Private Xinjiang tours
8D7N Luxury Xinjiang RV & Private Van Vacation: Duku Highway, Sayram Lake & Turpan via VIP
Combine RV and private van to explore Ili grasslands, Tianchi, and the Kumtag Desert – sleep inside scenic areas.
Why this route works
- Dual vehicle experience: RV along Duku Highway with overnight stays inside Nalati & Sayram Lake; private van for Tianshan Tianchi and Turpan desert.
- VIP access: Skip shuttle buses at Nalati and Sayram Lake – enjoy direct entry and a full lake circle.
- Complete highlights: Dushanzi Grand Canyon, Duku Highway, Nalati Sky & River Valley meadows, Sayram Lake, Tianchi, Kumtag Desert, Tuyugou Valley.
- Comfort & adventure: 3 nights in 5‑star Urumqi hotels + 1 night in Yining 5‑star hotel, plus scenic RV campsites.
- Relaxed pace: Manageable daily driving, ample time for sunset and stargazing, smooth airport transfer.
Detailed itinerary
Private van pickup. Check into a 5‑star hotel in Urumqi.
Start RV journey. Visit Dushanzi Grand Canyon and drive Duku Highway. VIP access to Nalati Scenic Area. Enjoy sunset & stargazing. Overnight in RV inside the park.
Morning exploration of Nalati (Sky Meadow & River Valley Meadow). Afternoon drive to Yining. Check into a 5‑star hotel in Yining.
RV to Sayram Lake. VIP access directly into the park. Full lake circle, Swan Lake, sunset & stargazing. Overnight in RV inside Sayram Lake Scenic Area.
Morning sunrise & golden mountain views. VIP vehicle continues lake tour (Songshutou / Kele Yongzhu / Swan Paradise). Afternoon return to Urumqi. Stay at a 5‑star hotel.
Private van to Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area. Return to Urumqi. Overnight at a 5‑star hotel.
Private van to Kumtag Desert in Turpan (VIP access). Visit Tuyugou Grand Canyon. Return to Urumqi. Stay at a 5‑star hotel.
Private van transfer to 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 service in Urumqi is included. An RV is arranged from Day 2 to Day 5 for crossing Duku Highway and sightseeing in Ili and Sayram Lake. Business vehicles will be used on Day 1, Day 6 to Day 8 for visiting Heavenly Lake of Tianshan, Turpan as well as downtown transfers.
- Accommodation
- 7 nights’ accommodation in total: 4 nights at a 5-diamond hotel in Urumqi, 1 night at a 5-diamond hotel in Yining, 1 night at the RV campsite inside Narat Scenic Area and 1 night at the in-resort RV campsite of Sayram Lake.
- Attractions
- Dushanzi Grand Canyon, Duku Highway, Narat Scenic Area, Sky Grassland, Valley Grassland, Sayram Lake Scenic Area, Swan Lake, Songshutou, Kelayongzhu, Swan Water, Heavenly Lake of Tianshan Scenic Area, Kumtag Desert, Tuyugou Grand Canyon
- Tour Guide
- Professional driver-cum-tour guide provides exclusive private tour service.
- Meals
- Daily breakfast at hotels included; a total of 13 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.