4 Days: Hike Preikestolen & Kayak in Lysefjord (Cabin)
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Kayak holiday in Norway :
4 Day Hike & kayaK - Cabin Edition
A four-day adventure in the Lysefjord, passing incredible fjords and sleeping under the stars and hiking famous Preikestolen.
You will all nights at our Norwegian cabin at a bay in the Lysefjord.
You don’t need any kayaking experience to enjoy this adventure – the guides are great at making it enjoyable and safe for all abilities. A moderate fitness level is suitable for the hike activity.
Trip Details
Experience
What's included
Airport transfers.
Food (if any diets/allergies let us know).
Cabin accommodation on the first night.
Specialist equipment (double kayaks, paddling gear).
See our required packing list below.
Where & When
Kayak Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
You will be picked up from Stavanger Airport at 4 pm, and then driven to the cabin, which overlooks the Lysefjord.
After you have settled in, the guides will prepare a nice dinner for you and explain the details for the following day. This trip includes all food, accommodation, equipment, and airport transfers.
Day 2: Kayaking
After breakfast, you will head out for a full day of kayaking on the Lysefjord. For those that want to, you will have an opportunity to learn some skills along the way, before stopping for lunch.
During the paddle, you’ll see the Pulpit Rock, waterfalls, caves, and if you’re lucky some of the local wildlife (seals, great sea eagles, porpoises).
In the afternoon you will arrive back at the cabin, with enough time to relax a little. The evening will be spent enjoying a pleasant dinner, and experiencing the Norwegian „hygge“ (a cozy feeling) of a traditional Norwegian cabin.
Day 3: Hiking
Wake up in a Norwegian paradise with view on the fjord directly from your breakfast table. Enjoy a nice cup of coffee over, this will prepare you for the day’s hike up Preikestolen – the views will be incredible!
The hike is approx. 5-6 hour, with a long stop on the plateau, with views of the fjord from above.
Afterwards you will head back down to the cabin for yet another pleasant dinner and movie night, or even an evening swim in the Lysefjord.
Day 4: Kayaking
After a good night’s sleep and coffee over breakfast, it’s time to get back in the kayaks. Another breath-taking paddle, further into Lysefjord awaits. Explore the waterfalls and incredible cliff faces, and see Pulpit Rock from below. Keep an eye out for the seals, that are local to the area.
Our driver will pick you up after the tour and you will arrive back at Stavanger airport by 16.00 for your flight home.
Packing List
Below you’ll find the minimum gear required for this trip. You will need to pack your equipment in smaller bags in the kayak – you shouldn’t bring more than you can fit in a 60litre backpack, as we will also need space for common equipment in the kayaks (food, water, cooking equipment, etc.).
- Wallet + credit card
- Travel documents (+ travel insurance)
- Passport / Personal ID
- Water bottle (1 liter)
- Toilet accessories and personal hand sanitizer (+ any personal medication)
- Dry bags (to keep your things dry) – we recommend 3-4 x 15 litre bags for easy packing in the kayak.
- Sunglasses + a strap
- Sunscreen
- Cap to protect your eyes
- Hardshell jacket (waterproof)
- Rain pants (recommended)
- Long hiking pants
- Tshirts
- Thermal/wool underlayer, pants (no cotton!)
- Thermal/wool underlayer, long-sleeve shirt (no cotton!)
- Underwear
- Socks (wool)
- Beanie/Buff
- Wool / fleece / down middle-layer
- Hiking boots
- Towel (recommended)
- Head-Torch / flashlight
- Phone + charger
- Powerbank (recommended)
- Camera (recommended)
You can also download our packing list as PDF.
FAQs
You will stay at a traditional Norwegian wooden cottage by the fjord. This home, which also includes an apartment in a building of an old sawmill, offers a tranquil retreat surrounded by nature.
The cottage has six bedrooms (three with two single beds and three with double beds), a large kitchen and living area, and a bathroom with a shower. The outside terrace overlooks the fjord, providing a perfect spot for relaxing evenings by the water.
Your cottage is surrounded by mountains, fields, fruit trees, and sheep in the summertime. The property has its own hydroelectric power and by that provides clean energy during your stay.
The cabin features:
Gorgeous view
WiFi
Terrace and balcony
Outdoor fireplace
Swimming platform
Laundry facilities
Waterfront with beach access
Well-equipped kitchen
Drinks: We provide you with water, tea and coffee on the multiday trips. We do not provide any alcohol but you are free to bring some yourself. The tap water as well as many springs in the nature are drinking water in Norway.
Food: Your multiday trip is all inclusive regarding foods/meals. That includes: Breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner. You will always have one warm homemade, cooked meal in the evening. We will adapt the meals for those who have allergies and food restrictions.
Winter season (Nov – Mar)
Winter in Norway can be extremely cold, with temperatures in some northern parts reaching as cold as -40 degrees Celsius. In Stavanger, temperatures can go as low as -20 degrees Celsius.
Shoulder (Apr– May & Oct)
Temperatures in Stavanger can vary at this time of year. Lows of minus 5 degrees Celsius and highs of 15 degrees Celsius. There can be some chances of rain, with May turning very green.
High Season (Jun – Sep)
June to Sept can be comparable to British summer, with daytime temperatures ranging from 8 – 25 degrees Celsius. There can be some rain.
The weather in the mountains (and the fjords) can be quite unpredictable and weather situations can change very quickly. Therefore, it is necessary to be always prepared for such a change. Please refer to our recommended packing list for a kayak holiday in Norway.
The maximum size is 8 people.
Yes. Many of our guests are solo travellers.
We use the „Boreal Design Esperanto“ double kayaks. The kayaks are stable and fast, perfect for anyone on a kayak holiday in Norway.
Start: You can be picked up at 4 pm from Stavanger Airport on the first date of your trip.
If you can’t make the pick-up, it’s a 40-minute taxi ride to the start location, which can be relatively expensive in Norway.
End: You’ll be dropped back at the airport for 4 pm on the last day.
Yes – you can store luggage in the cabin.
The hike to pulpit rock is at moderate difficulty. The hike is 400 meters in altitude over a distance of 4km to the top, giving the hike a total of 8 km.
The hike is suitable for anyone in normal good physical shape and with some prior hiking experience.
Day 1 – Arrival day (No kayaking or hiking today).
Day 2 – Distance: 16km, Time: 6 hours, Activity: Kayaking.
Day 3 – Distance: 8km, Time: 4-6 hours, Activity: Hiking.
Day 4 – Distance: 16km, Time: 6 hours, Activity: Kayaking
You can stay in the cabin if you would rather relax for the day, but kayaking will not be possible without the guide.
Yes. There’s a washing machine and tumble dryer in the cabin.
For this kayak holiday in Norway, the minimum age is 18, or 16 if accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Yes. You must be able to swim to attend kayak holiday in Norway. You will be asked to complete and sign a waiver stating this when you attend the trip.