WORLDWIDE · FJORD HIKES AND VIEWPOINTS
Preikestolen, Stegastein and Dalsnibba all look down on water that a boat can only look up from. These 15 are compared on how much walking is involved, the road access in each season, and which ones pair a viewpoint with a sailing.
Cruise silently from Stavanger through Lysefjord to Pulpit Rock, Vagabond’s Cave, and Hengjanefossen on a comfortable electric catamaran.
“commentary, the views, the boat. Only thing need clean windows, the 6 star.”
Review of Stavanger’s 2.5-hour Lysefjord cruise to Pulpit Rock, waterfalls, caves, and mountain views, with practical tips on price and access.
“So the weather was not the best but the crew made sure we still had the best experience and the views and landscape were fabulous. The time flew past and thoroughly enjoyed our time on board.”
Review of Stavanger’s 2-hour Lysefjord RIB tour, with Pulpit Rock, waterfalls, wildlife, practical tips, price advice, and what to expect.
“I had a wonderful trip that really touched my heart. The guide was fantastic, sharing stories that brought each moment to life. I cherished every minute and was genuinely moved by the incredible sights we saw. It was a meaningful experience that ticked all the boxes for me, and I'm grateful for it!”
Review of Bergen’s 11-hour fjord tour to Nærøyfjord, Flåm, Tvindefossen, and Stegastein, with practical advice on price, timing, and comfort.
“I’ve taken various tours across the world and Bjarte is the best tour guide I’ve met with the local knowledge for the best scenery, great knowledge, and commitment to his work. We arrive before schedule to every spot and was shown some local hidden gems each time. Even as we returned swiftly to town after a 10hour journey, Bjarte still took a slightly different route to show use the oldest street in town. I have great respect for his work and trust that the company upholds this standard with the other tours. I will definitely come back for more. In mean time, for the first time, I will miss Bjarte…”
Race from Stavanger into Lysefjord on a small RIB boat, with Pulpit Rock, Whisky Falls, warm gear, and a captain-led coastal adventure.
“We were supplied suits to keep us warm and dry. The leader of the boat pulled right against the waterfall giving us great scenery, and also explained things along the way. Very comfortable boat.”
Ride from Stavanger through Lysefjord to Pulpit Rock, Whiskey Waterfall, and Fantahålå cave on a fast, scenic RIB tour.
“The trip from start to finish was amazing, our guide, Marcus, was top class, he made the trip even better. Excellent value for money. All safety equipment provided. Would definitely recommend this to anyone.”
Cruise Lysefjord, hike Preikestolen, and return to Stavanger by bus on this scenic, self-guided Norwegian adventure.
“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.”
Hike Oslo’s forest trails to Vettakollen for sweeping Oslofjord views, with an English-speaking guide and metro travel included.
“Pleasant hike in quiet forest and good views of Oslo and surroundings. The hike was interesting and peaceful but the pace was too quick at times leaving little time to enjoy the surroundings. At times our guide seemed more focussed on keeping a timeline than enjoying the hike. I would have preferred a more relaxed pace.”
Cruise Lysefjord from Stavanger to Pulpit Rock in a small speedboat, with waterfalls, caves, local stories, warm suits, and flexible transport.
“Wonderful new boat,, smaller which allows for a much more curated, personal experience.”
Hike Bergen’s fjord country in a group of four, with mountain guides, local snacks, flexible routes, and wide-open summit views.
“It would have been so easy to cancel because of a little rain, but Norman with his deep knowledge of the fjords and the Bergen area /Norway outdoors made this one of the highlights of my trip. He was careful to make sure I was navigating the trail (a little water and mud) but the hike was invigorating and the view from the top was breathtaking. I learned so much about Bergen, Norway, and life on this hike. We may have had a little rain but Norman brought the sunshine.”
Kayak beneath Pulpit Rock on a six-hour Lysefjord tour with waterfalls, seals, lunch stops, and expert local guidance from Nordic Paddling.
“We had a wonderful time. Our guide explained everything and helped us get set up. He had trivia, he had facts about Norway and the fjord. He even brought snacks! Even though we had some rough weather that day, it was still an amazing trip and activity thanks to Nordic Paddling.”
Ride to Cerro Dorotea above Puerto Natales for fjord views, native forests, gaucho guiding, hotel pickup, and coffee afterward.
“muy costoso para lo que fue. Al final me cambiaron el recorrido y me dijeron que visitariamos otro fiordo (lo vi mucho mejor desde el taxi que desde la ruta a caballo). La actitud del guía deja mucho por desear (con otros turistas fue grosero, y su forma de hablar cortante, al límite de lo irrespetuoso). Adicional a eso, allá les cobraron 90.000 pesos chilenos, no entiendo por qué terminé yo pagando mucho más. El guía decidió hacer la cabalgata un poco más corta y los otros también se quejaron al respecto con él, a lo que respondió que el clima no estaba muy bueno y había 2 turistas esperando…”
Hike to 92-meter Månafossen, paddle Frafjord, and enjoy door-to-door transport from Stavanger on this active seven-hour Norway tour.
“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 :)”
Review of Bergen Fjord Hiking, a small-group mountain walk with fjord views, local guides, transport, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“The tour was cancelled without notice. I was waiting for my guide at the meeting point but no one appeared. I called the organiser and he told me they sent an email to me the day before but I didn’t receive anything. Such a bad experience”
Review of the 2-hour Lysefjord boat safari from Forsand, with Preikestolen views, waterfall water, local drinks, guides, price, and tips.
“De boottocht was fantastisch. Onze gids was een erg vriendelijke en vrolijke man, die zijn best heeft gedaan om de ervaring zo leuk mogelijk te maken. Veel leuke feiten over de omgeving, muziek voor de sfeer en een lekker hapje tussendoor. Ik raad deze boottocht aan voor iedereen die graag de Lysefjord wil bekijken, je zal zeker tevreden zijn :).”
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