How Much Does a 5 Day Package Tour with Private Car in Ili Covering Sayram Lake and Nalati Cost Recommended Itinerary and Price
Contact Manager Zhang Jing at phone number 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quotation
Starred Recommendation✨ 5-Day In-Depth Tour of Ili | Comprehensive Guide to Customized Transport for the Combined Itinerary of Sayram Lake and Nalati Grassland
[Route Highlights]
Double Feast of Snow-Capped Mountains, Lakes, Grasslands, and Flower Fields:Self-drive around Sayram Lake + In-depth tour of Nalati Alpine Grassland
Experience the Northern Section of the Duku Highway:Geological wonders such as snow-capped mountains, canyons, and wetlands can be seen along the way
Hidden Gems Away from the Crowds:Photography at Huocheng Lavender Manor, Home Visit to Kazanqi Folk Village
Professional Fleet Support:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency provides 5-55 seat formal operational vehicles, with certified drivers familiar with road conditions in Ili
[Simple Itinerary]
▶️ Day 1:Yining Airport Pickup → Kazanqi Folk Village (Free Admission) → Liuxing Street → Check-in at Yining
09:00 Pick up at Yining Airport, sign electronic customized vehicle contract
10:30 Visit the “Oriental Morocco” Kazanqi Folk Village, take a horse-drawn carriage to tour traditional residences of various ethnic groups
13:00 Taste Russian bread and homemade ice cream on Liuxing Street
18:00 Check-in at a four-star hotel in downtown Yining
▶️ Day 2:Yining → Sayram Lake (approx. 140 km/2.5 hours) → Guozigou Bridge → Huocheng
08:30 Depart for Sayram Lake, enjoy the scenery of the Ili River Valley along the way
Starred Recommendation✨ 5-Day In-Depth Tour of Ili | Comprehensive Guide to Customized Transport for the Combined Itinerary of Sayram Lake and Nalati Grassland11:00 Self-drive around the lake (includes self-drive package ticket 145 yuan/person), key stops:
Jinhua Zihui (best wildflower bloom in June-July)
Dianjiang Terrace (excellent viewpoint overlooking the lake)
Kele Yongzhu (swan habitat)
16:00 Cross Guozigou Bridge, photograph the “Number One Scenic Spot in Ili”
18:30 Check-in at a lavender-themed guesthouse in Huocheng
▶️ Day 3:Huocheng → Princess Jieyou Lavender Garden → Nalati Grassland (approx. 320 km/4 hours)
09:00 Photography at Lavender Garden (peak bloom June 15-July 5)
12:00 Lunch featuring high white salmon feast
14:00 Cross the Qiafuqihai Reservoir section
18:00 Arrive in Nalati Town, check-in at a grassland view hotel
▶️ Day 4:In-depth tour of Nalati Grassland
09:00 Alpine Grassland shuttle bus (60 yuan/person), key experiences:
Nomadic Family Visit (home visits to various ethnic groups)
Tianjie Terrace (overlook snow-capped mountains)
[Route Highlights] Tianyun Terrace (cloud sea observation point)
14:00 Horseback riding on the river valley grassland (120 yuan/2 hours)
18:00 Return to hotel for free activities
▶️ Day 5:Nalati → Northern Section of Duku Highway → Return to Yining (approx. 450 km/6 hours)
08:30 Cross the Duku Highway, stops along the way:
Qiaoerma Martyrs Cemetery (commemorate road construction heroes)
Yuximolegai Daban (3400m mountain pass)
14:00 Lunch in Gongliu County
18:00 Arrive at Yining Airport for return flight
[Price Description]
▶️ Basic customized vehicle fees (includes fuel/toll/driver service fees):
5-seat economy car:800-1100 yuan/day (suitable for 2-4 people)
7-seat business van:1000-1500 yuan/day (suitable for 4-6 people)
17-seat minibus:1500-2200 yuan/day (suitable for 10-15 people)
Double Feast of Snow-Capped Mountains, Lakes, Grasslands, and Flower Fields: Self-drive around Sayram Lake + In-depth tour of Nalati Alpine GrasslandFees include:Vehicle usage, driver labor, in-trip fuel, tolls, parking, basic insurance
▶️ Reference for scenic spot tickets (subject to actual):
Sayram Lake self-drive package ticket:145 yuan/person (includes 48-hour self-drive access)
Nalati Grassland ticket + Alpine Grassland shuttle bus:155 yuan/person
Princess Jieyou Lavender Garden:35 yuan/person
No ticket for Duku Highway, but note vehicle restrictions for vehicles over 7 seats
⚠ ️ Special Notes:
Prices increase 20%-30% during peak season (July-August)
Driver accommodation subsidy:150-200 yuan/day (negotiable to include in total fee)
Overtime fees:50-100 yuan/hour charged after 10 daily working hours
Final price subject to electronic contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
[Registration Method]
Register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing for detailed itinerary. Staff will customize exclusive routes based on number of travelers,游玩需求 (play preferences), and budget, providing detailed quotation.
[Fee Description and Service Notes]
Fees include:
Experience the Northern Section of the Duku Highway: Geological wonders such as snow-capped mountains, canyons, and wetlands can be seen along the wayFormal tourist operational vehicles (5-55 seats optional)
Certified professional drivers (over 5 years’ driving experience)
In-trip basic fuel/toll/parking fees
Vehicle basic insurance (compulsory insurance + carrier liability insurance)
Fees do not include:
Personal dining expenses for tourists
Scenic spot tickets and shuttle bus fees
Driver accommodation subsidy (negotiable)
Personal consumption and entertainment items
Notes:Single travelers will be coordinated for shared rooms where possible, special cases require separate negotiation
Special services:
Complimentary mineral water, first aid kit, car charger
Assistance in booking characteristic guesthouses in scenic spots
Purchasing local specialties such as high white salmon and lavender essential oil (no markup)
Hidden Gems Away from the Crowds: Photography at Huocheng Lavender Manor, Home Visit to Kazanqi Folk Village. Subject to actual consultation and contract signing
[Travel Tips]
Document preparation:Valid ID, driver’s license (if self-driving certain sections), photography equipment
Clothing recommendations:June-August: bring sun protection clothing, thin down jacket (large temperature difference in mountain areas)
Photography equipment:Polarizing filter recommended for Sayram Lake, telephoto lens for Nalati Grassland
Special reminders:
Duku Highway subject to traffic control around early October each year, confirm access before travel
Self-drive at Sayram Lake requires advance reservation via “One Phone for Sayram Lake Travel” mini-program
Drones prohibited at Nalati Grassland, must register with scenic spot
Reasonable itinerary changes may be made by mutual agreement, emergency plans activated in case of force majeure
[Seasonal Highlights]
June:Lavender bloom in Huocheng, wildflowers across Nalati Grassland
July:Sayram Lake Cycling Festival, Duku Highway Opening Ceremony
August:Nalati Grassland Music Festival, Zhaosu Heavenly Horse Culture Festival
September:Colorful forest season in Gongnaisi, autumn scenery of Tangbula Hundred-Mile Gallery
(Prices and availability subject to contract/customer service confirmation, may fluctuate by departure date, finalized in signed contract)
Contact Manager Zhang Jing at phone number 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quotation

