Norway · PREIKESTOLEN & PULPIT ROCK HIKES
Four miles of stone staircase, no handrail at the top and a drop most photographs flatten. The 15 below differ on transport from Stavanger, group size and season, and the guided winter options are the ones that carry crampons.
Cruise silently from Stavanger through Lysefjord to Preikestolen, Fantahålå, and Hengjanefossen on a comfortable electric boat.
“This trip was excellent. Fantastic boat, staff and service. Great scenery and we'll worth the money.”
Cruise from Stavanger into Lysefjord for close views of Pulpit Rock, waterfalls, mountain goats, and local legends in 2.5 hours.
“Very good overall. Beautiful close ups of the various sights”
Review of the guided Pulpit Rock hike from Stavanger, with route difficulty, guides, timing, transport, price, weather tips, and booking advice.
“What an incredible experience. We were picked up from our accommodation in Stavanger by our guide (the wonderful Toa) and driven up to the base of the hike to Pulpit Rock. He chatted comfortably in the way and pointed out areas of interest without being at all intrusive. On arrival he made sure we were prepared (water, waterproofs etc) and then explained the hike, including where the sections of the greatest ascent were. Throughout the hike he was careful to speak to us all and make us feel incredibly safe but excited and motivated. He was very happy for us to take lots of photos and showed us where the…”
Ride a high-speed RIB from Stavanger into Lysefjord for Pulpit Rock, Whisky Falls, local stories, and close-up fjord views.
“As other people say, it will be a highlight of your trip. Price seems hi but is worth it. What stands out though is customer service by both the tour provider and by Viator. Really.”
Review of the guided Pulpit Rock hike from Stavanger, with hotel pickup, small groups, scenic trails, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“I highly recommend this guided hike! It was a lovely group (I joined the hike alone) and I felt absolutely comfortable and safe at all times. Our guide, Rasmus, was extremely patient and told us lots of interesting information on the way. We took an alternative path for part of the way and it was so much nicer and way less crowded. It was an incredible day!”
Review of Stavanger’s guided Preikestolen hike, with cruise-port pickup, local guides, snacks, fjord views, costs, trail advice, and fitness tips.
“The best ?! Matts our Hero (the Tourguide) The Tour ?! Amazing The View? Amazing My legs ? shaking 🤣”
Review of Stavanger’s Preikestolen hike, with a quieter side trail, local guide, transport, fjord views, gear tips, and honest fitness advice.
“Yesterday, I went on a hiking tour to Preikestolen, and it was absolutely incredible! I've dreamed of visiting the Norwegian fjords since I was a child, and my dream finally came true. Although I booked a group tour, I ended up being the only participant, which I was actually very happy about. A huge thank you to the company for not canceling my tour. I also want to express my heartfelt gratitude to my guide, Erlend Berne. We spent five amazing hours talking about all kinds of topics. He made the hike much easier, showed me the best photo spots, and even took some fantastic pictures of me. Plus, he…”
Review of Stavanger’s guided Preikestolen hike, with fjord views, small groups, transport details, fitness tips, and honest value advice.
“The guide was great, she was very friendly and helpful”
Hike snowy Preikestolen with a local guide, enjoy quiet Lysefjorden views, and warm up with soup at historic Villa Rosehagen.
“Just amazing... The weather was perfect, the guide was great, and the views were out of the world. Explore Lysefjorden did an outstanding job of helping us guide, explain Norwegian way of life and made sure that we were comfortable through out the hike. I would definitely recommend Explore Lysefjorden for anyone wanting to hike around Stavanger.”
Review of the Preikestolen hike from Stavanger, with local guides, small groups, snacks, pickup, trail advice, price, and practical tips.
“Theo, our guide, did a terrific job getting us up and down the mountain. He was helpful, friendly and entertaining! The thing for everyone to understand is that the hike may not be moderate for you as some descriptions say. Like many things in life the older you are the more difficult things can be. My wife and I around 70 and the hike was not moderate for us, it was hard! Theo was patient and considerate in helping us with the journey. We exercise quite a bit and are generally healthy. While the younger folks were scampering up and down the mountain, we and the other older people in…”
Review of Stavanger’s hidden Preikestolen hike with canoe, lunch, local guide, quiet trails, and practical advice on fitness, cost, and crowds.
“I would highly recommend the hidden trail hike, it surpassed all my expectations. A very different experience to the main trail and well worth it as long as you can manage some uphill hiking and a few bits of climbing. It was tiring but plenty of rests and incredible views made it very worthwhile. Alan was an excellent guide sharing so many interesting facts about the trail and the mountain's wildlife.”
Hike Preikestolen before the crowds, watch sunrise over Lysefjorden, and enjoy a fresh breakfast with a small guided group.
“It is a unique and recommended experience for anyone 😍 who likes adventure and extreme sports. The sunrise is beautiful, the guide is excellent, very concerned about the group's well-being and definitely the company of “Baba” the guide dog is unique, very friendly and photogenic. This tour is worth taking with an expert guide. Greetings from Costa Rica 💓🐶”
Kayak Lysefjord beneath Pulpit Rock, visit waterfalls and Vagabond’s Cave, and enjoy a guided six-hour Norwegian fjord adventure.
“We had a wonderful time. Our guide explained everything and helped us get set up. He had trivia, he had facts about Norway and the fjord. He even brought snacks! Even though we had some rough weather that day, it was still an amazing trip and activity thanks to Nordic Paddling.”
Review of the Preikestolen sunrise hike, with dawn views, a small group, guide support, transport, and breakfast near Lysefjorden.
“The experience was really awesome. The pickup was sharply on time. Hege knows everything about hiking in that area and was accommodating to all of our different needs. I was deciding between this sunrise tour and the normal daytime one and I'm happy to report that the sunrise one is the BEST decision. You arrive when noone is there yet and got time to leisurely enjoy the view and take as many photos as you want. No waiting in line. It was so peaceful and incredible. The view is absolutely stunning, as gorgeous as the photos appear or even better. The hike was pretty easy and I estimate if hiking…”
Review of the guided winter hike to Pulpit Rock from Stavanger, with pickup, crampons, small groups, pricing, trail advice, and booking tips.
“A great trip up Preikestolen. The guide, Helga was excellent, very knowledgeable and friendly. We were provided with crampons which worked really well as some parts of the trail were quite icy and full of snow. It got easier once you past the first part of the trail, so keep going! The top was very quiet and we were lucky to have a clear and beautiful sunny day. Thank you for a wonderful experience.”
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