PHOENIX
Ranked by traveller popularity
The 9 top-booked kayaking & paddleboarding tours travellers do from Phoenix. Who runs them, how long they take, and what they cost on the day.
Paddle the Salt River Foxtail trip from Saguaro Lake Ranch for wildlife, wild horses, and a self-guided float with brief swift spots.
“Amazing time! Worth every penny! Staff were extremely friendly and it was well-organized. What a fun time!”
Self-guided kayaking on Saguaro Lake with a mandatory safety and paddling orientation, included gear, and free parking.
“Great experience! Beautiful view. Everyone was so nice and you get to explore and do your own thing.”
Self-guided kayaking on the Lower Salt River to Foxtail from Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch. Stable kayaks, shuttle, desert wildlife.
“Instruction was brief yet thorough, equipment provided was in great form and the flexibility of staff was appreciated. I was one of the last to come to the meet-up spot and was told it was no problem. Staff encourage patrons to enjoy the day and experience. So grateful!”
Guided kayaking or paddleboarding on Saguaro Lake near Phoenix, with safety coaching, snacks, and desert canyon scenery in a small group.
“First time in Arizona and this is definitely one experience for the books. Cooper was a great guide and very knowledgeable of the area.”
Kayak Saguaro Lake with local guides on easy sit-on-top boats. Wildlife spotting, canyon views, and a comfy 3-hour outing.
“Teri did an excellent job explaining everything at the beginning and engaging with all of us the entire time. We loved it!”
Phoenix SUP full-day rental with board, paddle, life vest, and temporary roof racks. Bring your own transport to the water spots.
“Landscape is amazing and the equipment is all we needed, easy to carry on the minivan we rented and the actitud of the owners is fantastic to help in all small details.”
Kayak Saguaro Lake for 3 hours with a mandatory safety orientation, stable single kayaks or paddleboards, and canyon-and-cliffside scenery.
“What an incredible experience. Welcoming staff, really helpful instructors. Divine scenery - I felt like I was in a film or another world!!”
Rent an inflatable stand-up paddleboard in Tempe and explore Arizona waters. Equipment included, just bring your own transportation.
“Excellent staff, price, and recommendations of where to go! Equipment was well maintained and no problems.”
Rent a 1-person inflatable kayak in Tempe and paddle Arizona’s lakes or Lower Salt River on your own, with gear included and staff help.
“Well received by the manager at the store. She recommended a great beach to set sai to the Salt River. She also showed me the whole process as how to inflate the kayak, operate the the paddle and mount the seat properly. As a beginner, I had full confidence to go solo and had a…”
