The 15 Best Hiking Tours in Norway

1.Scenic Fjord Cruise to Lysefjord and Preikestolen

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,791 reviews · from $82Our pick

Join Rødne Fjord Cruise in Stavanger for a 3.5-hour electric catamaran trip through Lysefjord. You’ll see Fantahålå, the 604-meter Preikestolen, and Hengjanefossen waterfall, with an audio guide, indoor seating, sun decks, Wi-Fi, and a small café on board.

“The boat ride was amazing, the sights were incredible and I’m so glad we chose to go on this tour. Being able to be inside with huge windows or outside on the top deck was great as it did get very cold after a while. The choice of drinks and food was a little unusual, although the coffee was very much appreciated after being in the cold wind.”

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2.Fjord Cruise to Lysefjord and Pulpit Rock

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,357 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $89

Sail from Stavanger into Lysefjord aboard a clean, comfortable Helgøy Skyssbåt. Your captain and guide point out Preikestolen, Ådnøy, Fantahålå, Hengjanefossen, goats, and the Whiskey Waterfall. The boat gets close to the sights, with indoor seating, outdoor decks, toilets, refreshments, and multilingual audio guidance.

“Very good overall. Beautiful close ups of the various sights”

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3.Snowshoeing Hike with Picnic Lunch and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 637 reviews · from $152

Join a small English-speaking group from Tromsø for a three-hour snowshoe hike on Kvaløya, with mountain and fjord views, hot drinks, a light picnic, and guide-taken photos. Guides such as Max, Lucas, Anna, and Evgeni are praised for friendly support and local nature stories. The route changes with the weather.

“Max, our guide knew the place well, he took us on a route that had very few people which made the activity more enjoyable The views were amazing, lunch was good as well”

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4.Guided Husky Snowshoe Hike and Husky Camp Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 555 reviews · from $175

Travel from Tromsø to a husky camp on Kvaløya for a guided snowshoe walk with one or two working dogs. Expect easy-to-follow instruction, mountain views, time with around 200 huskies and puppies, winter clothing, and homemade cake with hot drinks. Guides such as Clementine, Lara, Max, Lea, and Nina have helped make the outing friendly and personal.

“This activity was so fantastic I will hope to do it again when I come back to Tromsø or recommend it to my friends. The guides were great. We hiked for about 1hr 20minutes total, and everyone got a try at walking with the huskies. The snacks were also delicious and very filling! Need that cookie recipe... This really was a good value for money activity and the best part was we got an abundance of time with the dogs. They are well looked after. It was very snowy but when the skies cleared the view was incredible. Must do activity!!!Read more”

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5.Snowshoe Hike in the Arctic

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 467 reviews · 4 hours · from $157

Meet your guide at Clarion Hotel The Edge, then ride 30 minutes to Ersfjordbotn for about three hours on snowshoes. Expect mountain and fjord views, steady uphill walking, nature talk, a hot drink and snack, and perhaps reindeer, seabirds, or fox tracks. Guides have included Adrian, Truls, Fabian, Espen, and Eirik.

“Amazing guide. Very chatty, fun and informative. Amazing views from various stops along the way. Perfect 🤩”

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6.Guided hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen

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

Start early in Stavanger for a guided hike to Preikestolen, the flat-topped cliff above Lysefjorden. A guide such as Erle, Toa, Ola, or Marius leads the small group, manages the pace, explains Norwegian nature and culture, and takes photos at the top. Transport, pickup, and drop-off are included.

“Great trip to Pulpit Rock. Pick at accommodation right on time given . Very informative tour guide Ola . She was encouraging, patient , kind , did not risk us allowed us our own pace . Very knowledgeable. She showed us many interesting local edible plants. Was good to leave early at 7.00 am which avoided the crowds. Plenty of time given at Pulpit Rock. Ola kindly took many photos for us. Highly recommend this tour .”

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7.Lysefjorden & Pulpit Rock RIB-Safari from Stavanger

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

Join Stavanger RIB for a two-hour, small-group ride from central Stavanger into Lysefjord. Your captain, possibly Daniel, Christien, Sean, or another local seafarer, handles the boat and stories while you visit Pulpit Rock, Hengjanefossen waterfall, and Fantahålå. A float suit, life jacket, goggles, and gloves keep you warm on the fast, open-water ride.

“This was a wonderfully fun experience. Since we can’t control the weather, the full body dry suits were perfect. We stayed warm and dry even in the downpours! We felt safe, secure and the captain offered great stories at every scenic stop! Highly recommended.”

