Preikestolen: The 15 Best Guided Hikes

Stavanger: Scenic Fjord Cruise to Lysefjord and Preikestolen - Fantahålå and the story of the Vagabond’s Cave

★★★★★★★★★★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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Stavanger: Fjord Cruise to Lysefjord and Pulpit Rock

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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Guided hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen

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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Lysefjorden & Pulpit Rock RIB-Safari from Stavanger

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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From Stavanger: Pulpit Rock Guided Hike with Pickup

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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Stavanger: Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Hike with Local Guide

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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Stavanger: Preikestolen Classic Hike and Side Trail

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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Stavanger: Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Guided Hike

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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Stavanger: Preikestolen Winter Hike + Hot Lunch

9.Preikestolen Winter Hike + Hot Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 8 hours · from $219

Review of Stavanger’s winter Preikestolen hike, with expert guiding, quiet fjord views, winter gear, transport, and hot lunch.

“Great experience. Our guide was very experienced and nice to talk to. Told us a lot about local traditions, nature and history. Lunch after the hike was especially good.”

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Preikestolen | Pulpit Rock – Hike with a local guide

10.Preikestolen | Pulpit Rock – Hike with a local guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $139

Review of the Preikestolen hike from Stavanger, with a local guide, small groups, fjord views, snacks, transport, and practical tips.

“The walk is a bit more challenging than I expected. I knew the length and that there were steps, but most of the hike is on very uneven rocks so you must watch every step. Do not attempt without a hiking stick and expect wet shoes.”

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Stavanger: Preikestolen Hidden Trail Hike + Canoe + Lunch

11.Preikestolen Hidden Trail Hike + Canoe + Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 46 reviews · from $273

Hike Preikestolen by a quiet trail, paddle Revsvatnet, enjoy lunch and fjord views with a local guide in a small group.

“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.”

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Stavanger: Preikestolen Sunrise Hike with Breakfast Buffet

12.Preikestolen Sunrise Hike with Breakfast Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $253

Hike Preikestolen before the crowds, watch sunrise over Lysefjorden, then enjoy breakfast at Basecamp with a local guide.

“We had a great time and our guide was very kind and knowledgeable. It was a once in a lifetime experience and a beautiful view. The hike was challenging but manageable and our guide gave us lots of breaks for water. Make sure you bring an extra jacket, hat and gloves for the top. We had great weather but the top is freezing and very windy. Overall, a great experience and we loved our guide!”

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Stavanger: Lysefjord Kayak Safari (Waterfalls & Pulpit Rock)

13.Lysefjord Kayak Safari (Waterfalls & Pulpit Rock)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 28 reviews · 6 hours · from $291

Kayak beneath Pulpit Rock in Lysefjord, visit waterfalls and Vagabond’s Cave, and enjoy a scenic lunch stop on this six-hour Norway tour.

“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.”

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Preikestolen Sunrise Hike And Breakfast Buffet

14.Preikestolen Sunrise Hike And Breakfast Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $128

Hike Preikestolen before the crowds, watch sunrise over Lysefjorden, and enjoy breakfast after a guided 9-hour adventure from Stavanger.

“La llegada al Púlpito cubierto de niebla, a las 5 de la madrugada, fue mágica. No vimos el amanecer obviamente, pero no había casi nadie a esas horas. Nuestra guía era un encanto y entendió perfectamente que éramos mayores y además con una lesión en la rodilla, nos llevó hacia arriba y hacia abajo con sumo cuidado. ¡Felices de haber llegado hasta allí! Tendremos que repetir sin lesión y sin nubes :)-”

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Guided winter hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen

15.Guided winter hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $149

Hike snowy Preikestolen from Stavanger with a guide, hotel transfers, crampons, and small-group views over Lysefjord.

“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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