Saguaro Lake Kayak & Paddleboard Tour
GuidedDuration: 3 hours
Saguaro Lake • Mesa • Phoenix • Scottsdale • Tempe
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Description
Discover the Scenic Saguaro Lake on a Guided Paddle Tour
Located just 40 minutes from Phoenix, Saguaro Lake offers a peaceful escape into the natural beauty of the American Southwest. This approximately 3.5-mile paddle features a beach launch and access to more secluded sections of the lake, creating a perfect balance of exploration and relaxation. With hands-on paddling instruction and a gentle pace, this tour is well-suited for paddlers of all ages and experience levels.
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Ages & Requirements
- Minimum age: 6 years old
- Children under 12 years old are required to be in a double kayak with an adult guardian.
- Participants should be able to swim.
- All participants must wear a PFD during the tour. NO EXCEPTIONS.
- Paddlers should be in good health. If you have any concerns or feel you may need assistance, please let our staff know during your booking.
- Paddlers should be in good health. If you have any concerns or feel you may need assistance, please let our staff know during your booking.
What's Included
- Kayak or SUP Board, Paddles & Personal Flotation Device (PFD)
- Dry bag for Valuables
- Bottled Water
- Light Snacks
- Tonto Forest Parking Pass
- Experienced & Certified Guides
- Vault Toilets – available at the launch site but NO RUNNING WATER.
Not Included
- Transportation – available for a minimum of 2 guests and can accommodate up to 12 guests total for an additional fee starting at $250.00.
- Gratuity—Never expected but if you have a great experience, please consider gifting 10-25% to your guides
What to Bring/Wear
- Lightweight & quick-drying clothes (Rash guard, sun-protective shirt, board shorts or active)
- Windbreaker jackets for cooler, windier days – avoid cotton and sweatshirts
- Water shoes or all-terrain sandals
- Sun hat & sunglasses
- Water-resistant sunscreen
- Extra Drinking Water & Snacks
- Towel & Extra dry clothes (can be left in the car)
ADVENTURE PROVIDED BY Riverbound Sports Paddle Co.
FAQs
Are reservations required?
Reservations are required for all tours.
How many people can be in a group tour?
We offer tours for a minimum of two guests, with a ratio of 1 tour guide to 6 people and can have a max of 12 guests in a single tour. If you have a larger group, we offer private tours that can accommodate larger groups. As well as provide special accommodations to fit the needs of your private party.
Are there age & weight restrictions?
Our Kayaking and paddleboarding tours are available for anyone over 6 years old. Children under 12 may not paddle their own kayak or paddleboard and must ride with a parent or legal guardian. We do offer available tandem kayak options.
Paddlers should be in good health. If you have any concerns or feel you may need assistance, please let our staff know during your booking. Paddlers should be able to keep a moderate pace to stay with their guides.
Contact us if you have children under 8 years old, special physical needs, or exceed 250 lbs or 113 kgs.
Do you offer transportation?
Yes, we do! We offer convenient round-trip transportation to and from most local Scottsdale or East Valley hotels for an additional fee starting at $250.00.
- Transportation service is available for a minimum of 2 guests and can accommodate up to 12 guests total.
- This option is perfect for out-of-town visitors or groups looking for a hassle-free way to enjoy our guided kayaking and paddleboarding tours.
If you’d like to add transportation to your tour, just let us know when booking.
Do you offer tours with both paddleboards and kayaks?
Our kayak and paddleboard tours are scheduled at the same time for each tour destination (such as Saguaro Lake), and both paddleboards and kayaks are available for the event.
Cancellation Policy
We understand that circumstances arise, and we try to be as accommodating as possible. Please read the following to review our cancellation and rescheduling policies.
For guided and beach delivery reservations, a 48-hour notice is required in order to receive a full refund. You are able to reschedule your reservation up to 24 hours in advance, but that is subject to our availability. For reservations over $500, a 6% cancellation fee will be administered. Please send us an email or call us in order to cancel or reschedule your reservation.
Customers will receive a full refund in the event of operator cancellation due to unsafe weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances. The company is not responsible for full parking lots, low river flow, or road closures.
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Fort McDowell, AZ,
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