Lima Fly & Stay — Self-Launched Version (2 Days, Lima to Cusco)
2 days · Peru
G Adventures charges £420
No-markup version: ~£131 per person
Estimate only, not a guaranteed price. Always verify costs independently before booking.
A self-launched version of G Adventures' 2-day "Lima Fly & Stay" add-on: one night in Lima with time to eat your way around Miraflores and Barranco, then an early budget flight to Cusco with an airport transfer into the historic centre — exactly the logistics you need before starting an Inca Trail or Cusco-based trek. Book the Lima hostel, the LATAM/Sky/Viva Air flight and the Cusco airport transfer yourself and you'll pay a fraction of the packaged add-on price. Costs are approximate 2024/25 backpacker rates in GBP.
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Arrive Lima — Miraflores, Barranco and ceviche
Lima
Land at Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) and take an official Airport Express Lima bus or a taxi/ride-hail (Uber/InDrive) to Miraflores — roughly 45–60 minutes depending on traffic; the bus is around £7 and a taxi £12–15. Check into a Miraflores or Barranco hostel or budget guesthouse (private room in a hostel is the best value). Spend the afternoon walking the Malecón clifftop path down to Barranco, cross the Puente de los Suspiros, and browse the street art and galleries. In the evening eat ceviche and lomo saltado at a local menú spot or the Mercado de Surquillo — a full dinner with a drink runs £8–12. Optional add-ons: a self-booked Lima food tour via GetYourGuide (£25–35) or the Museo Larco (£8). Set an early alarm for tomorrow's flight.
🚌Airport Express bus or taxi from LIM to Miraflores (£7–15); walking + local bus/Metropolitano in the city
🛏Private room in a Miraflores/Barranco hostel or budget guesthouse (~£22/night)
- →Malecón clifftop walk
- →Barranco street art and Puente de los Suspiros
- →Mercado de Surquillo food stalls
- →Optional: self-booked Lima food tour (GetYourGuide)
Early flight to Cusco and transfer into the old town
Cusco
Take a pre-booked ride-hail or taxi to LIM about 2 hours before your flight. Book a morning one-way Lima–Cusco flight yourself on LATAM, Sky Airline or JetSMART — booked 3–6 weeks ahead these typically cost £35–55 one way including cabin bag, and prices rise sharply in the last fortnight, so book early. The flight is about 1h20m. At Cusco airport (CUZ), take an official taxi or pre-booked shared transfer into the historic centre (15–20 mins, £3–5); many hostels offer pickup for around the same price. Check in and spend the rest of the day going gently at 3,400m: coca tea, a slow wander around Plaza de Armas, and an early night. If you're joining a Cusco-based trek or Cusco start point, use the afternoon to confirm your briefing time and buy your Boleto Turístico if needed. Optional paid sights: Cusco Cathedral (£9), Coricancha/Qorikancha (£10), Inka Museum (£2), or a city tour (£10).
🚌Taxi/ride-hail to LIM; one-way flight Lima–Cusco on LATAM/Sky/JetSMART (~£40); airport taxi into Cusco centre (~£4)
🛏Hostel or budget guesthouse in Cusco historic centre (~£10–15/night, not included in the 2-day total)
- →Morning flight to Cusco
- →Plaza de Armas orientation walk
- →Optional: Cusco Cathedral, Coricancha and Inka Museum
- →Optional: Cusco city tour via GetYourGuide
Self-launched vs. G Adventures
| This itinerary (self-launched) | G Adventures | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per person | ~£131 | £420 |
| Duration | 2 days | 2 days |
| Who books it | You and your group, direct | Tour operator, guided group |
| Savings | £289 per person (69%) | |
Estimate only, not a guaranteed price. Always verify costs independently before booking.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Lima Fly & Stay — Self-Launched Version (2 Days, Lima to Cusco) cost?+
Doing it yourself with this self-launched itinerary costs an estimated £131 per person for 2 days in Peru. This is an AI-generated estimate based on typical budget-traveller prices — actual costs will vary by season and how you book.
Is this cheaper than booking with G Adventures?+
Yes — G Adventures charges around £420 per person for a similar tour. Doing the same route independently, using the same standard of accommodation and activities, costs an estimated £131 — a saving of roughly £289 (69%) per person.
How long is the Peru trip?+
This itinerary runs 2 days, covering 2 day-by-day stops through Peru.
How do I join this trip?+
You can join an existing open departure using this itinerary if one is scheduled, or launch your own departure with your own dates and invite other travellers to join you — no tour operator required.
Isn't it easier to just use a tour operator?+
Well, yes, a tour operator will book all the individual parts of your travel for you and provide a guide. That's obvious, but doing this has the potential to save the group thousands, which can in turn improve your itinerary substantially or save you huge amounts of money. Also, when you launch a departure, Travel Crew has tools in place to help you book the individual sections of the trip or make it easier for you to do this as a group. Really, you do not need a middle man. If you are more comfortable paying more and using a middle man, then you should certainly do this.
Is it safer to book through a tour operator?+
Arguably, there isn't much difference. A self-launched trip runs on the same principle as a group travel crew: collective responsibility, everyone looking out for each other, the same way it would if a group of friends organised the trip themselves — because that's exactly what's happening. You should always take out travel insurance before you go, self-launched or not; that doesn't change either way. Every open departure is published publicly with real dates and a real trip organiser, so it's never an anonymous arrangement, and our support team is reachable any time you need help, including in an emergency while you're away. Longer-term, we're building direct relationships with ground DMCs in popular destinations, offered as an optional paid add-on for extra on-the-ground support. Ultimately, though, the group is responsible for its own conduct and safety on a self-launched trip, same as on any trip you plan yourself.
What kind of trip is this?+
This is a foodie, culture, city-breaks trip through Peru, self-launched rather than run by a tour operator — you organise it with a group you find or bring yourself.
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