My family and I have been coming to Clarkdale Kayak Co for the past 5 years. They are always very accommodating and helpful. In addition to teaching beginners how to kayak, they provide histories of the local Arizona landscape that I just geek out on. The verde river is a great river to begin kayaking. Mike was our guide today and he was great. Well look forward to coming back next summer. read more

Purchased a deal off Groupon for a celebration. We met the guide at old town caboose parking lot in Clarkdale. The town was cute. We were shuttled to the verde river to start our kayak. The guide (Elathia sp?) was knowledgeable with the history of the river and wildlife. She was a great guide. She was patient with us and helped us out few times getting stuck in the rapids. Overall it was a fun 2.5-3 hour tour. I'd do it again. read more

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We went here for a fun outing. It was such a great time! The staff was friendly and did a great job making sure everyone knew what to do. Our guide was Jen and she was outstanding! I was a little worried it would be too hot, but they provided everyone with a squirt gun which helped a bunch. Especially when water wars would break out periodically. The scenery on the river is breathtaking in spots. Would definitely do this again! read more

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I booked a last minute birthday adventure. This is something I never in a million years thought I could do. It was easy to book online. Dan was out guide & he was patient & fun. We saw some wildlife, got a history lesson & rode some little rapids! There are parts where you can float & relax, jump off your kayak if you want & some really fun rapids. Dan is the man but someone please get this man a new waterproof camera with zoom! He did mention he would take pictures of us but his camera was broke & didn't zoom. As a business owner that documents these these fun trips on social media, why wouldn't you want the best for your guides to share? I'd definitely do this again when I'm back in town! read more

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Clarksdale kayak is well managed and provides a great experience. Had a great time on Friday.

So much fun!! We were visiting AZ from CA last week doing the GC and Sedona thing, and wanted to surprise our 17 & 18 y/o grandkids with something different, so decided to kayak! They, nor I, ever kayaked before and we all loved it! Perfect small rapids and pace for first timers young and old. My 79 y/o Mom joined us as well and also had a good time. Our guide Jen, was awesome, patient, and experienced. Made me feel better knowing Jen has a nursing background too. Cannot imagine trying to navigate the river without a guide unless you've kayaked before and/or know the route, etc. Plus the guide is there to assist you out of a jam, or two, or three...and takes lots of cool pictures, which are included in the price! Definitely recommend. Book it, you won't regret it! read more

We had a great afternoon kayaking the Verde River with our guide, Bill. I have never navigated a river in a kayak before so I was a little nervous. Bill put me at ease while he thoroughly explained what we were going to encounter and how we should navigate the rapids and other technical areas of the river. He went over a lot of the history of the river and the people who depended on it. I highly recommend Clarkdale Kayak Company! I can't wait for my next river kayaking adventure! read more

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I would highly recommend taking a day trip to have the best time kayaking with Clarkdale Kayaking Co. Our guide was wonderful getting us down the river and capturing great photos for us to share with friends of our great experience. I went to celebrate my 66th birthday and had never kayaked before. It was very easy as the river does most of the work but still just changeling enough to have some still overturn their kayaks. I plan to make this an annual tradition that our friends want to go with us next time. The river was beautiful and a nice escape from the desert. We went in the middle of June and the temperature at the river wasn't too hot and the river temperature wasn't cold at all, so just perfect. The other thing that happened was I accidently left my watch there with the car keys and when I called them, they promptly sent my watch back to me that I received in two days. If I lived closer to Clarksdale, I would do this trip every month as it was so fun with the relaxing areas of the river and the areas with the small rapids. I am looking forward to seeing them again!! read more

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My boyfriend and I came to the Clarkdale area to celebrate our anniversary and although we are originally from Page, AZ neither of us had spent much time in the Cottonwood/Clarkdale/Jerome area. I saw online that there were a couple companies who had kayak tours for the Verde River. This one was very close to our Airbnb in Clarkdale and was easy to book. They also were continuing doing small-party guided tours whereas other companies were only "self-guided" for the same price, which seemed odd to me. We chose the 9 am trip on Sunday and there was only 6 of us plus Bill, our guide. It was a quick trip by van to the river where we received information on paddling and navigating the river. Bill was very knowledgeable of the area and it was awesome to have someone give us information along the way. We got on the river around 9 am and the trip took about 2.5 hours total. We were allowed to spend time paddling or letting the current slowly take us down. Both myself and my boyfriend have been on the Colorado River near Page, AZ and done their rafting trips but this was our first time doing an actual kayak tour. We both know how to kayak from Lake Powell, but this was a totally different experience and I would highly recommend this trip for both novice and expert kayakers for the fun leisurely trip. There were a few Class 1 rapids as explained to us by Bill and we were informed how to navigate through them. Definitely book a tour if you want something fun and outdoorsy to do in this area! read more

