Top Phoenix On the Water

Take in gorgeous views of the Sonoran Desert and feel like you’re floating on a cloud during an exhilarating hot air balloon ride from Phoenix. You’ll experience the perfect start to your day followed by Champagne breakfast. Each flight lasts about an hour, with optional round-trip transport from your hotel.

Immerse yourself in Arizona’s natural landscape on a self-guided kayak rental through Saguaro Lake. Booking a rental allows you to explore at your own pace and linger at locations with the best views of the river and wildlife. In addition to free parking, the tour includes a kayaking and safety orientation for all skill levels.

Discover the beauty of the lake like never before! Our boat cruises are unique, we provide beautiful new boats creating a safe experience while having a captain that’s educated and knows the lake!

If you’ve ever wanted to raft a river, but don’t know how, get out of the Phoenix heat on a beginner-friendly float. Discover a scenic desert oasis less than an hour from the city. Your guide steers the boat and provides fascinating facts about the flora and fauna of the unique Sonoran Desert. Your whole family can swim, play, or just relax together on this small group adventure.

If you’re ready for an ATV adventure in the Sonoran Desert, this group tour from Phonix is the one for you. You’ll keep costs down by booking this shared trip, but still be able to ride at your own pace on your two-person ATV. Put on your provided helmet, get a lesson on how to operate your ATV, then head into the desert.

What better way to see the desert than from the seat of your own kayak. Your guide will lead you through canyons and cliffsides on Saguaro Lake to some of the most scenic desert landscapes to be found.

Rent from us and enjoy a day on the famous Lower Salt River. There is plenty of wildlife to see including wild horses, river otters, big horn sheep, and a wide range of bird species. You will float down a section of the river most know for its beauty of the desert while enjoying multiple rest stops where you can enjoy a nice swim. We have all the knowledge, equipment and tools to help you get out on the water. All you need is one vehicle and urge for new adventure and let us take care of the rest. Possible trip routes range from 1 to 5 hrs. and depend on how long of a trip you would prefer.

Explore the desert lakes around Phoenix by stand-up paddleboard (SUP) with this hassle-free half-day rental. Rather than buy or lug your own SUP around for your vacation; this grab-and-go package lets you use one for an allotted time and includes all the necessary equipment. Simply collect your board, use supplied vehicle roof rack, and hit the mountain lakes just outside the city. Other rental options are also available.

If you’re looking to learn mind and body techniques for your health, book this Phoenix Mind and Body Small-Group Experience. In a private, spa-like residence setting, a guide shows you how to stretch your body in a warm pool and leads with Water-Chi movements, too. Afterward, enjoy hot tub time before learning about massage techniques.

Discover the beauty of the lake like never before! Our PRIVATE boat cruises are unique, we provide beautiful new boats creating a safe experience while having a captain that’s educated and knows the lake!

Spend the day in the outdoors during this kayaking adventure in Arizona. With top-notch gear and expert guidance included, you can comfortably embark on your paddling journey. Visit desert shorelines, encounter wildlife like wild horses and bald eagles, and create memories on Saguaro or Canyon Lakes. Plus, you can paddle on the Lower Salt River from May to October for a chance to spot otters.

Go tubing on the Arizona salt river with a group of up to 13. Book up this shuttle, that will drop you off at the start, and collect you when you finish tubing. It is approximately a six hour day, where you’ll stop at different points along the way. Note that tubes are an additional $19 each. You can bring a cooler full of drinks, but glass is not permitted.

Riverbound offers extraordinary and clean equipment with a personal touch that will make your outdoor adventure unforgettable. The expert staff is trained in providing exceptional and personalized customer service. exploring the surrounding lakes has never been more fun!

Guests will meet at a predetermined starting point along our most popular recreational river. A thorough tutorial will take place to familiarize beginners with the requirements and set expectations. Everything needed to safely navigate our waterways will be provided as well as helpful hands along the way as needed. Having spent many years traveling this stretch of water we will be able to share facts regarding the local wildlife and landscape. You will enjoy a relaxing controlled paddling float along the calm lazy river. Once the trip has concluded a rideshare will be provided to return guests to their vehicles. If you have concerns regarding your skill level in relation to other guests in attendance or wish to alter the duration of the experience please consider the "Private Group" booking option to enjoy a more private personalized experience (For a few extra bucks you dont have to worry about the opinions of strangers!)

Explore Arizona’s unique desert shoreline on an inflatable stand-up paddleboard with this pre-reserved rental package. Choose from multiple launch sites, from city lakes to the Lower Salt River or the desert oasis of Saguaro. Easy-to-transport inflatable rental gear can be loaded with no vehicle racks needed. The full kit includes a paddleboard in a travel bag, pump, adjustable paddle, leash, and a lifejacket.

Experience the beauty of giant saguaro cacti and other Sonoran Desert plants and animals on the rocky, mountainous shoreline of a clear, cool lake. Paddle through numerous coves, inlets and around islands in the 7,500-acre reservoir in the regional park, which covers 23,000 acres. - Paddle at your own speed. - Learn the nuances of paddle boarding with a SUP expert. - Adventure lasts 3 hours on the water. - Explore the geology, plants, animals of the Sonoran Desert. - Relax and swim in the comfortable, clear water. We approach every trip with fun in mind. Plus, our pro guides will show you the secrets of Lake Pleasant.

When visiting Scottsdale or Phoenix, experience the Sonoran Desert on a night tour by Jeep, the tough four-wheel drive vehicle that lets you go further into the desert on rougher terrain than most other vehicles. Your expert guide leads this thrilling tour through the otherworldly scenery of the nighttime desert and shares informative commentary about the plant and animal life, history and legends of the region throughout your journey. Look for the creatures of the night as they stir from their rest, and enjoy the desert in the cool of the evening.

Explore Saguaro Lake! Whether you’re a beginner or expert you can experience the beautiful lakes of Arizona! You will be given an orientation of basic safety and paddling instruction. Along with some suggestions on fun places to paddle and how far for a given time length of rental. After that, it's just you and the beautiful scenery of where the desert meets the water!