DAY 01
Home city → Urumqi
Transfer to your hotel on arrival in Urumqi and enjoy free time.
Meals:No meals included
Accommodation:Twin room in a Urumqi hotel rated four diamonds on an online travel platform
TRAVEL MAMA · CHINA PRIVATE TOUR
Xinjiang Yili 9-Day Private Motorhome Tour
Xiata, Qiaxi and Nalati
Travel from Sayram Lake to Zhaosu, Xiata, Qiaxi and Nalati over nine days, staying at three motorhome campsites. Compared with the eight-day Xiata version, this route adds Qiaxi and Xinyuan for more grassland activities and photography time.
9 days / 8 nightsSample itinerary
From HK$9,080Per adult · 4 travellers · twin sharing
Available for a minimum of 2Private small-group tour
Meet in UrumqiFinish in Urumqi
ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE
Meeting & finish points
Meeting point | Urumqi
Airport and railway-station arrival and departure transfers are included in a vehicle reserved for travellers on the same booking. Resort airport transfers also use a private vehicle arranged by the local operator, rather than a public airport bus. No night-flight transfer surcharge applies.
Finish | Urumqi
Airport or station drop-off follows the final day's itinerary and must allow for the day's driving time. Flights and return trains to the destination are not included.
Airport and railway-station arrival and departure transfers are included in a vehicle reserved for travellers on the same booking. Resort airport transfers also use a private vehicle arranged by the local operator, rather than a public airport bus. No night-flight transfer surcharge applies. A private vehicle does not mean exclusive activities or venues. Public scenic shuttles, cable cars, listed high-speed trains, boats and performances operate under their own arrangements and may be shared with other visitors.
No guide is included for parties of 2 to 6. A guide or specified language service can be quoted separately for the departure date. The driver provides transport and general assistance, normally stays outside attractions and does not provide professional commentary.
The listed Xinjiang grassland BBQ is self-service, with a separate table for your group and no table sharing with other bookings. The venue is not exclusively reserved.
SCENES ALONG THE WAY
Scenery along the way
Urumqi→Sayram Lake→Zhaosu→Xiata→Qiaxi→Nalati
Journey highlights
Three motorhome camping nights and five hotel nights
Xiata, Qiaxi and Nalati grasslands
Qiaxi horse riding and photography
DAY BY DAY
9 days / 8 nights · sample itinerary
The sightseeing order, attraction access and driving times may be adjusted for weather, traffic and reservations.
DAY 02
Urumqi → Sayram Lake VIP vehicle circuit → Casual photography
Travel to Sayram Lake for a circuit and casual photography, then camp in the motorhome in a designated area.
Meals:Breakfast
Accommodation:Motorhome camping inside Sayram Lake scenic area
DAY 03
Sayram Lake → Guozigou Bridge → Lavender → Kazanqi / Uyghur family visit → Yining
Travel via Guozigou and June lavender fields to Yining, with a Kazanqi family visit and horse-carriage ride.
Meals:Breakfast
Accommodation:Twin room in a Yining hotel rated four diamonds on an online travel platform
DAY 04
Yining → Yizhao Highway → Zhaosu Wetland → Horses bathing in the river → Motorhome camp
Follow the Yizhao Highway to Zhaosu Wetland to see horses bathing in the river if operating, then camp at the park's motorhome campsite.
Meals:Breakfast
Accommodation:Zhaosu Wetland motorhome campsite
DAY 05
Zhaosu → Xiata Ancient Trail → Gongliu
Visit Xiata scenic area, then stay at a hotel in Gongliu.
Meals:Breakfast
Accommodation:Twin room in a Gongliu hotel rated four diamonds on an online travel platform
DAY 06
Gongliu → Qiaxi grassland → Xinyuan
Explore Qiaxi grassland, with one hour of horse riding and video filming, then stay at a hotel in Xinyuan.
