Ascent to the Pulpit

Are you ready to reach one of the most spectacular viewpoints in the world?

Upon arrival, your cruise pickup at the port of Stavanger will be by our guide, identified with the Shore2Shore sign. Near Stavanger, Norway, there is a mysterious rock that rises 600 m above the Lysefjord: Preikestolen (literally "Pulpit", it is the most famous attraction in Stavanger).

From the top of the imposing Pulpit, you can admire spectacular mountainous landscapes overlooking the beautiful fjord. The Pulpit is a spectacular natural rock formation, a 25m x 25m platform, above a stunning fjord at a height of 604m. The fjord is 42 km long and was formed by imposing glaciers from the last Ice Age. The Pulpit probably formed after the thaw, about 10,000 years ago. The mountain peaks around the pulpit reach heights of 1000m on both sides of the fjord, offering sensational views.

After a short tour of the city of Stavanger, we will enter the Ryfast, Hundvåg tunnels (4.5 km long) and the Solbakk tunnel.

The Solbakk tunnel is the longest underwater tunnel (14.3 km long) and the deepest in the world (292 m below sea level).

After about an hour, we will arrive at the parking lot of the Preikestolen base camp.

Once at the parking lot, located at an altitude of 270 m above sea level, we will begin walking along the trail that leads to the summit of the rock.

Our guide will accompany us throughout the hike to the Pulpit, adapting to the group’s pace. This adventurous hike is one of the must-see visits and is on the list of places for all travelers arriving in the Stavanger region and Norway in general.

We will pass ponds, mountains, forests, and marshes on the way to the summit. At the top, we will have time to enjoy the view of the fjord and the landscape.

The hike is very challenging, with a distance of approximately 8 kilometers and an elevation gain of 300 meters. After the descent, we will return to the port for the farewell.

We hope you have enjoyed this unique experience in the heart of Norway!

GENERAL INFORMATION

• DURATION: AVAILABILITY OF BUS AND GUIDE UP TO 7 HOURS (FLEXIBLE ACCORDING TO BOAT SCHEDULES).
• NO SUPPLEMENTS

IMPORTANT

• Includes private bus, guided visit/full day trekking.
• It is important to know that our service is a private bus service, so we will not be subject to public bus schedules.
• It is a day of sport and it is advisable to wear comfortable shoes, warm clothing, and bring drinks.
• THE ORDER OF THE PLACES TO VISIT MAY BE MODIFIED BY THE ORGANIZATION OF THE GUIDE AND TRAFFIC AND/OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES.
• Excursion not recommended for children and elderly people due to the physical effort involved.
• Not recommended for people with walking difficulties, respiratory problems, people traveling in wheelchairs or with baby strollers.

IMPORTANT REMARKS

• Difficult level/Trekking.
• The tour involves about 2 hours of ascent and 2 hours of descent, obviously depending on each person's condition. The trails are accessible for anyone in good physical condition.
• This excursion is NOT SUITABLE for people with reduced mobility, people who require the use of wheelchairs, or those traveling with baby strollers, due to the uneven terrain. Transportation for this tour is not adapted.
• It is recommended to carry a backpack with water and drinks in plastic bottles.
• It is recommended to bring a windbreaker, raincoat, and energy bars or snacks.
• Proper footwear for this activity is essential.
• Babies should be well wrapped and carried in a backpack-type carrier, under the supervision of their parents. Access with baby strollers is not possible.
• The duration of the excursion is approximate and will depend on the boat's arrival time and passenger disembarkation.
• Any part of our excursions may be varied, modified, or shortened due to force majeure, specific weather phenomena, delayed boat arrival, or mass delays of passengers. This will always be done to ensure the smooth running of the excursion and under the guide's judgment and our approval. In any case, our main priority will always be to arrive on time at the boat.