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cb24 May 31st, 2016 11:36 AM

Cusco to Ollantaytambo via Salt Flats
 
Hi all - we are visiting Peru in late July/early August. We are staying a night in Ollantaytambo prior to heading to Machu Picchu. I would like to visit the Salinas de Maras en route to Ollantaytambo (from Cusco). Does anyone have any car service/taxi recommendations to do this? What should we expect cost wise?

Thanks!
Christi

mlgb May 31st, 2016 03:38 PM

Try taxidatum.com they are now providing service in Cusco.

They will give you a fair quote. July and August are peak season so you may not have much leeway in negotiations.

hopefulist May 31st, 2016 06:58 PM

We used them when we flew into Cusco and headed straight to Ollantaytambo. They charged $37 for a sedan or $55 for a van for 4 of us. We made an unplanned stop at a mirador near Chinchero but otherwise didn't make stops, so I'm not sure what stopping at Las Salineras might add to the cost. Happy trails!

cb24 Jun 1st, 2016 02:10 PM

This looks like exactly what we are looking for and appears to be $65 with the stops we are hoping for. Thank you both!

hopefulist Jun 1st, 2016 05:55 PM

Great! All we ask in return is a trip report. ;-)

cb24 Jul 27th, 2016 12:13 PM

Thank you, Ramiro! We are headed there next week and looking forward to the trip to Cusco and the Sacred Valley!


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