Water to Wine Kayak Tour on the Verde River – Self-Guided Paddle + Alcantara Wine Tasting

Combine the fun of a ducky kayak trip on the Verde River with wine tasting at the Alcantara Vineyards!

The Water to Wine Experience begins with an approximately 1.5-hour self-guided inflatable kayak trip on a scenic stretch of the Verde River with just enough chutes and riffles to add a bit of excitement without ruffling any feathers. Your river trip ends in the shade of giant Cottonwood trees at the confluence of Oak Creek and the Verde River. Here you will take the gravel path up through the vineyards to the Tuscan farmhouse at the Alcantara Vineyards for your wine-tasting delight.

The Alcantara Vineyards is a favorite on the Verde Valley Wine Trail featuring award-winning wines and friendly sommeliers who guide you through the tasting. The Wine Tasting room inside the Tuscan Farmhouse overlooks the vineyards and the rolling hills beyond.

The Water to Wine Experience features great photo ops, fabulous scenery, abundant wildlife, and excellent wine. You even get a credit for purchasing wine or gift shop mementos. The Water to Wine Experience is truly an unforgettable adventure.

Trip Details

First, your Water to Wine Experience begins with meeting your professional shuttle guide at the Alcantara Vineyards. The shuttle guide will transport you up river for the paddle back to the vineyard, and will provide you with safety and paddling instructions. Next, your group will hop into kayaks on a gorgeous floating scenic stretch of the Verde River. It has just enough baby chutes and riffles to add a bit of excitement without ruffling any feathers.

Lastly, your river trip ends on a sandy beach. You will see a visible sign marking the end of the river experience underneath the shade of giant cottonwood trees at the confluence of Oak Creek and the Verde River. Here, you take the path up through the vineyards to the Tuscan farmhouse at Alcantara Vineyards for your outdoor wine tasting delight, which can last about an hour and a half (or longer if you want to stay!).

Highlights

Relax in your easy-to-use inflatable kayak as you float down the Verde River
Indulge yourself in an awesome wine tasting experience, served at your party’s private table of choice in the vineyard
Marvel at the scenic views throughout the river and vineyard
Savor the delicious food at Alcantara which pairs perfectly with the wine and expresses the unique flavor and character of the landscape
Includes $20 Wine Tasting Credit added on at time of booking.

Duration

About 2 to 2.5 hours

Location / Where to Meet

Alcantra Vineyards, Google maps link

Ages & Requirements

Ages 13+ for this activity, 21+ for wine tasting.

What's Included

$20 credit at Alcantara for wine tasting or food.
Kayak and paddle
Shuttle to the river put in
Orientation & instruction on e-biking and kayaking basics

Tandem kayaks are available to rent for an adult and child combination. They are not recommended for 2 adults due to the low water in the river - single kayaks will offer a more exciting adventure

Not Included

Water Bottles - we cannot provide or sell any plastic water bottles for use on public land.

What to Bring

Reusable water bottles, as we can not provide or sell any plastic water bottles for use on public land. We do have filtered water for refilling.
Clothing that is suitable for the weather conditions on the day of your tour. We recommend dressing for sun protection!
For E-biking, we recommend wearing anything that you're comfortable biking in.
For kayaking, we recommend wearing a swimsuit or moisture-wicking, synthetic layers that are UPF rated.
Change of clothing for after the river trip (you might be getting wet!).
Shoes or sandals that can get wet
Sunhat, sunglasses with straps, sunscreen
Plastic bag or dry bag for phones, cameras, and anything else you need to keep dry.
ID for wine tasting.

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