Meals:Breakfast
Accommodation:Twin room in a Xinyuan hotel rated four diamonds on an online travel platform
DAY 07
Xinyuan → Nalati VIP vehicle route → Sky Grassland → River Valley Grassland → Kazakh family visit → Sunset barbecue → Motorhome camping in Nalati
Visit Nalati's Sky and River Valley grasslands for a Kazakh family visit and cultural experiences, followed by one self-service barbecue and motorhome camping.
Meals:Breakfast and dinner
Accommodation:Motorhome camping in Nalati
The listed Xinjiang grassland BBQ is self-service, with a separate table for your group and no table sharing with other bookings. The venue is not exclusively reserved.
DAY 08
Nalati → Duku Highway → Urumqi
Return to Urumqi via the Duku Highway and stay at a hotel.
Meals:Breakfast
Accommodation:Twin room in a Urumqi hotel rated four diamonds on an online travel platform
DAY 09
Tour ends in Urumqi → Airport or station transfers available throughout the day
A departure transfer is arranged according to your flight or train time, ending the tour.
Meals:Breakfast
Accommodation:Tour ends; no overnight accommodation
PRICE REFERENCE
Compare prices by party size
Reference prices are in HKD per adult, based on two adults sharing a room. Campsite accommodation on motorhome routes is specified in the daily itinerary. Departure date, hotel room type and public holidays affect the quotation.
10 April – 14 May
- 2 travellers
- HK$12,980Per adult
- 4 travellersReference party size
- HK$9,080Per adult
15 May – 14 June21 August – 20 September
- 2 travellers
- HK$15,180Per adult
- 4 travellersReference party size
- HK$10,280Per adult
15 June – 20 August
- 2 travellers
- HK$17,080Per adult
- 4 travellersReference party size
- HK$11,380Per adult
Only 2-person and 4-person prices are shown; enquire separately for other party sizes and motorhome arrangements. Confirm the single-room supplement against actual hotels and campsites. Children are quoted by age, height, bed use and breakfast/admission differences.
What's included & excluded
Included
- The itinerary's private vehicle and local driver for your own party.
- Airport and railway-station arrival and departure transfers are included in a vehicle reserved for travellers on the same booking. Resort airport transfers also use a private vehicle arranged by the local operator, rather than a public airport bus. No night-flight transfer surcharge applies.
- 8 nights in total: 2 standard twin nights at a four-diamond online-platform-rated Urumqi hotel; 1 motorhome camping night in Sayram Lake's parking zone; 1 standard twin night at a similarly rated Yining hotel; 1 motorhome camping night at Zhaosu Wetland; 1 standard twin night each at similarly rated hotels in Gongliu and Xinyuan; and 1 motorhome camping night at Nalati vehicle camp.
- Includes 8 breakfasts and 1 sunset barbecue dinner.
- Sayram Lake admission and vehicle circuit fee; Qiaxi and Nalati vehicle-entry tickets; Xiata admission; Zhaosu Wetland vehicle-entry ticket.
Excluded
- Flights or trains between your home city and the destination, except itinerary transport specifically listed as included.
- Main meals, drinks, personal spending and extra activities not listed as included.
- Supplements for single occupancy, children's beds, occupancy above the specified room allowance and room upgrades.
- Professional guides, ski instructors, equipment hire not listed as included, and other additional services.
- Travel insurance, visas/travel-document applications and any costs not expressly included.
Complimentary experiences & hotel benefits
- Disposable tableware, toothbrush, slippers, small soap and tissues.
- One set of linen per person, cleaned between parties.
- Xinjiang snack pack (dates, raisins, melon seeds, walnuts and milk).
- Use of outdoor tables, chairs and a portable gas stove.
- Daily drinking water.
- One Uyghur family visit in Kazanqi.
- Horse-carriage experience.
- Drone filming at two locations, subject to weather; no take-off in strong winds or rain.
- Kazakh family visit, meeting lambs, making nang bread and learning a dance.