Excellent team. Kind, polite, and extremely professional. We set out exactly on time and had continual clear guidance and instructions as well as little tidbits of trivia on the entire trip. We kayaked on the Verde River which is class 1 (either smooth or light rapids see photo), fairly shallow (you can stand up and the waist up will be out of the water) and the weather was perfect. Would definitely go again. Bill and Al were our guides and absolutely recommend them. They also provide vests, water (if you need) and the kayak. read more

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Another successful fun trip down the Verde with Clarkdale Kayak! There was nearly a issue with my booking, but they made sure it worked out for me. This was my fourth trip with them, and I highly recommend them. read more

Took my 9 yr old grandson he had his own kayak and went down that river like a champ. Our guide was awesome, very knowledgeable, she made the trip so easy and fun. I definitely recommend Clarkdale Kayak to the young and not so young it's a must when you visit the area. read more

We had a great time! Highly recommend. And it is a relatively easy kayak trip of about 2.5 hrs. Mostly calm, flowing waters. A few (?) class-1 (easiest) rapids. The rapids are the most fun! I got tossed into the water twice from hitting big rocks underwater or shoreline. But the river was so shallow it's fairly easy to stand up and continue. That made it even more fun for me! Getting soaked on a warm day. Bill & Alethia were excellent guides! They are very thoughtful and careful with kids. read more

I have used this company many times and always have the BEST experience! This past weekend, my family and I headed down the verde river and the weather was perfect!! Highly suggest this company. The route down the river is very relaxing. Some rapids but the lowest level there is. Beautiful scenery - wild cows!! Can't wait to come back and kayak! (PS. the food at Main Street Cafe that is attached to the kayak company is hands down the best BBQ I've ever had!!) read more

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Bill and Scott were fantastic teachers. This was my first time in a kayak on a river and they made the trip enjoyable. They were outstanding instructors and shared some great stories & information.. The views along the river were amazing. I highly recommend. read more

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Jen and Doug were amazing guides, very patient, helpful and made the trip extra fun. We would definitely do this again! read more

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We had a great time kayaking with Bill as our guide. They got us on a tour at the last minute. My friend and I are both 60 and have very little experience with a kayak. Bill instructed us and with a short practice session we got the hang of it. Bill took pictures with his camera so we didn't have to worry about getting our phones wet. Actually I was impressed by his photography skills. He knew the perfect spots to stop and capture the impressive background. This definitely wasn't his first rodeo. The only suggestion I would make would be to take a cushion or towel to sit on because the seats are hard. read more

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I went with my friend and my boyfriend, neither of who had ever been on a kayak before. The two guides, Al and Bill, made us feel very welcome. The kayaks were in good repair and water was provided. We had such an awesome time! We'll definitely be back read more

Had a good time with Bill as our guide. He made me feel safe and I enjoyed him pointing out wildlife along the way. Well maintained equipment. I thought it would be too intimidating but it was the right amount of rapids for me. Also greatly appreciate all the photos Bill takes during the trip! Don't forget to check out the brewery across the street and the copper museum down the road is surprisingly fantastic! read more

We had such a good experience with Clarkdale Kayak! We did an unguided tour with shuttle service. Dan still gave us plenty of pointers beforehand so we knew what to expect. He dropped us off and we called for pickup when we were finished. Everything was simple and I would definitely recommend this company. read more

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This was a great and relaxing day! Carlie our guide is great . Friendly, laid back and sets you up for fun on a fun river run. Time goes by quickly and the even provide water guns for the young at heart. Would recommend this after a couple hot days hiking in Sedona. Great way to cool off read more

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My hubby and I were looking for things to do on our road trip from Sedona to Phoenix and came across the kayak tours at Clarkdale Kayak. We made our reservation two days before and they were very helpful providing all the information we needed to feel confident this wold be a nice option for us The trip, by far, exceeded our expectations. The guides were great! So dedicated to our experience and just so friendly. We really enjoyed Taber (not sure I spelled that right). So professional for a young man his age and so helpful. We hope one day we can return and do it again! read more

My sister and I had never been kayaking before and decided to take our first adventure down the Verde River while on vacation in Sedona. So fun! Carly, our guide, was great about coaching us on the basic kayak skills. She reassured us often! She also shared fascinating information about the Verde River and the area. Highly recommend! read more

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Our family had a great time doing the Clarkdale Verde River Kayak run yesterday! We had an excellent tour guide and had another memorable family experience! Thanks to all of you! read more

Had a great time. This is a great little trip for the family- even my 7 and 8 yr olds. Bill our guide was patient, knowledgeable and all around awesome. read more

I thoroughly enjoyed our Verde River kayak trip this past weekend. The river and it's surroundings were beautiful and a welcome change if you've ever done any kayaking on some of our state's lakes. Our guides were really patient, super friendly, and seemed to sincerely enjoy guiding people down river. One bonus that I didn't expect was that our guides took pictures of everyone in our group as we came thru the rapids as a courtesy (no charge!) so were were able to get onto the Clarkdale Kayak Co. Facebook page and download all of our pictures. Super nice touch! I highly recommend this trip and their website gives you the specifics of what to bring and how to be well-prepared for your trip. It was fun and relaxing all wrapped up together. Just be sure to book in advance. read more

Great day with the girls on the River with our favorite guide Bill. If you haven't done this you really need too. So much knowledge with lots of fun. Thanks for the great day. read more

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Superior customer service and well- maintained kayaks. We will definitely use them again.

