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Kayak Tour on the Verde River
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Kayak Tour on the Verde River
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Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
- 24 hours prior100% refund
- Within 24 hoursNo refund
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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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
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(888) 651-9785
2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds
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Overview
Immerse yourself in Arizona’s beautiful scenery—and enjoy a new way to explore—on this family-friendly kayaking tour along the Verde River. Pick between several departure times, grab your safety gear, and set off in a shuttle to the river with just a small group for company. This beginner-friendly tour includes a relaxing paddle down a 3.1-mile (5-kilometer) stretch of this river, and the chance to take on gentle mini rapids.
- Admire the lush scenery along the Verde River from the water’s edge
- This small-group tour guarantees hands-on guidance and training
- Safety gear, inflatable or hard kayaks, and shuttle transit included
- Get out in nature and enjoy a fun and lively way to explore
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What's Included
Professional safety-certified guides
Shuttle driver and transport to and from the river
Kayak, paddles, and PFD (Life vest)
A smiling good time and memories to share!
$8.50 River Access Fee per person (applied upon confirmation)
Departure & Return
551 N Main St , 551 N Main St, Cottonwood, AZ 86326, USA
This activity will end right where it started.Check in 60 minutes prior to tour time. OAC Tours Check-in at 551 N Main Street, Cottonwood AZ 86326. Permit governs launch times, please plan to arrive on time. (headed towards Old Town Cottonwood-Look for Vortex ATV in parking lot)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- OPERATED BY OACTours
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.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Kayak Tour on the Verde River?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Kayak Tour on the Verde River?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Kayak Tour on the Verde River?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
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New adventure great memory
Christina_H
, Aug 2022
Birthday celebration
Kim_T
, Aug 2022
Great!
Shannon_W
, Aug 2022
Fun and refreshing summer activity!
Althea_E
, Aug 2022
Lots of fun and refreshing too! Outdoor Adventures feels like one of those places where people love what they do and they share that joy with their customers. We were a small group with two of us, our teenage daughter and another couple celebrating an anniversary. It was our first time kayaking on a river and the couple's first time doing anything in a kayak. Our three guides gave safety tips at the start, scouted the river ahead for us, took pictures along the way and made sure we didn't get into too much trouble. I only had to be rescued from the reeds once, lol! We had a nice break half-way through the 3 mile trip where we got to land the boats, wade in the river and admire the gorgeous monsoon thunderheads. The previous day's rain had made the water unusually high and very muddy but it was so much fun, like riding down a milk chocolate river. Some of the group even started singing the Willy Wonka theme song! Overall a great experience and one I'd do again. Thanks, OAC!
Family fun with kids
Diane_A
, Aug 2022
Awesome fun!!
Irma_M
, Aug 2022
We had a blast kayaking!! Craig and Bobby were wonderful guides!! It was a beautiful way to spend time with my family and make new friends! I highly recommend this!!
Great Time!
Jeff_C
, Aug 2022
Great guides fun experience
Susan_H
, Jul 2022
We are so glad we did...
Michael_W
, Jul 2022
We are so glad we did this trip! The guides were great, the river was flowing and the views spectacular. You won't go wrong booking a trip with these guys.
We had a great time, but...
Jenny_W
, Jul 2022
We had a great time, but there were too many of us in the group. It was hard to paddle anywhere with so many kayaks in our group.
Response from Host , Jul 2022
Fantastic experience for beginning kayakers!!
Kelly_S
, Jul 2022
Our tour guides were amazing!! So much knowledge about the land around us and both were super fun! I would highly recommend this experience. I took my children, ages 10 and 14 and we all had a blast!!
Ladies man
tom_P
, Jul 2022
Awesome tour
MUYELLG
, Jul 2022
We love it - Craig was awesome made the tour enjoyable - the River is lovely - kids loved it- we did the early morning slot and it was perfect -
Good experience
Oscar_L
, Jul 2022
Great summer Kayak day in Cottonwood
Katherine_T
, Jul 2022
We had our 15 year old nephew visiting....decided to get out of the heat and have a different experience. My husband normally is not a fan of group activities however, he had a blast. This was his first Kayak experience; was a great day for us all. Craig our guide was awesome. Will do it again. Thank you for a great day
Great
Robert_N
, Jul 2022
Very nice people and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend this company. Good for the entire family.
Craig was very attentive to everyone and made the trip very enjoyable.
Kayak in the wild
Linda_D
, Jul 2022
The guides Bobby and Dylan were wonderful. They knew the area well and gave us some history on it. Very patient and kind. It was a little longer than I would have liked it, bit overall I would do it again.
Fun, exciting, and safe
Becca_L
, Jul 2022
We had the best time on this tour! Going to the desert in July seemed poor choice because of the heat but we were very comfortable on the river! Walt and Blaine are amazing
Awesome
Sacheen_T
, Jul 2022
Fun week!
Rachel_S
, Jul 2022
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