Bergen, Pulpit Rock & Lysefjord

DAY 1

First night in Bergen

Individual arrival in Bergen and check in at a centrally located hotel.
Explore this picturesque coastal town, with the old Bryggen wharf (UNESCO site), the Fish Market, the Funicular to Mount Fløyen, the Aquarium, the picturesque areas of authentic, wooden houses & narrow streets on the Nordnes peninsula & the hillside behind the Funicular station.
Spend 1 night in Bergen (included in the tour price)
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Optional add-on from Bergen:

Additional night in Bergen & 3 hour fjord cruise from Bergen to Mostraumen
This spectacular tour from Bergen takes you up the 27-km long Osterfjord in Hordaland province. Underway, the fjord narrows between the steep mountains as you are brought safely through the strong currents of the shallow and narrow Mostraumen strait.

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Optional add-on from Bergen:

Dinner at Cornelius Seafood Restaurant
Just outside the city of Bergen, you will find Cornelius, one of Norway’s best seafood restaurants. It is situated right by the sea on a small island with spectacular views of the fjord, mountains, skerries, and passing boats and ships. Nothing beats the taste and texture of seafood that has just been caught from the cold and clear waters.

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DAY 2

Bergen to Stavanger

Take the Kystbussen coastal coach to Stavanger. Kystbussen takes you between the southwestern coastal cities of Bergen and Stavanger. The two ferries, Halhjem-Sandvikvåg crossing the Bjørnafjord and Arsvågen-Mortavika over the Boknafjord, are included in the price and journey time. The bus ride takes about 5 hours, and gives great opportunities to relax and admire the beautiful coastal scenery.

Check in at a centrally located hotel in Stavanger. Despite being the oil capital of Norway, the city still retains its old charm as a famous seaport. Many of its tiny wooden houses, some of which have been around for 9 centuries, still remain. Stavanger also has some of the most intriguing museums in the southwest of Norway.
Spend 3 nights in Stavanger

DAY 3

Self-guided Hike to Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock)

Board the Preikestolen express bus that will take you to the starting point of the hike to the towering cliff-plateau, directly suspended over the Lysefjord.
The hike up to Preikestolen is challenging. It is 8 km (4.9 mi)  long in total and you have 5 hours to complete the round trip. The route is signposted with lots of red-painted distance markers making it easy to follow the trail. Nepalese Sherpas have improved parts of the trail by making beautiful granite stairways. The top offers unobstructed views over the meandering blue fjord.
Once you leave the parking lot next to Preikestolen Fjellstue and set off on your hike, there are no shops – it’s just you, nature and your fellow hikers. Make sure to bring enough food, drink and supplies to last you through your hike.
After the hike, the Preikestolen express bus will take you back to Stavanger.

Main hiking season: April – September
Duration: 4-5 hours round trip + transfer 50 min each way
Length: 8 km (4.9 mi)
Effort Level: Challenging

Optional add-on from Stavanger:

Additional night in Stavanger & Kjerag self-guided hike
Take the Kjerag Express Bus early in the morning to the starting point of the hike up the Kjerag mountain.
The hike up the Kjerag mountain and to the Kjerag Boulder is challenging. The path goes through rocky and polished mountain landscapes. The total elevation gain is 460 metres (1500 ft.) The boulder is majestically suspended nearly 1000 m (3280 ft) above sea level over the beautiful Lysefjord. Amazing views of the boulder itself, surrounding mountains and the Lysefjord below. You have 6 hours to complete the 9.8 km (6 mi) return hike and the path is well-marked.
After the hike, the Kjerag Express Bus will drive you back to Stavanger.

Main hiking season: June-September
Bus departures: July-August daily, June & September weekends only
Duration: 6 hours round trip + transfer 2.5 hours each way
Length: 9.8 km (6 mi)
Effort Level: Challenging

NOTE: There is no guide on the hike to Kjerag. You are responsible for your own safety and for bringing with you all necessary gear, food and drink for the entire hike.

DAY 4

Cruise on the Lysefjord

Experience the famous Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock) from the fjord! On this tour, you will be taken on a refreshing fjord cruise to the Lysefjord. The Lysefjord offers waterfalls, idyllic islands and stunning nature.
Discover the “mysterious” Vagabonds’ Cave, the goats and get a taste of the fresh mountain water from Hengjanefossen waterfall. And last but not least, see the world famous Pulpit Rock towering high above the fjord.

DAY 5

Stavanger to Oslo 

Travel by train along the Sørlandsbanen train line from Stavanger to Oslo. The Sørtoget train takes you through the lush landscape of Southern Norway. From Western Norway via the idyllic southern coast to the capital Oslo in the east with coastal scenery, mountains and vast forest areas. The journey takes about 8 hours.

Check in at a centrally located hotel in Oslo. In the capital of Norway you can visit the iconic Opera House, the spectacular Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Viking Ship Museum (closed for rebuilding to 2027 – artefacts from the Viking Age can be seen at The Historic Museum in the city centre), the Holmenkollen Ski Jump.
Enjoy the extensive waterfront of Oslo with the vibrant Aker Brygge & Tjuvholmen pedestrian areas & the spectacular wooden Astrup Fearnley Museum.
Spend 1 night in Oslo (included in the tour price)
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Optional:
• Add City sightseeing or Fjord cruises in Oslo

THIS TRIP INCLUDES:

Accommodation
4* Hotels w. breakfast buffet
in Bergen, Stavanger & Oslo

Transport
• Coach Bergen-Stavanger
• Preikestolen Express Bus round trip for your individual hike to the Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock) plateau
• Train Stavanger-Oslo

Activities & Excursions
Lysefjord cruise incl. audio-guiding

All taxes & VAT
Detailed itinerary & directions

NOT INCLUDED:
• International flights to/from Norway
• Airport transfers
• Personal travel insurance

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