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The 15 Best Stavanger Tours & Lysefjord Trips

61 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.6 average  ·  from $46

Stavanger is the base for Lysefjord and the two cliffs above it. These 15 cover Preikestolen ascents, Kjerag, the fjord cruises past Hengjanefossen and the old town itself, with prices and transfer times from the harbour.

Stavanger: Electric Fjord Cruise to Lysefjord & Preikestolen - The Electric Boat Experience: Quiet, Spacious, and Built for Looking
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Stavanger: Electric Fjord Cruise to Lysefjord & Preikestolen

1.Electric Fjord Cruise to Lysefjord & Preikestolen

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 8,385 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $93Our pick

Silent electric fjord cruise from Stavanger to Preikestolen, stopping at Vagabond’s Cave and Hengjanefossen for a close-up spray moment.

“Enjoyed this trip. Plenty of space on the boat to move around. Being able to get up close to the rocks, waterfall and the goats was great. The weather was unexpectedly good so we had good views. Would recommend”

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Stavanger: Fjord Cruise to Lysefjord and Pulpit Rock - Strandkaien to the fjord sights in 2.5 hours
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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

Stavanger Lysefjord cruise with close views of Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) and the Whiskey Waterfall, plus Fjord legends, 2.5 hours.

“It was a nice and steady boatride to lysefjord. They really get up close to the waterfall and into the robbers "cave" There are even some surprise animals to be seen. But i wont spoil the surprise ;) At the points of interest there was crew outside the on deck if you had any questions. The Spotify list of the captain is a bit questionable. But it made us laugh!”

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From Stavanger: RIB Tour to Lysefjord - The Speedboat Ride: Wind, Water, and a Safety-First Captain
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From Stavanger: RIB Tour to Lysefjord

3.RIB Tour to Lysefjord

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,288 reviews · 2 hours · from $131

Stavanger to Lysefjord RIB tour with Preikestolen views from below, waterfalls, wildlife spotting, and warm suits, guided in English.

“Gian was brilliant! He was very professional, courteous and informative. We were a large family group, aged 13 to 64 years and every one of us loved the rib boat ride. We would definitely recommend 😊”

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From Stavanger: Lysefjorden & Pulpit Rock RIB Boat Tour - Meeting the crew at Stavanger’s harbor, maritime museum side
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From Stavanger: Lysefjorden & Pulpit Rock RIB Boat Tour

4.Lysefjorden & Pulpit Rock RIB Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,156 reviews · 2 hours · from $145

Two hours by RIB through Lysefjord from Stavanger, with Pulpit Rock, Whisky Falls, cave legends, and wildlife spotting, plus warm gear.

“The tour was so much fun! Our 10-year-old son loved it. You get to see the Fjords in a different way and up close. Our guide was friendly and very informative. We would easily do this tour again.”

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Lysefjord RIB Safari from Stavanger - Meeting at Strandkaien 34 and Getting Suited Up
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Lysefjord RIB Safari from Stavanger

5.Lysefjord RIB Safari from Stavanger

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 665 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $134Top rated

Speed over Lysefjord in a RIB from Stavanger, with dry suits, fjord stops, and close views of Preikestolen and Whiskeyfalls.

“This is a bumpy, demanding trip but we loved the experience. The fjord is amazing to see and to think about the ice age history”

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Haugesund Shore Excursion: Åkrafjorden & Langfoss waterfall - Langfoss waterfall in real life: 30 to 45 minutes with the big drop
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Haugesund Shore Excursion: Åkrafjorden & Langfoss waterfall

6.Haugesund Shore Excursion: Åkrafjorden & Langfoss waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 554 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $108

Haugesund shore excursion to Langfoss waterfall and Åkrafjorden, with guided stories, air-conditioned ride, and quick fjord stops.

“Very nice tour of the waterfall and the drive to it was gorgeous. Lily, our tour guide, was friendly, knowledgeable, and humorous, which made the whole experience great. She made sure we got to see everything out of the tour while at the same time making sure we got back to our ship on time. The meeting location was literally on the pier as soon as you get off the ship, which made everything easier.”

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Guided hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen - The 7:00 am start, and why early matters on a cliff hike
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Guided hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen

7.Guided hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen

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

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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Lysefjorden & Pulpit Rock RIB-Safari from Stavanger - Gear That Actually Matters on a Fast RIB
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Lysefjorden & Pulpit Rock RIB-Safari from Stavanger

8.Lysefjorden & Pulpit Rock RIB-Safari from Stavanger

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

Take a 2-hour RIB safari from Stavanger through Lysefjord for close views of Pulpit Rock, Fantahålå, and Whisky Falls, with gear included.

“Amazing ride into the fjords. Gorgeous scenery, boat was brand new and well equipped. Suits they provide are warm and comfortable. Ride is windy but very fun.”

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From Stavanger: Pulpit Rock Guided Hike with Pickup - Basecamp Briefing: Where Guides Set the Day Up for Success
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From Stavanger: Pulpit Rock Guided Hike with Pickup

9.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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Stavanger: Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Hike with Local Guide - The drive through the tunnel: smooth travel before the climb
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Stavanger: Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Hike with Local Guide

10.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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Stavanger: Guided Kayaking in Lysefjord - Where you meet Nordic Paddling at Dørvika Beach
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Stavanger: Guided Kayaking in Lysefjord

11.Guided Kayaking in Lysefjord

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 200 reviews · 3 hours · from $145

Guided kayaking in Lysefjord near Stavanger: stable kayaks, fjord gorges, waterfalls, and possible seal sightings in about 3 hours.

“It was amazing! One off the highlights of our holiday. If you can take this tour, you will not regret it ❤️ Rasmus was great and we have perfect pictures”

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Stavanger: Preikestolen Classic Hike and Side Trail - Stavanger pickup to the trailhead: easy start, real outdoors day
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Stavanger: Preikestolen Classic Hike and Side Trail

13.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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Stavanger: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Old Town vibes: St. Petri Church and the waterfront stretch at Skansekaien
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Stavanger: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

14.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 174 reviews · 1 day · from $51

Stavanger hop-on hop-off bus with 12 stops, 8-language audio, onboard WiFi, and easy access to museums, cathedral, and Old Town.

“The Hop On Hop Off bus was excellent. The only feedback is that we were in Stavanger for the day on a cruise ship with 3500 passengers and the buses weren’t frequent enough. We prepaid our tickets with the expectation not to have to join a queue behind people paying on the day and had to wait 1/2 hour for next bus to depart. Maybe frequency should have been every 15 minutes”

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Guided hike to Kjerag and Kjeragbolten - The Hike Itself: Pacing, Wet Rock, and Chain-Assisted Steps
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Guided hike to Kjerag and Kjeragbolten

15.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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