How Much Does a 6 Day 5 Night Tour Group to Yili Cost Detailed Itinerary Expenses List Recommended Routes and Price Information
Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send the itinerary and quotation.
【6-Day, 5-Night In-Depth Tour of Ili: A Poetic Encounter with Grasslands, Lakes, and Canyons】
🌿 Itinerary Highlights:From Snow-Capped Mountains to Flower Fields: Unlock N Ways to Experience Ili
Summer in the Ili River Valley is the gentlest footnote of Northern Xinjiang. Here, you’ll find the deep blue of Sayram Lake, known as the “Last Tear of the Atlantic,” and the rolling green waves of the Nalati Grassland. You can hike the Xiata Ancient Path to touch the snow-capped mountains or camp among the wildflowers on the Kalajun Grassland. The 2026 Ili tour itinerary has been optimized to balance nature and culture, avoiding crowded conventional routes and delving into off-the-beaten-path attractions like Huocheng Lavender Manor and Tekes Bagua City, ensuring every moment is filled with surprises.
🚌 Simple Itinerary:6-Day, 5-Night Immersive Experience
【Day 1: Gathering in Urumqi · First Glimpse of the Western Regions】
Transportation:Arrive at Urumqi Diwopu International Airport by air from various locations and transfer to a downtown hotel by private car (approximately 40-minute drive).
Highlights:For free time activities, we recommend visiting the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar to savor specialty dishes like baked buns and hand-pulled rice while experiencing the cultural fusion of various ethnic groups.
Accommodation:Four-star hotel in Urumqi (breakfast included).
【Day 2: Urumqi → Sayram Lake (approximately 520 km, 6.5 hours)】
【6-Day, 5-Night In-Depth Tour of Ili: A Poetic Encounter with Grasslands, Lakes, and Canyons】Morning:Drive through the Junggar Basin, enjoying the transitional scenery of the Gobi Desert and grasslands along the way.
Afternoon:Arrive at Sayram Lake, take a self-drive tour around the lake (optional scenic spot shuttle bus), and visit attractions such as the “General’s Platform” and “Swan’s Playground.”
Special Experience:Watch the sunset by the lake in the evening, spend the night at a lakeside RV camp, and gaze at the starry sky.
Accommodation:Sayram Lake RV Camp (breakfast included).
【Day 3: Sayram Lake → Guozigou Bridge → Huocheng Lavender Manor → Yining (approximately 200 km, 3.5 hours)】
Morning:Cross the Guozigou Bridge and capture the magnificent scene of “a bridge spanning two mountains.”
Afternoon:Visit Huocheng Lavender Manor (flowering period from late June to mid-July) and experience the romance of the purple flower sea.
Evening:Arrive in Yining City, stroll along Liuxing Street, and savor Russian-style bread and handmade ice cream.
Accommodation:Four-star hotel in Yining (breakfast included).
【Day 4: Yining → Xiata Ancient Path → Zhaosu (approximately 320 km, 5 hours)】
🌿 Itinerary Highlights: From Snow-Capped Mountains to Flower Fields: Unlock N Ways to Experience IliMorning:Drive to the Xiata Ancient Path and take a light hike to the grassland at the foot of the snow-capped mountains, enjoying a close-up view of the Muzart Glacier.
Afternoon:Drive to Zhaosu County, stopping along the way at rape flower fields (in full bloom in July) to photograph the spectacular scene of “wild horses bathing in the river” (advance reservation required).
Accommodation:Characteristic homestay in Zhaosu (breakfast included).
【Day 5: Zhaosu → Kalajun Grassland → Tekes Bagua City (approximately 180 km, 3 hours)】
Morning:Tour the Kalajun Grassland, take a cable car to overlook the curves of the “Human Body Grassland,” and hike to the Flower Terrace to be surrounded by a sea of flowers.
Afternoon:Arrive in Tekes Bagua City, ascend the Lijie Street observation deck to overlook the city layout, and enjoy the nighttime Bagua City light show.
Accommodation:Four-star hotel in Tekes (breakfast included).
