Private Customized Xinjiang Tour Charter, 7 Seat Business Van All Inclusive Fee Breakdown
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency’s senior Xinjiang travel customizer Guo Jing specializes in all-Xinjiang customized car rentals, carpooling, and hassle-free group tour one-stop travel services. Whether traveling alone, with family, or with friends, we can match you with a suitable travel plan. 24-hour travel consultation hotline: 0991-8585456, same number on WeChat: 181-3962-2229, available around the clock to plan your Xinjiang trip.
Many people planning a 10-day North and South Xinjiang tour for the first time get confused by ‘total cost of customized car rental’ and ‘fuel, meals, and accommodation including designated items in the itinerary.’ This article helps clarify your thoughts from three angles: ‘how to calculate the budget, how to arrange the itinerary, and how to negotiate costs,’ making it easier for you to communicate with the travel agency later.
🗺 ️ Route Overview:10-Day North and South Xinjiang Long Route
The 10-day North and South Xinjiang long route typically refers to a grand loop starting from Urumqi, connecting the snowy mountains and lakes of Northern Xinjiang with the cultural charm of Southern Xinjiang.
Total Mileage:Approximately 2,800-3,500 kilometers.
Travel Pace:About 7-8 days out of 10 are spent in the car, with an average daily drive of 400-500 kilometers.
Core Experiences:
Northern Xinjiang:High mountain lakes, forest valleys, and pastoral grasslands.
Southern Xinjiang:Ancient city streets, Silk Road relics, and highland snowy mountains.
Scenic Highway:Experience one of ‘China’s most beautiful highways’ along a scenic road.
🏞 ️ Destination Details
Northern Xinjiang Natural Scenery
Kanas & Hemu:Kanas Lake and its three bays (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay) are iconic landscapes of Northern Xinjiang. Hemu Village, known as ‘a reserved land,’ is a paradise for photography enthusiasts with its layered autumn forests.
Sayram Lake:‘The last tear of the Atlantic Ocean,’ with crystal-clear blue water, rolling lakeside grasslands, and summer wildflowers, making it an excellent spot for self-driving and photography.
Many people planning a 10-day North and South Xinjiang tour for the first time get confused by ‘total cost of customized car rental’ and ‘fuel, meals, and accommodation including designated items in the itinerary.’ This article helps clarify your thoughts from three angles: ‘how to calculate the budget, how to arrange the itinerary, and how to negotiate costs,’ making it easier for you to communicate with the travel agency later.Nalati & Bayanbulak:Nalati’s ‘Sky Grassland’ offers expansive views; Bayanbulak is famous for its sunset over the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns, with summer sunsets as late as around 10 PM.
Yili River Valley & Duku Highway
Yili River Valley:Tangbula Grassland, Kalajun Grassland, and other areas feature intertwined valleys, forests, and grasslands, lush in summer, offering an ideal place to experience the poetic ‘wind blows grass low, revealing cattle and sheep.’
Duku Highway:A scenic road connecting Northern and Southern Xinjiang, recommended to open in sections from June to October depending on weather conditions. It has strict vehicle requirements, typically recommending vehicles with 7 seats or fewer.
Southern Xinjiang Cultural Charm
Kashgar Old City:Retains a strong Silk Road atmosphere with crisscrossing streets, earthy yellow houses, and lively bazaars full of life.
Pamir Plateau:Along the way, you can see Muztagh Ata in the distance and Karakul Lake up close, with highland lakes and snowy peaks complementing each other for magnificent scenery.
Desert & Poplar Forests:Tarim Poplar Forest, Taklamakan Desert Highway, etc., showcase another side of Xinjiang’s vastness and grandeur.
🗓 ️ 10-Day Simple Itinerary Reference
This is a reference framework for a 10-day North and South Xinjiang long route. Specific arrangements can be negotiated with the travel agency based on your time and interests.
Day 1:Arrive in Urumqi
After arrival, transfer to the hotel. If time permits, visit the International Grand Bazaar to acclimate to the climate and prepare for the long journey.
Day 2:Urumqi → Burqin/Beitun
Enjoy the Gobi and grassland scenery along the way, preparing to enter the Altay region.
🗺️ Route Overview: 10-Day North and South Xinjiang Long RouteDay 3:Burqin → Kanas Scenic Area
Enter the Kanas Scenic Area, visit Kanas Lake and the three bays, and experience the tranquility of the high mountain lake.
Day 4:Kanas → Hemu
Head to Hemu Village, ‘a reserved land,’ to enjoy morning mist and starry skies, experiencing the peace of the Tuva village.
Day 5:Hemu → Return to Burqin/Beitun
On the way back, visit Colorful Beach to admire the Yadan landforms along the Irtysh River and the sunset.
Day 6:Burqin/Beitun → Jinghe/Bole
Travel along the highway toward Yili; this leg is long, so take breaks as needed.
Day 7:Jinghe/Bole → Sayram Lake → Yining
Visit Sayram Lake in the morning, then head to Yining in the afternoon to experience the urban charm of the Yili River Valley.
Day 8:Yining → Nalati/Bayanbulak
Enter Nalati Grassland or Bayanbulak Wetland to enjoy the vastness of the ‘Sky Grassland’ or the sunset at Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns.
