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Can you book a private driver through a hotel you aren't staying at?

Old Jun 13th, 2006, 07:03 PM
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Can you book a private driver through a hotel you aren't staying at?

I would like to stay at Orquideas Inn, but they (for some reason) have not yet told me the price of a private driver even though I have asked a few times.

It makes me think they might not have private drivers? Does anyone know?

Anyway, both Buena Vista as well as Vista Del Valle have both advised that their private driver rates are $120/day.

In case Orquideas does not have private drivers, will I be able to book a private driver through Buena Vista or Vista Del Valle if i'm not staying at their hotel?

(If not, I might have to book with one of the other hotels)

Thanks.
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Old Jun 13th, 2006, 08:08 PM
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Yes you can book Oscar at Vista del Valle.

You can book Oscar no matter where you stay.

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Old Jun 14th, 2006, 03:31 PM
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You can call or write to my friend Gustavo in San Jose. He's a guide and he works with a private driver named Rogelio. [email protected] or 011-506-836-3679. They'll come get you anywhere.

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Old Jun 14th, 2006, 06:21 PM
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I will write him.

I have also emailed oscar fo a quote. (I'm wondering if he charges more than if I were to book him through Vista Del Valle)

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I used a driver at Orquideas for an all day trip 2 years ago, the actual name of the company that operates out of Orquideas is Wady Tours and I believe their website is www.emotionguarenteed.com (or something like that). It was very good & cheap, pretty much all day for around $75 I think it was. All of their drivers I used (for trips to the airport, etc) were all real sweethearts and very willing to do whatever it is that I wanted to do.
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Old Jun 15th, 2006, 05:57 AM
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well, that's good to know. I wish they would reply to me though!
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