Preikestolen: The 8 Best Guided Hikes

1.Scenic Fjord Cruise to Lysefjord and Preikestolen

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,791 reviews · from $82Our pick

Cruise quietly from Stavanger through Lysefjord to Preikestolen, Fantahålå, and Hengjanefossen on a comfortable electric catamaran.

“Very good but cold inside cabin was lovely and warm plenty of photo opportunities and the scenery was beautiful learnt a lot from the guide about the fjords much cheaper than p&o save your money and book direct they we’re waiting about 100yrs up the landing all 6of us an 2 children have a good trip thank you”

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2.Fjord Cruise to Lysefjord and Pulpit Rock

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,357 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $89

Cruise from Stavanger into Lysefjord for close views of Pulpit Rock, waterfalls, mountain cliffs, local legends, and excellent value.

“This trip was outstanding value for money, about half the price compared to booking directly with P&O. The boat itself was fantastic, warm, comfortable, and equipped with excellent facilities. It travelled at a good speed, which made the journey even more exciting. There were plenty of opportunities to enjoy the scenery, whether standing at the back of the boat or up on the top deck for panoramic views. Once we entered the fjord, the captain brought us up close to the waterfalls, allowing everyone to take incredible photos and fully appreciate the breath-taking landscape. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone visiting Stavanger!”

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3.Guided hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 390 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $149Top rated

Review of Stavanger’s guided Pulpit Rock hike, with small groups, hotel pickup, practical difficulty tips, guide feedback, and value advice.

“Our excursion was scheduled for January 9th. Everything went well. We were picked up on schedule. The tour guide Kenth was very nice and cheerful. Thank you for accompanying us. Also thank you for taking a few photos of us :) We are happy and tired. The weather was very windy.”

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4.Lysefjorden & Pulpit Rock RIB-Safari from Stavanger

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 374 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $149

Review of Stavanger’s Lysefjord RIB safari, with Pulpit Rock, waterfalls, safety gear, pricing, practical tips, and honest advice.

“It was a great ride. We felt safe the entire time. The only thing to make it better would have been sunshine. Beautiful scenery .”

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5.Pulpit Rock Guided Hike with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 294 reviews · 7 hours · from $145

Review of Stavanger’s guided Pulpit Rock hike, with hotel pickup, small groups, scenic fjord views, an optional old trail, and practical tips.

“I absolutely loved the Pulpit Rock guided hike! Teodor is a very Knowledgeable and Fun Guide who made this day trip extremely memorable for all of us! Even though the weather wasn’t at its sunniest best, Teodor made sure we discovered the joy of hiking by taking lesser known (and hence tourist free!) routes along the trail and engage in some fun berry hunting! Thankyou Teodor for giving us memories for a lifetime :) Absolutely Recommend this hike to all !”

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6.Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Hike with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 279 reviews · 6 hours · from $167

Review of Stavanger’s guided Preikestolen hike, with cruise pickup, local guides, fjord views, snacks, practical tips, and honest fitness advice.

“Very friendly tour-guide 😊 lots of great information - we felt completely good and had a very great time 🥰”

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7.Preikestolen Classic Hike and Side Trail

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 180 reviews · 8 hours · from $140

Review of Stavanger’s Preikestolen guided hike, with a quieter side trail, small groups, fjord views, transport, gear tips, and honest advice.

“We had an excellent day with a very friendly, interesting and knowledgeable guide, Stephan. He was happy to go at our pace, and knew the best places to stop for photo opportunities with incredible views in the background. The hot berry juice and nuts overlooking Preikestolen, and the coffee at the end, were great too! We were a bit apprehensive when we discovered we were the only two people on the trip, but conversation flowed freely throughout the day. By the end of the hike, we felt like he was a friend. Thank you for helping to make our trip to Preikestolen a very memorable one, Stephan!”

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8.Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 121 reviews · from $136

Hike Norway’s famous Preikestolen from Stavanger with a small group, guide, transport, fjord views, snacks, and practical trail advice.

“Our guide, Jacob was outstanding. Very patient and knowledgeable. I highly recommend the tour.”

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