Private Xinjiang tours
10-Day Xinjiang Private Chauffeur Tour: Smart Altay Flight Transit & 100% VIP Scenic Entry
Combine Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake and Nalati with VIP access and Duku Highway – perfect for first‑time visitors.
Why this route works
- Classic combination: Kanas + Hemu in northern Xinjiang + Sayram Lake + Nalati in Ili – cover two major regions in one trip.
- VIP access: Skip shuttle bus queues at Sayram Lake and Nalati Grassland.
- Quality stays: 4‑star hotels or scenic log cabins throughout – comfort without losing local charm.
- Duku Highway experience: Return to Urumqi via the northern section of Duku Highway, visit Dushanzi Grand Canyon and Qiao’erma.
- Smart flight connection: Fly from Altay to Urumqi (flight & private transfers included) – save long driving hours and stay fresh.
Detailed itinerary
Fly into Altay Xuedu Airport on your own ticket. Private van pickup. Check into a 4‑star hotel in Altay.
Private van via Ahe Highway to Hemu Scenic Area. Stay in a traditional log cabin inside Hemu.
Sleep in at Hemu, enjoy morning mist/sunrise and free exploration. Afternoon van transfer to Kanas Scenic Area. Visit Guanyu Pavilion and Kanas Lake. Overnight in Kanas log cabin.
Visit Kanas Three Bays (Shenxian Bay, Yueliang Bay, Wolong Bay). Then head to Rainbow Beach Scenic Area. Return to Altay, check into a 4‑star hotel.
Private van to Altay airport, fly to Urumqi (flight cost: self‑arranged or as per package). Private van pickup upon arrival. Check into a 4‑star hotel in Urumqi.
Private van to Sayram Lake Scenic Area. VIP access for lake circle tour. Stay at a 4‑star hotel by Sayram Lake.
Continue lake tour with van (Songshutou, Kele Yongzhu, Swan Paradise, etc.). Drive to Yining, check into a 4‑star hotel. Evening food tasting at Liuxing Street.
Private van to Nalati Grassland. VIP access for River Valley Meadow and Sky Meadow. Stay at a 4‑star hotel in Nalati Town.
Private van via Duku Highway and Qiao’erma. Visit Dushanzi Grand Canyon. Return to Urumqi, check into a 4‑star hotel.
Private van transfer to Urumqi airport according to your flight schedule. End of tour.
Pricing logic
The final quote depends on travel dates, group size, domestic flights, hotel level, vehicle type and route feasibility. The sales team will confirm all inclusions before payment.
Usually included
- Transportation
- Exclusive 24-hour airport pick-up & drop-off services in Altay and Urumqi are included, alongside air tickets from Altay to Urumqi. Dedicated business vehicle service is arranged throughout the whole itinerary.
- Accommodation
- 9 nights’ accommodation in total:2 nights at a 4-diamond hotel in Altay;1 night at wooden chalet inside Hemu Scenic Area;1 night at wooden chalet in Kanas;2 nights at a 4-diamond hotel in Urumqi;1 night at a 4-diamond hotel near Sayram Lake;1 night at a 4-diamond hotel in Yining City;1 night at a 4-diamond hotel in Narat Town.
- Attractions
- Ahe Highway, Hemu Scenic Area, Kanas Scenic Area, Fish-Watching Platform, Kanas Lake, Three Bays of Kanas, Colorful Beach Scenic Area, Sayram Lake Scenic Area, Liuxing Street, Narat Grassland Scenic Area, Valley Grassland, Sky Grassland, Duku Highway, Qiaerma, Dushanzi Grand Canyon
- Tour Guide
- Professional driver-cum-tour guide provides exclusive private tour service.
- Meals
- Daily breakfast at hotels included; a total of 17 lunches and dinners are covered at a dining standard of RMB 50 per person per meal.
- Insurance
- Comprehensive full-journey travel accident insurance is included.
Usually excluded
- Transportation: Round-trip international/domestic air tickets.
- Accommodation: Surcharge for single room, personal expenses (laundry service, minibar).
- Sightseeing: Optional activities and unplanned scenic spots.
- Tour Guide Tip: Voluntary tour guide gratuity.
- Insurance: Additional personal insurance.