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Mild to Wild Verde River Arizona Rafting Trips - 2, 3 and 5 Day

Arizona Whitewater Rafting on Verde River

• Verde River Trip Highlights
• Arizona's Only Federally Protected River under the "Wild and Scenic" Act
• Deep Canyon Scenery
• Excellent Wildlife
• Bird Paradise and Wild Habitat
• Fast Current with Lots of Fun, but not Intimidating White water
  

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Whitewater Rafting on the Verde River Canyon - 2 DAY Trip

Level: Mild to Intermediate

Class: II and III Rapids, one portagable Class IV+/V Rapid at High Water

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Mild to Wild Water and Jeep - Whitewater Rafting on the Verde River 2 DAY Trip

Duration:
Two Days

Meet @ 9:30 AM
Return by 5:00 PM the next day!

Adult	$325.00
Youth(6-11)	$275.00

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Whitewater Rafting on the Verde River Canyon - 3 DAY/2 NIGHT Trip

Level: Mild to Intermediate

Class: II and III Rapids, one portagable Class IV+/V Rapid at High Water

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Mild to Wild Water and Jeep - Whitewater Rafting on the Verde River 3 DAY Trip

Duration:
Two Days

Meet @ 9:30 AM
Return by 5:00 PM the third day!

Adult	$450.00
Youth(6-11)	$400.00

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Whitewater Rafting on the Verde River Canyon - 5 DAY/4 NIGHT Trip

Level: Mild to Intermediate

Class: II and III Rapids, one portagable Class IV+/V Rapid at High Water

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Mild to Wild Water and Jeep - Whitewater Rafting on the Verde River 5 DAY Trip

Duration:
Two Days

Meet @ 9:30 AM
Return by 5:00 PM the fifth day!

Adult	$725.00
Youth(6-11)	$525.00

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About the Verde River Trips

Location: Camp Verde, Arizona

Level: Mild to Intermediate

Inflatable Kayaks - Advanced Intermediate

Class: II and III Rapids, one portagable Class IV+/V Rapid at High Water

Season: Mid January - Mid April (Mid March Dry Years)

Restrictions: Raft: Ages 6 and Up

Inflatable Kayak: Ages 12 and Up, and 50 Pounds

"Arizona's ONLY Wild and Scenic River" Discover Arizona's only Federally designated "Wild and Scenic" River- the Verde River. Carving a spectacular canyon painted by nature in multiple hues of golds, reds and browns, it drops at an average rate of 20 feet per mile. Available Mid January - Mid April (Mid March Dry Years)

Cottonwoods, Sycamores and Sage grow from the banks, while the sandy beaches beckon you for breaks. Paddle an inflatable kayak or relax in a raft while you are submersed in wilderness fun. Often spotted wildlife includes javelina, black bears, golden eagles, great blue herons, otters, deer and incredible, varied bird life.

The well channeled Verde River allows us to operate inflatable kayak trips during the winter season when base flows keep a steady 150-200 cubic feet per second of water flow in the river. These flows offer lots of fun, class II and III white water thrills in the form of a twisting waterway full of chutes and drops interspersed with calm floating. No experience is needed to operate these free flowing and stable 1 person boats, also known as "duckies". Taking on the Verde river in an inflatable kayak, one on one, under the watchful eye of our instructor/guide is an adventurous and rewarding way to experience this beautiful Arizona wilderness waterway. During wet years we can experience high-water conditions during late February and March at which times we operate conventional rafting trips in 14 foot self bailing rafts. However, this water flow is not reliable and can be difficult to catch, making the inflatable kayak the optimal way to experience the magic of the Verde River Canyon.

Never camped before? Relax! Camping with Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Trail Tours, Inc. is a 5 star experience! In camp, your home away from home, you will find a comfortable chair to sit in, tables (with table cloth) to dine on, privately located toilet facilities, cool drinks or a hot cup of tea, smiling faces and lots of hospitality.

Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Trail Tours, Inc.’s sleeping packs include your choice of a comfy cot (if your prefer to sleep off the ground) or a thick foam pad, and a freshly laundered liner inside your sleeping bag. Come morning, the smell of fresh coffee will permeate the air as you awake to a hot shower and filling, fresh hot or cold breakfast – your choice!

Camp time is a special time for relaxing, hiking, fishing, laughing, indulging in delicious food (including appetizers, cocktails and dessert) and just soaking in the beauty of the surrounding wilderness with family and friends.

Your guides take care of all the details, so you can do what you like on your vacation. Camping with Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Trail Tours, Inc is anything but roughing it!

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Safety is our #1 priority. We use the best equipment available. Our food is fresh, healthy and prepared by our multi-talented guides! Camping with us is deluxe and comfortable! Our guides are professionals who share their knowledge and love of the outdoors with you. Whether you are an individual, family, tour group, non-profit organization or corporate client - we aim to provide you with an extraordinary outdoor trip.

What to Wear on River Trips:

• Swimsuit/Nylon shorts
• Shoe that can get wet or secure sandals with heal straps
• Wetsuits for spring trips
• Wetsuit boots all seasons
• Fleece jacket and fleece sock (for Class IV - V rivers only)
• For Arizona trips, wetsuits & wetsuit boots are recommended on raft trips from March to Mid-April & on inflatable kayak trips through April.
• Our Rental Guarantee applies - if you feel that the wetsuit was not needed, we refund your rental money in full!
• We also recommend you bring a waterproof camera, eye glass straps, water bottle, sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm and a sun hat, along with your sense of adventure!

What to Bring On Overnight and Multiday Trips - In addition to the items above bring:

• Warm sleeping bag
• Sleeping pad or a cot
• Tent
• Hiking shoes
• Fishing pole (liscenses are required and must be obtained individually)
• Warm camp clothes (warm dry clothes to change into after rafting)
• Warm hat/gloves/rain gear
• Toiletries
• Flashlight

Rentals (Reserve in Advance)

• Wetsuit & Wetsuit Boots $15/day
• Wetsuit Boots $5/day
• Fleece Jacket $7/day
• Wetsuit, Boots, and Fleece $20/day
• Tent $10 /night
• Sleeping Bag & Pad or Cot $10/night
  

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Class II and III Rivers Wear quick drying clothes like nylon shorts and a swimsuit with shoes that can get wet. Old tennis shoes, Tevas or sandals with a strap around the heel (no thongs). In spring and on high water trips, wool, fleece or any synthetic garment is recommended. These materials stay warm when wet, unlike cotton which stays the temperature of the water. We have wetsuits, fleece and wetsuit boots available for rental in all sizes from small children through large adults (up to 300+ pounds).

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Class IV and V Rivers: Wetsuits and wetsuit boots are required and wool, fleece and synthetic jackets and socks are recommended. We recommend you arrive at the trip’s designated meeting location with a swimsuit under your clothes. You can then slide the wetsuit over your swimsuit. Overnight trips require camping equipment (tent, 10 degree sleeping bag, pad or cot if desired – high quality rentals available) and personal gear (warm camp clothes, extra fleece jacket, rain gear, bug spray, toiletries, extra socks, warm jacket, hiking boots/shoes, warm hat, gloves…). Don’t forget your waterproof camera, eye glass straps, water bottle, sun glasses, sunscreen, lip balm and a sun hat as well as your sense of humor & adventure!

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Meeting Place

Departure Point: Camp Verde, Arizona

Meeting Place: Parking lot of the Super 8 Motel in Camp Verde, AZ

Directions:

From Phoenix: Drive north on Highway 17 and get off on the Camp Verde exit. The Super 8 Motel parking lot is on the northeast side of the highway.

From Flagstaff: Drive south on Highway 17 and get off at the Camp Verde exit. The Super 8 Motel parking lot is on the northeast side of the highway.

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