【Day 6: Tekes → Nalati Grassland → Urumqi (approximately 680 km, 8 hours; it is recommended to book your return flight for the next day)】
Morning:Head to the Nalati Grassland, choose between the aerial grassland or river valley grassland routes, and explore by horseback riding or taking the scenic shuttle bus.
Summer in the Ili River Valley is the gentlest footnote of Northern Xinjiang. Here, you’ll find the deep blue of Sayram Lake, known as the “Last Tear of the Atlantic,” and the rolling green waves of the Nalati Grassland. You can hike the Xiata Ancient Path to touch the snow-capped mountains or camp among the wildflowers on the Kalajun Grassland. The 2026 Ili tour itinerary has been optimized to balance nature and culture, avoiding crowded conventional routes and delving into off-the-beaten-path attractions like Huocheng Lavender Manor and Tekes Bagua City, ensuring every moment is filled with surprises.Afternoon:Drive back to Urumqi, stopping at the Dushanzi Grand Canyon along the way (optional glass walkway experience).
Evening:Transfer to the airport after arriving in Urumqi to conclude the itinerary.
💰 Pricing Information:2026 Reference Cost (subject to actual consultation and contract signing)
Adult Price:Starting from 5,980 RMB per person
Child Price (under 12 years old, no extra bed):Starting from 3,980 RMB per person
Cost Includes:
Transportation:Air-conditioned tour bus for the entire journey (including airport transfers) and scenic shuttle buses at the Nalati/Kalajun scenic areas.
Accommodation:5 nights of hotel/homestay accommodation (breakfast included).
Admission Tickets:First entrance tickets to Sayram Lake, Xiata Ancient Path, Kalajun Grassland, Nalati Grassland, etc.
Meals:5 breakfasts + 3 lunches (specialty meals such as stewed lamb and roast whole lamb are at your own expense).
🚌 Simple Itinerary: 6-Day, 5-Night Immersive ExperienceTour Guide:Full-time Chinese-speaking tour guide service.
Insurance:Travel agency liability insurance + travel accident insurance.
Cost Excludes:
Round-trip transportation to Urumqi (airfare/train tickets).
Personal expenses (such as optional activities like horseback riding and the glass walkway).
：1,500 RMB per person (for single travelers, we will do our best to arrange room-sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation).
Price Fluctuation Notice:Costs may fluctuate based on tour dates, hotel room types, and policy changes, subject to the contract or day-of confirmation.
📝 Registration Method:
You can register through the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency by providing your name, valid ID number, contact information, and travel dates. Customer service manager Zhang Jing will assist with the contract signing and payment process.
【Day 1: Gathering in Urumqi · First Glimpse of the Western Regions】📌 Cost and Service Information:
Please read the itinerary and contract terms carefully before signing. Reasonable changes to the itinerary can be made by mutual agreement (e.g., due to weather or policy reasons).
Cost details are subject to the contract, and information regarding admission tickets, transportation schedules, etc., mentioned in the itinerary is based on the latest announcements from the scenic areas/transportation departments.
Subject to actual consultation and contract signing; it is recommended to contact customer service manager Zhang Jing before registration to confirm availability and price details.
✨ Pre-Trip Tips:
Documents:Bring valid identification and discount certificates (e.g., student ID, senior citizen card).
Clothing:There is a large temperature difference between day and night in Ili, so bring a windbreaker, sun hat, and comfortable hiking shoes.
Medications:Medications for altitude sickness, motion sickness, and gastrointestinal issues, etc.
Photography:Sayram Lake and Nalati Grassland are excellent locations for sunrise and sunset photography; a wide-angle lens is recommended.
【Conclusion】
Summer in Ili is the whisper of the wind across the grasslands and the gentle reflection of snow-capped mountains in the lake. This 6-day, 5-night itinerary allows you to immerse yourself in natural beauty while experiencing the cultural charm of various ethnic groups. Whether traveling with family, friends, or alone, this route fulfills all your imaginations of Northern Xinjiang. Contact customer service manager Zhang Jing at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency to embark on your poetic journey to Ili!
Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send the itinerary and quotation.
