We'll be doing NIN DIY in reverse in mid Sept., taking the train/bus from Bergen to Voss, bus to Gudrangen, fjord cruise to Flam, staying overnight in Aurland. We are debating renting a car in Flam & returning in Oslo - there is a NOK 5000 fee for 1 way. It gives us more freedom, but do we miss the best parts of the scenery in going via road vs train?
Has anyone used a private driver to get from Flam to Oslo (vs car rental)? Can you recommend someone and how expensive would that be?
Has anyone used a private driver in Flam/Aurland to get to Borlund Stave church and Stegastein for sunset? Can you recommend someone and how expensive would that be?
We are not good tour bus people, so trying to avoid that. Would consider minibus tour, but based on schedules we can find, it doesn't look like we'd arrive in Flam (3pm) in time to make that. Most are 5 hours to do both.
Advice on any/all of the above greatly appreciated!