Arizona Waterfall & Wet Canyon Adventure

Tour Highlights

• Waterfalls & Pools: Rappel beside waterfalls and swim through crystal pools in a wet slot canyon.
• Remote Canyon Adventure: Explore narrow, sculpted passages in a stunning canyon near Payson and Tonto Basin.
• All Gear Included: Harnesses, helmets, ropes - and wetsuits - provided for you.
• Backpacks Provided: We supply the packs - just bring your sense of adventure.
• Beginners Welcome: No experience needed - learn rappel technique on site from the pros.

Tour Itinerary

Your day starts at a supermarket in Payson, Arizona - perfect for grabbing any last-minute personal items (exact location, time, and directions arrive with your confirmation). From there, we caravan to the put-in spot, where your guides fit you with a harness, helmet, and wetsuit before a full safety and rappel-technique briefing. No experience is required: first-timers learn everything on site, and your booking notes tell us your experience on rope ahead of time.

Then it's into the water: hike, swim, scramble, and rappel through the canyon's waterfalls, pools, and narrow sculpted passages, with guides managing every anchor and belay. Plan on roughly 3-5 hours in the canyon depending on group size and pace. Back at the vehicles, your dry change of clothes will be waiting.

Pricing

$425 per person - solo adventurer (1 person)
$299 per person - groups of 2-4
$249 per person - groups of 5-8
In the Special Request box at booking, please tell us your experience on rope - it's helpful for our guides to know beforehand. We'll also need everyone's gender, height, weight, and ladies' dress sizes for wetsuit fitting.

Requirements

• Skill Level: Beginner-friendly with full instruction; swimming, scrambling, and rappelling required.
• Fitness: Moderate to challenging - wet, uneven terrain and several active hours. Guests need a decent base level of fitness - once we're in the canyon, there's no going back.
• In the Water: Comfort in and around water is recommended - the canyon includes swim sections.
• Attire: Closed-toe shoes with good traction required (the route is challenging); clothing that allows a wide range of motion. Bring a change of clothes to leave at your vehicle.
• Special Requirements: Tell us your experience on rope, plus everyone's gender, height, weight, and ladies' dress sizes (for wetsuits) in the Special Request box when booking.

What's Included

• Guides: Certified canyoneering guides leading the route.
• Technical Gear: Harness, helmet, and ropes - fitted and checked for you.
• Wetsuits: Provided for the water sections - we'll collect your sizing at booking.
• Backpacks: Provided for the day - no need to bring your own pack.
• Instruction: Full safety briefing and rappel-technique coaching.
• Refreshments: Snacks and water refills (please start with 24-32 oz of water per person).
• Photos: Free photos of your tour, uploaded to our Facebook page.

What to Bring

• Water: Start with 24-32 ounces per person - we provide refills.
• Lunch: Bring your own - nothing that can spill (no soups or hummus).
• Change of Clothes: A dry set to leave in your vehicle for after the tour.
• Sun Protection: Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
• Personal Items: Camera, medications.

Season & Departure Times

This is a warmer-weather canyon: it runs May through October, meeting at 8:00 AM in Payson. It is not available November through April.

Important Notes

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: Guests must have a decent base level of fitness - once we're in the canyon, there's no going back. Exact meeting location, time, and directions arrive with your confirmation.

Cancellation Policy

This tour has a 72-hour cancellation policy. Please read your confirmation email for details.

Have questions? Read our Wet Canyon FAQ.