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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
What‘s Included
Kayak
Professional, Fun and Adventurous Kayak Guides
Complimentary Photography Included
Paddle
Life Jacket
Options
Single Kayak
Duration: 2 hours
Reviews
376 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful and beginner-friendly
Christine D,,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a great time paddling down this lazy waterway and noticing all the nature around us. Our guide made sure to point out the yellow-bellied turtles and baby gator (!) and shared fun facts about the ecosystem. It seems if you come in spring it could be extra magical with blooming wisteria. It was a little windy on the way back but definitely still doable. It's such a nice bonus that you get the photos from the tour sent to you afterwards.
Great Tour !
zahjnengtg,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great experience. Our guide CJ was very knowledgeable, friendly & an overall great guide. This was our first time kayaking but it def won’t be the last.
Fun kayaking adventure in a beautiful spot!
jencallahan70,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time kayaking with CJ on Lofton Creek! It was a beautiful and calm setting, perfect for us beginners. We learned a lot of nature and local area facts as well which was much appreciated and enjoyed!
Serene Kayak ride on calm river in Amelia Island
Rebecca S,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Easy, picturesque and highly enjoyable! Our guide had been kayaking his whole life and quickly adjusted for beginners to more advanced. Lots of knowledgeable nature and native animal tidbits as you stroll down the river. Do you know where the saying “money grows on trees” is from? I do now, after this ride!
Fun family adventure!
jodivet,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great family adventure! CJ is a fantastic guide!! Even though we were inexperienced, it was an easy trip. We learned a lot and saw wildlife.
The scenic, relaxing...
Sally K,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The scenic, relaxing creek was wonderful, but the guides really made the trip outstanding: knowledgeable, accommodating, and fun!
Relaxed Informative Tour
Douglas C,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good guide, nice day, calming trip after arriving by plane the night before. Interesting FL bayou. Fortunately we were the only kayak and had the guide to ourselves.
Excellent
Mongo S,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I had an excellent experience our guide( can't remember his name) was funny knowledgeable and just the type of person that loves what he does. We got the opportunity to see two alligators, old train track.The train passed by us. But we did get caught in these. Weeds, but that probably was the best part cause we all chipped in and helped each other, and it's added a little adventure to the trip. I plan to go back down to Jacksonville. This summer, and I would definitely do another excursion with this company..
Lofton Creek Guided Kayak Tour
Kelly F,,Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great Time! Maddie (our guide) was AWESOME!! She was knowledgeable and put those of us kayaking for the 1st time at ease.
Nice activity for a half day
Kristy H,,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Lovely scenery, great guide. Relatively easy kayaking on calm black water with beautiful reflections.
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