What to do and see in Central Arizona, Central Arizona: The Best River Rafting & Tubing

October 16, 2021 Franklyn Hardiman

Home to the Phoenix metropolitan area and its more than 3.4 million residents, Central Arizona offers an amazing array of museums, cultural venues and outdoor adventures. The Valley of the Sun boasts hopping nightlife and a thrilling selection of restaurants, resorts and spas. Discover Old West and Native American history. Hike among the cactus in the Sonoran desert. Try your hand at ranching in Glendale. Drive the Superstition Mountains. Visit Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West in Scottsdale.
Restaurants in Central Arizona

1. Arizona Rafting by Wilderness Aware

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5.0 based on 132 reviews

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.

2. Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Tours

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5.0 based on 169 reviews

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.

3. Sedona Adventure Tours

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4.5 based on 755 reviews

Sedona Adventure Tours

Providing unforgettable wine & microbrew tastings, adventures on inflatable kayaks, scenic tours, tubing, vineyard tours, inflatable kayak rentals and shuttles. Our world famous Water to Wine Tour is the ultimate wine adventure. All of our Verde River trips are safe & fun for all!

4. Desert Voyagers

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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Desert Voyagers

Desert Voyagers offers fun guided river trips in Arizona's Sonoran Desert. Enjoy a mild flatwater raft trip on the Lower Salt River, the excitement of piloting your own craft on a guided kayak trip, or learn a new skill on a stand up paddle board tour. Desert Voyagers, together with our sister company AOA, provides the very best in fun and educational guided river trips. Enjoy the beautiful rivers of Arizona's desert while learning all about the plants and animals that call the river home. Look out for migratory birds, bald eagles, river otters or even wild horses! Tours include professional safety-certified guides, transportation, equipment, snacks, and water!

5. Valley Hop Bus Co

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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Valley Hop Bus Co

The Valley Hop is Arizona's premier retro party bus offering fun and unique group experiences. Bar hops, bachelor/bachlerettes, Spring Training, Sightseeing tours, Wedding transportation, Wine/beer tours, or any special occasion. We love coordinating corporate team building and adventure tours Salt River tubing, Concerts, Graduations, Holiday Events!

6. Canyon Rio - Day Trip

Unforgettable whitewater rafting trips on the Salt River. This is not tubing. The rapids are plentiful, the canyon beautiful, and in Arizona, the weather is always perfect for rafting. Half, single and multi-day trips. Experience a part of the desert rarely seen by others. We also offer rafting trips down the the San Juan River in Pagosa Springs and Utah, and the Rio Chama River in New Mexico.

7. Advantage Grand Canyon

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5.0 based on 77 reviews

Advantage Grand Canyon

8. Salt River Tubing

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4.0 based on 440 reviews

Salt River Tubing

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