Tours/Jacksonville/Self-Guided Kayaking: Real Florida Adventure
Viator · Private tour

Self-Guided Kayaking: Real Florida Adventure

4.9(121)Jacksonville1 hour
VIATOR4.7(18)TRIPADVISOR4.9(103)

Description

The most popular kayak tour location of the Amelia Island area! Your private self-guided tour of this black water creek is a beautiful and inexpensive way to experience the nature of the real Florida. Perfect for beginners yet a gorgeous paddle for even the experienced kayaker, you will be directed on a one-way up and back route. Experience easy, calm, lush botanical beauty while kayaking this popular black water creek (near Amelia Island) on this 2-hour private self-guided tour.

Tour Options

3 Tandem Kayaks - 6 People
  • 3 Tandem Kayaks: 3 Tandem Kayaks - Up to 6 People
2 Tandem Kayaks - 4 People
  • Tandem Kayaks: 2 Tandem Kayaks - Up to 4 People
Single Kayak
  • Duration: 2 hours For ages 12 and up
1 Tandem kayak
  • Tandem Kayak: 2-person

Highlights

Bottled water
Kayak, paddle, and vest to use

What's included

Included
Bottled water
Kayak, paddle, and vest to use

Traveller Ratings

4.9
121 reviews
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8
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Important Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • All kayakers must be capable swimmers in case of emergency.
  • Provide your email upon booking.
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. 100% refund if cancellation prior to 24 hours before start of tour. 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 temperatures are less than 60*, and in that case you will be given the option of rescheduling or cancelling or doing the tour at the scheduled time if you choose.
  • You may bring water and snacks, if desired. We definitely recommend sunblock! 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.

Reviews(121)

8
816torstenk
June 20, 2026
Great experience

Friendly Staff, comfortable back Rests on the Kajak (Best Stuff ever…) We saw turtles, Alligators, It was a Great Experience!

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Bluedogs77
April 16, 2025
Convenient rental

If i where rating for convenience and wildlife viewing it would be a 5 i gave it a 3 due to the brand of kayak there are other brands that have better maneuverability. Also be aware of the tide unless you are able to get out and move accross fallen trees.

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Lorraine_Y
September 23, 2024
Fun afternoon kayak

Easy kayak up/down the creek. Saw several turtles and lots of birds. Thankfully no gators although we were warned we could see them. Overall fun experience, we will be back!

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w951snw
September 3, 2024
Self guided paddle big cypress

Lots of fun. It was a great afternoon adventure for all skill levels. Lots of wildlife to see. We went last week of August.

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Kris_F
June 19, 2024
Excellent trip, excellent value

As a newcomer to the Jacksonville I was delighted with this trip. We saw a Bobcat on a tree that was over the river! I am told this is rare. And of course my first alligator sighting was memorable. The river was delightful and the host was also delightful

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Bruce_O
May 25, 2024
Adult Alligator Spotted on Lofton Creek

An easy paddle through a beautiful nature habitat. We did the self guided tour and saw 6 turtles, jumping fish and a lovely variety of water plants blooming. The most exciting and memorable experience was spotting a 6+ foot long alligator stretched out on a fallen tree log before it slowly slide in the water. Pretty cool. The alligator was 100 yards past the point where the fallen tree is over the creek. We received excellent customer service from their base location and at the Melton Nelson Boat Ramp - Thank you!

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Steven_S
May 23, 2024
Enjoyable kayak

Pleasant. Very easy. Saw turtles, fish and a baby alligator . Woman who sent us on our way was very informative

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Nichole_M
March 25, 2024
Loveed our 2 hour tour

I booked with Real Florida Adventure with a friend who was visiting Florida for the first time and we had a great experience. I am a local and was even told about a river clean-up that's happening in a month that I hope to join! Great, friendly, helpful staff and great kayaks. Highly recommend

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Clare_C
March 21, 2024
Great Kayak experience!

Beautiful day, very nice kayaks, lovely quiet creek. We had a great time and the service was excellent.

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Dayong1477
March 10, 2024
Fun and memorable experience

Our family had a wonderful and memorable experience. We were a little nervous going without a guide since it was only my second and my family’s first experience, but there was nothing to worry about. My kids and wife got the hang of it within minutes and the 2 hrs flew by. Highly recommend!

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