Private Guided Hike to Preikestolen from Stavanger: Your Pace

The undersea tunnel drive is part of the hike itself.

A private guided hike to Preikestolen from Stavanger with hotel pickup, a Norwegian guide, and a flexible pace tailored to your fitness level. Your guide drives you through the world's longest and deepest undersea tunnel, then leads you up the trail to Pulpit Rock where you eat lunch with the fjord spread below. The route includes an optional hidden alternative trail to escape the crowds, even on busy days.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private guided hike to Preikestolen

• Pickup in or around Stavanger
• Drive through undersea tunnel
• Enjoy scenic drive to Preikestolen
• Hike to Preikestolen and eat lunch
• Drive back with scenic views
• Return through undersea tunnel
• Drop off at accommodation in Stavanger

The experience

You get picked up from your Stavanger accommodation and driven to the trailhead: a journey that crosses the Ryfast tunnel, the world's longest and deepest undersea tunnel, so the approach itself is part of the experience. Your guide is a Norwegian who speaks your language and knows the mountain well enough to read the day's conditions and your energy. Unlike a group tour that locks you into a fixed schedule, this hike moves at whatever pace suits you, with stops for photos and rest whenever you need them.

The trail to Preikestolen takes you up to a 604-meter cliff edge overlooking Lysefjord. Your guide carries a Norwegian snack and knows where to sit for lunch with the view: the moment most people come for. If the main trail is crowded, your guide may lead you onto a quieter alternative route that reaches the same cliff but lets you hike in peace. The whole experience runs about seven hours from pickup to drop-off, with the drive and the hike built into one day.

After you descend, your guide drives you back through the tunnel and returns you to your accommodation in Stavanger within ten minutes of arriving in the city, depending on how many drop-off points there are. You bring or buy your own lunch and drinks beyond the small snack included. Your guide will brief you on what to expect and what to carry before you start.

What’s included

• Private Norwegian guide in your language.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Stavanger.
• private transport through the Ryfast undersea tunnel.
• parking fees.
• local knowledge and safety briefing.
• Norwegian snack.
• photo assistance along the trail.
• optional hidden alternative route away from crowds.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Apr 2027

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (6 to 90 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Czech and Danish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 48 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Get Guided Norway

Is this one for you?Pickup from your Stavanger hotel means you don't need a rental car or local transport. Your guide handles the drive and the route. Choose this if you want to hike at your own pace with someone who knows the mountain and can adapt to your fitness level and the day's weather.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Czech and Danish.

What is Preikestolen and why do people hike to it?

Preikestolen, also called Pulpit Rock, is a 604-meter cliff that juts out over Lysefjord. Hikers come to stand at the edge and look out over the fjord and mountains. It's one of Norway's most photographed landmarks.

How long does the hike itself take, not counting the drive?

The hike to the cliff and back is roughly four to five hours depending on your pace and how long you spend at the top. The full day from pickup to drop-off is about seven hours.

What does the hidden alternative trail mean, and when would I use it?

On busy days, the main trail to Preikestolen can be crowded. Your guide knows a quieter route that reaches the same cliff edge but avoids the crowds. Your guide will offer it if the conditions and your fitness level make it a good choice.

Do I need to bring my own food and water?

A small Norwegian snack is included, but you'll want to bring or buy lunch and drinks for the day. Your guide can advise you on what to pack before you start.

What does "moderate physical fitness" mean for this hike?

The trail is steep and rocky in places, with about 330 meters of elevation gain. You should be comfortable hiking uphill for two to three hours and able to manage uneven ground. Your guide will adjust the pace to your fitness level.

Does the price include the drive through the undersea tunnel?

Yes. The tunnel crossing is part of your private transport from Stavanger to the trailhead and back. Your guide handles all the driving.