Itinerary
- Day 1
Sandnes to Sirdal
You'll start with breakfast at the hotel, then load your gear into the support vehicle before cycling through gentle hills on quiet roads toward Lauvvik. From there, a ferry takes you through Lysefjorden where you'll see Preikestolen and pass near Kjerag. The real challenge comes after Lysebotn: the famous climb with 27 hairpin bends (averaging 10% grade, hitting 15% at steepest sections) winds through a tunnel with a water stop at Øygårdstøl (640m). Once you reach the 932-meter summit with its otherworldly terrain, it's mostly downhill back to your hotel. Dinner happens in the firehouse with local cuisine.
- Start point
- Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway (Arrival)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Nice and solid breakfast at hotel), Lunch, Dinner (Local culinary experiences in the firehouse)
Included Activities
- Cycle from Kronen Gaard Hotel to Lauvvik on low-traffic roads
- Ferry ride through Lysefjorden with views of Preikestolen and Kjerag
- Cycle climb from Lysebotn with 27 hairpin bends to 932 meters altitude
- Stop at Øygårdstøl (Eagle's Nest) at 640 meters for water and views
Optional Activities
- Rent e-bike in Lysebotn for the climb (own bike transported by car)
- Borrow bike lights from support vehicle for tunnel passage
Landmarks Preikestolen Kjerag Lysefjorden Flørli 
- Day 2
Sirdal to Egersund
This is your longest ride at 98km, heading from the mountain interior toward the coast. You'll bike from Sirdalen through scenic country past Sinnes and Valevatn, stopping at Byrkjedalstunet for traditional lapper. After that comes Gloppedalsura, Northern Europe's biggest boulder field, then past the Vinjevatn lakes to Bjerkreim where there's a coffee stop at Myksvoll Microbrewery. The final stretch descends into coastal terrain and brings you to Egersund for a two-night stay at Grand Hotel Egersund. That evening includes dinner with a slideshow of the day's photos.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lapper at Byrkjedalstunet), Snack (Freshly roasted coffee and snack at Myksvoll Microbrewery), Dinner (Delightful dinner with photos from the day's adventures)
Included Activities
- Cycle from Sirdalen to Byrkjedalstunet (98km total for the day)
- Stop at Byrkjedalstunet for traditional lapper meal
- Cycle through Gloppedalsura (Northern Europe's largest boulder field)
- Stop at Myksvoll Microbrewery for freshly roasted coffee and snack
Optional Activities
- Hike to Trollpikken
- Visit Fayancemuseum
- Tour of Berentsen's Brewery (established 1895) with locally crafted beer, whisky, gin, or aquavit tasting
Landmarks Gloppedalsura Berentsen's Brewery - Day 3
Egersund
You'll spend the day exploring the Magma UNESCO Global Geopark on a 77km roundtrip from Egersund. The route follows Rv44 to Jøssingfjord where you visit the Science Museum and get a guided tour of Helleren, learning about historical Norwegian life and the WWII attack on the German warship Altmark. Cycling back takes you through quiet countryside to Sogndalstrand for lunch at a cultural hotel. The return to Egersund goes via Rekefjord. Afternoon and evening are free to wander Egersund's streets and shops before gathering for dinner with more photos from the ride.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at cultural hotel in Sogndalstrand), Dinner (Delightful dinner with photos from the day's excursion)
Included Activities
- Cycle from Egersund to Jøssingfjord via Rv44 and Hauge i Dalane
- Visit Science Museum at Jøssingfjord
- Guided tour of Helleren (The House Under The Rock)
- Cycle through country roads to Sogndalstrand
- Return to Egersund via Rekefjord
- Exploration of Egersund streets
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Egersund
Landmarks Jøssingfjord Helleren Magma UNESCO Global Geopark Sogndalstrand Rekefjord - Day 4
Egersund to Sola
Today's 91km ride follows Norway's North Sea coast, passing through Hellvik, Sirevåg, and Brusand. You'll stop for lunch at Hå Gamle Prestegard, a former vicarage and cultural center. From there, you continue toward Sola with views of Norway's longest white sandy beaches and flat farmland stretching out. The mostly flat terrain might work in your favor with good wind conditions. You'll arrive at Sola Strand Hotel, which has spa facilities for relaxing afterward. Evening brings dinner with the day's photos, and there are optional beach activities if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunch at Hå Gamle Prestegard), Dinner (Delightful dinner with photos from the day's highlights)
Included Activities
- Cycle from Egersund through coastal villages (Hellvik, Sirevåg, Brusand) to Sola
- Stop and lunch at Hå Gamle Prestegard (former vicarage and art/culture centre)
Optional Activities
- Hiking along Sola Beach
- Kiteboarding
- Surfing
- Kayaking
- Stand-up paddleboarding
Landmarks Hå Gamle Prestegard Sola Beach 
- Day 5
Sola to Stavanger
You've got 79km of riding today heading toward Stavanger through urban and varied terrain. Start with a tour of Sola Ruinkirke near the hotel, then pass through industrial areas like Risavika and Tananger port to reach Tungenes lighthouse. From there, bike paths take you into Stavanger's city center to explore Old Stavanger with its well-preserved wooden houses from Northern Europe. You'll ride through Vågen and Storhaug, then toward Gandsfjorden learning about Norway's oil heritage. Later comes Norway's only cycle highway, the notorious Grisabakken climb (famous from Tour of Norway races), a photo stop at Ullandhaugtårnet, and finish at the Swords in Rock monument. The day ends at Victoria Hotel with a farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Tour of Sola Ruinkirke
- Cycle past Risavika and Tananger port (oil and gas areas)
- Cycle to Tungenes lighthouse
- Cycle through Old Stavanger (wooden house settlement)
- Cycle through Vågen and Storhaug
- Cycle along Gandsfjorden and Jåttåvågen (learn about Norway's oil adventure)
- Cycle on Norway's only cycle highway
- Climb Grisabakken
- Photo stop at Ullandhaugtårnet
- Visit Swords in Rock and learn about Battle of Hafrsfjord
Optional Activities
- Hiking to Preikestolen
- Fjord cruise
- Visit to Flo and Fjære gardens
- Tour of the charming old city of Stavanger
Landmarks Sola Ruinkirke Tungenes lighthouse Old Stavanger Ullandhaugtårnet Swords in Rock Preikestolen Flo and Fjære gardens - Day 6
Stavanger
In the morning, you'll transfer from Hotel Victoria to Sola Airport by car or shuttle bus. The timing depends on when your group's flights depart. If you've booked optional extensions separately, those would start from here.
- End point
- Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway (Departure)
Included Activities
- Morning transfer to Sola Airport
Optional Activities
- Hike to Preikestolen (if booked separately)
