15 Hiking Tours in Stavanger Worth Booking

1.Guided hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen

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

Guided early hike from Stavanger to Preikestolen, Pulpit Rock over Lysefjorden. Small group, hotel pickup, photos, and steep views.

“Erle was a superb guide! She shared a lot of interesting and useful background information not only regarding the scenic route but also on Norway’s history and culture. It made for a very enriching and enjoyable hike, boosted by a Norwegian hiking favourite — Kvikk Lunsj (the better version of Kit Kat!). Erle also made sure to take note of everyone’s pace and allowed for ample water breaks so that the way up and down was smooth-sailing. Hiking up to Pulpit Rock is incredible, especially when doing it with a group of lovely fellow travellers led by a wonderful guide without worrying about transportation and other logistics. Would highly recommend…”

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2.Pulpit Rock Guided Hike with Pickup

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

Guided hike from Stavanger to Pulpit Rock with pickup, a safe pace, secret trail options, and a scenic underwater tunnel drive in a small group.

“I loved walking through the Forrest instead of the main trail with a guide who knows his way. we even did a little bit of extra Exploring, seeing the pulpit rock from below.”

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3.Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Hike with Local Guide

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

Guided Preikestolen hike from Stavanger cruise terminal with a local guide, snack stops, tunnel ride, and long photo time at Pulpit Rock.

“This was a magnificent day, were picked up at the cruise terminal by our guide Tore in his Mercedes Benz mini bus, transported to pulpit rock (approx 40 mins) then we were given a brief safety guide, and he also checked with the harbour master when the cruise ships were departing so he could guarantee to have you back in time. The hike up pulpit rock was very nice but it was very busy with people passing both ways. Tore was always on hand and let people do it at their own pace not as a group if reqd. We chatted with him a few times, his knowledge and experience…”

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4.Preikestolen Classic Hike and Side Trail

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

Guided side-trail hike to Preikestolen from Stavanger, with local insight, small group pacing, and fjord views above the crowds.

“Allan is a Quality and passionate guide. The experience is hard when are there ice on the hiking but we was feeling in a good hands with Allan and his beautiful and smart dog.”

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5.Guided hike to Kjerag and Kjeragbolten

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

Guided hike from Stavanger with hotel pickup, small group, and a tough climb to Kjerag and the famed Kjeragbolten.

“The weather was bad so I didn’t go all the way to the rock, but the guide is good at guiding the steps for minimum fall. Safety first!”

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

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

Guided hike to Preikestolen with photo help, small-group pacing, and a fjord drive through the Ryfast Tunnel from Stavanger.

“Dag (I hope I spelled his name right) is an exceptional tour guide. Very knowledgeable and patient. Pulpit Rock is rated Moderate and despite what you may read, this is a Moderate hike so be prepared. We had one tour member who could not complete the hike to the top and one who did but took longer than average to complete the hike. Dag was exceptional in making sure everyone was taken care of. Beautiful hike. Stunning views. I can't more highly recommend this Tour and experience.”

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7.Lysefjorden Cruise and Preikestolen Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews · 8h 30m · from $148

Stavanger Lysefjord cruise plus a self-guided Preikestolen hike, with viewing decks, Wi-Fi, and an easy bus ride back via the underwater tunnel.

“Barca molto bella e comoda, Bellissimo giro sui fiordi. L'autobus di ritorno ha la stessa compagnia di quello dell'andata e bisogna chiedere informazioni sugli orari di ritorno all'autista. Nel nostro caso c'erano solo due orari, 16 o 18, noi siamo riusciti a prendere il primo. Il percorso del trekking è ben segnalato e impossibile sbagliare strada.”

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8.5-Hour Guided Hike Tour to Himakånå The Mini Trolltunga

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $188

A small-group, 5-hour hike to Himakånå, the Mini Trolltunga viewpoint near Haugesund, with fjord views and a summit lunch.

“Worthwhile trip that doesn’t take too much out of your day. Still a couple hours left to explore Haugesund before boarding the cruise. Although could have spent more time out on the top, beautiful views! The hike up is a little steep, so wear good shoes. The alternate route down the hill through the forest is a must! It starts right after the second gate on the way down. Potentially could have included it as part of the way up. Great job Howard!”

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9.Guided winter hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen

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

Guided winter hike from Stavanger to Preikestolen with hotel pickup, small-group safety, crampons when needed, and a Lysefjord stop.

“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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10.Frafjord Paddling & Månafossen Waterfall Hike Stavanger

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 7 hours · from $187

Hike to 92-meter Månafossen, then paddle SUP or kayak in sheltered Frafjord with a local guide, wetsuit included. Pickup in Stavanger.

“Really great trip, Gabriel is super friendly and chill. Very knowledgeable on the area, and although we were lucky to have had great weather that day given it was the end of September, he was still cautious of the weather when kayaking. The waterfall was awesome and the route up/down to it was pretty fun. Highly recommend :)”

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11.Guided sunrise hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen

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

Sunrise hike from Stavanger to Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock), with hotel pickup, a small-group guide, and views before the crowds.

“Very nice tour with a very knowledgable guide. We had a rain when we went there. I would like to go there again without the rain.”

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12.Lysefjorden cruise & Preikestolen guided hike – winter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 9 hours · from $269

Winter Lysefjord cruise and a guided Preikestolen hike with spikes, head lamps, lunch, and small-group attention for quiet fjord views.

“We loved every moment. Erlend was the best guide we could ask for. He got in touch with us the day before the tour so that everything was covered from our gear to our dietary preferences. The first part of the trip - the cruise - was great. There were plenty of seats, great commentaries and the food too was satisfactory. Then Erlend was kind enough to pick up our lunch and druve us to the basecamp. Erlend had all the gears needed - poles, head lamps, backup hiking shoes, hot tea and so much more. He made sure no one was left behind and stayed calm with us. As…”

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13.Majestic Hike Experience to Preikestolen with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $172

Guided hike from Stavanger to Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) with pickup, local guide, and real weather tips for a 6-hour adventure.

“Tore was the best! We are conversationalists and we loved swapping stories with him along the hike. He was prompt, the perfect shepherd and very kind! 💯 recommend … plus the hike is spectacular!”

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14.Flørli 4444: RIB & Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 7 hours · from $177

RIB from Stavanger to Flørli, hike the 4444-step wooden staircase or 750-step option, tour a hydro plant, then cruise back through Lysefjord.

“De tocht met de boot, de trappen en de hike naar beneden waren geweldig. De hike naar beneden wel wat uitdagender dan we hadden gelezen, maar als het er eenmaal op zit, kun je trots zijn. Prachtige uitzichten ook!”

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15.Stavanger/Sandnes: Preikestolen Guided Hidden Nature Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 7 hours · from $208

Hidden back-country hike from Stavanger and Sandnes to Preikestolen, small group, pickup, and Neverdalsfjellet views.

“I had a wonderful day with Sean to Preikestolen. Picked up on time from my hotel, off the busy track (we only met another 3 people on our way to the Preikestolen), in a small group- Sean takes max 8 people with him - we walked and climbed in wonderful norwegian natur for about 5 hours ( up and down) in an individual speed I guess I am not the fastest which did not matter because Sean takes his time to make this a great experience with explanations about the local flora and fauna, a coffee break (he always carries coffee) — and stunning views. If you want to avoid…”

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