Guided 2-Hour Loxahatchee River Kayak Tour in Jupiter
Paddle the Wild & Scenic Loxahatchee with a guide from Riverbend Park
Duration
Approx 2 hours
Includes
Kayak rental, guide, gear
Highlights
Explore Florida’s federally designated Wild & Scenic Loxahatchee River on a guided kayak tour from Riverbend Park. Spend about two hours paddling under a cypress and hardwood canopy as conditions and currents change with the season.
- Meet your guide at Jupiter Outdoor Center at Riverbend Park
- Paddle downstream toward the Atlantic Ocean for about two hours
- Learn basic paddling skills and get a safety briefing before launch
- Look for plant and animal species along the cypress swamp
- Portage around shallow areas when water levels are low
What's Included
- Single or tandem kayak rental
- Tour guide
- Paddle and life jacket
- Safety briefing and paddling tips
- Portage support if required due to water conditions
Things to know
Children under 16 should be in a tandem kayak with an adult. All participants must wear a life vest while on the water. Wildlife sightings are common but not guaranteed.
Cancellation Policy
If the operator cancels due to dangerous weather or other circumstances beyond its control, you will receive either a 100% credit or refund. Refunds for guest cancellations are not specified; confirm details with Greetwell before booking.
FAQs
No. Your guide gives basic paddling instruction plus a safety briefing before you launch.
Wear comfortable, quick-dry clothing and water shoes (or shoes you don’t mind getting wet). Your clothes may get a little dirty.
Bring drinking water and consider a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a dry bag for your phone or camera. You can also bring snacks or lunch.
Meeting details
Jupiter Outdoor Center at Riverbend Park, Jupiter
More about Riverbend Park
Riverbend Park sits at the heart of Jupiter's wild side, a sprawling 680-acre preserve where the Loxahatchee River, Florida's only federally designated Wild and Scenic River, winds through a landscape that feels worlds away from the coastal bustle. This two-hour kayak tour launches you straight into the quiet beauty of Riverbend Park, where cypress knees rise from tannin-stained water and ancient oaks form a living canopy overhead. The park's significance runs deep, from its Seminole War history to its protected wetlands that shelter some of South Florida's most iconic wildlife.
Paddling out from Riverbend Park, you'll glide along narrow, twisting waterways shaded by towering cypress trees draped in Spanish moss. The water moves slowly here, giving you time to spot turtles sunning on fallen logs, herons stalking the shallows, and the occasional alligator drifting just beneath the surface. Your guide shares stories about the river's ecology and history as you weave through the park's signature scenery, the kind of immersive, only-in-Florida landscape that feels like paddling through a nature documentary. The blend of stillness, birdsong, and dappled sunlight filtering through the canopy makes Riverbend Park a sensory experience as much as a paddling one.
This tour is perfect for nature lovers, couples looking for a peaceful adventure, families with older kids, and travelers who want to see the real Florida beyond the beaches and theme parks. Beginners are welcome, since the calm waters of Riverbend Park make it an approachable place to learn, and seasoned paddlers will appreciate the chance to explore one of the state's most ecologically rich rivers with a knowledgeable local guide. If you're looking for a memorable half-day escape in Jupiter, a kayak tour through Riverbend Park delivers wild scenery, hidden wildlife, and a quiet kind of magic you won't find anywhere else.
