Guided Kayak Eco Tour: Real Florida Adventure
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Complimentary photos taken during your tour
- Use of kayak, paddles, life vests included
Meeting Location
Melton Nelson Boat Ramp
Florida 32034, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for serious medical conditions.
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (12)
Q: Are there any weight restrictions for kayaking?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-31111P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (12)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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The maximum weight capacity for kayaking is 340 lbs / 154 kg.
Nov 2021No experience is necessary! Beginners are welcome on all of our kayak tours. Most of our guests have never been in a sea kayak before. Anyone in average physical condition may join a kayak tour. If you can hike or bike, you can paddle our sea kayaks. You do not need any swimming skills either.
The only prerequisite is a healthy spirit of curiosity and adventure.
Regardless of age or skill level you will find that our expeditions offer enough flexibility to make your experience with us safe and rewarding. We will show you proper sea kayaking technique and water safety before leaving the beach. And your expert guides will be with you throughout the adventure to give you pointers and improve your skills.
Sep 2022Your safety is City Balloon Tours‘s number one concern. In general, sea kayaking is safer than most other outdoor pursuits, even bicycling.
Jan 2023If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Bottled water.
- Complimentary photos taken during your tour.
- Use of kayak, paddles, life vests included.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Guided Kayak Eco Tour: Real Florida Adventure is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for serious medical conditions.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Complimentary photos taken during your tour
- Use of kayak, paddles, life vests included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for serious medical conditions.
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
