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9 Days Adventure Tour to Taklamakan Desert

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Tour Code:
Accommodation:
4 Star HotelDeluxe Class
Trip Level:
Suitable for All Ages
Guide:
Professional English-Speaking Guide
Price Based On 2ppl In Private Tour
More Participants On Enquiry

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Itinerary
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Highlights

  • Experience the breathtaking Taklamakan Desert Highway, where endless golden dunes meet vast skies, offering a surreal journey through one of the world's most awe-inspiring landscapes.  

  • Uncover the mysteries of the ancient Niya Ruins, a lost Silk Road city buried for centuries, and immerse yourself in its rich history with guided explorations and a magical desert bonfire under the stars.  

  • Discover the remote village of Daliyabuyi, home to the last desert-dwelling Uyghurs, and enjoy their legendary hospitality with a traditional meal and an authentic cultural homestay or camping experience.  

  • Explore vibrant Silk Road hubs like Hotan and Kashgar, where exquisite jade, handwoven carpets, and lively bazaars bring the region's rich heritage and flavors to life.

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Itinerary

Crossing the Gobi's Epic Landscapes
Korla's Hidden Gems
Conquering the Taklamakan
Uncovering the "Eastern Pompeii"
From Ancient Ruins to Desert Oasis
Minfeng Rest Day
The Last Hidden Village
From Solitude to Civilization
Kashgar Departure

Inclusion

Transportation
  • Local drivers familiar with the routes with years of driving experience.

  • Airport pick-up upon arrival and drop-off at departure.

  • Private transportation throughout the itinerary together with air-conditioned vehicles.


Internal Trains or Flights
  • Airfare listed in the itinerary with tax (eco class)

  • High speed Train Tickets listed in the itinerary ( 2nd Class)


Guide Service
  • Professional English speaking local tour guides.

  • Friendly and warm service for you during the journey.


Entrance Fees
  • Entrance fees for sightseeing, excursions, and activities listed in the program.

  • Shuttle buses and Eco Cart listed in the itinerary is arranged. ( no hidden cost)


Accommodation
  • 4 star boutique hotel (2 persons shared one room)

  • Delicacy western style breakfast provided by the hotel.

  • 24 hrs opening local stores around the hotel for your convenience.


Additional Service
  • Allowance for the guide and driver.

  • Travel accident insurance and a 24/7 helpline for assistance.

  • 2 bottles of water a day to each person for daily use.


Exclusion

  • Personal expenses and the other optional tours or activities not mentioned.

  • Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers. (7-10 USD /pax/day)

  • Arrival/departure flights or train on the first and last day.

  • Lunch and dinner throughout the itinerary. (Budget: 5-15 USD /pax/meal)


TRIP NOTES

  • We will upgrade trains to 1st class where available if book the tour 5 months in advance of departure.

  • There is no problem to travel Silk Road during Ramadan.

  • Complimentary 2 bottles of water each person on daily use.

Transportation

We will use business MPV to luxurious coaches and trains.

Accommodation

All the hotels we selected are 4-5star well-located in the city center with good and proper breakfast for our clients.

Guides

Our guides are very friendly, knowledgeable, helpful. And our group tours will be escorted from SRT.

Climate and Altitude

Generally speaking Mid March—End Oct are the best time to visit Silk Road. And we strongly suggest you come in May, June, October to avoid the heat and crowd. No need to worry about high altitude along the Silk Road. We will prepare Oxygen bags if the package includes Xiahe, Qinghai Lake and Taxkorgan County.

We offer beneficial Cancellation Policy to our customers.

Payment and Deposit 

1. 4 to 15 pax in a group (4 pax min, 15 pax max)

2. Typically we will take 600 USD per person as deposit when you book the trip (You can pay the deposit through WeChat/Alipay/bank transfer.)

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3. Then the balance will be paid when you arrive. (Note: The balance needs to be paid 7 days before departure if your trip is just in the official Chinese holiday. E.g. Chinese New Year, Labor's Day, National Day)

  • Our cancellation policies are very friendly.

  • If you have to cancel your trip for some unexpected reasons, we have the following policies:
    1. FULL REFUND at least 15 days before departure date. (Note: except the cost of service fees paid for the third party, such as trains, hotels,transportation etc)2. FULL REFUND if there is no flight and train to arrive resulted from extreme weather or government restrictions.

  • If the trip is cancelled due to severe weather conditions or any government restriction, full refund will be offered.


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