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8.Pulpit Rock Guided Hike with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 294 reviews · 7 hours · from $145

Hike Preikestolen from Stavanger with a guide such as Ivan, Rasmus, Theo, or Alexander. Hotel pickup, a small group of up to eight, a Norwegian hiking snack, and the chance to use an old forest trail are included. Allow seven hours, bring proper shoes, and expect rocky ground, changing weather, and a demanding climb.

“Ivan was an incredible guide! He was very friendly and knowledgeable and patient with the entire group. We always felt safe with him. The best part of the trip was the fact that we went up a “secret” trail that went through nature instead of the main trail with the big steps. And most importantly, the “secret” trail has basically no one else on it. So you get to hike in nature in peace, alone! Highly recommend this tour!”

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9.Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Hike with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 279 reviews · 6 hours · from $167

Join local guides such as Tore, Mats, or Stein for a six-hour trip from Stavanger’s cruise terminal to Preikestolen. The roughly four-hour hike crosses woods, streams, rocky steps, and open mountain ground before reaching the famous fjord viewpoint. Transport, a snack, and guide support are included.

“A brilliant trip from beginning to end. Despite the very strong wind and on and off rain, it was a hard slog but Matt’s was a brilliant guide. So friendly and knowledgeable. Easy pick up and drop off.”

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10.Preikestolen Classic Hike and Side Trail

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 180 reviews · 8 hours · from $140

You’ll hike to Preikestolen with a guide such as Alan, Erlend, Stephan, or Cristian, depending on the day. After pickup in Stavanger and a 40-minute drive, expect about 2.5 hours uphill, a possible quieter side trail, time on the 604-meter cliff, and a guided descent. Small groups, seasonal gear, a snack, and hot berry juice are included.

“Absolutely amazing experience. Guide Alan and his companion Baba were absolutely fantastic”

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11.Guided hike to Kjerag and Kjeragbolten

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 166 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $182

Start with 7 a.m. pickup in Stavanger and ride through valleys to the Kjerag trailhead. In a group of up to eight, you’ll tackle steep rock, chains, and mountain paths before reaching Kjeragbolten above Lysefjord. Guides such as Teo, Sean, Helga, and Kenth are praised for pacing, photos, and mountain help.

“I have to say that this hike was more challenging than I thought. For people who don't do this kind of hiking regularly and are not well trained this might be difficult. As it was raining during our hike, some parts were quite slippery and even wet chains were sometimes slippery in hands. The trip itself was nice and our guide was fine but with dry weather without rain the hike would be much easier, however one needs to count with whatever weather in Norway. I am proud of myself that I managed that trip but I wouldn't go for that again because of its demandingness. We managed to take…”

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12.Briksdal Glacier Guided Hiking Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 123 reviews · 4 hours · from $146

Travel from Olden’s cruise pier through Olden Valley to Briksdal Glacier. Your English-speaking guide leads a 45 to 60 minute uphill walk past waterfalls and meltwater streams to a glacier viewpoint. The return trip includes a back-to-ship guarantee for cruise passengers who provide ship details when booking.

“the scenery was BREATHTAKING. definitely worth your time. there is an option to be taken up in a buggy if you're not able to do the hike (not too strenuous, just a little steep at times). you will still have to walk the last 500m if you take the buggy. if you hike you will have wonderful views the whole time though”

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13.Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 121 reviews · from $136

Join a small group of up to eight for a guided 4 to 6-hour hike to Preikestolen above Lysefjorden. Guides such as Kristy, Sander, Jacob, Lisa, and Annalise are praised for friendly support and local insight. Hotel pickup, transport, trail fees, and a light snack are included, while lunch and drinks are yours to bring.

“It was perfect. The first time for me with a guide and I was alone. We has great conversation and we took a different route back so a saw as much as I could.”

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14.Full-Day Trolltunga Hiking, and Climbing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 95 reviews · from $206

You’ll hike through Ringedalen Valley, climb 250 meters by via ferrata, and walk to famous Trolltunga with a guide from Trolltunga Active. Guides such as Jana, Toine, Michele, and Signe are praised for patient pacing, local insight, and memorable photos. Bring food, warm layers, and strong legs.

“Great experience, our guide was great and all of us had a great time.”

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15.Snowshoe hiking in Bergen – Public tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $246

Meet Norway Mountain Guides at Strandkaien 3 in Bergen, then travel to Gullbotn for a five-hour snowshoe hike. Guides such as Frank, Østen, and Tobias adjust the pace and route to the group, sharing local stories along the way. Snowshoes, poles, a hot drink, and a Norwegian snack are included.

“It was my first time snowshoeing and it was amazing! The tour guide we got are super interesting people, and though I lost my phone during one of the jumps, they were able to find it for me! We had a lot of fun!”

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