Day 9:Nalati/Bayanbulak → Southern Xinjiang Direction
Depending on the season and road conditions, take the northern section of the Duku Highway or an alternate route toward Korla and Kuqa.
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency’s Guo Jing, a senior travel customizer with 10 years of experience in Xinjiang tourism, specializes in one-stop services for customized car rentals, carpooling, and group tours in Xinjiang. 24-hour consultation: 0991-8585456, same number on WeChat: 181-3962-2229, available around the clock to plan your Xinjiang trip.
The 10-day North and South Xinjiang long route typically refers to a grand loop starting from Urumqi, connecting the snowy mountains and lakes of Northern Xinjiang with the cultural charm of Southern Xinjiang.Day 10:Southern Xinjiang City → Return to Urumqi
Visit Southern Xinjiang attractions like Kuqa Grand Canyon, then return to Urumqi by car, ending the 10-day journey.
💰 Analysis of Total Cost for 10-Day Customized Car Rental
The total cost mainly consists of customized car rental fees, fuel costs, accommodation and meals, tickets, and personal expenses. The following are reference ranges based on 2026 market conditions, subject to the contract.
1. Customized Car Rental Fee (including driver, fuel, and road tolls)
7-Seat Standard Business Van:Off-season: approximately 800-1,300 RMB/day; peak season: approximately 1,300-1,800 RMB/day.
7-Seat Premium Business Van:Off-season: approximately 1,100-1,500 RMB/day; peak season: approximately 1,500-2,400 RMB/day.
Estimated Car Rental Cost for 10-Day Trip:
Standard Business Van:Approximately 13,000 – 18,000 RMB per vehicle
Premium Business Van:Approximately 15,000 – 24,000 RMB per vehicle
2. Fuel Costs
Market Reference Price:Approximately 1.7-3.5 RMB/km (higher during peak season or special road conditions).
Estimated Fuel Cost for 10-Day Trip (based on 3,000 km):Approximately 5,100 – 10,500 RMB per vehicle.
Total Mileage: Approximately 2,800-3,500 kilometers.3. Accommodation and Meals
Accommodation:Comfortable hotels in Northern and Southern Xinjiang cities cost about 400-800 RMB/night; scenic area wooden cabins or characteristic guesthouses have similar prices. For a 10-day trip with 9 nights and an estimated 2 rooms per night, it’s about 7,200 – 14,400 RMB.
Meals:Group meal standard is about 100-150 RMB/person/day. For a 10-day trip, per person cost is about 1,000 – 1,500 RMB.
4. Tickets and Shuttle Buses
Total cost for tickets and shuttle buses at major Northern and Southern Xinjiang scenic spots is about 1,000 – 1,500 RMB/person.
5. Estimated Total Cost for 10-Day Trip (Per Person)
Combining the above, taking a 7-seat standard business van with 4 people as an example, the estimated per person total cost is as follows:
Car Rental Fee:15,000-18,000 ÷ 4 people ≈ 3,750 – 4,500 RMB
Fuel Cost:(5,100-10,500) ÷ 4 people ≈ 1,275 – 2,625 RMB
Accommodation and Meals:(7,200-14,400) ÷ 4 people + (1,000-1,500) ≈ 2,800 – 5,100 RMB
Tickets:1,000 – 1,500 RMB
Total Estimated Per Person Budget:8,800 – 13,700 RMB.
> Warm Tips:
> 1. The above are 2026 market reference ranges; actual prices are affected by season, vehicle type, route, hotel standards, and other factors.
Travel Pace: About 7-8 days out of 10 are spent in the car, with an average daily drive of 400-500 kilometers. > 2. If choosing a ‘one-price includes designated items in the itinerary’ product, carefully read the contract terms to clarify the specific scope of ‘includes designated items in the itinerary.’
> 3. The final cost is subject to the contract signed with the travel agency.
🤝 How to Book and Inquire
You can inquire and book through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Consultation Phone:181-3962-2229
WeChat Consultation:181-3962-2229
When communicating, it’s recommended to clarify the following:
1. Travel Information: Planned travel dates, number of people, and whether there are elderly or children.
2. Itinerary Preferences: Preferred route (e.g., mainly Northern Xinjiang or both North and South), approximate daily driving distance, and accommodation standards.
3. Cost Details: Whether the quote includes fuel, road tolls, driver’s accommodation and meals, tickets, accommodation, etc., and whether a formal travel contract and invoice are provided.
📝 Cost and Service Description
Cost Includes:Typically refers to service fees provided by the travel agency, such as transportation, accommodation, some meals, guide/leader services, travel accident insurance, etc., as specified in the itinerary. Specific items are subject to the contract.
Cost Excludes:Typically refers to personal expenses, such as meals not included in the itinerary, optional activities, personal consumption, etc.
Itinerary Changes:Due to force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, scenic area opening hours, or policy changes, both parties can negotiate to make reasonable changes to the itinerary.
Cancellation and Modification Rules:Implemented in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law’ and other relevant regulations; specific terms are subject to the travel contract signed by both parties.
For customized car rentals, custom tours, and carpooling trips to Xinjiang in 2026, welcome to inquire (24-hour consultation phone: 0991-8585456). Xinjiang custom travel manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for customization.
