Lysefjord RIB Safari: High-Speed Fjord Tour from Stavanger to Preikestolen

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Difficulty

moderate

Duration

2 hours

Fitness Level

Should have moderate fitness: able to board a RIB, stand or sit on a moving boat, and handle short, brisk movements.

Overview

Cut through spray and cliff shadows on a two-hour RIB safari from Stavanger into Lysefjord. See Preikestolen from below, explore sea caves and taste waterfalls—this high-speed fjord run combines raw geology, local lore and hands-on captainry.

Lysefjord RIB Safari: High-Speed Fjord Tour from Stavanger to Preikestolen

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Date

Thu, Oct 30

Travelers

The RIB thunders out of Stavanger harbor and the city slips aft like a memory—brick facades, a dockside red hut, the murmur of ferries. Spray knifes the air; cliffs lift from the water, vertical and uncompromising, pushing clouds into slow motion. On a two-hour RIB safari to Lysefjord, the mountains behave like living things: they lean, they dare, they close ranks, and the boat answers with speed and a steady, salt-scented hum.

Adventure Photos

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Adventure Tips

Meet at Strandkaien 34

Arrive 30 minutes before departure and check in at the small red hut to complete waivers and get fitted with life gear.

Dress in layers and windproofs

Wind and spray make it chilly even in summer—bring a wind shell and a dry layer for your camera.

Secure your camera

Use wrist straps or a chest-mounted action cam; phones and loose cameras can be lost to spray and movement.

Be mindful of health limits

Not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with significant back or heart conditions; boarding requires agility.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Harbor seals
White-tailed eagle (sea eagle)

History

Lysefjord was carved by successive glaciations; local communities historically depended on fishing and small-scale farming, with landmarks like Preikestolen becoming modern pilgrimage points.

Conservation

Operators follow strict no-landing rules at sensitive sites and encourage keeping distance from wildlife; stick to guidelines to protect breeding birds and fragile cliff vegetation.