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Amelia Island Guided Kayak Tour of Lofton Creek

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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!

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  • Kayak
  • Complimentary Photography Included
  • Paddle

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    Melton Nelson Boat Ramp
    Florida 32034, USA

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    Yulee (pass by)

    Our Lofton Creek Kayak Tour is a calm, blackwater channel that meanders through the forested wetlands of Yulee, Florida.
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    Lofton Creek

    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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    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
    • Operated by a business

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    Q: Are there any weight restrictions for kayaking?

    A: The maximum weight capacity for kayaking is 340 lbs / 154 kg. Read more Nov 2021

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-108275P1

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