Group size: 1-16 persons
A grand tour of Baikonur Cosmodrome and the launch of the Soyuz rocket. On this unique journey, you will delve into the world of Soviet and Russian cosmonautics. Explore museums to learn about the history of the cosmodrome and its builders, visit launch sites developed for various space projects, and witness the breathtaking spectacle of a rocket launching to the ISS.
The tour begins with a visit to the Baikonur Cosmodrome History Museum and the Chelomey International Space School in Baikonur. The following day features an extensive exploration of the cosmodrome, which stretches across the vast Kazakh steppe for dozens of kilometers. You will visit launch sites built for different space missions, control centers, historic locations, and the cosmodrome’s own museum, which houses thousands of exhibits, including the historical homes of Gagarin and Korolev. The Alley of Technology, where the highlight is a model of the Buran space shuttle, adds to the experience. The pinnacle of the tour will be the moment you witness the rocket launch from a safe distance—close enough to feel the immense power of the engines as they shake the air for kilometers around.
This 5-day tour to witness a rocket launch from Baikonur Cosmodrome is the ultimate way to explore the world of cosmonautics, once hidden from the public. This journey will leave you with unforgettable memories, and you will cherish the moment the rocket soared into the sky for years to come.
This tour is currently available only for citizens of the CIS countries.
Tour itinerary:
Meeting at Kyzylorda Airport. Transfer to Baikonur city (3-hour drive). Arrival at Checkpoint No. 1 (border control), document check, and entry into the city. Hotel check-in. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, meet with the guide and driver. The excursion around Baikonur city begins with a visit to the Museum of Baikonur Cosmodrome History, where you will learn about the origins and development of cosmonautics in the USSR. Next, you will drive past several city monuments, including the monument to Yuri Gagarin, a model of the Soyuz rocket, a memorial to fallen test pilots, and others.
After lunch, you will visit the Chelomey International Space School, where you will see how students aspiring to become rocket engineers and cosmonauts are trained.
Free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
After lunch, you will visit the Chelomey International Space School, where you will see how students aspiring to become rocket engineers and cosmonauts are trained.
Free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
After breakfast, meet with the guide and driver. Transfer to Baikonur Cosmodrome (40-minute drive). The tour begins at the Energia-Buran complex, where you will visit the launch control center, see the launch pad, and view the transporter that once carried the rocket to its launch site.
Lunch at the cosmodrome staff canteen. After lunch, travel to the Soyuz rocket launch pad, a historic site where more than 650 rocket launches have taken place over the past 60 years. Then, visit the Baikonur Cosmodrome Museum, which features a two-story exhibition hall with thousands of artifacts, along with an outdoor display area showcasing the Buran shuttle, rocket components, and specialized equipment. The museum also includes two historic houses where Sergei Korolev, the chief rocket engineer, and Yuri Gagarin, the world's first cosmonaut, once lived.
Transfer back to the city. Dinner (not included in the price). Free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Lunch at the cosmodrome staff canteen. After lunch, travel to the Soyuz rocket launch pad, a historic site where more than 650 rocket launches have taken place over the past 60 years. Then, visit the Baikonur Cosmodrome Museum, which features a two-story exhibition hall with thousands of artifacts, along with an outdoor display area showcasing the Buran shuttle, rocket components, and specialized equipment. The museum also includes two historic houses where Sergei Korolev, the chief rocket engineer, and Yuri Gagarin, the world's first cosmonaut, once lived.
Transfer back to the city. Dinner (not included in the price). Free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: breakfast, lunch
After breakfast, transfer to Hotel "Cosmonaut" to witness the ceremonial exit of the cosmonauts (only for crewed launches). Behind the hotel, stroll through Cosmonauts' Alley, where trees planted by cosmonauts stand as a tribute to space exploration. Transfer from the city to Baikonur Cosmodrome.
Observe the cosmonauts' report to the State Commission (only for crewed launches). Wait for the launch to begin at the museum grounds. Transfer to the Observation Point (NP) to witness the rocket launch.
Transfer back to the city. Dinner (not included in the price). Free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Observe the cosmonauts' report to the State Commission (only for crewed launches). Wait for the launch to begin at the museum grounds. Transfer to the Observation Point (NP) to witness the rocket launch.
Transfer back to the city. Dinner (not included in the price). Free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: breakfast, lunch
ATTENTION: THE PROGRAM IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON THE PERMISSION OF THE STATE CORPORATION "ROSCOSMOS".
The tour operator reserves the right to modify the order of excursions.
The Baikonur Cosmodrome is a restricted area, and special permits are required for entry and stay in both the city and the cosmodrome.
Documents must be submitted at least 40 days before the planned trip.
List of required documents:
- A scanned copy of the passport;
- Country of residence;
- Job title and place of work;
- Contact details (phone and email).
Price includes:
- 4 nights’ hotel accommodation on a BB basis (bed and breakfast) in Baikonur, in a DBL (double) or SGL (single) room as per the chosen category.
- Transfers: Kyzylorda Airport – Baikonur – Kyzylorda Airport.
- Meals: 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches.
- Transport with a driver as per the program.
- English-speaking translator.
- Entrance fees to the listed sites.
- 0.5L of mineral water per person daily.
- Processing of all necessary permits.
- Authorization for amateur photo and video recording.
- Observation of the rocket launch.
Price doesn't include:
- International airfare.
- Domestic flights.
- Meal: 1 dinner – $50 per person.
- Personal expenses.
- Any services not specified in the program.
Important:
- Some changes to the program are allowed, except for a reduction in the number of booked excursions.
- If a site is closed to visitors, it will be replaced with an alternative. During major events, the proposed accommodation may be changed and substituted with a similar category.
- The sequence of the itinerary and hotels listed is subject to change without prior notice.
- Hotel booking is subject to availability. No reservations will be made before confirmation and receipt of 100% prepayment from the client.
- If the proposed hotels are unavailable, they will be substituted with another hotel of the same category.
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Prices are for 2025 in US$ per person, with discounted prices for larger groups available on request.
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Author: Wee Heng Tan | Rating: 502 August 2019
I am very pleased with the tour and glad that my objectives for the tour have been fulfilled and even exceeded my expectations. Dima has taken great care of me and provided excellent service standards. Thank you for arranging this tour for me, appreciated.
Visited July 2019
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Author: Wee Heng Tan | Rating: 523 July 2019
I`m very pleased with the tour in July and it has exceeded my expectations. Dima has taken great care of me and provided excellent services. I look forward to the next trip to Uzbekistan with Advantour.
Visited July 2019
Visited July 2019
