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Amelia Island Guided Kayak Tour of Lofton Creek 2 hr
ExcellentTop 3% in Jacksonville
410 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Jacksonville
- 2 hrs 15 min
- Updated November 2, 2026
Paddle Lofton Creek near Amelia Island, watching for wildlife and forest birds on a guided kayak tour with complimentary photography.
About this tour
Paddle into the quiet, green waterways of Lofton Creek on a guided kayak tour near Amelia Island. Protected from many of the rough coastal conditions, this peaceful creek offers a close-up look at Florida’s marsh and forest landscapes.
Your 135-minute outing follows either a southbound route with picturesque marsh views or a northbound paddle into a more remote, wooded stretch. Along the way, keep watch for turtles, alligators, snakes, otters, and, occasionally, manatees. The surrounding forest is also home to pileated woodpeckers, red-shouldered hawks, and anhingas, sometimes called water turkeys. A professional guide leads the adventure, and kayaks, paddles, life jackets, and complimentary photography are provided. The source describes the tour as suitable for beginners and children, while advising travelers to have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
See a quieter side of the Amelia Island area from the water. Book your Lofton Creek kayak tour and enjoy a guided nature outing among the creek’s wildlife and scenery.
Highlights
- Paddle through the protected waters of Lofton Creek
- Look for turtles, alligators, otters, and occasional manatees
- Spot forest birds, including pileated woodpeckers and anhingas
- Enjoy marsh views to the south or a remote forested route to the north
What's included
Included
- Kayak
- Professional kayak guide
- Paddle
- Life jacket
- Complimentary photography
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4.96 / 5 · 410 reviews
Important information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Meeting point: Melton Nelson Boat Ramp, Yulee, FL 32097, or 463540 S.R. 200, Yulee, FL 32097
- GPS may direct you across the creek; follow signs for Melton Nelson Boat Ramp
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.96 from 410 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
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- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 9.2. Top 3% in Jacksonville means it ranks in the top 3% of tours in Jacksonville by this score.
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