Amelia Island Guided Kayak Tour of Lofton Creek
Overview
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2 hours 15 minutes
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The Lofton Creek Kayak Tour is perfect for paddlers of any level, including children and beginners. It’s an intimate nature experience in which participants can expect to get up close and personal with turtles, alligators, snakes, otters, and occasionally, manatees. The terrestrial nature of the forest attracts pileated woodpeckers, red shoulder hawks, and the curious anhinga, sometimes referred to as the “water turkey.” The protected makeup of Lofton Creek means paddling here is “weather resistant” to tumultuous coastal conditions. A south-bound paddle on Lofton Creek provides picturesque marsh views, whereas a north-bound paddle is a more remote, forested experience. The Lofton Creek Kayak Tour is a guaranteed good time for everyone in your group!
Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Yulee
Our Lofton Creek Kayak Tour is a calm, blackwater channel that meanders through the forested wetlands of Yulee, Florida.
A primordial waterway, Lofton Creek features water that is dark in color, created by the tannins which leach into the water as vegetation decays. Replete with bald cypress, sweet gum, and rare flowers like pickerelweed and wild azaleas, this unique ecosystem is reminiscent of an old south bayou – brackish water teeming with unique plants, animals, and reptiles. Native Americans most likely fished these waters and cultivated the land for thousands of years before the Spanish, French, and English arrived in the mid-16th century.
Options
Single Kayak
Duration: 2 hours
What‘s Included
Kayak
Professional, Fun and Adventurous Kayak Guides
Complimentary Photography Included
Paddle
Life Jacket
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
389 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Paddle Tour
Mark E,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour guide very knowledgeable of the waterways and the abundance of wildlife and native plants. A great steward of the Florida waterways.
Amazing family experience
tiffanybK1131GR,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took the 2.5 hour kayak tour snd it was nothing short of amazing! A wonderful family trip for all ages and experiences. Highly recommend a morning tour before the sun is too hot .
What a great experience!
LSV4,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the BEST morning on the Loftis Creek with our tour guide, Madeline! Had great weather, saw a couple of alligators, and learned lots about the Creek. We would definitely do this tour again and recommend it to anyone who needs some time out on the water, breathing in the fresh air, and learning out this ecosystem. Definitely time well spent with our two young adult sons. (They loved it!)
Beautiful creek and friendly guides
Inspiration696359,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Madeleine and Rob were knowledgeable and friendly guides. The morning tour was ideal, with a lot of shade. It was an easy, relaxing paddle great for beginners.
Great day on Lofton Creek
E6819WYdiannes,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful day, relaxing trip on the Creek with an awesome guide full of information about the area and its inhabitants! Would do it again!
Do it!
Amanda L,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00CJ and Jessica were awesome and very knowledgeable about the area, vegetation, wildlife and history. What a great experience- we will be back!
guided kayak tour
GoPlaces64235999457,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoyed the trip. Our guide was great; sorry, can't remember her name.
Fantastic
samanthamY4467BX,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Relaxing trip down the creek. CJ, our guide, was super knowledgeable about the area and the local flora and fauna. He was a great photographer also, lol! Bonus, he steered us away from all of the gators!
Nature, water and fun
W1898CClaurah,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guides were fantastic! It was a lot of fun and enjoyable.
Relaxing river kayak trip
chuckr597,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice relaxing kayaking. River was easy to paddle & navigate. Guide was friendly helpful and knowledgeable.
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