Amelia Island Guided Kayak Tour of Lofton Creek
Description
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!
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Itinerary
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.
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Important Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(392)
The tour guides were well prepared and very informative. They pointed out things as we kayaked down the river. It was a very peaceful outing.
This is a nice float just be aware coming back. You have to paddle upstream, but wasn't too bad. Had two tour guides that were wonderful very knowledgeable and very friendly.
Tour guide was great! Moderate level of exertion. Take plenty of water. Get there early for orientation
Special thanks to CJ and AJ. They provided an exceptional experience. They were so patient and pointed out stuff that I wasn’t aware of before. This was my first time kayaking and it was an amazing experience.
Great tour guide very knowledgeable of the waterways and the abundance of wildlife and native plants. A great steward of the Florida waterways.
We 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 .
We 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!)
Madeleine 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.
Beautiful day, relaxing trip on the Creek with an awesome guide full of information about the area and its inhabitants! Would do it again!
CJ and Jessica were awesome and very knowledgeable about the area, vegetation, wildlife and history. What a great experience- we will be back!
