2026 Summer Yili Grassland Group Tour Price List Nalati Sayram Lake Route Online Registration Recommended Route Cost and Price
Contact Manager Wang Fei at phone number 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quotation
In-depth Yili Grassland Tour:2026 Summer Group Tour Guide to Nalati + Sayram Lake
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【Itinerary Highlights:Unlock the Dual Romance of Grasslands and Lakes】
In the summer of 2026, the Yili River Valley welcomes its most colorful season of the year. Wildflowers on the Nalati Grassland frame snow-capped mountains, blue ice on Sayram Lake dances with swans, and waves of purple lavender sweep through the valleys of Huocheng. This 7-day group tour is specially designed for family travelers and photography enthusiasts, covering Yili’s core landscapes with an average daily driving time under 4 hours. It includes professional guides and emergency medical kits throughout, suitable for visitors aged 5-65.
(I) Core Experiences of the Itinerary
Grassland Ranch Life:Participate in home visits with local families on Nalati’s aerial grassland, learn to make traditional cheese curds, and ride horses through flower fields (basic insurance included)
Lakeside Ecology Class:During the Sayram Lake hiking tour, guides will explain high white trout farming knowledge and arrange a lakeside picnic (portable tables and chairs provided)
Stargazing Photography Guidance:During the stay in Tekes Bagua City, photographers will accompany you to teach Milky Way shooting techniques, providing free tripods and filters
Geological Exploration Tour:During the Xiata Ancient Road hike, geological experts will explain the formation of the Tianshan Mountains using physical specimens, with a complimentary mineral specimen box
(II) Special Arrangements for Summer 2026
Off-Peak Visiting Mechanism:Enter Nalati Scenic Area before 7:30 AM daily to avoid peak tourist groups after 9:00 AM
Limited-Time Experience Projects:From June 15 to July 10, add a lavender sachet DIY course at Huocheng Lavender Manor
Emergency Support Upgrade:Each group is equipped with an AED defibrillator and altitude sickness medication, with team doctors holding Red Cross first aid certificates
【Simple Itinerary Reference】
In-depth Yili Grassland Tour: 2026 Summer Nalati + Sayram Lake Group Tour Guide (optimized based on real-time road conditions and scenic area policies in June 2026)
Day 1:Gather in Urumqi
14:00-18:00 Recommended Free Activities:Xinjiang Museum (requires reservation 3 days in advance) or International Bazaar
20:00 Pre-Trip Briefing:Distribute customized road books (including daily temperature curves) and emergency contact cards
Day 2:Urumqi → Sayram Lake (520km, 6.5 hours)
07:30 Breakfast at Jinghe Service Area (Kazak milk tea and baursak provided)
14:00 Sayram Lake hiking tour (including 3 core spots: Dianjiang Terrace, Jinhua Zihui, and S-Curve Road)
19:30 Dinner at lakeside RV camp (steamed high white trout + grilled lamb chops)
Day 3:Sayram Lake → Guozigou Bridge → Huocheng Lavender → Yining (220km, 3.5 hours)
06:00 Sunrise photography at Sayram Lake (long-focus lens rental available)
10:30 20-minute stop at Guozigou Suspension Bridge Viewing Platform
15:00 Jieyou Princess Lavender Farm (complimentary 30-minute professional photography session)
20:00 Folk dinner at Yining’s Six-Star Street (experience Xibe pancake making)
Day 4:Yining → Kalajun Grassland → Tekes (180km, 3 hours)
(Opening icon: 🌿🌄)09:00 Hiking at Kalajun Falcon Terrace (hiking poles and non-slip shoe covers provided)
12:30 Kuokesu Grand Canyon boat tour (including prime photography time for the ‘human grassland’)
18:00 Tekes Lijie Night Market (guide recommends 3 authentic restaurants)
Day 5:Tekes → Xiata Ancient Road → Zhaosu (150km, 2.5 hours)
08:00 Light hiking on Xiata Ancient Road (luggage transport by horse available)
13:00 Zhaosu Wetland Park (Heavenly Horse Bathing River performance visible in July)
19:00 Yurt stay experience (equipped with electric blankets and bathrooms)
Day 6:Zhaosu → Nalati Grassland (320km, 5 hours)
10:00 Nalati aerial grassland (including 2 stops: nomadic family and网红 bridge)
15:00 Horseback riding on valley grassland (professional horseman accompanies at 1:3 ratio)
20:00 Bonfire party (ethnic costumes provided for photos)
Day 7:Nalati → Duku Highway → Urumqi (480km, 7 hours)
