Guided Kayak Eco Tour: Real Florida Adventure
Overview
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2 hours
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The most popular kayak trip of the Amelia Island area! Our certified University of Florida Advanced Master Naturalist Guide has curated this tour for you, highlighting all of the best parts of this beautiful wetland area. Our tour of this black water creek is an amazing way to experience the nature of the real Florida. Perfect for beginners yet a gorgeous paddle for even the experienced kayaker, you will be guided through a forested black water tributary of Amelia Island, teeming with wildlife, flora and fauna. Experience easy, calm, lush botanical beauty while kayaking this popular waterway on this 2-hour guided tour.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Subject to favorable weather conditions. 100% refund for cancellations 24+hours prior to tour time. If we cancel your tour due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund. We do not cancel for light rain, unless the outdoor temperature is 50* or below, so if you'd like to bring a poncho, please do!
We definitely recommend sunblock! Bug spray during the summer is helpful. You may also want to bring a change of clothes or wear swimwear.
Kayakers must be willing to step in approximately six inches of water to enter and exit the kayak.
Recommended for ages 4 years old and up. Children under 12 must ride in a tandem kayak with an adult.
Not recommended for serious medical conditions.
What To Expect
Your adventure begins here! We are the original Paddle Jax Amelia. Immerse yourself in the real Florida on this guided tour of the most popular kayaking waterway of the Amelia Island area. This beautiful 2-hour paddle through the wetlands is curated for you by our certified University of Florida Advanced Master Naturalist Guide. Our Eco-Easy guided kayak tour travels down beautiful Lofton Creek, a black water tributary of Amelia Island. Lots of wildlife may be seen, fish, birds, alligators, and more. Beautiful flora and fauna. Safe and easy for families! Water is provided, along with complimentary photos taken during your guided tour. Our comfortable sit-on-top kayaks are top-of-the-line and can accommodate most body types. Join us and see why we are the fastest growing tour company in the area!
Options
3 Tandem Kayaks - 6 People
3 Tandem Kayaks: 3 Kayaks Up to 6 People
Single Kayak
Duration: 2 hours For ages 12 and older
2 Tandem Kayaks - 4 People
2 Tandem Kayaks: 2 Kayaks up to 4 People
1 Tandem Kayak
Tandem Kayak : 1 Kayak Up to 2 People
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Complimentary photos taken during your tour
Use of kayak, paddles, life vests included
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
155 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
best kayak experience
286lingt,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had Zoe, she is the best! very knowledgeable and always put safety in the first. guided me and my daughter through the trip. From her talking, get to know she loves nature and animals and volunteering her time to keep natural environment clean. We enjoyed the time with her and definitely will come back!
Great Experience. Book it!
jabbott508,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience. Zoey was acgreat guide,very knowledgeable and helpful. Would not have wanted to miss this. 10 of 10
Was a great time out! Got...
Jennifer F,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Was a great time out! Got to see where big mama has her nests. Chris did awesome making sure to get pictures and talk about the wildlife and history of the area.
Thumbs up
raymimiak,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A sweetie trip! We were the only people on the tour this day so we got the full guidance and story share which was so fun! Zoe was great and i definitely recommend this trip if anyone was looking for a relaxed kayak tour
Zoe was GREAT. She is...
Kim R,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Zoe was GREAT. She is very knowledgeable, calm, fun, and kind! She also shared recommendations for local nature activities with us!
Kayak tour
832MarkH,Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent enjoyable tour . Knowledgeable guide who looked after us well. Lots of information about the local flora and fauna
Guided kayaking
Caroline B,Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great trip knowledgeable guide who told us about all the local flora and fauna . We weee well looked after
The perfect tour!
678alanee,Jul 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Zoe was an amazing guide! She really knew the river and where to look out for gators and other wildlife/vegetation. The 3hr tour was perfect. We saw 2 young gators, turtles and a blue heron. 10/10, highly recommend!
Great experience of the "Real Florida!"
Neverstopsmilin,May 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00"A perfect place to go kayaking," is what my sister-in-law had to say. Beautiful winding Creek with lots of turtles and an occasional small alligator. Chris was a wonderful guide and we thoroughly enjoyed the trip. We paddled against a slight current going out and then enjoyed the lazy river effect coming back.
One of my favorite kayaking experiences!
Jaime K,Apr 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fabulous experience (and I've kayaked a lot). This excursion was very well organized and a good deal for the cost. Our guide, Zoe, was on time, friendly, knowledgeable and patient. We received a confirmation after booking and a text shortly before arrival. The kayak had the most supportive seat/back I've ever used, and paddles had cushioned grip. As promised, each participant received a bottle of water. The launch spot had a bathroom (with toilet paper). I loved that our guide also took photos and videos of us and our surroundings as we went along, and the summary video was an awesome bonus. Highly recommend!!!
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