- Qiaxi group jump-style video filming.
- One hour of horse riding on Qiaxi grassland.
- Casual Sayram Lake photography, with 9 image files per person.
- Horses-bathing-in-the-river display.
- Self-service sunset barbecue in Nalati.
- Lavender-field visit, complimentary during the June flowering season and omitted outside flowering season.
Complimentary experiences and hotel benefits are subject to season, weather, operations, reservations, age, height and room occupancy limits. Unused or unavailable complimentary items generally have no separate cash refund. The confirmation must specify the actual arrangements and conditions.
Vehicles, accommodation & travel information
A private vehicle for your own party
Your party uses one Iveco 3.0T motorhome with a driver. Fuel, road fees and the driver's meals and accommodation are included. Reference per-person prices are shown for parties of 2 and 4; beds, luggage and campsite facilities will be specified in the quotation.
No guide is included for parties of 2 to 6. A guide or specified language service can be quoted separately for the departure date. The driver provides transport and general assistance, normally stays outside attractions and does not provide professional commentary.
Airport and railway-station arrival and departure transfers are included in a vehicle reserved for travellers on the same booking. Resort airport transfers also use a private vehicle arranged by the local operator, rather than a public airport bus. No night-flight transfer surcharge applies. A private vehicle does not mean exclusive activities or venues. Public scenic shuttles, cable cars, listed high-speed trains, boats and performances operate under their own arrangements and may be shared with other visitors.
Accommodation & travelling together
Prices are based on two adults sharing a room. Reference hotels and room types are subject to availability. Diamond ratings quoted by the supplier are online-platform ratings, not official star ratings.
Children are quoted individually by age, height, bed use and room occupancy. A child's basic fare does not mean free participation; breakfast, admission, scenic-area transport, rafting, hot springs and resort benefits may require supplements.
Confirm departure dates and seasonal facilities before booking. Snow conditions, flowering, sunrise/sunset, rime, aerial photography and scenic-road access are not guaranteed on every day.
Before booking, provide the actual entry and travel documents each traveller will use so hotel, attraction and regional reception requirements can be checked. Eligibility for Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and other passport holders cannot be inferred from ethnic Chinese identity alone.
Payment, cancellation, amendment and non-refundable confirmed-resource conditions will be stated before booking. Confirmed hotels, admission and activities may incur actual losses. Travel Mama’s quotation and booking confirmation terms apply.
More scenery from the journey
Frequently asked questions
How many people can travel?
Private arrangements are available from 2 travellers. Prices depend on party size, rooms and departure date; the headline starting price on this page is based on 4 travellers.
Are flights included?
Flights or trains to and from the destination are excluded, except itinerary transport specifically listed as included. Confirm transfer cities and timings before arranging flights.
Does a guide accompany the whole tour?
No guide is included for parties of 2 to 6. A guide or specified language service can be quoted separately for the departure date. The driver provides transport and general assistance, normally stays outside attractions and does not provide professional commentary.
Will we share the vehicle with other travellers?
Airport and railway-station arrival and departure transfers are included in a vehicle reserved for travellers on the same booking. Resort airport transfers also use a private vehicle arranged by the local operator, rather than a public airport bus. No night-flight transfer surcharge applies. A private vehicle does not mean exclusive activities or venues. Public scenic shuttles, cable cars, listed high-speed trains, boats and performances operate under their own arrangements and may be shared with other visitors.
How are hotel ratings and complimentary activities confirmed?
Diamond ratings for reference hotels are online-platform ratings, not official star ratings. Complimentary activities, ski areas, cable cars and seasonal scenery depend on opening, weather and reservations. The quotation and booking confirmation specify the final arrangements.
TRAVEL MAMA · ENQUIRY
Enquire about Xinjiang Yili 9-Day Private Motorhome Tour
Please provide your departure date, numbers of adults and children, room requirements and arrival city. The Travel Mama team will quote according to the actual arrangements.