Had a blast! So much fun. When visiting Sedona a must. Gorgeous scenery and learned a lot about the verde River and verde Valley. Can't wait to go again. I would give more stars if I could read more

I took this excursion through the City of Chandler. We had a blast! Bill and I Caleb, were our guides and I felt safe immediately. Bill took the time to teach us what to do if we tip, how to maneuver our kayak and also gave us a tour of our surroundings. We learned about the land and some of the dragonflies that flew around us now and then. There is still water on this ride, but also faster moving water which leads up to level one rapids. Bill would instruct us on which sides to be on at which point, which made it still exciting, but for newbies like me, I felt like I could do it! It was exhilarating! Tips: You don't need to bring your phone and they will suggest you don't bring it with the heat. Bill took over 100 pictures for us, so there is no need to have it. Also, they will give you a bottle of water. I brought 3 of my own and didn't finish even one. It was just heavy to carry. You really don't need to bring a lunch because there is a restaurant at check-in and check-out with good food at reasonable prices. Wear a wide brim hat and I used a towel to cover my legs from the sun. The day was just perfect. The water was nice and cool and Bill and Caleb were awesome! I would recommend! ***Don't forget to tip your guides!!*** read more

Super fun trip! It's a beautiful river, the rapids were just the right amount of challenge for our entire party (11 year old included!), our guide was great...overall a wonderful outing! Highly recommended!!! read more

We had a blast on this kayaking trip! Great guides and staff, beautiful scenery and overall just a great way to spend a few hours!! Just do it! You won't regret it!!! We were all beginners, had only kayaked 1 time and the guides talked us through every twist and turn! Loads of fun!! read more

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If you are looking for an awesome kayaking experience, even if you are a beginner ask for Dan to be your guide, he was awesome with the 4 of us. He made are trip delightful and really helped us through the not so easy parts. We absolutely loved this experience and would recommend to anyone that comes to this area. read more

My husband and I went down today (Sunday) with a group of 10. Colby and Melissa were our guides and they were awesome! It was a beautiful day and we can't wait to go back with some family and friends. It's very safe. Our guides worked hard making sure we knew how to handle the Rapids, but were quick to help out anyone who got stuck. This was my first trip to clarkdale. Awesome little town, but it's difficult to get cash out. If you find yourself without any, the company will run your card for a tip. Tip your guides, they work hard down the river! Loved it, can't wait to go back. read more

Our family of 5 had an absolute blast. Bill is a great guide and fun to converse with along the ride. The super soakers are a great addition that provide additional entertainment for all. We will back. read more

We have never Kayaked before so we were not sure what to expect, and we highly recommend it! Scott, the owner, and his crew were really great. In addition to teaching us good technique, everything was fun and the crew was very knowledgeable about local history and the ecosystem. We were surprised how challenging it was to stay upright on a few class 1 rapids. Great introduction to kayaking, good exercise, beautiful scenery and a little adrenaline to boot. read more

My wife and I were enjoying a work/vacation trip and she signed us up for the kayak trip. We were the only ones on the tour. Darren was our guide and we enjoyed the slow and relaxing drifting on the water for most of the time and then a few thrills of the "rapids" for a small amount of time (only a couple of "challenging" times to get the blood pressure up). We had a fun time of bantering, sun soaking and enjoying the beautiful scenery. A perfect way to spend 2+ hours of getting away from phone calls and emails. Thanks!!!! read more

Just found the Boathouse Bar and Grill. What a great place to get a super pizza and beer. My friends had some super appetizers and wine. The friendliest staff I've seen in a long time. I plan to take a river trip soon -- recommended. read more

We had an awesome time! I am a local but decided to try this tour out and am soooo glad I did!!! The trip exceeded our expectations in every way... Melissa and Cameron guided us down the river perfectly even though everyone in the group were new to kyacking. Our trip had perfect weather and was very peaceful even though we did it on a Saturday... we only saw a couple of fishermen along the way. We did Groupon but the owner said to call him directly and he will hook you up with a better deal!!! read more

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Bill and Caleb were awesome as we toured the Verde River today. What a great time we had! Bill took loads of pictures for us and as always the Verde is beautiful, a wonderful day trip from the valley. read more