Preikestolen | Pulpit Rock - Hike with an expert guide
Overview
We start the journey by picking you up at your accomodation. After a 40-minute drive through worlds longest and deepest underwater tunnel and scenic views of Jørpeland, we'll arrive at the trailhead. Here, your guide will share insights about the trail and expected conditions.
After approximately 2 hours of hiking we will reach the majestic Preikestolen / Pulpit Rock cliffside 604 meters (1981 feet) above the sea. Eat your lunch with the majestic view of Lysefjorden all around you!
Short summary:
• The guide pick you up at your accommodation
• Experience the worlds longest and deepest undersea tunnel
• Scenic views of Jørpeland
• About 2-2,5 hours hike up
• We explore the area and relax at Preikestolen/Pulpit Rock where you can enjoy the included typical Norwegian snack
• About 2 hours hike back down
• We drive you safely back to your accommodation
Take the memories you have created along the way with you home while feeling inspired by nature!
What's Included
- Snacks Norwegian snack
- Flexible pace adapted to your group.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Stavanger area.
- Local knowledge and safety briefing before the hike.
- Photo assistance throughout the hike.
- Optional hidden trail (weather and conditions permitting).
- Guide/driver with commercial driving license and commercially licensed vehicle.
- Guided hike with local guide.
- Food and drinks (Except small snack).
- Hiking equipment (Available to borrow for free, contact us beforehand).
Meeting and Pickup
Be ready to meet your guide at your chosen pickup location a few minutes before the starting time. If you come with the cruise, please wait by the parking right next to the gate. It can take up to 15 minutes to arrive at your accommodation, depending on the pickup order of the other guests.
What To Expect
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Stavanger (pass by)
Ryfast Tunnel
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Jorpeland
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Preikestolen
5 hours Admission Ticket Free
Jorpeland
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ryfast Tunnel
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Stavanger (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- You need to be in good condition, please consider your stamina before booking.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Snacks. Norwegian snack.
- Flexible pace adapted to your group.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Stavanger area.
- Local knowledge and safety briefing before the hike.
- Photo assistance throughout the hike.
- Optional hidden trail (weather and conditions permitting).
- Guide/driver with commercial driving license and commercially licensed vehicle.
- Guided hike with local guide.
- Food and drinks (Except small snack).
- Hiking equipment (Available to borrow for free, contact us beforehand).
The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Preikestolen | Pulpit Rock - Hike with an expert guide is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- You need to be in good condition, please consider your stamina before booking.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Preikestolen | Pulpit Rock – Hike with an expert guide will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- SnacksNorwegian snack
- Flexible pace adapted to your group.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Stavanger area.
- Local knowledge and safety briefing before the hike.
- Photo assistance throughout the hike.
- Optional hidden trail (weather and conditions permitting).
- Guide/driver with commercial driving license and commercially licensed vehicle.
- Guided hike with local guide.
- Food and drinks (Except small snack).
- Hiking equipment (Available to borrow for free, contact us beforehand).
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- You need to be in good condition, please consider your stamina before booking.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
