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title: 2 Hours Water to Wine Kayak Trip from Cottonwood
lang: en
type: tour
city: Sedona
country: United States
price: 165
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.76
reviews: 420
duration_minutes: 60
duration_max_minutes: 120
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 3 of 6 (Wine Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-07
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/sedona/tours/2-hours-water-to-wine-kayak-trip-from-cottonwood/
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# 2 Hours Water to Wine Kayak Trip from Cottonwood

**Guidekin's take:** Paddle the Verde River by inflatable kayak with credit toward wine tasting, food or gifts. Kayaks, paddles, flotation gear, guiding and facility fees are included; tastings require photo ID and a minimum age of twenty-one. 4.76 from 420 reviews at €165 per person for 1h–2h.

In our comparison: #3 of 6 in Wine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

A very unique tour in Arizona that combines the fun of a kayak trip down the Verde River with wine tasting! There IS water in the desert, and wine with this exclusive Water to Wine Tour.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: We meet you at the Alcantara Vineyards…
- 4 start times: between 10:00 and 13:00
- Food included: see what is included

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €165 per person
- Duration: 1h–2h
- Rating: 4.76/5 from 420 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Verde Adventure River Trips by Sedona Adventure Tours
- Group: Shared tour
- Start times: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07

## Reviews

4.76 from 420 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 396 of 420.

- 5 stars: 359 (85%)
- 4 stars: 37 (9%)
- 3 stars: 13 (3%)
- 2 stars: 8 (2%)
- 1 star: 3 (1%)

## What's included

- Use of Inflatable kayaks, paddles and PFD's
- Landing and facility fees
- $20.00 Wine Tasting Credit Per Person (wine tastings, food or gifts)
- Guides

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Must be 21 year old and photo ID requied for any wine tastings

## Itinerary

1. **Verde River** (1h; admission included) - The Classic Water to Wine tour begins with approximately an hour and a half 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...
2. **Alcantara Vineyards and Winery** (1h; admission included) - The Alcantara Vineyards is a favorite on the Verde Valley Wine Trail, featuring award-winning wines and friendly sommeliers to guide you through the tasting. Each customer gets a $20 credit (included in price) to use for wine tastings, food or gifts.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

We meet you at the Alcantara Vineyards where you can park in designated Water to Wine parking, change into clothes if you need to in the outdoors changing rooms and meet your guide and shuttle driver who will take you and the other guest upstream about 15 minutes where your boats will be and your river adventure begins.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

## Compared with other Wine Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #3 of 6** | €165 | 1h–2h | 4.76 (420) | shared |
| [5-Star PRIVATE LUXURY Sedona Wine Tour](/usa/sedona/tours/5-star-private-luxury-sedona-wine-tour/?format=md) | €427 per group | 4h | 5.0 (64) | private |
| [Vortex to Vineyards by ABC wildlife host Rachel Reenstra](/usa/sedona/tours/vortex-to-vineyards-by-abc-wildlife-host-rachel-reenstra/?format=md) | €181 | 3h | 4.85 (211) | shared |
| [Arizona Winery Tours All-Inclusive Tour with Lunch & Tastings](/usa/sedona/tours/arizona-winery-tours-all-inclusive-tour-with-lunch-tastings/?format=md) | €181 | 6h | 4.69 (205) | shared |

Ranked #3 of 6 in Wine Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €99 to €181, median €165; typical length 5h. 1 of 6 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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