Verde River Kayak Tour

About this tour

The surprise of a Sedona trip: twenty minutes from the red rocks, a real river runs green and cool through cottonwood forest. The Classic River Run is a guided paddle down the Verde River in stable inflatable kayaks — gentle current, small riffles, herons and bald eagles overhead, and swimming holes when the day is warm.

It's rated a perfect 5.0 across nearly 700 reviews, and it works for first-time paddlers: the guides run the safety talk, the boats are forgiving, and the river does most of the work.

What's included

• 2.5-hour guided kayak trip on the Verde River
• Inflatable kayak, paddle and safety gear
• Professional river guide
• Free cancellation

Good to know

• Wear clothes and shoes that can get wet; bring sunscreen and a dry bag for your phone.
• The perfect counterweight to a morning jeep tour — red rock first, river second.