul 2023

Ben was awesome! Informative and communicative. Took us record time apparently, and was a blast. Would do it again.

Joy with my boy

Neil_M, Jul 2023

The flot down the river was peaceful and quiet. We saw deer cominf to the river to drink plus an abundance of other of natures finest creatures. The time I spent with my son was priceless.

Would do again

Matthew_G, Jul 2023

The whole trip in general was such a blast, the tour guide started off the trip with great vibes when you arrive and when you finish. The Kayak adventure was so relaxing with the outside nature, would do again for sure!

Great day at the river!

Jennifer_L, May 2023

Another beautiful day on the river! This great outfit had everything we needed at the lowest price! Fun!

Fun times

Samantha_Y, Sep 2022

Great experience and Thomas the guide was great. Prepared us to what to expect and suggestions on where to just relax.

Awesome!

Michelle_O, Sep 2022

Definitely a Family Adventure

Courtney_B, Jul 2022

It was definitely a family adventure. If you and the family are like my family, it was also a growing experience as well. I would recommend for those first time Kayakers, if you don't mind a challenge on your own. The tour is self guided but the water was shallow and rapid waters were mild. So, it was a rather safe trip. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because during kayaking, I had called and texted Sarah to ask a question but never got a response. It wasn't an emergency but had it been a emergency that just did not make us feel supported by the people who sent us out there.

The best day

Kristen_S, Jul 2022

Dakota was full of knowledge. Really nice guy who was very friendly. LOVED HIM! Our experience was nothing but fun. Loved how we got to do our own thing and how beautiful it was. Couldn’t stop smiling.

Great way to cool off and take in the sights

Dale_E, Jun 2022

Enjoyed the trip down the Verde with my son. He’s getting ready to go to college in Idaho this summer and this was a great way to spend some time with him before he leaves.

Best!!

Frankie_W, Jun 2022

We enjoyed the 3 hour Kayak tour. The setting was gorgeous and Nick and Dakota were ready and welcoming when we arrived. They gave us all the information we needed. Nick was especially helpful to me (age 75) offering assistance if needed. Our multigenerational group loved it!

Great time!

Amy_T, Jun 2022

Great float trip. We love the inflatable kayaks over the kind we had used in the past. Danny our guide was super friendly he texted is before to make sure we knew what to expect and where we needed to be. He wanted to make sure our trip was perfect. The water was low but it did not effect our fun in any way. So glad we chose to do this.

Floating the Verde river

Shawna_C, May 2022

Nice little float, nice tour guides. Would definitely do it again. The boats were good quality and everyone had a lovely time.

April adventure

Sandie_P, Apr 2022

We had a great time. Kenny and his team were warm and friendly. Checked to make sure we had supplies before leaving Recommending for beginners and advance skills.

Great family kayak trip

Christopher_T, Mar 2022

Thomas was great with the instructions. River was perfect level for a family trip. Enough small rapids to make it interesting but not dangerous (it was late March). We completed in just under two hours without much resting.

Thomas was the best guide

Jennifer_B, Sep 2021

It was lots of fun! And Thomas our guide was great! It was a real fun kayaking experience down the Verde river

Refreshing on a 117 degree day!

Cassandra_V, Jun 2021

Thomas was a fantastic guide who offered many helpful tips before he launched us into the River. Our trip took about 2.5 hours and required minimal skill. Some of the rapids were stronger than others but it was really fun!!

Relaxing and serene

Jutta_F, Jun 2021

It's amazing that those kayaks can float over all the rocks and shallow areas in the stream. They are very comfortable too. It was a calming experience not so much of an adventure. We enjoyed the scenery and people were very friendly.

A have-to experience!

Mirza_B, Apr 2021

Down to earth and friendly staff members, very personal experience. We were allowed to do our own thing and take the time we wanted. The driver helped with everything. Views were fantastic! It was perfect.

Verde River kayak trip

Lisa_M, Aug 2020

Great time on the water! Beautiful scenery and variety of birds all the way Water is very low, so it’s more of a paddle than a float, and quite a few areas of really low water where the kayak gets hung up on the rocks.

lovely river trip

David_L, Jul 2020

There were six of us, parents, two kids and grandparents. The trip is beautiful and quiet, but for the shouts of how to paddle from those with a bit more experience in kayaking. I (grandpa) had a very uncomfortable experience with the seating. There is virtually no back support and I cannot sit in the position with my legs straight out in front of me and my torso erect for more than a few minutes without major muscle fatigue. I since looked on line and there are a lot of products for kayaks to eleviate this problem. I would suggest the guys who outfit the kayaks look into having some of these available. No one else in our group had this problem.