09:00 Northern section of Duku Highway (including tribute ceremony at Qiaoerma Martyrs Cemetery)
16:00 Disband in Urumqi (complimentary Xinjiang specialty gift package)
【Itinerary Highlights: Unlock the Dual Romance of Grasslands and Lakes】【Price Description and Schedule Reference】
(Real-time quotes for June 2026, subject to contract)
Basic Comfort Group:Starting from 4,980 RMB per person
Includes:6 nights in four-star hotels (breakfast included), 30-seat air-conditioned coach, 8 main meals (50 RMB/person meal standard), first admission tickets to core attractions
Schedule:June 10/17/24; July 5/12/19
Deluxe Experience Group:Starting from 6,980 RMB per person
Upgraded Services:
Accommodation:3 nights in five-star hotels + 2 nights in scenic area characteristic homestays
Transportation:7-seat business vehicle (including car charger and WiFi)
Dining:10 main meals (including 3 special meals: roast whole lamb/cold-water fish banquet/grassland picnic)
Experiences:Complimentary three activities: Sayram Lake sailing, lavender DIY, and Xiata horseback riding
Schedule:June 15/22; July 8/15
Special Note:
Early bird discount available for bookings before June 30:300 RMB/person discount for groups of 2
In the summer of 2026, the Yili River Valley welcomes its most colorful season of the year. Wildflowers on the Nalati Grassland frame snow-capped mountains, blue ice on Sayram Lake dances with swans, and waves of purple lavender sweep through the valleys of Huocheng. This 7-day group tour is specially designed for family travelers and photography enthusiasts, covering Yili’s core landscapes with an average daily driving time under 4 hours. It includes professional guides and emergency medical kits throughout, suitable for visitors aged 5-65.Prices will increase by 15% after July 10 (due to increased summer accommodation costs)
Prices include travel agency liability insurance (coverage: 1 million RMB) and travel accident insurance (coverage: 500,000 RMB)
【Registration Method】
Register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Contact customer service manager Zhang Jing for recent availability information and contract templates. Online consultation available daily from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Valid ID number required for insurance purchase upon registration.
【Fee Description and Service Standards】
Fees Include:
Transportation:Full air-conditioned tour bus from Urumqi (including fuel and toll fees)
Accommodation:Standard rooms in listed hotels (single travelers will be coordinated for room sharing)
Dining:See specific standards for each group type
Admission Tickets:First admission tickets to Nalati, Sayram Lake, Kalajun, and other scenic areas
Guides:Services of local senior guides holding national guide certificates
Insurance:Travel agency liability insurance and travel accident insurance
Fees Exclude:
Round-trip transportation to Urumqi (airplane/train)
(I) Personal expenses for core experiences (e.g., voluntary items like horseback riding and travel photography)
(Basic group: 800 RMB/person, Deluxe group: 1,500 RMB/person)
Additional expenses due to force majeure factors
Service Commitments:
Vehicle performance inspection before daily departure
First aid kits and common medications provided in vehicles
Daily weather and clothing recommendations from guides
24-hour emergency response mechanism (including vehicle breakdowns, sudden illnesses, etc.)
【Precautions】
ID Requirements:Original valid ID required (children need household registration book)
Clothing Recommendations:Large temperature differences between day and night in Yili from June to July; prepare windbreakers and sun protection gear
Photography Equipment:Tripods allowed at Sayram Lake and Nalati scenic areas, but drones prohibited on some sections of Xiata Ancient Road
Policy Changes:If Duku Highway is temporarily closed, will switch to Yizhao Highway + Tangbula Hundred-Li Gallery plan
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Specific itinerary details and fees are subject to actual consultation with customer service manager Zhang Jing of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and contract signing. Prices may fluctuate by schedule; recommend booking at least 15 days in advance for optimal accommodation arrangements. This summer, let’s write your travel story amid Yili’s grasslands and lakes!
Contact Manager Wang Fei at 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quotation
