Norway · HIKING & TREKKING
From an hour above a fjord town to a full day on a glacier plateau. The 15 below are compared on distance, ascent, season and whether the price includes the boots, crampons and transport you will need.
Leave Tromsø for Kvaløya on a four-hour guided snowshoe hike with mountain and fjord views. Guides such as Max, Lucas, Anna, and Javi lead small groups, serve sandwiches and hot drinks, and take photos for you. The route changes with weather and snow, and the walk can be easy to moderately demanding.
“April 15th, Amazing day Amazing spot Amazing guide Thanks Max !”
Travel from Tromsø to a husky camp on Kvaløya for a guided snowshoe hike with one or two working dogs. Expect easy but sometimes uphill snow, mountain views, warm clothing, hot drinks, homemade cake, and time with about 200 huskies and puppies. English-speaking guides lead the five-hour outing.
“had a great time snow shoe walking with the Huskys and petting them after .”
Leave Tromsø by black Mercedes for a three-hour guided snowshoe hike in Ersfjordbotn. With up to eight people, you will climb at a steady pace, stop for fjord views and local nature stories, and finish with a hot drink and snack. Guides such as Adrian, Truls, Fabian, and Espen adjust the route to snow and weather conditions.
“So much fun! Adrian was a great guide and the walk was beautiful!”
Start early in Stavanger, cross the fjord, and hike with a guide to Preikestolen, Norway’s famous cliff above Lysefjorden. Groups are capped at eight, with hotel pickup, transport, and drop-off included. Guides such as Erle, Ola, Toa, and Marius have been praised for patient pacing, local stories, route choices, and taking summit photos.
“Our guide from Argentina is a very nice guy. He is knowledgeable and patient to allow everyone in the small group to catch up. He also took some beautiful pictures for us. The tour experience was very exciting and rewarding. This is our high point in Stavanger!”
Join Get Guided Norway for a seven-hour Pulpit Rock hike from Stavanger. Guides such as Ivan, Rasmus, Theo, and Alexander lead small groups of up to eight along the main or quieter old trail, with hotel pickup, a Norwegian snack, and time above Lysefjorden.
“Alexander is a great guide and the tour was really fantastic!! He told us different stories so the tour was very good! The transfer was perfect! It was enough time to make photos! Perfect trip!! Thank you Alexander!!”
Join local guides such as Tore, Mats, or Stein for a six-hour Preikestolen hike from Stavanger. A comfortable bus takes you through the world’s deepest subsea tunnel to the trailhead, where you’ll climb rocky paths, cross streams, and reach the famous Pulpit Rock. Snacks are included, but bring water, food, warm layers, and proper hiking shoes.
“This was a magnificent day, were picked up at the cruise terminal by our guide Tore in his Mercedes Benz mini bus, transported to pulpit rock (approx 40 mins) then we were given a brief safety guide, and he also checked with the harbour master when the cruise ships were departing so he could guarantee to have you back in time. The hike up pulpit rock was very nice but it was very busy with people passing both ways. Tore was always on hand and let people do it at their own pace not as a group if reqd. We chatted with him a few times, his knowledge and experience…”
Travel from Stavanger to Preikestolen with a small group of up to eight people and a local guide such as Allan, Erlend, Stephan, or Cristian. After a 40-minute drive, hike for about 2.5 hours to the 604-meter cliff, using a quieter side trail when conditions allow. Expect changing weather, photo stops, a snack, and hot berry juice.
“Yesterday, I went on a hiking tour to Preikestolen, and it was absolutely incredible! I've dreamed of visiting the Norwegian fjords since I was a child, and my dream finally came true. Although I booked a group tour, I ended up being the only participant, which I was actually very happy about. A huge thank you to the company for not canceling my tour. I also want to express my heartfelt gratitude to my guide, Erlend Berne. We spent five amazing hours talking about all kinds of topics. He made the hike much easier, showed me the best photo spots, and even took some fantastic pictures of me. Plus, he…”
Leave Stavanger at 7:00 am for an 11-hour guided hike to Kjeragbolten. A guide such as Teo, Sean, Helga, or Kenth leads a group of up to eight through steep rock, chains, changing weather, and grand Lysefjord views. Hotel and Airbnb pickup, private transport, and photo help are included.
