The 15 Hiking Tours in Stavanger That Sell Out Earliest

1.Guided hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 390 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $149Our pick

Start early in Stavanger for a guided hike to Preikestolen, the flat-topped cliff above Lysefjorden. A guide such as Erle, Toa, or Marius leads the roughly nine-hour outing, sets the pace, explains local nature and culture, and takes photos. Hotel pickup, transport, and return drop-off are included. Expect steep, rocky walking and changing weather.

“We had an exceptional experience hiking Pulpit Rock (Preikestolen) with our guide, Toa from Argentina. He was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and attentive—ensuring we fully enjoyed the journey at our own pace. Toa provided clear explanations, took care of all the details, and never rushed us, allowing ample time to reach the summit and appreciate the breathtaking views. The descent was also relaxed, with no pressure to hurry. Highly recommend his services for a stress-free and memorable adventure!”

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2.Pulpit Rock Guided Hike with Pickup

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

Join Get Guided Norway for a seven-hour hike from Stavanger to Preikestolen with pickup, a small group of up to eight, and guides such as Ivan, Rasmus, Theo, and Alexander. Expect a moderate, rocky climb, Lysefjorden views, a possible old forest trail, Norwegian snacks, and a licensed guide-driver.

“The trip was quite fun and the guide was very friendly and helpful.”

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3.Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Hike with Local Guide

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

Join local guides such as Tore, Mats, Matts, or Stein for a six-hour Preikestolen hike from Stavanger. A comfortable bus collects you outside your cruise ship, then carries you through the world’s deepest subsea tunnel to the trailhead. Allow four hours for the rocky uphill and downhill walk, with snacks, photo stops, and time at the famous cliff.

“I had an awesome trip with an amazing bunch of people the guide was very informative and easy to speak to. Would recommend this to anyone staying near by.”

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4.Preikestolen Classic Hike and Side Trail

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

Hike Preikestolen from Stavanger with a guide such as Allan, Stephan, or Erlend, in a group capped at eight people. After a 40-minute drive, you’ll climb for about 2.5 hours, use a quieter side trail when conditions allow, enjoy Lysefjorden from the 604-meter cliff, and return with a snack and hot berry juice.

“The scenery during the hike was incredible. Unfortunately there isn’t anything you can do about the weather. Seeing the view of the fjords at the top would have been amazing. But oh well”

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5.Guided hike to Kjerag and Kjeragbolten

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 166 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $182

Leave Stavanger at 7:00 am for an approximately 11-hour guided hike to Kjeragbolten. A guide such as Teo, Sean, Kenth, or Helga leads a group of no more than eight over steep rock, chains, and mountain paths. Hotel pickup, private transport, and photo help are included. Bring food, water, sturdy shoes, and gloves.

“This is a must do tour if you're in Stavanger! My guide, Sean, was funny and incredibly insightful while articulating Norwegian customs, the mountain code, allemannsretten, and much more. The hike itself was a good workout and provided some stunning views. Once at the top, the scenery is breathtaking and the lodging of the Kjeragbolten is quite remarkable. This was by far my favorite tour and hike while in Stavanger. I highly recommend it if you're in the area!”

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6.Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Guided Hike

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

Travel from Stavanger to Preikestolen with a small group of up to eight people, then hike for about five hours on marked mountain trails. Guides such as Kristy, Sander, Jacob, Lisa, and Annalise are praised for patient pacing, trail knowledge, and friendly help. Bring lunch, water, and weatherproof clothing.

“The landscape from the Preikestolen is breathtaking this fjord is beautiful. Everyone has to see it! Furthermore our guide "Lisa" was very kind. We used the old path to down from the mountain, which more peaceful and less crowded as well. Entertaining tour, totally worth it.”

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7.Preikestolen Winter Hike + Hot Lunch

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

Join a guide such as Erlend, Alan, or Stephan for an eight-hour winter trip from Stavanger to Preikestolen. Expect a steady 2.5-hour climb, snowy and icy sections, quiet viewpoints, a 604-meter-high view over Lysefjorden, and hot soup at Villa Rosehagen. Seasonal safety gear, transport, a snack, and berry juice are included.

