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Lysefjord RIB Safari from Stavanger: Pulpit Rock & Waterfalls★ 4.91 (788) · 2h
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Lysefjord and Pulpit Rock cruise from Stavanger: hybrid boat★ 4.75 (100) · 3h 30m
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Lysefjord Fjord Safari from Forsand: Pulpit Rock boat tour★ 5.00 (20) · 2h
RIB boat tour Stavanger: Lysefjord, Preikestolen & Whisky FallsA 2-hour RIB boat tour departing from a historic boathouse in central Stavanger that takes you into Lysefjord at high speed to see Preikestolen (The Pulpit Rock) towering 604 meters above, Vagabond Cave, and Whisky Falls up close. Local captains share the geology and history as you pass seals, porpoises and sea eagles; the boat gets close enough to Whisky Falls that you can touch the spray. Warm suit, life jacket and goggles included; children from age 6 welcome.Is it for me?The tour departs from Strandkaien 34 in central Stavanger, a short walk or bus ride from the city center, so you don't need a car or a long transfer to get on the water. If you're staying in town without transportation, this is how you reach the fjord's most dramatic sights—Preikestolen, the waterfalls, the caves—in a single morning or afternoon.
Pulpit Rock hike from Stavanger: 6-hour Lysefjord tourA 6-hour guided hiking tour from Stavanger takes you by minivan through the Ryfast Tunnel to the Pulpit Rock trailhead in Lysefjord, where you hike about two hours each way to reach the 604-meter summit. Hotel pickup and a professional English-speaking guide are included; the hike demands moderate fitness.Is it for me?Book this tour if you are comfortable with a sustained uphill hike and want to reach the summit yourself rather than view Pulpit Rock from a boat or a distance—the two-hour climb is what makes standing on the 604-meter plateau possible, and a guide handles the navigation and pacing so you can focus on the walk.
Lysefjord Tours — what to know before booking
This guide compares 5 bookable options for Lysefjord Tours, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at US$ 94. The average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 995 traveler reviews.
4 of the 5 options offer free cancellation. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Lysefjord Tours cost?
Prices start at US$ 94. There are 5 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 4 of the 5 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Lysefjord RIB Safari from Stavanger: Pulpit Rock & Waterfalls is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.9 out of 5 across 788 reviews.