“This is a must do tour if you're in Stavanger! My guide, Sean, was funny and incredibly insightful while articulating Norwegian customs, the mountain code, allemannsretten, and much more. The hike itself was a good workout and provided some stunning views. Once at the top, the scenery is breathtaking and the lodging of the Kjeragbolten is quite remarkable. This was by far my favorite tour and hike while in Stavanger. I highly recommend it if you're in the area!”
Meet your English-speaking guide beside Olden’s cruise pier, ride through Olden Valley, then hike 45 to 60 minutes toward Briksdal Glacier. Expect steep sections, waterfalls, meltwater, and superb views. Guides such as Sam, Anna, Alyssa, and Elisabet have led this trip, with time to walk at your own pace.
“Guide Alyssa was very friendly. she kept an eye on everyone in her group. we all had varying walking paces. she came back to make sure the stragglers were doing okay.”
Spend about five hours on the trail to Preikestolen with a small group of up to eight people. Your guide handles transport and trail pacing while you tackle rocky sections and enjoy views over Lysefjorden. Guides including Kristy, Sander, Jacob, Lisa, and Annalise have led this outing, which suits hikers with basic fitness.
“The guide was great, she was very friendly and helpful”
Join Tromsø Villmarkssenter for a 4.5-hour husky hike with English-speaking guides. You’ll walk with energetic Alaskan Huskies through North Norwegian countryside, meet puppies, and eat a warm lunch with fire-made coffee in a Sami Lavvo. Rain gear and boots are provided, and guides including Jenny, Leo, Agata, Dennis, and Alejandro have helped make the outing personal and well organized.
“Amazing experience with lovely dogs. We had a wonderful day!”
Spend eight hours hiking Preikestolen with a small group of up to eight. Guides such as Erlend, Alan, Stephan, and Sean adjust the route to winter conditions, point out quiet viewpoints, and carry safety gear. After the 604-meter climb, warm up with soup and a drink at Villa Rosehagen.
“Fantastic! Our guide, Erlend, was so fun! He was very easy to talk to and very knowledgeable about the trek up the mountain. We felt safe and he kept us informed the whole way if there was something we could do make the hike easier on our bodies. Make sure you do this when in Scavenger!”
Meet your English or Norwegian speaking guide in Tyssedal for a full-day Trolltunga adventure. Walk beside Ringedalen Lake, climb 250 meters by via ferrata, and hike to the famous rock ledge. Guides such as Jana, Toine, Michele, Angel, Signe, and Alice have led memorable outings, with normal hiking used if conditions cancel the ferrata.
“A Breathtaking day in many ways! Amazing experience, friendly and helpful guides, awesome climbing experience (I have never climbed before). If you're reading this review then you're thinking about booking; stop thinking, start booking. Enjoy”
Meet your Norwegian or English-speaking guide at Hjerkinn at 09:45, then drive 5 to 10 minutes into Dovrefjell National Park for a 5 to 6 hour hike. Guides such as Kim and Uwe help you search for free-ranging musk ox from at least 200 meters away. Bring lunch, water, warm layers, and waterproof hiking shoes.
“Kim was a great guide, the size of the group was good and I felt like we were in very capable hands. And of course we saw some muskus oxen!”
Hike to Norway’s famous Preikestolen with a local guide from Get Guided Norway. You’ll ride from Stavanger through the Ryfast Tunnel, walk a rocky and sometimes demanding trail, enjoy fjord views, and eat a simple Norwegian snack at the top. Guides such as Theo, Dag, Alexander, and Ivan adjust the pace and help with photos.
“Hotel pickup worked perfectly. The hike wasn’t too difficult, and our guide Rasmus led us excellently and gave great explanations.”
Pick a fjord, a sled team or a night under the lights.
