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
382 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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.
Fabulous kayaking tour!
Kimberly G,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was the most amazing kayak experience ever! Madeline and Rob are wonderful teachers and guides. The Lofton Creek area was like being in the bayou. It was beautiful and just and overall wonderful experience. The equipment was in great condition. No problems from booking to finish.
Our guide was awesome! ...
Corinne B,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was awesome! He took us on a lovely tour and we even got to see a 14 foot alligator! His knowledge of the area and wildlife really added to the experience.
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!
From US$64.99
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