“Cloudy or not, this hike is awesome. Our guide Stefan took us through the harder trail and we got to see some incredible views. Scheduled so long ago I forgot about the lunch, but my god was it delicious. Could not recommend enough!”

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

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

Travel from Stavanger through the Ryfast Tunnel to Jørpeland, then hike to Preikestolen with a local guide. Expect a small group of up to eight, a flexible pace, photo help, Norwegian snacks, and the option of a quieter side trail when conditions allow. Theo, Dag, Alexander, Ivan, and other guides lead the walks.

“Theo was an excellent guide - very friendly and knowledgeable. Good pace for the hike with rest breaks. He also took us down an alternate path down which was a lot of fun. Transport was easy and straightforward. Would highly recommend!”

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9.Kjerag Hike with Guide and Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 11 hours · from $229

Join Sean or Kenny of Fjord Hikes AS for an 11-hour small-group trip from Stavanger or Sandnes to Kjeragbolten. You get hotel pickup, a scenic drive through Lyseveien, a guided 5.5-hour mountain hike, stream water, fjord viewpoints, and patient help on steep sections.

“Sean was easy going, experienced and knowledgeable; gave us plenty of tips on tackling this challenging hike and provided us with plenty of stories and info about the area, highly recommended!”

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10.Preikestolen Hidden Trail Hike + Canoe + Lunch

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

Spend nine hours hiking to Preikestolen by a little-used mountain trail, beginning with a peaceful canoe crossing of Revsvatnet. A local guide leads the scrambling sections, serves lunch from Villa Rosehagen, and shares views that the main route misses. Groups are capped at eight, with guides including Allan, Erlend, Line, and Stefan.

“An exceptionally delightful and unparalleled adventure involving kayaking, hiking, and climbing is highly recommended for individuals in good physical condition. I express my gratitude to our guide who was the most amiable person encountered during my stay in Norway.”

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11.Preikestolen Sunrise Hike with Breakfast Buffet

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

You’ll hike 4 km up to Preikestolen with an English or Norwegian speaking local guide, using headlamps and hiking poles before dawn. The small group reaches the 604-meter cliff for sunrise, then returns to Basecamp for breakfast. Guides such as Alan, Erlend, and Stephan have led this route, sometimes with a friendly guide dog along for the walk.

“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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12.Kjerag Summer Hike with Packed Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 31 reviews · from $185

Leave Stavanger early for a 12-hour guided hike to Kjerag. A small group of up to eight follows Sherpa-improved trails to the 1,000-meter cliff and famous boulder. Your guide handles the route and safety, while your packed lunch, snack, and hot berry juice keep you going.

“Fantastic experience. Stephan was a wealth of information and a great guide!”

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13.Off-Season Hike to Kjerag + Packed Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 25 reviews · from $273

Set out early from Stavanger for a guided 12 km hike to Kjeragbolten. Your local English- or Norwegian-speaking guide handles the route and seasonal gear, while you tackle 800 meters of ascent, mountain terrain, and possible ice or snow. A packed lunch at Nesatind, transport, snacks, and hot berry juice are included.

“I had great experience with our guide, Stephan. He took us all remarkable sights on the way to Kjerag and I could take great photos of nature around Lysefjord. He also helped me to take photo on Kjerag with considering safety first. Only issue we had was what happened on the way back to drop off point. Anyway as a result It is really worth to join the tour!!”

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14.Guided winter hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen

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

Start with pickup at your Stavanger hotel or Airbnb at 7:00 am, then ride to the trailhead for a guided winter hike to Preikestolen. Your English-speaking guide handles route safety, and crampons may be supplied for icy snow. The group has no more than eight people, with round-trip private transport included.

“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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15.Guided sunrise hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $160

Start around 1:00 a.m. with pickup from your Stavanger hotel or Airbnb, then hike with a guide to Preikestolen before sunrise. Groups are limited to eight, and guides such as Hege, Geir, and Ger Inge have helped hikers manage the pace, weather, and photo stops. Food is not included, so bring what you need.

“Cancelled 8 hours before tour was due to start . Reason for cancelling was that not economical for tour company since I was the only person on tour.”

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