Things to do in Arizona, United States: The Best Boat Tours & Water Sports

April 4, 2022 Misti Hsu

The state of Arizona is one that features a fantastic diversity of landscapes and areas of geological interest. North Arizona is famous for the Grand Canyon, a colorful chasm with steep rocky walls more than a mile deep and stretching some 277 miles alongside the Colorado River. Other notable destinations in North Arizona include Flagstaff set alongside the San Francisco Peaks which has the largest ponderosa pine forest, Museum of Northern Arizona, and is close to a number of national parks and monuments. On the south side of Arizona lies the city of Phoenix, the largest in Arizona. Notable day trips in Phoenix include the Heard Museum which is one of America's largest collections of Native American art, Phoenix Museum of History, as well as the Desert Botanical garden which has a great collection of desert plants.
Restaurants in Arizona

1. Hidden Canyon Kayak

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Hidden Canyon Kayak

Enjoy kayaking in Lake Powell with our experience and friendly kayak tour or kayak rental. You will have an unbelievable time in Lake Powell--a hidden gem of the Southwest in Page, Arizona. We offer Antelope Canyon kayak tour, slot canyon kayak tour (half day, full day), camping (overnight, multi day) and more in Lake Powell.

2. Arizona Raft Adventures

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Arizona Raft Adventures

Arizona Raft Adventures is a family run business operating 6-16 day rafting trips, as a licensed rafting tour operator within Grand Canyon National Park since 1974. Our adventures are both motorized and non-motorized (paddle or oar rafts). We believe that a trip down the mighty Colorado River, through the Grand Canyon is the trip of a lifetime, composed not only of exciting whitewater and world class scenery, but also lots of exploring and hiking in the many wondrous side canyons. Our adventures provide the time to experience it all, so come play with us in Grand Canyon!

3. Arizona Rafting by Wilderness Aware

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Arizona Rafting by Wilderness Aware

World class whitewater rafting on the Upper Salt River! This is not a tubing trip on the Lower Salt River. Half, full, and overnight rafting trips of up to 5 days through the Salt River Wilderness. Offering comfortable changing facilities on the edge of this remote wilderness area. Lunches include delicious chicken and beef fajitas.Experienced and fun loving guides make rafting here a great experience for almost anyone.

4. Sedona Fly Fishing Adventures

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Sedona Fly Fishing Adventures

If you're looking for fishing in Sedona and Northern Arizona, look no further! We are the only locally owned and only permitted, Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Guide Service, by the National Forest Service, for Sedona's beautiful Oak Creek Canyon. Enjoy a Red Rock filled adventure as you team up for great fishing and stories to tell the grand kids!

5. Salt River Rafting

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Salt River Rafting

Raft this stunning 2000′ deep canyon in March & April. Sun, Splashes, Scenery and Saguaros = Whitewater Rafting Arizona’s Salt River! The only Sonoran Desert whitewater raft trip in the world is appropriate for adventurous first timers or families and the experienced rafter as well. One of the top "off the beaten path" things to do in the Phoenix & Tucson area. Partial - Full Day - Overnight - Multi-day Guided Whitewater River Trips!

6. Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Tours

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Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Tours

Salt River Rafting trips by the Southwest's whitewater and adventure experts: Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours Salt River Rafting Is Arizona's Best Whitewater just a short drive from Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tucson, and Globe. Experience Arizona's spectacular Salt River Canyon. Paddle through an incredible 2000-foot deep rock canyon as you take on rapids such as "Wall Slammer", "Maytag", "Overboard" and "Mescal Falls". The river drops at over 20 feet per mile as it carves a canyon full of discovery and wilderness. The Upper Sonoran Desert scenery and fun-filled whitewater make this an incredible place, best shared with friends and family.

7. Sunset Charter & Tour Co

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Sunset Charter & Tour Co

When you visit Lake Havasu City, the perfect way to enjoy Your vacation adventure is on the water. At Sunset Charter & Tour Company, we specialize in Lake & River Tour Experiences focused on the Natural Beauty of the Colorado River Valley, its Wildlife and the History of the London Bridge & Lake Havasu City. Our Sunset Experience is the most unique excursion on Lake Havasu and is aboard Serenity Now our premier vessel, a 30 ft. Custom, open air pontoon boat with independent theatre style seating, accommodating up to 6 passengers and is equipped with a restroom on board. Our Topock Gorge Experience is a day trip through the Colorado River Wildlife Refuge to Topock Gorge, referred to the Mini Grand Canyon of the Lower Colorado River and can only be witnessed from the water and is also aboard Serenity Now. Our daily Copper Canyon Tour is a 1 hour tour aboard Kon Tiki Canyon Cruiser, our 30 ft. Fully covered, open air pontoon boat with bench seating accommodating up to 18 passengers. Our Lighthouse Tour is a 2 hour tour on Wednesday afternoon, includes the Copper Canyon Tour is also aboard Kon Tiki Canyon Cruiser. All tours are fully narrated with the history of the happenings of the Colorado River Valley, Lake Havasu City and the London Bridge. Private Charters are available.

8. CenterFocus Experiences

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CenterFocus Experiences

CenterFocus Adventures offers primarily CANYONEERING tours as well as Grand Canyon Backpacking and Grand Canyon Hiking tours departing from Sedona and Northern, Arizona destinations. Our rock climbing trips depart out of Sedona and take place on the high quality rock of the Mogollon Rim. We also offer single day canyoneering trips near beautiful Roosevelt Lake. Multi-day pristine wilderness based canyoneering tours are also available at this Roosevelt Lake site that can include tent or cabin based accomodations at our private ranch located in that area. CenterFocus also provides team building in both the Phoenix and Sedona areas upon request. We are USFS and NPS permitted at all of our locations, include all equipment and training.

9. OARS Grand Canyon Dories

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OARS Grand Canyon Dories

Today, OARS & Grand Canyon Dories maintain an ongoing commitment to conservation and responsible travel through unequaled access to more rivers—by raft or dory—than any other organization in the world.

10. Grand Canyon Whitewater

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Grand Canyon Whitewater

Grand Canyon Whitewater is one of the premier rafting outfitters in the Grand Canyon. The team behind GCW has been rafting the Canyon since the 1970's. If you want to see the Grand Canyon from the bottom up, this is the trip for you. Slot Canyons, waterfalls, Native American ruins and fun! And you'll get to experience some of the biggest whitewater in the world on our trips!

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