MileageAddict did you feel safe while trying to get a taxi from CUZ to Olly?

Safe? Absolutely. The taxi drivers were simply trying to make living and as much money as they could. None of them were rude.

Keep in mind, I only know 100 words of Spanish. If I was fluent, I probably could have gotten them down to a better price. At no time on this trip did I feel I was in an unsafe situation. However, the journey from Cusco to Olly does pass through some terribly poor neighborhoods as you weave your way out of Cusco.

As per the rules anywhere in the world regarding personal safety, never allow a taxi driver to pick up additional passengers, lock the doors and always use a radio or official taxi service.