La Perouse Bay Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience La Perouse Bay. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Molokini Crater and South Maui Coast Adventure from Kihei

• Maui -PRIVATE- Air Tour FUN: 3 Islands: (2-5 people): SEE it ALL!

• Road to Hana Private Jungle Tour

• The Best Maui 3-Hour Molokini and Turtle Town Snorkel

• Maui-PRIVATE-Air Tour: Volcano Lava & Jungle Waterfalls (2-5 Max)

While it’s free to visit La Perouse Bay independently, plenty of affordable tours can help you learn more with a guide. One of the best ways to see the bay is on a snorkeling tour, which avoids hiking in or navigating the rocky coastline. These typically cost around US$160.

To reach La Perouse Bay by road, drive south on South Kihei Road from central Kihei until you reach Makena Alanui Road. The parking lot for La Perouse Bay is at the end of Makena Alanui Road at mile marker 7. There are no gas stations past Kihei.

Snorkeling is the most popular activity at La Perouse Bay, but only snorkel here if you're a strong swimmer, as the current can be intense and the shore rocky. You can hike—the Hoapili Trail starts in the parking lot and winds along the coast, through lava fields and secluded coves.

Yes, there is a small gravel lot available at La Perouse Bay, though it can fill up later in the day. If so, look for parking at the other snorkel spots along Makena Alanui Road. There are portable restrooms available at the La Perouse Bay parking lot, but no water.

Yes, La Perouse Bay can be suitable for older children and families. Keep in mind that the landscape is quite rocky and you'll encounter lava fields when hiking the Hoapili Trail. Wear sturdy shoes—the trail is exposed with minimal shade, so plan to bring plenty of water, sunscreen, and hats.