All of our whitewater river trips are great vacations for families, couples, and groups of children, adults, or business people — in other words, for just about everyone! We offer group discounts for 10 or more; children under 12 get 20 percent off. We serve great meals! Typical dinners include appetizers, grlled steak or chicken, and dessert. Breakfasts feature hot, fresh coffee, along with options like french toast, eggs, and bacon. Of course, we provide vegetarian options when requested.

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ABOUT CANYON RIO

Based out of Flagstaff, Arizona, Canyon Rio has been around since 1992, when owners Donnie and Caroline Dove started the business. With over 28 years of experience in the industry, Donnie has run rivers from coast to coast and around the world. The company originally focused on helping people with private Grand Canyon permits outfit and organize their 18- to 21-day trips. Now our sister company Canyon R.E.O. (River Equipment Outfitters) handles rentals of kayaks, canoes, and just about any other river equipment you may need for anything from a 1-day float to a 21-day excursion. Rentals are based out of our warehouse in Flagstaff.

Canyon Rio Rafting runs the Upper Salt River (class III-IV whitewater), which is in Arizona between Showlow and Globe, off Hwy 60. The season usually extends from March through May, when the snow in the White Mountains melts... and is more fun than you can imagine. We offer 1-, 3- and 5-day trips. Our 1-day trips, which cover 11 miles, include a fabulous lunch; our multi-day trips travel into the rarely seen wilderness section of the canyon, which is lined with amazing rock formations, saguaro cactus forests, and lots of outstanding wildlife, including bald eagles. These are mostly oar or paddle-raft trips. The guides who work on the Salt are not only highly experienced but they have an amazing passion for the river. They live by the river the entire season and love guiding folks down this beautiful and sacred canyon.

We also offer 3-day trips on the San Juan River and the Rio Chama. The San Juan is located near Monument Valley on the Arizona/Utah border (about 3.5 hours from Flagstaff). The Chama is in New Mexico, northwest of Santa Fe (about 8 hours from Flagstaff). Both rivers feature mostly Class II, with occasional Class III, rapids. You can ride along on an oar raft, join a paddle raft crew, or even paddle a ducky (inflatable kayak) if you’re adventurous. We also offer popular kayak classes on these rivers with certified instructors. Both of these amaxingly beautiful rivers typically run from May to August. You camp along the river and your guides prepare and clean up all meals.

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