Pulpit Rock & Lysefjord by Helicopter
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port
Stavanger, Norway
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activityLevel
Easy Activity
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excursionType
Information Not Currently Available
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wheelchairAccessible
No
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startingAtPrice
$519
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minimumAge
Information Not Currently Available
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duration
Approximately 1¼ Hours
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mealsIncluded
Meals not included
Stavanger is situated at the entrance to the Gandsfjord. It is somewhat protected from the North Sea, where the oil industry of Norway conducts most of its business. Stavanger is Norway's fourth-largest town and represents a charming mix of new and old. Close to the harbor, you'll see the wooden, white-painted houses with tiny gardens. These once belonged to sailors and craftsmen.
Your helicopter adventure begins with a drive from the pier to the helipad. After take-off, you'll head eastward towards Lysefjord, which incises an impressive 30 miles into a mountainous massif. It is considered the wildest, least-accessible fjord in the region, surrounded by cliffs rising steeply from the water and worn down by eons of ice erosion. In a few places along the fjord, there is enough space for small, isolated farms to cling to the cliffsides.
A real thrill is the chance to pass over the well-known Pulpit Rock -- a massive formation with a flat top, whose elevation is a stunning 2,000 feet above sea level. Needless to say, the rock offers sensational views of the mountainous world surrounding it -- the very same view that you will enjoy from your seat in the helicopter.
Turning west, you'll cross the mountain landscape dotted with lakes before heading back to the helipad.
Please note: The flight is operated with a five- or six-seater helicopter. Guests names and weights are required for weight and balance calculations and flight manifesting (maximum weight 250lbs).
The pilot offers basic information about the itinerary and main sights. (S)he reserves the right to cancel the flight at short notice due to weather conditions; however, the weather typically is pleasant and the flight dispatch rate is accordingly high. Minimum age is 2 years.